Butterflies of the world / Adrian Hoskins, F.R.E.S.
2018
QL542 .H675 2018 (Mapit)
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Title
Butterflies of the world / Adrian Hoskins, F.R.E.S.
Author
Hoskins, Adrian, author.
ISBN
9781421427171 (hardcover)
1421427176 (hardcover)
1421427176 (hardcover)
Published
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2018.
Language
English
Description
312 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Call Number
QL542 .H675 2018
Dewey Decimal Classification
595.789
Summary
"In the book's opening chapters, Hoskins describes the evolution, anatomy, lifecycle, ecology, and taxonomy of the world's butterflies. The second half of the book offers comprehensive coverage of every butterfly family, along with fascinating accounts of butterfly behavior. Readers of all backgrounds will be delighted and informed by interesting facts and stories about Lepidoptera, from the spectacular Tiger Swallowtail, Blue Morpho, and Tibetan Glory, to the legendary Giant Birdwings and the cryptic Variegated Rajah, Amber Phantom, and Scarlet-eyed Skipper. Many books about these beloved creatures focus exclusively on photos of butterflies, with little accompanying text and scant scientific value. However, in this book, Hoskins provides a scientifically rigorous introduction to butterflies that is suitable for both laypersons and professionals. Lepidopterists will benefit from the unique and extensive taxonomically based survey, while enthusiastic amateurs will learn more about butterfly biology without being overwhelmed by jargon..."--Dust jacket.
Note
First published: London : Reed New Holland Publishers Pty Ltd, 2015.
Includes index.
Includes index.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Origin and evolution
Section 2 Butterfly biology. Anatomy ; Lifecycle ; Natural enemies ; Strategies for survival ; Migration and dispersal
Section 3 The butterfly families. Overview of butterfly families ; Hesperiidae ; Nymphalidae ; Lycaenidae ; Riodinidae ; Papilionidae ; Pieridae ; Hedylidae
Sections 4 Habitats and conservation
Section 5 Glossary ; Index.
Section 2 Butterfly biology. Anatomy ; Lifecycle ; Natural enemies ; Strategies for survival ; Migration and dispersal
Section 3 The butterfly families. Overview of butterfly families ; Hesperiidae ; Nymphalidae ; Lycaenidae ; Riodinidae ; Papilionidae ; Pieridae ; Hedylidae
Sections 4 Habitats and conservation
Section 5 Glossary ; Index.