Butterflies of Houston and Southeast Texas (Corrie Herring Hooks Series)

All across the country, butterflies are becoming as popular as birds and wildflowers, especially among people seeking to enjoy the rich natural resources that Texas possesses. John and Gloria Tveten have been studying butterflies in Southeast Texas for thirty-five years, and here they offer their considerable knowledge to everyone who shares their passion for butterflies. In this easy-to-use field guide, the Tvetens describe and illustrate more than 100 species of butterflies that live in Southeast Texas and can often be found across the state. Striking color photographs of living butterflies and caterpillars (a unique addition) show the key marks and characteristics necessary for field identification. The Tvetens' enjoyable and authoritative text describes each species' life history, habits, flight patterns, and characteristic markings. An account of the different butterfly families, from swallowtails to longwings to skippers, precedes the descriptions of the species within each family. The Tvetens also include an interesting discussion of butterfly biology, a complete checklist of area butterflies, an index of butterfly-attracting plants, and pointers to other butterfly resources. This field guide is the first to focus exclusively on Southeast Texas butterflies. It will be the essential reference for everyone seeking a reliable way to identify these butterflies, from field observers to apartment dwellers who wonder what is fluttering around the pot plants on the balcony.

Science & Math

Tveten, Gloria

Tveten, John

Biological Sciences

University of Texas Press

An enlightening and educational project for people of all ages, "Vanishing Wildlife of Texas" features writings by prominent Texans and magnificent illustrations from in the museum tour. 
Book Contents: Historic Texas; Biogeographical zones; Native plants and animals; Man's impact on nature; Current environmental attitudes. Each of the 54 color illustrations of Texas endangered species and habitats is accompanied by an essay by well-known Texas naturalists on the state wide species shown, their habitats, status and prospects for survival in Texas.

Vanishing Wildlife of Texas

Endangered Species Media Project

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