Florida Butterflies & Pollinators

by James Kavanagh Waterford Press, Raymond Leung (Illustrator)

Overview

Florida’s subtropical climate and rich patchwork of ecosystems make it one of North America’s best places to learn about butterflies. Throughout the year, even casual observers can regularly see such standouts as Zebra Longwing, Sleepy Orange, Great Purple Hairstreak, and Zebra Swallowtail—and it’s not just butterflies making regular visits to flowers. The Sunshine State is packed with great places for observing bats, hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, and beetles. This diverse assortment of animals collectively plays essential ecological roles while supporting the production of staple food crops for humans. Learning about pollinators and the fascinating lives they lead is endlessly enriching. Given the remarkable diversity of species, it’s handy to have quick access to a portable reference. This beautifully illustrated resource features over 100 common and familiar species, as well as a back-panel map showing top pollinator-viewing hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the perfect companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and gardeners who wish to learn more about the pollinators they are most likely to encounter in Florida. Made in the USA.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781620053805
Publisher:	Waterford Press Ltd.
Publication date:	12/17/2019
Series:	Nature Observation North America
Edition description:	2nd Edition
Pages:	12
Product dimensions:	3.60(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	1 - 17 Years

About the Author

Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.

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