Wings in the light: wild butterflies in North America
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"See what its like to stare a butterfly in the eyes. Lavishly illustrated and scientifically rigorous, this dazzling volume provides a comprehensive visual guide to the butterflies of North America. David Lee Myerss stunning photography captures these amazing insects in their natural habitats, offering a firsthand look at how butterflies appear in the wild. Featuring more than a hundred species of butterflies, the book highlights the importance of studying these insects as indicator species and discusses not only the taxonomy and biology of butterflies but also the importance of conserving butterfly habitats. A valuable resource for both professional lepidopterists and amateur naturalists, this engaging window into the world of North American butterflies teaches us what we can learn about these beautiful and inspiring creatures, and the incredible things that we can learn from them." -- Goodreads.com.
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Myers, D. L. (2019). Wings in the light: wild butterflies in North America. Yale University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Myers, David Lee. 2019. Wings in the Light: Wild Butterflies in North America. Yale University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Myers, David Lee, Wings in the Light: Wild Butterflies in North America. Yale University Press, 2019.
MLA Citation (style guide)Myers, David Lee. Wings in the Light: Wild Butterflies in North America. Yale University Press, 2019.
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