Butterflies and Moths (Paperback, Updated ed.)

This Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press illustrates in full color 423 of the most common, widespread, important, or unusual North American species of Lepidoptera. Information includes:

· How to identify butterflies and moths

· How to attract, rear, and preserve them for study

· How to assist these fascinating insects in their struggle for survival

Butterflies and Moths includes range maps, a special emphasis on immature forms, and an index of scientific names.

Using clear text and detailed illustrations, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press present accurate information in a handy format for the beginner to the expert. These guides focus on what your students are really going to see. They are easy to use: detailed, full-color illustrations, text, and maps are all in one place. They are easy to understand: accurate, accessible information is simplified without being misrepresented. They are authoritative, containing up-to-date information written experts and checked by specialists. And they are portable: handy and lightweight, designed to fit in a pocket and be carried anywhere.