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Category : Butterflies
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Lepidoptera of North America: Distribution of silkmoths (Saturniidae) and Hawkmoths (Sphingidae) of Eastern North America
Author: Lepidoptera of North America: Distribution of the Butterflies (Papilionoidea and Hesperioidea) of the Eastern United States
Author: Lepidoptera of North America: Butterflies of Kern and Tulare counties, California : Butterflies of Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park
Author: Lepidoptera of North America: Contributions of the knowledge of Southern West Virginia Lepidoptera
Author: Caterpillars of Eastern North America
Author: David WagnerPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400834147
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
This lavishly illustrated guide will enable you to identify the caterpillars of nearly 700 butterflies and moths found east of the Mississippi. The more than 1,200 color photographs and two dozen line drawings include numerous exceptionally striking images. The giant silk moths, tiger moths, and many other species covered include forest pests, common garden guests, economically important species, and of course, the Mescal Worm and Mexican Jumping Bean caterpillars. Full-page species accounts cover almost 400 species, with up to six images per species including an image of the adult plus succinct text with information on distribution, seasonal activity, foodplants, and life history. These accounts are generously complemented with additional images of earlier instars, closely related species, noteworthy behaviors, and other intriguing aspects of caterpillar biology. Many caterpillars are illustrated here for the first time. Dozens of new foodplant records are presented and erroneous records are corrected. The book provides considerable information on the distribution, biology, and taxonomy of caterpillars beyond that available in other popular works on Eastern butterflies and moths. The introductory chapter covers caterpillar structure, life cycles, rearing, natural enemies, photography, and conservation. The section titled "Caterpillar Projects" will be of special interest to educators. Given the dearth of accessible guides on the identification and natural history of caterpillars, Caterpillars of Eastern North America is a must for entomologists and museum curators, forest managers, conservation biologists and others who seek a compact, easy-to-use guide to the caterpillars of this vast region. A compact guide to nearly 700 caterpillars east of the Mississippi, from forest pests to garden guests and economically important species 1,200 color photos and 24 line drawings enable easy identification Full-page species accounts with image of adult insect for almost 400 species, plus succinct text on distribution and other vital information Many caterpillars illustrated here for the first time Current information on distribution, biology, and taxonomy not found in other popular works A section geared toward educators, "Caterpillar Projects" An indispensable resource for all who seek an easy-to-use guide to the caterpillars of this vast region
Arkansas Butterflies and Moths
Author: Lori A. SpencerPublisher: University of Arkansas Press
ISBN: 9780912456256
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
General information about butterfly gardening and prime butterfly locations in Arkansas complements an illustrated guide to 263 butterfly species, which includes detailed descriptions of each species and its life cycle, habitat, and behavior, as well as more than three hundred color photographs. Original.
Field Guide to Silkmoths of Illinois
Author: John K. BousemanPublisher: ILlinois Natural History Survey
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
A Survey of the Cerambycidae (Coleoptera) Or Longhorned Beetles of Colorado
Author: Daniel J. HeffernPublisher:
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Category : Beetles
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
The Cicadas of Colorado (Homoptera: Cicadidae, Tibicinidae)
Author: Boris C. KondratieffPublisher:
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Category : Cicadas
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Hawkmoths of Australia
Author: Maxwell MouldsPublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 1486302831
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description
Hawkmoths are large charismatic insects with highly variable and colourful larvae. Some species are specialised in their habitat preferences, but others are widespread and often encountered in gardens. However, little is known about most species, and associating the adults with their larvae has previously been difficult or impossible. Hawkmoths of Australia allows identification of all of the Australian hawkmoths for the first time and treats species found on mainland Australia, Tasmania and all offshore islands within Australian limits. It presents previously undescribed life histories of nearly all species and provides a comprehensive account of hawkmoth biology, including new parasitoids and their hawkmoth hosts. Detailed drawings and photographs show the external and internal morphology of adults and immatures, and eggs, larval instars and pupa. Keys are provided for last instar larvae and pupae of the 71 species that the authors have reared. The book is concluded by a glossary, appendices to parasitoids and larval foodplants, an extensive reference list with bibliographical notes and a comprehensive index. The wealth of new information in this book makes it an essential reference for anyone interested in these moths. Hawkmoths of Australia is Volume 13 of the Monographs on Australian Lepidoptera Series.