Butterflies in the Backyard

by Scott Shalaway

Overview

Part natural history, part gardening guide, Butterflies in the Backyard contains solid information on butterfly behavior and habitats, and also explains in careful detail how to attract these lovely creatures to your backyard with plants and feeders. Includes up-to-date information on migration and conservation efforts, as well as an identification guide for the most common North American species.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811750912
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	01/01/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1
File size:	2 MB

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	vi
	Introduction	vii
Chapter 1	Lepidopteran Biology	1
Chapter 2	Close-ups	11
Chapter 3	Species Accounts	31
Chapter 4	Gardening for Butterflies	53
Chapter 5	Conservation	61
Chapter 6	Enjoying Butterflies	69
Appendix A	Nectar-Producing Plants	76
Appendix B	Caterpillar Food Plants	77
Appendix C	Invasive Exotic Plants to Avoid	79
Appendix D	Supply Houses for Collecting and Rearing Equipment	81
Appendix E	Membership Organizations	82
	Further Reading and Information Sources	83
	Index of Species	86