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Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter 1
- Contents 3
- Preface 4
- Acknowledgments 5
- Photographics and Artwork Credits 6
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Part One. Introductory Sections
- Introduction 8
- Morphology 9
- Telling Macros from Micros 11
- Not Quite Caterpillars 12
- Caterpillar Life Cycle 12
- Finding Caterpillars 14
- Where to Search 15
- When To Search 16
- Rearing Caterpillars 16
- Overwintering Larvae and Pupae 18
- Starting with Eggs 19
- Sexing Adults 20
- Feeding Females 22
- Natural Enemies 22
- Survival Strategies 24
- Preserving Larvae 26
- Photography 27
- Collecting, Vouchering, and Conservation 29
- Caterpillar Projects for Schools, Nature Centers, and Universities 30
- Using this Guide 32
- Classification and Nomenclature 33
- Helpful Websites 34
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Part Two. Family and Species Accounts
- Slug Caterpillars – Limacodidae 35
- Flannel Moths – Megalopygidae 53
- Smoky Moths – Zygaenidae 57
- Skippers – Hesperiidae 58
- Swallowtails – Papilionidae 76
- Whites and Sulphurs – Pieridae 83
- Hairstreaks, Blues, Coppers, and Metalmarks – Lycaenidae 91
- Brushfoots – Nymphalidae 108
- Hooktip and Thyatirine Moths – Drepanidae 139
- Loopers, Inchworms, and Spanworms – Geometridae 143
- Scoopwings – Uraniidae (Subfamily Epipleminae) 216
- Sack-Bearers – Mimallonidae 217
- True Silkworm and Apatelodine Moths – Bombycidae 219
- Tent Caterpillars and Lappet Moths – Lasiocampidae 222
- Giant Silkworm and Royal Moths – Saturniidae 229
- Hornworms (Sphinx Or Hawk Moths) – Sphingidae 247
- Prominents – Notodontidae 279
- Owlets, Cutworms, Underwings, and Kin – Noctuidae 321
- Pantheas and Yellowhorns – Pantheidae 439
- Tussock Caterpillars – Lymantriidae 443
- Nolids – Nolidae 454
- Tiger, Lichen, and Wasp Moths – Arctiidae 457
- Mexican Jumping Bean Caterpillar – Tortricidae 484
- Mescal, Agave, Or Maguey Worm – Cossidae 485
- Glossary 486
- Helpful and Cited Literature 489
- Foodplant Index 495
- Taxonomic and Subject Index 502
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter 1
- Contents 3
- Preface 4
- Acknowledgments 5
- Photographics and Artwork Credits 6
-
Part One. Introductory Sections
- Introduction 8
- Morphology 9
- Telling Macros from Micros 11
- Not Quite Caterpillars 12
- Caterpillar Life Cycle 12
- Finding Caterpillars 14
- Where to Search 15
- When To Search 16
- Rearing Caterpillars 16
- Overwintering Larvae and Pupae 18
- Starting with Eggs 19
- Sexing Adults 20
- Feeding Females 22
- Natural Enemies 22
- Survival Strategies 24
- Preserving Larvae 26
- Photography 27
- Collecting, Vouchering, and Conservation 29
- Caterpillar Projects for Schools, Nature Centers, and Universities 30
- Using this Guide 32
- Classification and Nomenclature 33
- Helpful Websites 34
-
Part Two. Family and Species Accounts
- Slug Caterpillars – Limacodidae 35
- Flannel Moths – Megalopygidae 53
- Smoky Moths – Zygaenidae 57
- Skippers – Hesperiidae 58
- Swallowtails – Papilionidae 76
- Whites and Sulphurs – Pieridae 83
- Hairstreaks, Blues, Coppers, and Metalmarks – Lycaenidae 91
- Brushfoots – Nymphalidae 108
- Hooktip and Thyatirine Moths – Drepanidae 139
- Loopers, Inchworms, and Spanworms – Geometridae 143
- Scoopwings – Uraniidae (Subfamily Epipleminae) 216
- Sack-Bearers – Mimallonidae 217
- True Silkworm and Apatelodine Moths – Bombycidae 219
- Tent Caterpillars and Lappet Moths – Lasiocampidae 222
- Giant Silkworm and Royal Moths – Saturniidae 229
- Hornworms (Sphinx Or Hawk Moths) – Sphingidae 247
- Prominents – Notodontidae 279
- Owlets, Cutworms, Underwings, and Kin – Noctuidae 321
- Pantheas and Yellowhorns – Pantheidae 439
- Tussock Caterpillars – Lymantriidae 443
- Nolids – Nolidae 454
- Tiger, Lichen, and Wasp Moths – Arctiidae 457
- Mexican Jumping Bean Caterpillar – Tortricidae 484
- Mescal, Agave, Or Maguey Worm – Cossidae 485
- Glossary 486
- Helpful and Cited Literature 489
- Foodplant Index 495
- Taxonomic and Subject Index 502
