The Butterflies Of Central Oregon

The Butterflies Of Central Oregon

Butterflies are among the most beautiful and mysterious creatures in nature. They are fascinating to watch, magical to interact with, and delightful to study. “Happiness,” wrote Nathaniel Hawthorne, “is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” Central Oregon is a butterfly haven, home to nearly a hundred different species of Mother Nature's flying flowers, and dozens of species of day-flying moths and skippers, both of which are often mistaken for butterflies. In this beautifully photographed and easy to use field guide, award-winning author, photographer, and naturalist Buddy Mays covers them all, from giant swallowtails with four inch wingspans to tiny elfins and hairstreaks barely three-quarters of an inch from wingtip to wingtip.