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Author Wagner, David L., 1956-

Title Caterpillars of Eastern North America : a guide to identification and natural history / David L. Wagner.

Publication Info. Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, [2005]
©2005

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Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  595.78 W125    Check Shelf
 Cheshire Public Library - Adult Department Lower Level  595.7813 WAGNER c.2  Check Shelf
 Enfield, Main Library - Adult Department  595.78 WAG    Check Shelf
 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  595.78 WAG    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  595.78 WAGNER    Check Shelf
Description 512 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm.
Series [Princeton field guides]
Princeton field guides.
Note "With special acknowledgement for support received from the United States Forest Service FHTET and Discover Life in America."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 489-494) and indexes.
Summary "This illustrated guide will enable you to identify the caterpillars of nearly 700 butterflies and moths found east of the Mississippi. The more than 1,200 color photographs and two dozen line drawings include numerous images. The giant silk moths, tiger moths, and many other species covered include forest pests, common garden guests, economically important species, and of course, the Mescal Worm and Mexican Jumping Bean caterpillars. Full-page species accounts cover almost 400 species, with up to six images per species including an image of the adult plus succinct text with information on distribution, seasonal activity, foodplants, and life history. These accounts are complemented with additional images of earlier instars, closely related species, noteworthy behaviors, and other intriguing aspects of caterpillar biology." "Many caterpillars are illustrated here for the first time. Dozens of new foodplant records are presented and erroneous records are corrected. The book provides considerable information on the distribution, biology, and taxonomy of caterpillars beyond that available in other popular works on Eastern butterflies and moths. The introductory chapter covers caterpillar structure, life cycles, rearing, natural enemies, photography, and conservation. The section titled "Caterpillar Projects" will be of special interest to educators." "Given the dearth of accessible guides on the identification and natural history of caterpillars, Caterpillars of Eastern North America is a must for entomologists and museum curators, forest managers, conservation biologists and others who seek a compact, easy-to-use guide to the caterpillars of this vast region."--BOOK JACKET.
Contents Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subject Caterpillars -- North America.
ISBN 0691121435 alkaline paper
9780691121437 alkaline paper
0691121443 paperback alkaline paper
9780691121444 paperback alkaline paper
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