Butterflies of the Andes: Their Biodynamics and Diversity

Description:

This remarkable book discusses and illustrates the biogeography and enormous biodiversity of the butterflies found on the eastern slopes of the Andes from Colombia to Bolivia. Writing about knowledge and observations of butterflies and moths gained from his many Andean expeditions, the author provides fascinating and informative coverage of their behavior, environments, origins, diversification, defense mechanisms, and much more. One entire chapter is devoted to the behavior and biogeography of morphos in the region.

The book is extensively illustrated with color photos on every page. A list of the butterflies and moths (photographed in their natural habitats) provides the page number, locality and altitude.

Condition

Fine - very minor bump to foot of spine.