{"product_id":"butterflies-of-illinois-a-field-guide-paperback","title":"Butterflies of Illinois: A Field Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Jeffords\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eSusan Post\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eJames R. Wiker\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrairie spaces and abundant wildflowers make Illinois an amateur lepidopterist's delight. Butterflies of Illinois offers a portable, easy-to-use guide rich with descriptions, field photography, and life-sized specimen photos of all the state's native species. It also includes: - identification quick guides depicting the tops and undersides of all butterfly species- scientific information and photos that explain life cycles, habitats, and ecology- range maps- flight period charts- key characteristics relevant to field identification- descriptions of rarely seen butterflies and irregular visitors from nearby states- supplemental information on various species, including collection records and unusual sightings Geared toward enthusiasts and experts alike, Butterflies of Illinois is a must-have companion for any nature hike or garden walk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael R. Jeffords\u003c\/b\u003e is the retired education\/outreach director for the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) and was staff photographer for the \u003ci\u003eIllinois Steward\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. \u003cb\u003eSusan L. Post\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired INHS field biologist and staff writer for the \u003ci\u003eIllinois Steward\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and the author of \u003ci\u003eHiking Illinois\u003c\/i\u003e. They are the coauthors of \u003ci\u003eCurious Encounters with the Natural World, Exploring Nature in Illinois\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIllinois Wilds\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eJames R. Wiker\u003c\/b\u003e is a research associate of the Illinois State Museum and an affiliate of the INHS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 440\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.2 x 4.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 30, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53735382876524,"sku":"9780252084461","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/3019\/6844\/files\/b813eb07f0500b613f0f03340c5f8155.webp?v=1778380326","url":"https:\/\/pattansenterprise.com\/products\/butterflies-of-illinois-a-field-guide-paperback","provider":"Pattansenterprise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}