Identify butterflies with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information!
Butterflies are fascinating, beautiful, and a joy to behold. Now observing them is even better with the Butterflies of Michigan Field Guide. This handy book by acclaimed author and professional entomologist Jaret C. Daniels makes field identification simple and informative. It features 147 species of butterflies organized by color for ease of use. Detailed photographs present the species as you’ll see them in nature, and a “compare” feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Life-size silhouettes provide an instant picture, while phenograms and range maps show you when and where each butterfly is most plentiful. You’ll also appreciate the Q&A section, as well as informational content about finding butterflies and planning a butterfly-friendly garden.
Book Features:
147 species: Only Michigan butterflies!
Simple color guide: See a butterfly with prominent blue? Go to the blue section
Jaret’s Comments: Naturalist tidbits and facts
Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images
Grab the Butterflies of Michigan Field Guide for your next hike, walk in the park, or visit to your backyard—and learn to positively identify the butterflies that you see.
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