Butterflies and Burnets of the Alps and their larvae, pupae and cocoons
- Series : WBA Handbooks
Volume: 4 - Publisher : World Biodiversity Association
- Published In : Verona
- Illustrations : 2000+ col drawings
Our customers have given this title an average rating of 3 out of 5 from 2 review(s)
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Text English, with keys also in Italian. Includes more than 2000 colour drawings of 281 species of butterflies and burnets from the alpine region. Provides a complete account of each of the 281 species covered, including: distribution, habitat, altitudinal range, altitudinal zonation, flight period, host plants, myrmecophily, similar species, fore-wing length, larvae, pupae, cocoons and IUCN’s threatened status. Keys to families and some genera.
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Our customers have given this title an average rating of 3 out of 5 from 2 review(s), Click here to add your own review for this title.
Gary Hulbert on 10/1/2013 4:48:22 PM
(4 out of 5)
Initial impressions are very good. A well conceived work giving priority to drawings rather than text. Packed with key identification points which are concisely indicated along with similar species for comparison. A barometric indicator is used for phenology, generations and altitude range which works well. There are ‘keys’ to various genus which use a ‘go to’ method to aid in quick species elimination. The drawings are very good and capture the salient points perfectly. Most natural history books do seem to be on the expensive side and this book is no exception, however, this is a very professionally produced book and one which in my opinion, is well worth the money. With more time to delve deeper in to the book then an even higher rating is foreseen.
Gary Hulbert on 10/2/2013 7:11:59 PM
(2 out of 5)
Readers beware - The normal convention for naming wing spaces (gaps between veins)has been reversed for the under side of the hind wings for the blue/brown polyommatinae e.g. sp1 has been numbered starting at the costa edge of the hind wing. This can be confusing and is something to keep in mind when referring to the chapter.
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