KNYGA Kate Taylor Butterflies of Vermont

A quick, concise, fully-illustrated guide to the native butterflies of the Green Mountain State. Butterflies are a delight to observe, and a charming reminder of childhood summers. They're also pollinators, crucial to sustaining Vermont's biodiversity. This neatly organized, easy-to-carry handbook goes beyond simple butterfly identification. It includes full-color photographs, descriptions, and flying times as well as the ecosystems in which each species lives: their habitats, their host plants, and their favored sources of nectar. Explore the butterflies that make Vermont their home. Consult quick-reference photo guides to host plants and butterfly species to make an identification at a glance. Deepen your understanding of these beautiful insects with an overview of butterfly anatomy, biology, and behavior while learning how you can help keep butterflies safe and abundant in Vermont for generations to come.