Caterpillars of Pacific Northwest Forests and Woodlands

Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center (NPWRC, Jamestown) | Format: URL

www.npwrc.usgs.gov — Caterpillars of Pacific Northwest Forests and Woods are well represented among the total number of insects. The caterpillar is the immature stage of moths and butterflies that are abundant on certain plants at various times of the year. This booklet is a field guide with keys to the identification of caterpillars commonly found in forests and More... Caterpillars of Pacific Northwest Forests and Woods are well represented among the total number of insects. The caterpillar is the immature stage of moths and butterflies that are abundant on certain plants at various times of the year. This booklet is a field guide with keys to the identification of caterpillars commonly found in forests and woodlands of the Pacific Northwest. It contains a brief section on the natural history of caterpillars and describes variations in morphology, color, and pattern that are used to identify caterpillars. It also provides details on how to collect and rear caterpillars, and how to photograph and preserve specimens. Included are a section on nomenclature and a description of the families most commonly found in the Pacific Northwest. Less...