Michigan Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species - Other

Michigan is nestled in the heart of the iconic Great Lakes Basin and at the intersection of both eastern and western plants, allowing it to support an impressive diversity of over 150 butterfly species. Throughout the blooming season, even casual observers can regularly see such standouts as Aphrodite Fritillary, Black Swallowtail, Painted Lady, and Monarch--and it's not just butterflies making regular visits to flowers. The Great Lakes State is packed with great places for observing hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, and beetles. This diverse assortment of animals collectively plays essential ecological roles while supporting the production of staple food crops for humans. Learning about pollinators and the fascinating lives they lead is endlessly enriching. Given the remarkable diversity of species, it's handy to have quick access to a portable reference. This beautifully illustrated resource features 140 common and familiar species, as well as a back-panel map showing top pollinator-viewing hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the perfect companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and gardeners who wish to learn more about the pollinators they are most likely to encounter in Michigan. Made in the USA.