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Florida butterfly caterpillars and their host plants

Title
Florida butterfly caterpillars and their host plants / Marc C. Minno, Jerry F. Butler, and Donald W. Hall.
Author
Minno, Marc C.
Publication
Gainesville, Fla. : University Press of Florida, [2005], ©2005.

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  • Butler, Jerry F. (Jerry Frank)
  • Hall, Donald W.
Description
xi, 341 pages, 2 unnumbered pages : color illustrations; 24 cm
Summary
"Florida's mild climate and diversity of plants create the perfect environment in which caterpillars thrive. The state has a rich and unusual butterfly fauna consisting of temperate species from eastern North America, tropical species from the Caribbean region, and unique races that are found nowhere else. For everyone who has wondered what to do about the caterpillars they find munching on a beloved plant, the authors of Florida Butterfly Caterpillars and Their Host Plants offer this advice: "Watch them."" "In this first comprehensive guide, butterfly experts Marc C. Minno, Jerry F. Butler, and Donald W. Hall have compiled everything you need to know about these diverse and productive members of Florida's ecosystem. They cover caterpillar anatomy, biology, ecology, habitat, behavior, and defense, as well as how to find, identify, and raise caterpillars. Distinct, detailed photos reveal 167 species of caterpillars, 185 plants, 18 life cycles, and 19 habitats. Life cycle comparisons (egg, larva, pupa, and adult), as well as many of the caterpillars and plants, have never been illustrated before in such an accessible reference. A handy checklist is also provided to help you keep track of the different species you encounter. Whether in scrub forest, freshwater marsh, or your own backyard, this book will inspire you to go out and make friends with a caterpillar near you."--BOOK JACKET.
Subject
  • Caterpillars > Florida > Identification
  • Caterpillars > Host plants > Florida > Identification
  • Butterflies > Host plants > Florida > Identification
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [342]) and index.
ISBN
0813027896 (alk. paper)
LCCN
  • 2004058380
  • R2-495345
OCLC
  • 56404941
  • ocm56404941
  • SCSB-5199243
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Columbia University Libraries