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OverviewAll across the country, butterflies are becoming as popular as birds and wildflowers, especially among people seeking to enjoy the rich natural resources that Texas possesses. John and Gloria Tveten have been studying butterflies in Southeast Texas for thirty-five years, and here they offer their considerable knowledge to everyone who shares their passion for butterflies. In this easy-to-use field guide, the Tvetens describe and illustrate more than 100 species of butterflies that live in Southeast Texas and can often be found across the state. Striking color photographs of living butterflies and caterpillars (a unique addition) show the key marks and characteristics necessary for field identification. The Tvetens' enjoyable and authoritative text describes each species' life history, habits, flight patterns, and characteristic markings. An account of the different butterfly families, from swallowtails to longwings to skippers, precedes the descriptions of the species within each family. The Tvetens also include an interesting discussion of butterfly biology, a complete checklist of area butterflies, an index of butterfly-attracting plants, and pointers to other butterfly resources. This field guide is the first to focus exclusively on Southeast Texas butterflies. It will be the essential reference for everyone seeking a reliable way to identify these butterflies, from field observers to apartment dwellers who wonder what is fluttering around the pot plants on the balcony. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John L. Tveten , Gloria TvetenPublisher: University of Texas Press Imprint: University of Texas Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.780kg ISBN: 9780292781436ISBN 10: 0292781431 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 01 October 1996 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Species Accounts Swallowtails Whites and Sulphurs Gossamer-Winged Butterflies Metalmarks Snout Butterflies Longwings Nymphalids or Brush-Footed Butterflies Satyrs, Wood Nymphs, and Browns Milkweed Butterflies Skippers Checklist: Butterflies of Houston and Southeast Texas Butterfly Organizations and Journals Butterfly Houses and Gardens Bibliography Index of Larval and Nectar Plants Index of Butterfly SpeciesReviewsAuthor Information"John and Gloria Tveten wrote the weekly ""Nature Trails"" column in the Houston Chronicle for over two decades. They are the authors of several books and many magazine articles on Texas birds, wildflowers, and natural history." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |