Caterpillars of North America – Quick Guide

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Easily Identify 90 Common Butterflies and Moths

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Caterpillars of North America – Quick Guide
By Jaret C. Daniels, Ph.D.


Price: $8 (Suggested Retail $9.95)

Spiral Bound:36 pages $8

Publisher: Adventure Publications (May 7, 2024)

Dimensions: ‎ 4.25 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches

ISBN-10 ‏: ‎1647554454
ISBN-13 ‏: ‎978-1647554453


The metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly or moth is one of nature’s most amazing wonders. While their transformations into winged pollinators tend to get much of the attention, caterpillars are fascinating and beautiful. Anyone who wants butterflies in their backyard or garden should hope for caterpillars too!

If you see caterpillars in your area, keep this convenient guide close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the booklet is organized by butterfly or moth, then by family. Narrow your choices based on a caterpillar’s physical characteristics, and view just a few species at a time to ID the insect—and see what kind of butterfly or moth it becomes. The professional photographs showcase 90 species. You’ll also appreciate bonus information, such as caterpillar anatomy and why butterflies and moths are important. Written by acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels, Caterpillars of North America presents the most common and important species to know.


Notes:
The metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly or moth is one of nature’s most amazing wonders. While their transformations into winged pollinators tend to get much of the attention, caterpillars are fascinating and beautiful. Anyone who wants butterflies in their backyard or garden should hope for caterpillars too!

If you see caterpillars in your area, keep this convenient guide close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the booklet is organized by butterfly or moth, then by family. Narrow your choices based on a caterpillar’s physical characteristics, and view just a few species at a time to ID the insect—and see what kind of butterfly or moth it becomes. The professional photographs showcase 90 species. You’ll also appreciate bonus information, such as caterpillar anatomy and why butterflies and moths are important. Written by acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels, Caterpillars of North America presents the most common and important species to know.


About the author:

Jaret C. Daniels, Ph.D. is a professional nature photographer, author, native plant enthusiast, and entomologist. He currently serves as an Assistant Curator and Director of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity at the Florida Museum of Natural History and Associate Professor of Entomology at the University of Florida. He is particularly interested in at-risk butterfly and native insect pollinator conservation. He has authored numerous scientific papers, popular articles, and books on gardening, wildlife conservation, wildflowers, insects, and butterflies. Jaret lives in Gainesville, Florida with his wife Stephanie and numerous pets.