Sasol First Field Guide to Butterflies & Moths
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

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This 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
Pennington's Butterflies of Southern Africa

Author: Ken Pennington

Publisher: B H B Distribution

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 800

ISBN-13: 9780947430467

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Features 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.

The Living Deserts of Southern Africa
The Living Deserts of Southern Africa

Author: Barry Lovegrove

Publisher:

Published: 2022-02

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9781775847045

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Divided into ten chapters, The Living Deserts of Southern Africa details the biology of desert plants (biggest desert biodiversity hotspot in the world) and animals and discusses their conservation and future threats.

Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa
Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa

Author: Steve Woodhall

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2012-07-05

Total Pages: 1147

ISBN-13: 192054481X

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Designed for easy identification in the field, Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa features all of South Africa’s more than 660 butterfly species. Species entries provide details of identification plus a brief account of habits, flight periods, broods, typical habitat, distribution and larval food source. Full-colour photographs of male and female forms – where they differ – and of upper- and undersides (wherever possible) occur on pages facing the species entries, and a simple numbering system between text and images ensures clarity and ease of use. The detailed introductory section discusses butterfly biology, taxonomy, classification and naming, anatomy and behaviour. Features of the guide are: Colour photographs, mostly of live specimens taken in their habitat Quick reference to butterfly groups on the inside front cover Colour-coding at subfamily level Distribution maps for all species entries.

Field Guide to Insects of South Africa
Field 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

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This 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.

The Wildlife of Southern Africa
The Wildlife of Southern Africa

Author: Vincent Carruthers

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2017-02-06

Total Pages: 1866

ISBN-13: 1775844641

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A 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