The Butterflies of Canada - Layberry, Ross; Hall, Peter; Lafontaine, Don

Clean, tight, unmarked; twist in book towards inside corners; otherwise spine straight and uncreased; minimal wear; This is a beautifully illustrated guide to all aspects of the study of butterflies. It is the first comprehensive guide available for Canada and contains descriptions of close to three hundred butterfly species, including their early stages, subspecies, key identification features, as well as individual distributions maps. More than just a field guide, this book includes chapters on Canadian geography and butterfly distribution, butterfly systematics, conservation, gardening, photography, and the history of butterfly study in Canada. It makes available new and unpublished information on butterflies, their classifications, ranges, larval food plants, abundance, flight seasons, and noteworthy habits. There is also an extensive bibliography to provide a starting pint for further study. Illustrated with 32 colour plates and 294 distribution maps, this book is indispensable for anyone for anyone interested in working with butterflies.
Very Good
Soft cover
University of Toronto Press
1998
Toronto. ON