Vibrant Butterflies: Our Favorite Visitors to Flowers and Gardens [Paperback]

A Celebration of Beautiful Butterflies

More than 700 species of butterflies live in North America, and all are worthy of our admiration. Butterflies are perhaps the most beautiful and easily recognizable insects in the world. They hold our attention like none other, they capture our imaginations, and they fill us with a sense of amazement.

Jaret C. Daniels has spent more than 30 years studying and photographing butterflies across the continentboth native species and nonnative ones common at living exhibits and butterfly gardens. He has collected his knowledge and expertise in this gorgeous book, guiding you through the fascinating lives of butterflies while highlighting their most amazing characteristics. Learn about everything from the miraculous metamorphosis and intricate wing patterns to the Monarchs epic migration and even butterfly-friendly plants that attract butterflies. The books photography shows the true grace and elegance of butterflies in their natural environments, while the text reveals facets of their lives that will surprise and amuse you.

Immerse yourself in the world of these winged jewels. Youll develop a new appreciation for their beauty and strength, and youll never look at butterflies the same way again.

Our Vibrant Butterflies

• EVOLUTIONARY ORIGIN ?
• DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS
• COCOON VS. CHRYSALIS ?
• WING POSTURE
• EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULE

An Elegant Life Cycle

• STAGE BY STAGE
• The Egg ?
• Glued in Place
• Many Shapes and Colors?
• Camouflage and Protection?
• THE LARVA
• Larval Anatomy
• A World of Variety
• Clever Disguises
• Chemical Weapons
• Hiding Out
• Unusual Allies
• THE CHRYSALIS ?
• A Lot Going on Behind the Scenes

Adult Butterflies

• THE BASICS OF BUTTERFLY ANATOMY
• A ButterfllãÇ