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Milkweed Monarchs and More, A Field Guide to the Invertebrate Community in the Milkweed Patch, Updated Second Edition Field Version replaces the 2003, first edition of Milkweed, Monarchs and More. It is a fully updated, small, field-work friendly version of the popular field guide. It features: 1. Over 300 full-color photos. 2. Entries on insects and spiders at the order and family levels including photos of representative individuals, scientific and common names, identifying features, life cycles, sizes, and ranges. 3. Color coded symbols indicating the animals roles in the milkweed community. 4. Overview of insect and arachnid body structures. 5. Explanations of terms and concepts useful for organizing and sharing observations. 6. Overview of unique features of the milkweed family including photos, range and identifying features for 16 of the 110 species found in North America. 7. Easy access to information through table of contents and index, plus glossary and references.