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Highlights
- Butterflies abound in every region of the Bayou State, and with this authoritative resource in hand, both the experienced and novice butterfly watcher can identify a frequent backyard visitor or pinpoint the haunts of a particular species.
- About the Author: Craig Marks is a member of the Lepidopterist Society, the Southern Lepidopterist Society, and the North American Butterfly Association, and the author of many articles on butterflies.
- 472 Pages
- Nature, Animals
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About the Book
"By my calculation, there are 154 species of butterflies and skippers reported in Louisiana, with the latest addition, the Bordered Patch, occurring in October of 2012. Of the 154 total, there are 8 swallowtails, 5 whites, 13 sulphurs, 1 harvester, 14 hairstreaks, 9 blues, 1 metalmark, 2 danaids, 1 snout, 3 longwings, 3 fritillaries, 30 brushfoots, 41 grass skippers, 21 spread-winged skippers, and 2 giant skippers."--Chapter 1.Book Synopsis
Butterflies abound in every region of the Bayou State, and with this authoritative resource in hand, both the experienced and novice butterfly watcher can identify a frequent backyard visitor or pinpoint the haunts of a particular species. With a long flight season stretching from late February to early November, Louisiana offers an abundance of opportunities to observe the 154 native species of butterflies, whose habitats range from coastal prairies to swampland to northern piney woods.
Craig Marks provides a wealth of information about each species' physical appearance, behavior, and location based on numerous documented sightings around the state. A replete resource tailored specifically to Louisiana, the guide also features: Multiple color photos of each speciesParish distribution map for each species
Identification keys
Tips on butterfly watching and gardening
Life cycle basics
Best natural areas in the state for seeing butterflies
Explanation of official butterfly counts
Appendix of other possible species in Louisiana
Appendix of common and scientific names of host plants
Glossary of scientific terms
About the Author
Craig Marks is a member of the Lepidopterist Society, the Southern Lepidopterist Society, and the North American Butterfly Association, and the author of many articles on butterflies.Dimensions (Overall): 8.38 Inches (H) x 7.99 Inches (W) x 1.04 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.91 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 472
Genre: Nature
Sub-Genre: Animals
Publisher: LSU Press
Theme: Butterflies & Moths
Format: Paperback
Author: Craig W Marks
Language: English
Street Date: March 7, 2018
TCIN: 88994001
UPC: 9780807168707
Item Number (DPCI): 247-58-0864
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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