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What to plant to attract these delightful creatures, in any region. ... Read more

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The You Can Attract Butterflies to Your Yard Book
This little gem of a book is a reader not a looker. It is very important reading for those just beginning butterfly gardening. It would seem as though Mathew Tekulsky has answered every question with a short to the point yet informative answer.

Chapters cover understanding gardening for butterflies by understanding butterflies. Mr. Tekulsky instructs us on all aspects of ow to get started, including which plants are needed for both larval food and nectar food.

There is a chapter devoted to activities which include photography hints, things to do with kids and building hibernation boxes.

Extensive appendices list 50 Common butterflies, and where they are found and what plants they like. There are also lists of where to obtain butterflies and entomological equipment, as well as, butterfly organizations and recommended further readings.

Beautiful butterflies
Oh! This book is really great, i have read it when I was in high school and it really have made results when I built my green house. ... Read more

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One of the best books on butterflies in recent years!
A thorough treatise of all species known to occur in Ohio. This book should be of interest to anyone interested in butterflies and skippers throughout the region. The section on the history of butterfly research in Ohio is rich and without equal. Kudos to the authors and the Ohio Biological Survey for presenting such an accurate and detailed publication that is useful to everyone with an interest in butterflies! ... Read more

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Pennington's is gem for butterfly enthusiasts
This book is regarded as the ultimate reference guide on Southern African butterflies, and not without reason. It contains an excess of 800 plates, covering virtually every species and subspecies of the region. Every family, genus and species are discussed in detail. Easy references between plates and descriptions are an added bonus. It was not intended as a taxanomic work though, and mostly discusses localities where specific specimens have been netted or spotted. The reputation of the authors adds authenticity. It is an absolutely brilliant book; indispensible for any serious lepidopterist or mere enthusiast. The hardcover version even makes for a great coffee table item. ... Read more

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Welcome to the secret world of tropical butterflies! These marvels of the air amaze all who view them, and this guide features 40 fascinating species from all corners of the tropics, including several that are in danger because their habitat is disappearing so rapidly. Tropical butterflies are the winged jewels of the natural world. They are yours to enjoy in this book, which features distribution maps and information on the butterflies' life cycle, courtship and mating rituals, and adaptations for survival. ... Read more