The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Butterflies
Butterflies are among the natural world's most colorful and intriguing creatures, so what could be more useful than a handy field guide with more than 1,000 photographs of all the butterflies of North America north of Mexico, including all true butterflies, the most common skippers, and many migrants and strays. The color plates are visually arranged by shape and color, and thumb-tab silhouettes provide a convenient index to identification of butterflies in the field. The species account for...
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Butterflies are among the natural world's most colorful and intriguing creatures, so what could be more useful than a handy field guide with more than 1,000 photographs of all the butterflies of North America north of Mexico, including all true butterflies, the most common skippers, and many migrants and strays. The color plates are visually arranged by shape and color, and thumb-tab silhouettes provide a convenient index to identification of butterflies in the field. The species account for each butterfly provides measurements, descriptions of each stage of the life cycle, and information on coloring or distinguishing markings, flight period, habitat, and range.
Introduction11How to Use This Guide31Part IColor PlatesKey to the Color Plates35Thumb Tab Guide36Color Plates45Eggs, Caterpillars, and Chrysalises1White Butterflies52Sulphurs85Folded-winged Skippers133Spread-winged Skippers241Swallowtails316Angled-winged Butterflies361Hairstreaks and Elfins382Blue Butterflies463Copper Butterflies511Metalmarks541Checkered Butterflies556Fritillaries and Orange Patterned Butterflies592Boldly Patterned Butterflies643Eyespot Patterned Butterflies688Part IITextSwallowtails and Parnassians321Whites and Sulphurs350Gossamer Wings400Metalmarks518Snout Butterflies534Brush-footed Butterflies537Satyrs or Browns662Milkweed Butterflies711True Skippers716Giant Skippers846Part IIIAppendicesGlossary857Butterfly-Watching Tips865How to Photograph Butterflies869Picture Credits873Host Plant Index881Butterfly Index901
