The British Butterflies: Their Origin and Establishment

Description:

A detailed study of the origins, colonisation and geographical variation of British butterflies, examining how geological history, climatic changes and ecological factors have shaped their present distribution. Particular attention is given to the Pleistocene and post-glacial periods, land bridges and refugia, dispersal and establishment, habitat adaptations, and the development of geographical races and subspecies. Includes discussions of larval food plants, habitat requirements and historical distribution patterns. An important contribution to the historical biogeography and evolutionary ecology of British butterflies.

Condition

Vg in d/w.