{"product_id":"butterflies-of-alabama-glimpses-into-their-lives-gosse-nature-guides-9780817355951","title":"Butterflies of Alabama: Glimpses into Their Lives (Gosse Nature Guides)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies of Alabama: Glimpses into Their Lives (Gosse Nature Guides)\u003c\/strong\u003e by Bright, Sara Cunningham. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780817355951.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapture Every Stage of Alabama’s Butterfly Wonder.\nButterflies of Alabama is a full-color, richly illustrated guide to the 84 known species of “true” butterflies (Papilionoidea) found within the state’s borders. For more than 14 years, the authors have made a close study of these showy, winged stars of the insect world, pursuing them in a great variety of habitats, rearing them, and photographing their remarkable life cycle stages―egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalid or “cocoon”), and adult.\nEach species account is accompanied by color photographs of live subjects in their natural habitats. Close-ups reveal fascinating details of camouflage, mimicry, coloration, and warning devices. The engaging text explains the highly evolved relationships between butterflies and the plants upon which they depend as well as the specialized adaptations that enable their survival within specific environmental niches. Included are range maps, flight times, caterpillar host plants, adult nectar sources, and identification tips―abundant information to tantalize budding as well as experienced butterfly watchers. In addition, pertinent conservation issues are addressed and appendices provide an annotated checklist of the state’s butterflies, a list of accidentals and strays, information on butterfly organizations, and recommended further reading.\nWith its non-technical language, simple format, and beautiful images, Butterflies of Alabama is accessible and appealing to anyone who appreciates Alabama’s amazing natural wealth.\n\nPublication is supported in part by the Citizens of the City of Selma, Alabamas Butterfly Capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"University Alabama Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44946730025013,"sku":"ByrdShop_0817355952","price":58.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780817355951_47c954f3-75df-40ad-bce0-a5b2b49cb9b9.jpg?v=1778694720","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/butterflies-of-alabama-glimpses-into-their-lives-gosse-nature-guides-9780817355951","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}