"Following an HIV diagnosis in 2000, thespian-turned-lepidopterist Liam O'Brien leaned into his passion for butterflies as a source of wonder. After decades of observing, counting, and (responsibly) capturing these scaled winged beauties, he became an ambassador for the species. In his debut book Butterflies of the Bay Area and (Slightly) Beyond: An Illustrated Guide, O'Brien chronicles 135 varieties of butterfly with vim and vivid hand-painted illustrations to introduce readers to the breadth and beauty of butterfly biodiversity of this region."
"With over 700 hand-drawn illustrations depicting both adult and caterpillar forms of each species, this book offers a stunning and romantic catalog of the region's lepidoptera. Entries include habitats, host plants, life phases, and tips on where to find each species of butterfly. O'Brien also recounts the best butterfly walks of the Greater Bay Area, from Monterey to Marin, and offers tips for finding, photographing, and fighting for these storied bugs."
Following an HIV diagnosis in 2000, a thespian-turned-lepidopterist embraced butterflies as a source of wonder and devoted decades to observing, counting, and responsibly capturing them. One hundred thirty-five Bay Area butterfly varieties are documented with vivid, hand-painted artwork and more than 700 hand-drawn illustrations showing both adult and caterpillar stages. Information includes habitats, host plants, life phases, and practical tips for locating each species across habitats from Monterey to Marin. Guidance covers finding, photographing, and advocating for butterflies, and personal field recollections recount favorite butterfly walks. Conservation work described includes restoration of Variable Checkerspots at the Presidio, monitoring of Mission Blue, and long-running San Francisco butterfly counts.
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