The Butterflies of Hong Kong
Language: English
Published by Academic Press, San Diego, 1996
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First printing of the assumed first edition, ©1999. Thick, heavy 4to. 422 pages. Illustrated with drawings and photographs throughout. Appendices. References. Index to butterflies. Index to technical terms. Cased in green hard covers with all stamping in gilt. No signs of previous ownership. Not a library discard. A sound copy in very good condition in a near very good dust jacket.
Seller Inventory # 002219
- Title
- The Butterflies of Hong Kong
- Author
- Bascombe, M.J., et. al.
- Publisher
- Academic Press, San Diego
- Publication year
- 1996
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0120802902
- ISBN 13
- 9780120802906
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Dimensions
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall
Hong Kong has a marvelously rich and diverse butterfly fauna, all contained within a relatively small area which can be seen and enjoyed within a few days outing from the central city area. An important part of the southern Chinese region, it is home to a significant proportion of the butterfly species of that part of the world. Two-hundred nineteen butterfly species in five families and 17 subfamilies have been recorded and all are described in this encyclopedic reference. A complete and up-to-date handbook on the identification, systematics, biology and ecology of the butterflies found in Hong Kong, this authoritative book includes keys, full color plates and line drawings identifying males and females, as well as eggs and papae. Throughout the book the emphasis is on the study of live animals, rather than collecting for its own sake. The authors are strong advocates for developing our understanding of butterflies in the field and the growth of our knowledge of their biology, ecology, and conservation.
Key Features:
- Complete and up-to-date handbook of Hong Kong's 219 butterfly species
- Covers identification, systematics, biology and ecology
- Includes color plates and line drawings identifying males and females, as well as eggs and papae
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Review
"The book provides a detailed ecological and biogeographic discussion of Hong Kong and the surrounding area of southern China; description of the butterfly fauna and habitats; and a superbly illustrated and detailed biology of butterflies . . . one of the most comprehensive this reviewer has ever seen. The bulk of the text covers species accounts including detailed description, range, status in south China, habitats, and behavior. Immature stages are described in excellent detail. High-quality line drawings and photomicrographs illustrate particular features useful for identification of closely related species. Most spectacular are the 137 color plates of eggs, caterpillars, and chrysalids, with the entire life cycle illustrated for many species. In addition to being beautifully laid out, it is obvious that a great deal of thought went into the planning of the book and its contents. A model for regional faunal works."--Choice
"It is difficult to imagine a more thorough and comprehensive work within a single cover. . . . It is an object lesson in how a high quality comprehensive monograph can be produced. Starting with acid-free paper, the publishers have done justice to the excellently drawn diagrams, crisp SEM pictures and superb color photographs which illustrate the text. The photographs themselves are not just technically superior, relevant and informative, they are works of art in their own right, composed with obvious skill and care. This must have been a labor of love. In short, this is clearly a standard reference work with the rare quality to inspire as well as to inform. The three authors have collectively devoted over 60 years to this work and they should feel very satisfied with the result."--Bulletin of the British Ecological Society
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