Butterflies of British Columbia by John Acorn, illustrated by Ian Sheldon (360 pages, Lone Pine Publishing $28.95).

The award-winning team of science writer, naturalist and entomologist John Acorn and artist Ian Sheldon have come together once again, this time to shine a light on every species of butterfly ever recorded in British Columbia. A field guide that details the intricacy of butterfly wing patterns while exploring the complexlife histories of 216 species. Includes reference listings, flight periods, geographic ranges, and behaviour preferred food plants.