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Philip J. Devries
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The Butterflies of Costa Rica and Their Natural History |
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English |
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Hardcover |
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288 |
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1997-03-17 |
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0691028907 |
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Princeton Univ Pr |
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1.65 pounds |
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6.5 x 9.5 x 1.0 inches |
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Product Description
This field guide, a sequel to the volume on Papilionidae, Pieridae and Nymphalidae, provides detailed treatment of over 250 species of Costa Rican butterflies in the family Riodinidae. The means to identify riodinid butterflies to species are given, as are their natural history. The guide illustrates nearly all of the Costa Rican species in colour and provides a large sample of detailed line drawings and scanning electron micrographs of riodinid early stages. The book's coverage should make it useful for identifying riodinids throughout Mexico, Central America and substantial portions of South America. The introductory chapter brings together a large body of material that applies directly to understanding riodinid butterflies in general. The taxonomy, distribution and natural history of each taxon is discussed in detail. The author also provides sections on ecology, evolution, behaviour, symbioses with ants, caterpillar acoustical calls, systematics, collecting and preserving, hostplant relationships and the comparative diversity of riodinid butterfly faunas. A section on butterfly biologists of the last century provides a historical perspective on the basis of our understanding of
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