Native host plants for Texas butterflies : a field guide
Butterflies Caterpillars Ecological regions Host plants Insect-plant relationships e-böcker Field guides
Texas A & M University Press
2018
EISBN 9781623496470
Intro; Contents; Acknowledgments; How to Use This Book; Introduction; Ecoregions of Texas; Wildflowers; Trees; Shrubs; Vines; Appendix; Glossary of Botanical Terms; References; Native Host Plant Index; Butterfly Index.
Learning more about the plants caterpillars need is crucial for butterfly conservation. Butterflies' dependency on specific caterpillar host plants is among 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.
Learning more about the plants caterpillars need is crucial for butterfly conservation. Butterflies' dependency on specific caterpillar host plants is among 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.
