Del Norte Public Library

Learn about butterflies: the roles they play, how many types there are, how they change from caterpillars, how they're collected, how they migrate, and where they live. Includes an activities section.

A field guide to butterflies and moths around the world, each depicted by a full-color photograph with a caption that describes key features and points of differentiation.

Text and illustrations identify numerous butterfly and moth species found in North America. Includes a brief description of the life cycle, defenses, and enemies of these insects.

Millions of birdwatchers, gardeners, and hikers are discovering the pleasures of identifying butterflies. The ideal guide for nature lovers everywhere is this exciting addition to the Kaufman Focus Guide family, the only single-volume pocket guide that offers a complete and accurate reference to North American butterflies. Modeled on the best-selling Birds of North America, the first Kaufman Focus Guide, Butterflies of North America follows the groundbreaking...

Here are some of the most colorful, spectacular and sometimes weird examples of the world's butterflies and moths. From the common swallowtail to the iridescent blue morpho, Thomas Marent's stunning photographs provide a close-up view of the remarkable family of insects known as Lepidoptera. The macro photography complements the enlightening text written by zoologist Ronald Orenstein, who explains the scientific curiosities of these amazing insects....

Contains descriptions of 590 species of butterflies found in western North America, discussing their habitats, caterpillars, the plants they use, and flight periods; and includes range maps, photographs, and illustrations.