Butterflies of the North Woods

by Larry Weber

Butterflies of the North Woods is a field guide to 61 of the most common butterflies in northern Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Author Larry Weber has been a science teacher for 34 years. He lives with his wife on an old farm in Carlton County, Minnesota where he watches, photographs and writes about critters, including butterflies.
-- Innovative format that makes field identification a snap
-- Easy-to-use red bar phenograms show you when to look for each species
-- User-friendly fieldmark arrows point to the distinguishing characteristics of each butterfly
-- Seven handy appendixes including a phenology flight chart, habitat guide and binocular buying guide
-- Sturdy field guide size so you can take it with you

Genres: Nature, Nonfiction, Reference

184 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2001

Reviews

[Daniel Kleven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful -- a great guide to butterflies, every page has big full color pictures, with arrows indicating the specific identifying markings and patterns; range maps; a designation as "common" uncommon" and "rare," of course the full scientific names, and descriptions of habitat, food supply, and the time of year they are around. I wanted to get to know the butterflies in my neighborhood a bit better, and this is exactly what I was looking for

[Kim Browers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is exactly what all field guides should be! Regional, excellent photographs, excellent information from first-hand observations, and even a checklist of local specimens! Bravo, Larry Weber!

I was a Carlton County 4-H member from the age of 6 who specialized in Entomology exhibits with the coaching of my dad, who had taken some Entomology classes while he was in college. He was always encouraging science in the home, and while my older brother took to hard sciences, I still loved the romantic side. Roaming through the wilderness, hunting the most beautiful of species. I instantly adored Lepidoptera the most, while dad always favored Choleoptera. In the end, my love won out in my exhibits. I was a grand champion at the Minnesota State Fair every year I attended, as was my older brother before me. But I soon began feeling terrible (and I mean terrible to the point that I now can't squish any insect or spider without feeling like a murderer) about killing and displaying them, and now only display specimens that are found naturally deceased, which I soften and display a beautifully as I did those that were live-caught. I was excited to be reminded of the NABA through this book, and see there is now a similar Tennesee publication by a different author. Hurrah! I wish I had been in Carlton County longer, once I discovered Larry Weber lived there, but life takes us in all directions. But now I can take this guide as a re-awakening of my love for these varied beauties.