Over 620 full-color photographs have been selected to illustrate the distinguishing features of 232 of the more commonly encountered species; these include shots of larvae, pupae and larval food-plants as well as of the adult butterflies, male and female. Each species account is accompanied by a map giving the butterfly's presumed distribuition range in Southern Africa and, where known, the larval food-plants are listed. English, Afrikaans and scientific names are provided. Also an extensive introductory section on butterfly anatomy, life-history stategies and nomenclature as well as an ABC of butterfly-collecting, captive breeding and the care of collections. There is a strong conservation message. 256 pages, index.

BUTTERFLIES SOUTH AFRICA DESCRIPTION TRAVEL NATURE