Sasol First Field Guide to Butterflies & Moths

Sasol First Field Guide to Butterflies & Moths PDF

Author: Simon van Noort

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2019-02-01

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 1775846962

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This new edition of Sasol First Field Guide to Butterflies & Moths of Southern Africa has been fully updated and revised, bringing it in line with the most recent developments in field. It also features new images of all the species and families covered, facilitating quick, easy and accurate identification. With the help of the full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common butterflies and moth groups found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique behaviour and unusual features. Sales points: A straightforward introductory guide to the region’s butterflies and moths; suitable for both adult and younger enthusiasts; informative, uncomplicated text written by an experienced entomologist; useful introductory section; full-colour photographs of each butterfly and moth; compact enough for ease of use in the field.

Pennington's Butterflies of Southern Africa

Pennington's Butterflies of Southern Africa PDF

Author: Ken Pennington

Publisher: B H B Distribution

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 800

ISBN-13: 9780947430467

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Features detailed information on all known butterflies in the Southern African region: their description; distribution; habitat; habits; and larval foods. It also includes facsimile reproductions of the 20 radio talks given by Ken Pennington in 1965.

Field Guide to Insects of South Africa

Field Guide to Insects of South Africa PDF

Author: Mike Picker

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2019-06-01

Total Pages: 2002

ISBN-13: 1775845850

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This trusted best-seller has been comprehensively updated and expanded to feature accounts of over 1,500 species and insect groups. Included are the most common, most economically and ecologically important, interesting and attractive insects in the region. It features: vivid photographs, easy-to-read text, detailed accounts covering identification, biology, distribution and related species, a helpful introduction detailing the significance, life history, collection and photography of insects, and quick reference guides on the inside covers to facilitate identification. Entomologists both amateur and professional, students, gardeners, farmers, tourists and anyone with an interest in the natural world will appreciate this illuminating and invaluable guide.

South-African Butterflies; a Monograph of the Extra-Tropical Species

South-African Butterflies; a Monograph of the Extra-Tropical Species PDF

Author: James Henry Bowker

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2018-03-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781379131588

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pocket Guide Butterflies of South Africa

Pocket Guide Butterflies of South Africa PDF

Author: Steve Woodhall

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2013-10-24

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 1920572481

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Watching and ‘ticking’ butterflies is a rewarding hobby and one that is gaining popularity in South Africa. This handy pocket guide details more than 250 of the region’s 670 species, from the tiniest blues and coppers to enormous swallowtails and emperors. The most commonly encountered butterflies are included, but there are also a few elusive ‘specials’, for those who enjoy a challenge. The book offers • Concise text describing the habits, favoured habitat and early life stages of each butterfly (egg, larva and pupa) • Details of seasonal and other variations • Similar-looking species and status information • Full-colour photographs and distribution maps • Colour-coded calendar bars, showing at a glance when a particular butterfly is most abundant. This handy little guide should prove invaluable to beginners and more experienced butterfly enthusiasts alike.

Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa

Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa PDF

Author: Steve Woodhall

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-04-30

Total Pages: 1055

ISBN-13: 1472973704

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This spectacular new edition of Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa is the only guide to cover all 671 butterfly species that occur in South Africa. Fully revised and expanded, it includes notes on size, identification, habitat, flight periods and larval food sources, plus notes on mimicry, plus accurate maps. More than 2,000 photographs fully showcase the region's diverse butterfly fauna, with full-colour images of male and female forms (where different) and of upper- and undersides (where possible) on pages facing the species entries, for easy reference. Designed for easy identification and optimal use in the field, this guide is an invaluable resource for any visiting naturalist or tourist to the country.