Field Guide to Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley Regions

Field Guide to Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley Regions
Author :
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 425
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780520940185
ISBN-13 : 0520940180
Rating : 4/5 (180 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Field Guide to Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley Regions by : Dr. Arthur Shapiro

Download or read book Field Guide to Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley Regions written by Dr. Arthur Shapiro and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2007-06-05 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The California Tortoiseshell, West Coast Lady, Red Admiral, and Golden Oak Hairstreak are just a few of the many butterfly species found in the floristically rich San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley regions. This guide, written for both beginning and experienced butterfly watchers by one of the nation’s best-known professional lepidopterists, provides thorough, up-to-date information on all of the butterfly species found in this diverse and accessible region. Written in lively prose, it discusses the natural history and conservation status for these butterflies and at the same time provides an integrated view of butterfly biology based on studies conducted in northern California and around the world. Compact enough for use in the field, the guide also includes tips on butterfly watching, photography, gardening, and more. * Discusses and identifies more than 130 species * Species accounts include information on identifying butterflies through behavior, markings, and host plants * Beautiful full-color plates illustrate top and bottom views of wings for easier identification * Includes a species checklist and a glossary


Field Guide to Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley Regions Related Books

Field Guide to Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley Regions
Language: en
Pages: 425
Authors: Dr. Arthur Shapiro
Categories: Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007-06-05 - Publisher: Univ of California Press

GET EBOOK

The California Tortoiseshell, West Coast Lady, Red Admiral, and Golden Oak Hairstreak are just a few of the many butterfly species found in the floristically ri
Field Guide to Butterflies of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley Regions
Language: en
Pages: 359
Authors: Arthur Shapiro
Categories: Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007-06-05 - Publisher: University of California Press

GET EBOOK

The California Tortoiseshell, West Coast Lady, Red Admiral, and Golden Oak Hairstreak are just a few of the many butterfly species found in the floristically ri
Field Guide to California Agriculture
Language: en
Pages: 504
Authors: Paul Starrs
Categories: Technology & Engineering
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010-07-06 - Publisher: Univ of California Press

GET EBOOK

"This book brings to life one of the most creative (and necessary) human endeavors and makes understandable the incredible complexity of California agriculture,
Introduction to Earth, Soil, and Land in California
Language: en
Pages: 252
Authors: David Carle
Categories: Electronic books
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010 - Publisher: Univ of California Press

GET EBOOK

"David Carle has produced another gem of a book that should be in easy reach of every lover of California. Introductions to Earth, Soil, and Land in California
California Indians and Their Environment
Language: en
Pages: 513
Authors: Kent G. Lightfoot
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2009 - Publisher: Univ of California Press

GET EBOOK

"Relevant, timely, and approachable, California Indians and Their Environment is an instant classic that should be invaluable for anyone interested in Californi