- Hardcover: 664 pages
- Publisher: Princeton University Press; 1st edition (29 May 1986)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0120802902
- ISBN-13: 978-0120802906
- Product Dimensions: 28.8 x 22.3 x 4.7 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,880,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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
About the Author
Mike Bascombe and his wife Frieda moved to Hong Kong over 25 years ago. Living and working in the central urban area, they fled to rural areas whenever possible for spare-time butterfly and bird watching. They soon moved to settle in the New Territories where Mike's enthusiasm and knowledge of the butterflies grew. Their years spent collecting, rearing and photographing, and the lack of a readily available systematic source of information, were the impetus for this book. Previous entomological works include Annotated Checklist of Hong Kong Butterflies and Check List of the Butterflies of South China. Born in South Africa, Gweneth Johnston developed an interest in natural history from an early age, particularly for insect life and plants. Her husband's posting provided opportunities to study butterflies in South East Asia, notably Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, with visits to other rewarding places in the region. A move to Hong Kong in 1972 enabled her to concentrate on the butterflies of the territory over the next 12 years. She was a _co-author with Drs. D.S. Hill and M.J. Bascombe of an Annotated Checklist of Hong Kong Butterflies published in January 1978. She produced an authoritative work with her husband on Butterflies in the Government's This is Hong Kong series published in May 1980.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
An outstanding production and contribution
17 Aug 2000
Format:Hardcover
Although this is an expensive book, it simply is the best and most definitive work on butterflies of the region. The standard of presentation is excellent. Descriptions are clear and very informative, with plenty of in text illustrations showing identification characters allowing similar species to be identified - particularly useful for the Hesperiidae. Many species are give full ecological write ups, some reared for the first time. Also included in the core text are photographs of many species taken "in the field" (mostly of good to excellent quality). Short chapters also outline Hong Kong's natural environment. The plates (in two sections: adults and immature stages) are absolutely top quality and show dorsal and ventral wing surfaces, male, female and seasonal forms at life size; the immature plates comprise photos of each stage, where known. A few negatives - local distribution data is already out of date and must be regarded as historical (a sad reflection of Hong Kong's general apathy to its natural resources); the list of contacts is also out of date!
Thoroughly recommended (I'm still saving up for my copy!), a wonderful addition to any butterfly bibliophile's portfolio and a must buy option for anyone interested in the butterflies of South-east and East Asia.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
The ultimate H.K. butterfly book
17 May 2006
Format:Hardcover
This book tells you everything about Hong Kong butterflies. The photos / illustration plates add live to this wonderful book. The information is so comprehensive and useful. As an enthusiast of butterfly, I highly recommend this book (THE BIBLE OF HONG KONG BUTTERFLIES) to everyone.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Marvellous book
21 Nov 2003
Format:Hardcover
The most comprehensive, informative and wonderful book about butterflies of Hong Kong I have ever seen. It covers all the details you would like to know about Hong Kong butterflies. I recommend this book to those who like to explore the nature.
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