The Field Guide to Butterflies

This beautifully illustrated and updated edition of a time-honored classic, revised by expert lepidopterists and photographers, will bring nature lovers closer to a wealth of breathtaking, colorful butterflies than they ever imagined possible. Extraordinary photos reveal the minutest details of these exceptional creatures, including their large and remarkable wings, renowned for the beauty of their brilliance and markings. The Monarch, Eastern Tailed Blue, Frosted Elfin, Bronze Copper, and many other species come to life on the pages. There’s information on the place of butterflies in the animal kingdom; butterfly anatomy; butterfly life history, from eggs to chrysalis to winged insect; classification and more.