The Butterflies of Canada is beautifully illustrated guide to all aspects of the study of butterflies. It is the first comprehensive guide available for Canada and contains descriptions of close to three hundred butterfly species, including their early stages, subspecies, key identification features, as well as individual distribution maps. More than just a field guide, The Butterflies of Canada includes chapters on Canadian geography and butterfly distribution, butterfly systematics, conservation, gardening, photography, and the history of butterfly study in Canada. It makes available new and unpublished information on butterflies, their classifications, ranges, larval food plants, abundance, flight seasons, and noteworthy habits.