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Author: Roland H. Wauer
Publisher: Texas Tech University Press
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13: 9780896724723
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"This book describes and illustrates the fifty most common butterflies to be found in the region, along with eleven additional "species" unique to the region"--Dustjacket.
Author: Roland H. Wauer
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9781555663667
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Finding Butterflies in Texas, the first in a series of Spring Creek Press state guides, is an indispensable book for all butterfly enthusiasts living and traveling in this butterflyi-rich state. It's the next best thing to having a local guide.
Author: Geyata Ajilvsgi
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Published: 2013-06-03
Total Pages: 458
ISBN-13: 1603448063
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Texas hosts an unparalleled number of butterfly species, and whether one lives near the beaches of the Gulf Coast or in the mountains of the Trans-Pecos, all Texans can enjoy the color and tranquility that butterflies bring to any outdoor space. In Butterfly Gardening for Texas, author and expert Geyata Ajilvsgi shares a wealth of practical information about all kinds of butterflies and the many flowers and other plants they utilize in their miraculous life cycle: from hidden egg to munching caterpillar to cryptic chrysalis to nectar-sipping, winged adult. Written in an engaging, nontechnical style for anyone who wants to attract butterflies to the yard or garden, the book provides tips for making gardens caterpillar- and butterfly-friendly, in-depth profiles of more than fifty butterflies, descriptions of the food plants for a variety of both caterpillars and butterflies, and plant lists for easy selection and substitution, depending on where you live and what is available. For those who want specific advice on what to plant where, Ajilvsgi has designed useful, adaptable landscape plans and extensive planting options for each of seven state regions. Helpful appendices aid gardeners in taking photographs of the butterflies they attract, in locating sources for seeds and plants, and in finding organizations and other instructive publications for additional information about these beautiful and beneficial insects. As the popularity of butterfly gardening continues to increase, gardeners of all skill levels will find Butterfly Gardening for Texas an invaluable source of guidance and inspiration.
Author: Stephen Welton Taber
Publisher: Texas Tech University Press
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 344
ISBN-13: 9780896725508
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Along the San Marcos River, in and surrounding Palmetto State Park in south central Texas, lie two square miles of relict ecosystem named the Ottine Wetlands. This area of swamps, marshes, and ponds is especially notable for its geographic isolation from other wetlands in southeastern Texas and for its fascinating intermixture of eastern North American plants and animals and western flora and fauna. The scientific importance of the Ottine Wetlands in the surrounding, relatively dry region was first recognized as early as 1928, yet the swamps and marshes have not been thoroughly studied. This is the first examination of the invertebrates--insects, crustaceans, molluscs, and others--that depend directly or indirectly on the abundant moisture of the wetlands. With nearly 290 full-color illustrations, this book describes and illustrates 241 species of flies, beetles, grasshoppers, wasps, ants, bugs, spiders, scorpions, snails, crustaceans, and millipedes that inhabit the Ottine waters, wetlands, and woodlands. In a brief introduction the authors describe the geological formation of the region and discuss the plant life of the area. They also provide a description of Palmetto State Park, with its easily accessed hiking and nature trails. Following the species descriptions, the book concludes with a glossary and a thorough bibliography of other relevant works on invertebrates. Scientifically thorough, yet readable, this book will appeal to nature lovers of all kinds.
Author: Roland H. Wauer
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 390
ISBN-13: 9781555663476
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Roland Wauer's "Butterflies of the Lower Rio Grande Valley" is the only field guide to cover all the reported species in what he calls the "number one butterfly area" in the country. This book includes a description of each species, when and where they can be found, a comparison of similar species, and additional remarks.
Author: Aileen Kilgore Henderson
Publisher: TCU Press
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9780875652641
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In January 1952, Aileen Kilgore was teaching forty-three fourth graders at a public school in Northport, Alabama. Her life, filled with lesson preparations, in-service meetings, countywide meetings, and special projects, seemed grim, and she resolved to change it. Remembering tales she'd heard of the Big Bend region in Texas, she wrote to the school board at Alpine, applying for a position. To her surprise an offer came back to teach at a new school within the Big Bend National Park. She accepted. The young schoolteacher was at first overwhelmed by Big Bend--the wildness, the limitless space, the isolation, and the exuberant Texas children. But she soon came to love the area and the people. During her first year at Panther Junction, she met one special ranger named Art Henderson. When he was transferred to the Blue Ridge Parkway that summer, there was a hole in her life. During her two years at Panther Junction, Aileen wrote long and frequent letters--to her father working for the railroad at Boligee, Alabama, to her mother and sister living in Brookwood, Alabama, to her sisters in Tuscaloosa and San Diego, and finally, the second year, to Art Henderson. Those edited letters make up this book.
Author: Quick Reference Publishing
Publisher: Quick Reference Pub Incorporated
Published: 2010-03-01
Total Pages: 12
ISBN-13: 9780982621127
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Butterflies of Texas Big Bend Country including Big Bend National Park and Davis Mountains: This waterproof guide beautifully illustrates over 80 species of butterflies and most of their caterpillars found in the Texas Big Bend Country, including Big Bend National Park and the Davis Mountains. This pocket-sized guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that makes it ideal for field use. The guide includes, along with many of the more common species, several of the regions most unique species. Common and scientific names, adult size, season when they can be found, and their caterpillar host plants are listed. Nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this marvelous guide.
Author: Jessie Gunn Stephens
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publications
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 210
ISBN-13: 9781589791442
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book takes readers on a literary ride across the Lone Star State. J. Frank Dobie tells true stories of rattlesnakes and buried treasure, Jodi Thomas finds romance in the oilfields.
Author: Jim Weber
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Published: 2018-08-01
Total Pages: 263
ISBN-13: 1623496470
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →While many growers focus on attracting adult butterflies to their gardens, fewer know about the plants that caterpillars need to survive. Native host plants—wildflowers, trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and sedges—not only provide a site for the butterfly to lay its eggs, they also provide a ready food source for the emerging caterpillar. Think of these plants as the nurseries of the garden. This user-friendly, heavily illustrated field guide describes 101 native larval host plants in Texas. Each species account includes descriptive information on each plant, a distribution map, and photos of both the caterpillars and adult butterflies who frequent those plants. An adult butterfly may nectar on a wide variety of flowers, but caterpillars are much more restricted in their food sources. Some feed on only a limited number of plant species, so female butterflies seek out these specific plants to lay their eggs. For example, the host plants for Monarch caterpillars are various species of milkweed. Often, these plants are not the same as the ones the adult butterfly will later use for nectar. Learning more about the plants caterpillars need is crucial for butterfly conservation. Butterflies’ dependency on specific caterpillar host plants is one of the key factors restricting their range and distribution. Armed with this knowledge, readers can also hone their ability to find specific species of breeding butterflies in nature. This is a handy guide whether you are in the field searching for butterflies or on the hunt for butterfly-friendly options at your local plant sale.
