Kaufman Field Guide to Butterflies of North America
Guide Cover- This field guide has more than 2,300 images of butterflies in natural poses
- Pictorial table of contents
- Convenient one-page index
- Range maps on text pages
- 392 pages
About the Authors
Jim P. Brock, an active lepidopterist for more than thirty years, has studied butterflies and led butterfly-watching tours throughout North America as well as in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Brazil.
Kenn Kaufman, the originator of the Kaufman Field Guide series, is a lifelong naturalist. Best known for his books and articles on birds, he has also pursued an interest in butterflies or many years.
How we use the book
We use this book often! Of course we all can easily recognize the major butterflies like the Monarch and Tiger Swallowtail. Some Joyful Butterfly employees are good at identifying the butterflies with a quick look, but some of us need a reference to help. The Kaufman Field Guide to Butterflies of North America is helpful when we want to identify a butterfly that is very similar to another or if it is new to us. We also like to learn about butterflies from other parts of the country that we don’t have a chance to see in person.
The guide was useful when a hairstreak landed on our aquatic milkweed. To narrow down which one, we took a photo and then checked the field guide. Comparing the spots and lines, the guide said it was a Juniper Hairstreak. Based on the information listed, we are in its range and we do have the larval host food on property. This is such a great tool for those who want to learn more about butterflies!
Buy the Kaufman Field Guide to Butterflies of North America today!
Whether you are already an expert or don’t know the names of any butterflies, this guide is a great tool for the butterfly enthusiast. There are so many butterflies out there, all waiting to be discovered!
