500 Butterflies: From around the World
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2016
Firefly Books Ltd (Verlag)
9781770857124 (ISBN)
Firefly Books Ltd (Verlag)
9781770857124 (ISBN)
Perfect introduction to lepidoptera in all their diversity - a handsome, well-illustrated guide illustrating 514 butterflies from all continents.
The perfect introduction to Lepidoptera in all their diversity. This handsome, well-illustrated guide features 514 butterflies from all continents, most of them photographed in their natural environment, sometimes with their caterpillars. The butterflies are organized by genus, species and subspecies, and described in authoritative text including personal observations in the wild. Each entry is cross-referenced to the index and glossary. The description of each butterfly includes detailed information on: * Natural history; * Habitat and distribution; * Form; * Behaviour; * Food and feeding; * Species variations and taxonomy; * Reproduction; * Survival. This beautiful book is a joy for the pictures alone, and it is also very informative and reveals the author's passion for this subject. This is a concise and attractive introduction to these fascinating insects and a useful resource for butterfly enthusiasts and naturalists of all ages.
The perfect introduction to Lepidoptera in all their diversity. This handsome, well-illustrated guide features 514 butterflies from all continents, most of them photographed in their natural environment, sometimes with their caterpillars. The butterflies are organized by genus, species and subspecies, and described in authoritative text including personal observations in the wild. Each entry is cross-referenced to the index and glossary. The description of each butterfly includes detailed information on: * Natural history; * Habitat and distribution; * Form; * Behaviour; * Food and feeding; * Species variations and taxonomy; * Reproduction; * Survival. This beautiful book is a joy for the pictures alone, and it is also very informative and reveals the author's passion for this subject. This is a concise and attractive introduction to these fascinating insects and a useful resource for butterfly enthusiasts and naturalists of all ages.
Ken Preston-Mafham is a photographer, naturalist, authority on Lepidoptera, and the author of many books on natural history.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 22.03.2016 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 514 colour photos |
| Verlagsort | Ontario |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 158 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer | |
| ISBN-13 | 9781770857124 / 9781770857124 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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