The concise field guide to the most common butterflies and moths of North America

Peterson First Guides are the first books the beginning naturalist needs. Condensed versions of the famous Peterson Field Guides, the First Guides focus on the animals, plants, and other natural things you are most likely to see. They make it fun to get into the field and easy to progress to the full-fledged Peterson Guides.

The Peterson First Guide to Butterflies and Moths features:

• 183 illustrations of the common and beautiful butterflies and moths of North America
• A clear description of each butterfly, where to find it, and what it feeds on
• An introduction to butterfly-watching, gardening to attract butterflies, and butterfly conservation