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butterflies
butterfly biology
butterfly guidebooks
butterfly guidebooks for Illinois
butterfly habitats in Illinois
butterfly identification
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field guides to butterflies
field guides to butterflies in Illinois
Illinois biodiversity
Illinois butterflies
Illinois Natural History Survey
Illinois Natural History Survey guides
illustrated guides to butterflies in Illinois
INHS
insect guidebooks for Illinois
Language_English
lepidoptera
natural history of Illinois
natural history of the Midwest
nature guides to Illinois
nature guides to Midwest
observing butterflies
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photographs of butterflies
photographs of butterflies in Illinois
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threats of butterfly population
threats to butterflies
Product details
- ISBN 9780252084461
- Weight: 567g
- Dimensions: 114 x 184mm
- Publication Date: 30 Apr 2019
- Publisher: University of Illinois Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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Prairie spaces and abundant wildflowers make Illinois an amateur lepidopterist's delight. Butterflies of Illinois offers a portable, easy-to-use guide rich with descriptions, field photography, and life-sized specimen photos of all the state's native species. It also includes:• identification quick guides depicting the tops and undersides of all butterfly species• scientific information and photos that explain life cycles, habitats, and ecology• range maps• flight period charts• key characteristics relevant to field identification• descriptions of rarely seen butterflies and irregular visitors from nearby states• supplemental information on various species, including collection records and unusual sightings Geared toward enthusiasts and experts alike, Butterflies of Illinois is a must-have companion for any nature hike or garden walk.
Michael R. Jeffords is the retired education/outreach director for the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) and was staff photographer for the Illinois Steward magazine. Susan L. Post is a retired INHS field biologist and staff writer for the Illinois Steward magazine and the author of Hiking Illinois. They are the coauthors of Curious Encounters with the Natural World, Exploring Nature in Illinois, and Illinois Wilds. James R. Wiker is a research associate of the Illinois State Museum and an affiliate of the INHS.
