Author : Quick Reference Publishing
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781943334995
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (349 download)
Book Synopsis Butterflies of Kentucky by : Quick Reference Publishing
Download or read book Butterflies of Kentucky written by Quick Reference Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2018-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bluegrass State has a variety of regions to explore for butterflies, including the Cumberland Mountain area, Blue Grass section, Shawnee Hills, Central Hill and Valley area, and lowlands along the Mississippi River in the west. Nearly 150 kinds of butterflies have been reported from Kentucky. The resident butterflies are primarily eastern species, but some southern and northern species are also represented. Beautifully illustrated are 59 species of REAL butterflies, 25 species of skippers, and their caterpillars. Ideal for the field, this folding, waterproof guide features color photos of the butterflies and caterpillars in a side-by-side format. Common and scientific names, adult size, season when they can be found, and their caterpillar host plants are listed. Tips on finding butterflies and caterpillars are given and the life cycle of the Gulf Fritillary is illustrated. Featured are butterflies such as the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Orange Sulphur, Red Admiral & MORE