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Excerpt from Caterpillars of Eastern ForestsFor better and for worse, caterpillars are integral to the health of our forests. Populations of more than 20 species of eastern forest Lepidoptera may reach densities that result in the defoliation of hundreds or thousands of acres. Tannins, alkaloids, mineral spirits, latexes, spices, and many pharmaceuticals are manufactured by plants, at least in part, to deter hungry caterpillars. Caterpillars a...

Excerpt from Caterpillars of Eastern ForestsFor better and for worse, caterpillars are integral to the health of our forests. Populations of more than 20 species of eastern forest Lepidoptera may reach densities that result in the defoliation of hundreds or thousands of acres. Tannins, alkaloids, mineral spirits, latexes, spices, and many pharmaceuticals are manufactured by plants, at least in part, to deter hungry caterpillars. Caterpillars a...

Excerpt from Geometroid Caterpillars of Northeastern and Appalachian ForestsCaterpillars have long been a favorite among children - each year tens of thousands of these insects are brought into classrooms and nature centers, or are carried home to parents. With this in mind, we designed this publication so that it would be understandable and useful to educators, students, and the general public, while at the same time serving the needs of fore...

Excerpt from Geometroid Caterpillars of Northeastern and Appalachian ForestsCaterpillars have long been a favorite among children - each year tens of thousands of these insects are brought into classrooms and nature centers, or are carried home to parents. With this in mind, we designed this publication so that it would be understandable and useful to educators, students, and the general public, while at the same time serving the needs of fore...

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This volume will be of value to professional and amateur lepidopterists, naturalists, gardeners, foresters, arborists, farmers, photographers, ecologists, environmental educators, teachers, students, and all who have some interest in caterpillars or a need to identify them."--Steve Roble, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Natural Heritage