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Butterflies of Indiana: A Field Guide

Name: Butterflies of Indiana: A Field Guide
Brand: Indiana University Press
SKU: 9780253009555
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Contributors:

Jeffrey E. Belth, Michael A. Homoya (Other), John A. Shuey (Other)

Publisher:

Indiana University Press

Binding:

Paperback

Book Category:

Nature, Travel

Book Subcategory:

Animals, Regional, Special Interest

Book Topic:

Butterflies & Moths, Hikes & Walks

Series:

Indiana Natural Science

Award:

National Outdoor Book Awards Winner - Nature Guidebook Award

Audience:

Young Adult

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Release Date:

2012-12-19

ISBN 13:

9780253009555

Weight:

0.9 lbs

Size:

7.40 x 4.60 x 0.70 inches

Pages:

344

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Description

Complete Field Guide to Indiana Butterflies

Butterflies of Indiana is an award-winning field guide covering all 149 species of butterflies and skippers found throughout Indiana. This comprehensive reference features over 500 color photographs documenting the undersides and uppersides of most species, highlighting seasonal variations and differences between males and females.

Detailed Photographic Reference

The guide's extensive photographic collection provides clear visual identification tools for both common and rare species. Each photograph captures the distinctive markings, wing patterns, and color variations essential for accurate butterfly identification in the field. The images showcase seasonal changes and sexual dimorphism, giving readers a complete picture of Indiana's butterfly diversity throughout the year.

Accessible Design for All Skill Levels

The simple and intuitive layout makes this field guide accessible whether you're a beginner learning to identify your first butterfly or an experienced lepidopterist documenting rare species. The straightforward organization allows quick reference during field observations, while the comprehensive coverage ensures no Indiana butterfly goes unidentified.

Natural History and Ecology

Butterflies of Indiana offers an introduction to butterfly natural history, providing context for understanding these insects beyond simple identification. The guide serves as an educational resource for understanding butterfly behavior, habitat preferences, and ecological relationships within Indiana's diverse ecosystems.

Essential Tool for Multiple Audiences

This field guide serves butterfly watchers tracking species in their local areas, collectors documenting specimens, gardeners planning pollinator-friendly landscapes, birders expanding their nature observation skills, and naturalists studying Indiana's biodiversity. The wealth of features and portable format make it a practical companion for outdoor exploration across Indiana's parks, preserves, and natural areas.

About the Author

Jeffrey E. Belth brings 25 years of butterfly photography experience in Indiana to this guide. His lifelong passion for butterflies and entomology informs every page, combining scientific accuracy with practical field experience. His extensive photographic work documents Indiana's butterfly fauna with exceptional detail and clarity.

Discover the butterflies of Indiana in this award-winning, simple to use field-guide
Butterflies of Indiana is a unique and award-winning field guide to Indiana's rich butterfly fauna that covers all 149 species of butterflies and their close relatives, the skippers. It features over 500 color photographs that illustrate the undersides and uppersides of most species and highlight the variations found among them, both seasonally and between males and females.
For beginners and experts alike, Butterflies of Indiana offers an introduction to the natural history of butterflies. The simple and intuitive design of this guide and its wealth of features make it a faithful companion for butterfly watchers, collectors, gardeners, birders, and naturalists.

Butterflies of Indiana: A Field Guide

Description

Complete Field Guide to Indiana Butterflies

Detailed Photographic Reference

Accessible Design for All Skill Levels

Natural History and Ecology

Essential Tool for Multiple Audiences

About the Author

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