Butterflies of North America by James P. Brock and Kenn Kaufman (2003, Paperback)

Kenn Kaufman has done a great job with this butterfly guide book. I will be looking for more in the Kaufman Focus Guide series. Because I am not an expert, this book is perfect for quick identification of every butterfly I have found so far. It also pictures quite a few caterpillars, which is very interesting and helpful. My children enjoy just looking through the natural, lifelike images of beautiful lepidoptera in this guide. There is a range map for each, as well as whether the species is common or rare, and what season to expect to see them. There are pictures of male and female when they are not identical, also top and underside, which can be strikingly different. Because there is such a great variety of butterflies, it is very helpful to have an identification manual that zeros in only on our varieties, found here in North America. I would highly recommend Butterflies of North America to anyone who enjoys these small beauties all around us!

It has wonderful photos and helps to identify the butterflys we see on a day to day basis. I bought it for our Creation Center at our Church Camp. I know that the campers will spend a good bit of time identifying many butterflies and moths.

I am a professional photographer doing a study on butterflies in the North East and this book is very helpful