Butterflies of the world : a guide to every subfamily / Blanca Huertas, Shinichi Nakahara.

By:

Huertas, Blanca [author.]

Contributor(s):

Nakahara, Shinichi [author.]

Material type: Text

TextSeries: A guide to every familyPublisher: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2025Copyright date: ©2025Description: 240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780691265209
0691265208

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Genre/Form:

DDC classification:

595.78/9 23/eng/20250825

LOC classification:

QL543 .H84 2025

Summary: Conspicuous for their beauty, butterflies are one of the most popular and well-studied insects. This book explores the astonishing variety of butterfly species around the world and examines their central role in maintaining a range of delicate ecosystems. Their sensitivity to changes in the environment across their life stages makes them effective indicators for monitoring the health of habitats and populations. The use of a variety of strategies has ensured their survival, such as the ability to shift host plants at different life stages and the colorful wing patterns they use for mimicry, camouflage, and predator deterrence. In this expert guide, the introductory section covers topics ranging from anatomy and evolution to life stages and conservation. A directory of profiles follows, highlighting the remarkable appearance, characteristics, and ecology of notable species. Blending the latest science with breathtaking illustrations, Butterflies of the World is the premier guide to these exquisite creatures.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Adult Book	Phillipsburg Free Public Library	Adult Non-Fiction	New Books	595.789 HUE	Available		36748002627299

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A lavishly illustrated guide to the diversity of the world's butterflies

Conspicuous for their beauty, butterflies are one of the most popular and well-studied insects. This book explores the astonishing variety of butterfly species around the world and examines their central role in maintaining a range of delicate ecosystems. Their sensitivity to changes in the environment across their life stages makes them effective indicators for monitoring the health of habitats and populations. The use of a variety of strategies has ensured their survival, such as the ability to shift host plants at different life stages and the colorful wing patterns they use for mimicry, camouflage, and predator deterrence. In this expert guide, the introductory section covers topics ranging from anatomy and evolution to life stages and conservation. A directory of profiles follows, highlighting the remarkable appearance, characteristics, and ecology of notable species. Blending the latest science with breathtaking illustrations, Butterflies of the World is the premier guide to these exquisite creatures.

More than 200 stunning color photos Each profile features current taxonomy, a commentary, distribution map, and table of information Includes examples from every butterfly family and subfamily

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Conspicuous for their beauty, butterflies are one of the most popular and well-studied insects. This book explores the astonishing variety of butterfly species around the world and examines their central role in maintaining a range of delicate ecosystems. Their sensitivity to changes in the environment across their life stages makes them effective indicators for monitoring the health of habitats and populations. The use of a variety of strategies has ensured their survival, such as the ability to shift host plants at different life stages and the colorful wing patterns they use for mimicry, camouflage, and predator deterrence. In this expert guide, the introductory section covers topics ranging from anatomy and evolution to life stages and conservation. A directory of profiles follows, highlighting the remarkable appearance, characteristics, and ecology of notable species. Blending the latest science with breathtaking illustrations, Butterflies of the World is the premier guide to these exquisite creatures.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Introduction (6)
Papilionidae (62)
Hedylidae (82)
Hesperiidae (86)
Pieridae (112)
Riodinidae (132)
Lycaenidae (142)
Nymphalidae (162)
Glossary (232)
Recommended Resources (234)
Index (235)
Acknowledgments and Picture Credits (240)