Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay Region
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Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay Region

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eBook - ePub

Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay Region

About this book

Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay Region by J.W. Tilden is an essential guide for nature enthusiasts and butterfly lovers, offering an in-depth look at the 122 butterfly species recorded in the Bay Area. This comprehensive book covers eight of the ten butterfly families found in North America, from the delicate Pygmy Blue, one of the smallest butterflies in the world, to the magnificent Two-tailed Swallowtail with its impressive wingspan. Whether you're a novice or an experienced butterfly observer, this volume provides valuable insights into where to find these fascinating creatures, how to identify them, and how to study their habits and life cycles. Beautifully illustrated with 70 species shown in full color and additional black-and-white images, Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay Region also includes a handy checklist that doubles as an index for quick reference. The book encourages readers to explore and contribute to the field by observing and recording data, filling in gaps in the scientific knowledge of local butterfly species. This informative guide is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the region's rich butterfly diversity while making their own meaningful discoveries. This title was originally published in 1965.
Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay Region by J.W. Tilden is an essential guide for nature enthusiasts and butterfly lovers, offering an in-depth look at the 122 butterfly species recorded in the Bay Area. This comprehensive book covers eight of the ten

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Yes, you can access Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay Region by J. W. Tilden in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Historia & Historia de Norteamérica. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
University of California Press
Year
2023
eBook ISBN
9780520320697
Edition
1
Topic
Historia
Subtopic
Historia de Norteamérica

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. CONTENTS 1
  5. INTRODUCTION
  6. WHAT ARE BUTTERFLIES?
  7. HOW TO STUDY BUTTERFLIES
  8. IDENTIFYING BUTTERFLIES
  9. BAY REGION BUTTERFLIES: SPECIES ACCOUNTS GRASS NYMPHS, SATYRS, AND RINGLETS (FAMILY SATYRIDAE)
  10. MILKWEED BUTTERFLIES (FAMILY DANAIDAE)
  11. BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (FAMILY NYMPHALIDAE)
  12. METALMARKS (FAMILY RIODINIDAE)
  13. BLUES, COPPERS, AND HAIRSTREAKS (FAMILY LYCAENIDAE)
  14. WHITES AND SULFURS (FAMILY PIERIDAE)
  15. SWALLOWTAILS AND PARNASSIANS (FAMILY PAPILIONIDAE)
  16. SKIPPERS (FAMILY HESPERIIDAE)
  17. Tables of Blues, Coppers, and Hairstreaks
  18. Tables of Skippers
  19. SUGGESTED REFERENCES
  20. CHECKLIST OF BAY REGION BUTTERFLIES*