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Butterflies of Delmarva
by Elton N. Woodbury

- Field guide
- Paperback
- 138 pp.
- Published in association with Delaware Nature Society by Tidewater Publishers, May 1994 (2nd edition 1998)
- $12.95

Elton Woodbury's interest in butterflies began early in childhood and continued throughout his life. For over 40 years he photographed Delmarva insects. The result of his lifelong interest is the first-ever field guide to the butterflies that occur naturally on the Delmarva Peninsula. All 61 adult butterfly species found in the area are included in the field guide.132 full-color photographs by Dr. Woodbury help clearly identify adult, larva and pulpa stages.

Differences in color or wing patterns between the sexes are also illustrated to aid in identification. The species accounts that form the bulk of this book include a description of the adult butterfly, the larva, and the egg, as well as information on the food sources, habitat, and range of each butterfly. Anatomy, metamorphosis, habitats, enemies, longevity, mimicry, and migration of butterflies in general are investigated in a chapter on the natural history of the butterfly.

Hints for attracting butterflies to a garden and suggestions for photographing the species help the reader to increase his or her appreciation of butterflies.

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