Butterflies of Maine and the Canadian Maritime Provinces - Paperback

About the Book

"This book describes the biology and distribution of butterflies of Maine and the Canadian Maritimes (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island). Included are detailed species profiles (with color photographs, maps, and flight graphics) and chapters summarizing methods of study, biogeographic patterns, conservation concerns, and potential future species occurrences"-

Book Synopsis

Butterflies of Maine and the Canadian Maritime Provinces introduces readers to over one hundred and twenty butterfly species documented in the Acadian region. Including contributions from researchers and community scientists, this volume is indispensable for anyone interested in the study and conservation of these ecologically important insects.

This user-friendly guide features:
- The first annotated checklist of the species and subspecies of Maine, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island
- Species accounts covering habitat, behavior, threats, and more
- Color photographs, flight histograms, and distribution maps

Review Quotes

This jewel of a guide is backed by the Maine Butterfly Survey--a voucher-based project executed by citizen-scientist volunteers--and written by five expert authors. Highly recommended for all readers.

-- "Choice"

About the Author

Phillip G. deMaynadier is a wildlife biologist at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and codirected the Maine Butterfly Survey.

John Klymko is a zoologist at the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre and directed the Maritimes Butterfly Atlas.

Ronald G. Butleris Professor Emeritus of Biology at the University of Maine at Farmington and codirected the Maine Butterfly Survey.

W. Herbert Wilson Jr. is Professor Emeritus of Biology at Colby College and codirected the Maine Butterfly Survey.

John V. Calhoun is Research Associate at the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity and a longtime researcher of Maine butterflies.