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Ideal for beginners: a field guide that focuses entirely on the most observable butterfly species. It features portraits of 160 diurnal butterflies and day-active moths: scientific illustrations and accurate information make identification easier. This guide portrays 160 butterfly species that can be found in Germany. In addition to common butterflies, it also includes those moth species that are primarily active during the day or at dusk. A table detailing the seasonal development of the animals, along with texts about their appearance, behavior, habitat, and food and nectar plants, characterizes each butterfly species. Detailed scientific illustrations that show the butterflies in their actual size stand out.