This Field Guide to Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley Regions, published in 2007, offers comprehensive coverage for identifying the diverse butterfly species within these areas. Authored by Dr. Arthur Shapiro, a distinguished lepidopterist, this guide is designed for both novice and experienced butterfly watchers. It details over 130 species, including notable examples like the California Tortoiseshell and Golden Oak Hairstreak, providing insights into their natural history, biology, and conservation status. The guide emphasizes practical aspects such as butterfly watching and photography tips, as well as gardening advice for attracting butterflies, making it an invaluable resource for exploring local entomology.
This manual serves as an authoritative reference for understanding and appreciating the butterfly populations of the specified regions. It meticulously covers identification features, including behavior, markings, and host plants, supported by full-color plates illustrating wing views. The guide also includes essential supplementary materials such as a species checklist and a glossary, enhancing its utility. Its purpose is to equip readers with the knowledge to accurately identify butterflies and deepen their understanding of entomology, contributing to the appreciation and conservation of these fascinating insects.
The California Tortoiseshell, West Coast Lady, Red Admiral, and Golden Oak Hairstreak are just a few of the many butterfly species found in the floristically rich San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley regions. This guide, written for both beginning and experienced butterfly watchers by one of the nation's best-known professional lepidopterists, provides thorough, up-to-date information on all of the butterfly species found in this diverse and accessible region. Written in lively prose, it discusses the natural history and conservation status for these butterflies and at the same time provides an integrated view of butterfly biology based on studies conducted in northern California and around the world. Compact enough for use in the field, the guide also includes tips on butterfly watching, photography, gardening, and more.
* Discusses and identifies more than 130 species
* Species accounts include information on identifying butterflies through behavior, markings, and host plants
* Beautiful full-color plates illustrate top and bottom views of wings for easier identification
* Includes a species checklist and a glossary
Author: Shapiro, Arthur, Dr.
Publisher: University of California Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Field Guide to Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley Regions
Pages: 00359 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2007-07-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780520244696
Category: Science : Life Sciences - Zoology - Entomology
The California Tortoiseshell, West Coast Lady, Red Admiral, and Golden Oak Hairstreak are just a few of the many butterfly species found in the floristically rich San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley regions. This guide, written for both beginning and experienced butterfly watchers by one of the nation's best-known professional lepidopterists, provides thorough, up-to-date information on all of the butterfly species found in this diverse and accessible region. Written in lively prose, it discusses the natural history and conservation status for these butterflies and at the same time provides an integrated view of butterfly biology based on studies conducted in northern California and around the world. Compact enough for use in the field, the guide also includes tips on butterfly watching, photography, gardening, and more.
* Discusses and identifies more than 130 species
* Species accounts include information on identifying butterflies through behavior, markings, and host plants
* Beautiful full-color plates illustrate top and bottom views of wings for easier identification
* Includes a species checklist and a glossary
Author: Shapiro, Arthur, Dr.
Publisher: University of California Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Field Guide to Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley Regions
Pages: 00359 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2007-07-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780520244696
Category: Science : Life Sciences - Zoology - Entomology
