Bees Butterflies And Blossoms Of Southern Arizona

Author : Murray Bolesta
Publisher : Cactushuggers Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780979784200
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bees, Butterflies, and Blossoms of Southern Arizona written by Murray Bolesta and published by Cactushuggers Publishing. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pictures and information about the open spaces of Santa Cruz, Cochise, and southern Pima counties, that may be lost to advancing urban development.

Author : Mont A. Cazier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foraging Behavior of Some Bees and Wasps at Kallstroemia Grandiflora Flowers in Southern Arizona and New Mexico written by Mont A. Cazier and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "At sporadic intervals in the fall the southwestern desert landscape is emblazoned with large, conspicuous, usually orange-colored flowers of the annual Kallstroemia grandiflora (Torrey) Gray. These flowers produce an abundance of pollen and nectar, which is exploited in three ways by insects belonging to 12 different families and 46 species, including bees, wasps, flies and butterflies. The plant is of special interest from the standpoint of pollination ecology, as both the plant and some of the insects have adaptations in behavior that are not always mutually beneficial. The flowers of K. grandiflora are allogamous for most of the daily flowering period and become autogamous as the flowrrs close. Thus, they can be either cross- or self-pollinated, with the former evidently favored. The flowers have little or no odor, a color range within 'bees yellow' (500-650 [microns]), and a strong ultraviolet reflective pattern on both upper- and under-surfaces. Insects are evidently attracted by color and ultraviolet reflection, with the latter so arranged as to form nonreflective, dark target, 'nectar guide' areas on both upper- and under-surfaces. One group of bees and wasps gather pollen and nectar from the top of the flower, effecting both cross- and self-pollination in the process. A second group of smaller bees and wasps gather nectar from within the flower but avoid contact with the sexual portions and are therefore of no importance in pollination. The third group of honeybees and several other larger bees and wasps, extract nectar from the underside of the flower completely avoiding the sexual parts of the plant and therefore play no role in pollination. Even though the plant gains no direct benefit from this last group of insects it nevertheless supplies them with a sepal nectar guide that directs them to the nectaries. It is proposed that these species may be contributing to the economy of the plant by reducing the quantity of available nectar so that the pollinators have to visit more flowers to get their full nectar supply"--P. 3.

Author : Richard Allen Bailowitz
Publisher : Sonoran Arthropod Studies Incorporated
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Butterflies of Southeastern Arizona written by Richard Allen Bailowitz and published by Sonoran Arthropod Studies Incorporated. This book was released on 1991 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the southeast 1/6 of Arizona, this book illustrates and comments on nearly 300 species either found here or are suspected, possible, or claimed to occur here. Including two counties and portions of four others, this book focuses on a unique geographic area known for both its butterflies and birds. As noted by the authors, this black-and-white book is meant to be used in tandem with other color field guides. All of the southeastern butterflies are illustrated with multiple (usually two) b&w photos. The two photos are typically dorsal and ventral and often of male and female. Four color plates showing dorsal views of 90 species are included in the appendices. The text for each butterfly varies from one paragraph for vagrants to half a page for the expected species. Four categories are typically offered for each butterfly, which are: General, larval foodplant, flight period, and distribution.

Author : The Xerces Society
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1612127010
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 Plants to Feed the Bees written by The Xerces Society and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The international bee crisis is threatening our global food supply, but this user-friendly field guide shows what you can do to help protect our pollinators. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation offers browsable profiles of 100 common flowers, herbs, shrubs, and trees that support bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. The recommendations are simple: pick the right plants for pollinators, protect them from pesticides, and provide abundant blooms throughout the growing season by mixing perennials with herbs and annuals! 100 Plants to Feed the Bees will empower homeowners, landscapers, apartment dwellers — anyone with a scrap of yard or a window box — to protect our pollinators.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book First Conference on Research and Resource Management in Southern Arizona National Park Areas written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Charles Dudley Warner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 660 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Library of the World's Best Literature: A-Z written by Charles Dudley Warner and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : George Oxford Miller
Publisher : Adventure Publications
ISBN 13 : 1647550408
Total Pages : 483 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Southwest written by George Oxford Miller and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plan Your Landscape or Garden to Help Beloved Backyard Visitors The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Professional nature photographer and botanist George Oxford Miller provides all the information you need in this must-have guide for Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, west Texas, and Utah. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants, including succulents. The book begins with an in-depth introduction to native pollinators and to birds. It’s followed by a “field guide” section to more than 100 native plants that are widely available to utilize, are easy to care for, and provide great benefit to birds, bees, and butterflies. The species are organized by level of sunlight needed and then by plant types. Each species includes full-color photographs and information about hardiness zones, what they are most likely to attract, soil requirements, light levels, and George’s notes. As an added bonus, you’ll make use of blooming charts, tips on attracting specific species, and more! Plus, the invaluable garden plans and projects show you just what to do and can be customized to suit your own specific interests. Plan, plant, and grow your beautiful garden, with native plants that benefit your favorite creatures to watch and enjoy.

Author : Nora Bowers
Publisher : Adventure Publications
ISBN 13 : 1647553962
Total Pages : 746 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wildflowers of Arizona Field Guide written by Nora Bowers and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identify Arizona wildflowers with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. With this famous field guide by Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers, and Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don’t grow in Arizona. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the state. They’re organized in the field guide by color and then by size for ease of use. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Book Features 200 species: Only Arizona wildflowers! Simple color guide: See a purple flower? Go to the purple section Fact-filled information and stunning professional photographs Icons that make visual identification quick and easy Naturalist notes, including tidbits and facts Plants typical of Arizona This new edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of the authors’ expert insights. So grab the Wildflowers of Arizona Field Guide for your next outing—to help you positively identify the wildflowers you see.

Author : Jim Brock
Publisher : Quick Reference Pub Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781936913985
Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Butterflies of Southeast Arizona written by Jim Brock and published by Quick Reference Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterflies of Southeast Arizona: Southeast Arizona region is considered one of the best butterfly watching areas in the U.S. Butterflies of Southeast Arizonaincluding both Saguaro and Organ Pipe National Parksbeautifully illustrates 84 species of butterflies and all of the corresponding caterpillar forms found in Southeast Arizona. This pocket-sized guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that makes it ideal for field use. Included along with most of the more common species are several of the most unique species of the region. Common and scientific names, adult size, season when they can be found, and their caterpillar host plants are listed. Nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this marvelous guide.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309102898
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Status of Pollinators in North America written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-05-13 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pollinators-insects, birds, bats, and other animals that carry pollen from the male to the female parts of flowers for plant reproduction-are an essential part of natural and agricultural ecosystems throughout North America. For example, most fruit, vegetable, and seed crops and some crops that provide fiber, drugs, and fuel depend on animals for pollination. This report provides evidence for the decline of some pollinator species in North America, including America's most important managed pollinator, the honey bee, as well as some butterflies, bats, and hummingbirds. For most managed and wild pollinator species, however, population trends have not been assessed because populations have not been monitored over time. In addition, for wild species with demonstrated declines, it is often difficult to determine the causes or consequences of their decline. This report outlines priorities for research and monitoring that are needed to improve information on the status of pollinators and establishes a framework for conservation and restoration of pollinator species and communities.