Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa
Author: Steve Woodhall
Publisher: Struik, and
Published: 2020
Total Pages: 464
ISBN-13: 9781775845874
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Sasol First Field Guide to Butterflies & Moths
Author: Simon van Noort
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2019-02-01
Total Pages: 118
ISBN-13: 1775846962
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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
Author: Ken Pennington
Publisher: B H B Distribution
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 800
ISBN-13: 9780947430467
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeatures 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.
Living Butterflies of Southern Africa
Author: Graham Alan Henning
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 406
ISBN-13: 9781919766034
DOWNLOAD EBOOKField Guide to Insects of South Africa
Author: Mike Picker
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2012-05-30
Total Pages: 1011
ISBN-13: 1920572252
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the first comprehensive field guide to the insect fauna of South Africa, with detailed descriptions of over 1 200 of the most common, most economically and ecologically important, and most interesting and attractive insects in the region. The easy-to-read text is matched with superb photography. Each account covers identification, biology, distribution and related species, and is accompanied by a colour photograph of the species or family.
South-African Butterflies
Author: Roland Trimen
Publisher:
Published: 1889
Total Pages: 458
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKPollinators, Predators & Parasites
Author: Clarke Scholtz
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2021-03-10
Total Pages: 1271
ISBN-13: 1775846326
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPollinators, parasites, purifiers, predators, decomposers – insects arguably play the most important roles in the functioning of the Earth’s ecosystems. This lavishly illustrated and highly authoritative book is structured around southern Africa’s 13 distinct biomes; it reflects the essential role insects play in most ecological processes such as pollination, predation, parasitism, soil modification and nutrient recycling; details how they serve as food for multitudes of other organisms, including bacteria and fungi, as well as specially adapted plants, insect-feeding arthropods, reptiles, birds and mammals; depicts the insects and phenomena described in some 2,000 photographs that accompany the accessible text; highlights the crucial role insects play as ecosystem service providers, giving intimate insight into the beauty and importance of insects in the natural world. Includes a guide to each of the 25 insect orders found in southern Africa, with images showing their diagnostic characters. This key publication detailing the latest research in the field of entomology will appeal to academics and nature enthusiasts alike.
Field Guide to the Caterpillars of Great Britain and Ireland
Author: Phil Sterling
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2020-03-19
Total Pages: 1190
ISBN-13: 1472933575
DOWNLOAD EBOOK'A much-needed guide – you can't truly understand a moth or a butterfly without first getting to know the caterpillar.' – Nick Baker This beautifully illustrated field guide covers caterpillars of the moth and butterfly species that are most likely to be encountered in the British Isles. The comprehensive introduction covers how to study caterpillars and provides a window into their diverse natural histories, while the species accounts cover status, field characters, similar species, habitat, foodplant and field notes, and are accompanied with up-to-date distribution maps.
Butterflies of East Africa
Author: Steve Collins
Publisher: Pocket Guides
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781775842422
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCompact guide to 246 common, spectacular and interesting butterflies found in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Concise text, colour photographs, distribution maps.
The Wildlife of Southern Africa
Author: Vincent Carruthers
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2017-02-06
Total Pages: 1866
ISBN-13: 1775844641
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA field guide to the wildlife of southern Africa, describing over 2,000 plants and animals, with accurate illustrations in full colour. This book has been a trusted fi eld companion for many years. Comprehensively updated, it now features range maps for most groups. The chapters are colour-coded for easy reference, and diagnostic features appear in bold type within the descriptions. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field. All the main plant and animal groups are covered: Lower invertebrates, Spiders and other arachnids, Insects, Freshwater fishes, Frogs, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals, Grasses, sedges, ferns and fungi, Wild flowers, Trees
