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Loaded with stunning color photographs, this practical guidebook, which encompasses the identification of moths, their caterpillars, and their vital roles in midwestern ecosystems, shows gardeners how to use native plants to attract these essential, but often overlooked and misunderstood, insects.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Moths—History, Folklore, Importance, Conservation, Observation
Recommended Moth Plants 37
Moth Profiles 129
Acknowledgments 243
Appendix 245
Recommended Host Plant Quick Reference Lists
Glossary 249
Resources 253
Sources 255
Image Credits 257
Index 261
About the author
Jim McCormac worked for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for thirty-one years, first as a botanist and then on special projects involving animals, primarily birds, for the Division of Wildlife. He is the author or coauthor of several books, the "Nature" columnist for the Columbus Dispatch, and an avid, frequently published photographer.
Summary
Loaded with stunning color photographs, this practical guidebook, which encompasses the identification of moths, their caterpillars, and their vital roles in midwestern ecosystems, shows gardeners how to use native plants to attract these essential, but often overlooked and misunderstood, insects.
