| The Butterflies of the West Indies and South Florida Contributor(s): Smith, David Spencer (Author), Miller, Lee D. (Author), Miller, Jacqueline Y. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0198571992 ISBN-13: 9780198571995 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $192.56 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 1994 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Butterflies & Moths - Pets |
| Dewey: 595.789 |
| LCCN: 93014993 |
| Physical Information: 0.99" H x 8.95" W x 11.18" (2.54 lbs) 346 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This beautifully illustrated book offers a comprehensive guide to the more than six hundred butterfly species/subspecies found in the West Indies and southern Florida. Beginning with an historical overview which surveys possible origins, the size of island faunas, and conservation problems, the book proceeds to individual descriptions of each butterfly, from family to sub-species. Descriptions highlight each species' range, West Indian distribution (including numerous new island records), key identification features, observations on habitat choice and field behavior, and life history information. A taxonomic checklist, a list of plant genera families used as larval foodplants, an extensive bibliography, and a helpful index are also included. The book features the exquisite illustrations of Richard Lewington, all of which are presented in full color, many for the first time. Professional and amateur lepidopterists, zoologists, biogeographers, and natural historians will want this book for their libraries. |