Butterflies Of Houston

Author : Gloria Tveten
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292786883
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Butterflies of Houston and Southeast Texas written by Gloria Tveten and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All across the country, butterflies are becoming as popular as birds and wildflowers, especially among people seeking to enjoy the rich natural resources that Texas possesses. John and Gloria Tveten have been studying butterflies in Southeast Texas for thirty-five years, and here they offer their considerable knowledge to everyone who shares their passion for butterflies. In this easy-to-use field guide, the Tvetens describe and illustrate more than 100 species of butterflies that live in Southeast Texas and can often be found across the state. Striking color photographs of living butterflies and caterpillars (a unique addition) show the key marks and characteristics necessary for field identification. The Tvetens' enjoyable and authoritative text describes each species' life history, habits, flight patterns, and characteristic markings. An account of the different butterfly families, from swallowtails to longwings to skippers, precedes the descriptions of the species within each family. The Tvetens also include an interesting discussion of butterfly biology, a complete checklist of area butterflies, an index of butterfly-attracting plants, and pointers to other butterfly resources. This field guide is the first to focus exclusively on Southeast Texas butterflies. It will be the essential reference for everyone seeking a reliable way to identify these butterflies, from field observers to apartment dwellers who wonder what is fluttering around the pot plants on the balcony.

Author : Jim Weber
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623496462
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Native Host Plants for Texas Butterflies written by Jim Weber and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While many growers focus on attracting adult butterflies to their gardens, fewer know about the plants that caterpillars need to survive. Native host plants—wildflowers, trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and sedges—not only provide a site for the butterfly to lay its eggs, they also provide a ready food source for the emerging caterpillar. Think of these plants as the nurseries of the garden. This user-friendly, heavily illustrated field guide describes 101 native larval host plants in Texas. Each species account includes descriptive information on each plant, a distribution map, and photos of both the caterpillars and adult butterflies who frequent those plants. An adult butterfly may nectar on a wide variety of flowers, but caterpillars are much more restricted in their food sources. Some feed on only a limited number of plant species, so female butterflies seek out these specific plants to lay their eggs. For example, the host plants for Monarch caterpillars are various species of milkweed. Often, these plants are not the same as the ones the adult butterfly will later use for nectar. Learning more about the plants caterpillars need is crucial for butterfly conservation. Butterflies’ dependency on specific caterpillar host plants is one of the key factors restricting their range and distribution. Armed with this knowledge, readers can also hone their ability to find specific species of breeding butterflies in nature. This is a handy guide whether you are in the field searching for butterflies or on the hunt for butterfly-friendly options at your local plant sale.

Author : Geyata Ajilvsgi
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1603448063
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Butterfly Gardening for Texas written by Geyata Ajilvsgi and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Texas hosts an unparalleled number of butterfly species, and whether one lives near the beaches of the Gulf Coast or in the mountains of the Trans-Pecos, all Texans can enjoy the color and tranquility that butterflies bring to any outdoor space. In Butterfly Gardening for Texas, author and expert Geyata Ajilvsgi shares a wealth of practical information about all kinds of butterflies and the many flowers and other plants they utilize in their miraculous life cycle: from hidden egg to munching caterpillar to cryptic chrysalis to nectar-sipping, winged adult. Written in an engaging, nontechnical style for anyone who wants to attract butterflies to the yard or garden, the book provides tips for making gardens caterpillar- and butterfly-friendly, in-depth profiles of more than fifty butterflies, descriptions of the food plants for a variety of both caterpillars and butterflies, and plant lists for easy selection and substitution, depending on where you live and what is available. For those who want specific advice on what to plant where, Ajilvsgi has designed useful, adaptable landscape plans and extensive planting options for each of seven state regions. Helpful appendices aid gardeners in taking photographs of the butterflies they attract, in locating sources for seeds and plants, and in finding organizations and other instructive publications for additional information about these beautiful and beneficial insects. As the popularity of butterfly gardening continues to increase, gardeners of all skill levels will find Butterfly Gardening for Texas an invaluable source of guidance and inspiration.

Author : John L. Tveten
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780892633258
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Butterflies of Houston written by John L. Tveten and published by . This book was released on 1995-06-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Raymond W. Neck
Publisher : Texas Monthly Press
ISBN 13 : 9780877192435
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Field Guide to Butterflies of Texas written by Raymond W. Neck and published by Texas Monthly Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated reference guide to butterflies commonly found in Texas.

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 : Anthony Ramirez
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781986292429
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Less Than Butterflies written by Anthony Ramirez and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-11-07 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on his hit magazine column of the same name, Anthony Ramirez wants to talk about one thing and one thing only: boys. In this collection of his columns, Ramirez recounts his active sex life, gay disillusions, and falling in love.

Author : The Xerces Society
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 160469761X
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gardening for Butterflies written by The Xerces Society and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “No matter the size or shape of your growing area, this will guide you through creating a butterfly-friendly space.” —Mother Earth News Welcome the world’s most exquisite visitors to your garden! Gardening for Butterflies, by the experts at the Xerces Society, introduces you to a variety of butterflies who need our help, and shows you how to design a habitat where they will thrive. This optimistic call to arms is packed with everything you need to create a beautiful, pollinator-friendly garden. You will learn why butterflies matter, why they are in danger, and what simple steps we can take to make a difference. You'll also learn how to choose the right plants and how to create a garden that flutters and flourishes with life.

Author : Geyata Ajilvsgi
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Butterfly Gardening for the South written by Geyata Ajilvsgi and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 1990 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reference for Southern gardeners who want to attract butterflies to their gardens.

Author : Hana Volavková
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ... I Never Saw Another Butterfly... written by Hana Volavková and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of children's poems and drawings reflecting their surroundings in Terezín Concentration Camp in Czechoslovakia from 1942 to 1944.