{"product_id":"butterflies-of-west-virginia-and-the-central-appalachians-9781501785450","title":"Butterflies of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eButterflies of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e illuminates a world hotspot of biodiversity at a crossroads of northern and southern habitats.\u003c\/b\u003e Butterflies are a stunning example of this multiplicity, with 124 species appearing regularly. In this first-of-its-kind guide, Susan P. Olcott and Casey B. Rucker introduce readers to the natural history, statewide occurrence, and conservation concerns of this dazzling array of butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2012, West Virginia's Division of Natural Resources began a large-scale, statewide butterfly atlas project. Constructed from survey results and historical archives, this book is accessible enough for those just beginning to explore butterflies and detailed enough to provide a valuable reference for professionals. Geographical maps in the species accounts show recent and historical butterfly occurrence, while flight-period graphs show the timing of their appearances as adults. One hundred seventy-five color photos allow readers to witness the colorful wings and habitats of central Appalachian butterflies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA definitive resource for understanding these important pollinators, \u003ci\u003eButterflies of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians\u003c\/i\u003e will inform conservation efforts for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Comstock Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781501785450\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.99h x 6.14w x 1.04d","brand":"Susan P. Olcott,Casey B. Rucker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52933656379573,"sku":"9781501785450","price":29.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/butterflies-of-west-virginia-and-the-central-appalachians-9781501785450","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}