California Butterflies

California Butterflies
Author: John S. Garth
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2024-03-29
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520317440

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1986. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived

Butterflies of Southern California

Butterflies of Southern California
Author: Jim Brock
Publisher: Quick Reference Pub Incorporated
Total Pages: 12
Release: 2011-03-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781936913978

Butterflies of Southern California:Butterflies of Southern Californiaincluding the desert, mountains and metro areasbeautifully illustrates 84 species of butterfly and nearly all of the corresponding caterpillar forms found in Southern California. This pocket-sized guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that makes it ideal for field use. Included along with most of the more common species are several of the most unique species of the region. Common and scientific names, adult size, season when they can be found, and their caterpillar host plants are listed. Nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this marvelous guide.

An Introduction to Southern California Butterflies

An Introduction to Southern California Butterflies
Author: Fred Heath
Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Butterflies
ISBN: 9780878424757

Everyone from the novice to the seasoned butterfly enthusiast will find this book useful and enjoyable. More than 250 color photographs fill this guide to these beautiful bugs, enabling the reader to identify 89 species of Southern California butterflies, along with their favorite habitats and food plants. The book includes information on butterfly classification, life cycle and behavior, butterfly watching, creating a garden to attract butterflies, and protecting habitat and endangered species. There is also a species checklist for recording butterfly sightings.--From publisher description.

Field Guide to Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley Regions

Field Guide to Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley Regions
Author: Arthur M. Shapiro
Publisher:
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2007
Genre: History
ISBN:

"With superb illustrations and concise, up-to-the-minute synopses of butterfly biology, this book is an indispensable wonder."--Robert Michael Pyle, author of Chasing Monarchs and The Butterflies of Cascadia "A masterpiece on the butterflies of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley regions."--Paul A. Opler, author of A Field Guide to Western Butterflies "An accessible and entertaining guide to the natural history of Bay Area and Sacramento Valley butterflies."--Carol Boggs, Stanford University

California Blue

California Blue
Author: David Klass
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 38
Release: 1994
Genre: Butterflies
ISBN: 9780590466899

When seventeen-year-old John Rodgers discovers a new sub-species of butterfly which may necessitate closing the mill where his dying father works, they find themselves on opposite sides of the environmental conflict.

California Butterflies

California Butterflies
Author: John S. Garth
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 1986-01-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780520052499

The California Wildlife Habitat Garden

The California Wildlife Habitat Garden
Author: Nancy Bauer
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2012-07-09
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 0520267818

Explains how to transform backyard gardens into living ecosystems that are not only enjoyable retreats for humans, but also sanctuaries for wildlife.

Gardening for Butterflies

Gardening for Butterflies
Author: The Xerces Society
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2016-03-15
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 160469761X

“No matter the size or shape of your growing area, this will guide you through creating a butterfly-friendly space.” —Mother Earth News Welcome the world’s most exquisite visitors to your garden! Gardening for Butterflies, by the experts at the Xerces Society, introduces you to a variety of butterflies who need our help, and shows you how to design a habitat where they will thrive. This optimistic call to arms is packed with everything you need to create a beautiful, pollinator-friendly garden. You will learn why butterflies matter, why they are in danger, and what simple steps we can take to make a difference. You'll also learn how to choose the right plants and how to create a garden that flutters and flourishes with life.

The Butterflies of North America

The Butterflies of North America
Author: James A. Scott
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Total Pages: 668
Release: 1992-03-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780804720137

This illustrated field guide describes the biological and ecological world of butterflies

The Complete Book of North American Butterflies

The Complete Book of North American Butterflies
Author: Paul A. Opler
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Butterflies
ISBN: 9781607102762

The ultimate reference guide to all species of butterflies in North America. Get to know these delicately serene creatures inThe Complete Book of North American Butterflies, a fascinating book filled with stunning full-color photographs and interesting facts. * Includes an entire chapter devoted to the resilient migrating Monarch. With its vibrant orange and black markings, it is possibly the most recognizable of all butterflies. * Explores the phenomenon of mimicry, a survival mechanism butterflies use to trick predators into thinking they are inedible--or perhaps an entirely different organism all together! * Migration is essential to the survival of butterflies. Learn about migration patterns, how butterflies source food and distribution of different species throughout the U.S. * Includes information on average life cycles (anywhere from 4 days to nearly one year) and the largest of all U.S. species (the Giant Swallowtail--its wingspan can be four to six inches). * Comprehensive guide features some of the most easily recognized butterflies from coast to coast. * Filled with full-color photographs showing butterflies in extraordinary detail.