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A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Malaysia
A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Malaysia

A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Malaysia

Naturalists' Guides

SCIENCE

176 Pages, 7.82 x 7.46

Trade Paper, $17.95 (US $17.95) (CA $24.00)

Publication Date: September 2018

ISBN 9781912081622

Rights: US & CA

John Beaufoy Publishing (Sep 2018)

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Overview

This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 butterfly species most commonly seen in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from the area’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation, habitats, behaviour, opportunities for naturalists and the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is a classification of butterflies found in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, from their superfamilies down to the level of genera to give an understanding of the relationships of butterflies.

Author Biography

Dr Laurence Kirton is an entomologist by profession and Head of the Biodiversity and Conservation of Fauna Programme in the Forest Research Institute Malaysia. His interest in butterflies began in his childhood and has continued into his professional career as a researcher. He holds a PhD in entomology from Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine, London, and has authored several papers on Malaysian butterflies.

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