Butterflies of Illinois

A Field Guide

Michael Jeffords, Susan Post, James R. Wiker (Herausgeber)

Buch | Softcover

440 Seiten

2019
University of Illinois Press (Verlag)
978-0-252-08446-1 (ISBN)

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Prairie spaces and abundant wildflowers make Illinois an amateur lepidopterist's delight. Butterflies of Illinois offers a portable, easy-to-use guide rich with descriptions, field photography, and life-sized specimen photos of all the state's native species. It also includes:• identification quick guides depicting the tops and undersides of all butterfly species• scientific information and photos that explain life cycles, habitats, and ecology• range maps• flight period charts• key characteristics relevant to field identification• descriptions of rarely seen butterflies and irregular visitors from nearby states• supplemental information on various species, including collection records and unusual sightings Geared toward enthusiasts and experts alike, Butterflies of Illinois is a must-have companion for any nature hike or garden walk.

Michael R. Jeffords is the retired education/outreach director for the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) and was staff photographer for the Illinois Steward magazine. Susan L. Post is a retired INHS field biologist and staff writer for the Illinois Steward magazine and the author of Hiking Illinois. They are the coauthors of Curious Encounters with the Natural World, Exploring Nature in Illinois, and Illinois Wilds. James R. Wiker is a research associate of the Illinois State Museum and an affiliate of the INHS.

Erscheinungsdatum	02.05.2019
Verlagsort	Baltimore
Sprache	englisch
Maße	114 x 184 mm
Gewicht	567 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer
	Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie
ISBN-10	0-252-08446-2 / 0252084462
ISBN-13	978-0-252-08446-1 / 9780252084461
Zustand	Neuware