Butterflies of Hong Kong

Hong Kong has a marvellously rich and diverse butterfly fauna and is home to a significant proportion of the butterfly species found in that part of the world. Some 219 species in five families and seventeen subfamilies are considered part of the fauna and all are described in this encyclopaedic reference. Keys, full colour plates and line drawings enable identification of virtually any adult specimen that may be found. In addition there are colour plates of the immature stages of 166 species. A full text describes the biology, morphology and distribution of each species.

Introductory sections deal with butterfly biology in general with special reference to the Hong Kong fauna and the habitats found in the region. Closing chapters detail commonly used nectar sources, known parasitoids and hints on rearing the immature stages to adults, still a critical means of identifying many larvae. Throughout the book the emphasis is on the study of live animals.

Author: M.J. Bascombe, G. Johnston, F.S. Bascombe
Publisher: Poyser
Extra Details: Hardback + jacket 10 x 11 inches tall.422 Pages.Lavishly illustrated with Colour photos throughout.NEW BOOK.