Synopsis
Butterflies are among the most appealing and best-studied insects, but many species have declined in abundance during recent decades, and the need for their conservation has engendered concern and ongoing efforts in many parts of the world. This book is a broad survey of the emerging science of butterfly conservation. It traces the more general concern for invertebrate wellbeing, the causes of butterfly decline and--within the context of a summary of butterfly biology and using examples from several countries--illustrates attempts to conserve particular butterfly species, local assemblages, and whole faunas. The references and practical advice given will be of interest to a wide range of entomologists, naturalists and conservationists, and lepidopterists everywhere.
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Tim New is an Associate Profesor, School of Zoology at La Trobe University.
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"This book addresses butterfly species, conservation and management of butterfly habitat, and hands on advice for butterfly aficionados to use in their own backyards. It even includes a recipe for a medium for raising butterfly larvae in captivity" --Wildlife Activist
"This book provides a broad survey of the science of insect and butterfly conservation and the rationale for conserving both. Most of the book explores butterfly conservation and international efforts to safeguard species, including steps individuals can take to encourage and document butterfly conservation."--Entomological News
"The first edition of this book was a landmark that presented a compelling case for conserving endangered butterflies throughout the world. The second edition adds and updates several case histories, and more fully presents current methodologies to facilitate scientifically sound conservation. . . . I came away from this comprehensive and useful book with a profound sense that our approach to conserving butterflies must shift from documenting dwindling numbers and engaging in last ditch firefights to promoting preservation of larger tracts of land in all terrestrial ecosystems. Butterfly Conservation is a sobering reflection of the global biodiversity crisis resulting from human usurpation of natural environments."--The Quarterly Review of Biology
"This book summarizes the latest, and scattered, information on the conservation of butterflies and the rationale of insect conservation and the part that butterflies play in this. Along with discussing butterfly conservation, the book also covers the classification, diversity, and biology of butterflies. This edition of the work has sections on recent developments, and more references added. Maps, charts, diagrams, and line drawings supplement the text." -- Biosis, Vol 50, No 10, Oct 22, 1998
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. xi 224 pages, indexed, illustrated, includes glossary and bibliography. The book has been covered in contact and there is an ownership signature on the front end paper, else a clean, unmarked and solid copy."This book provides a broad survey of the science of butterfly conservation, together with a rationale for conserving butterflies. It introduces butterfly classification and biology, and discusses the causes of declining populations. Current attempts in several countries to conserve particular species, local assemblages and whole butterfly faunas are described. For this edition, Tim New has added sections dealing with recent developments, such as the impact of the 'metapopulation concept' on understanding butterfly populations and their management. He has also comprehensively incorporated the results of recently published research. This book will be of interest to entomologists, naturalists and conservationists, and will be especially valuable to those studying the conservation and management of invertebrates." (Trove) CONTENTS: 1. Introduction 2. Butterflies - Classification, Diversity and Biology 3. Causes of Butterfly Decline 4. Awareness and Concern 5. Studying Butterflies for Conservation 6. Towards Management of Butterflies or Habitats 7. Case Histories in Butterfly Conservation 8. Butterflies in Towns and Gardens 9. The Future Appendix 1. IUCN Red Data Book Status Categories Appendix 2. Points for Consideration in Developing a Species Restoration Strategy for Butterflies in the UK Appendix 3. An Artificial Diet for Rearing Butterfly Larvae. Seller Inventory # 019915
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paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback. Very mild edge wear. Former owner and butterfly expert, L. Brower, has written "ON EN" which refers to ENDNOTE, the bibliographical program that he used to organize his books, in silver sharpie on spine. Cover is otherwise neat and clean. Corners are square. Binding is tight and secure. Brower has written "1st Ed 1991 LPB received 2nd ed, 98" on the half title page in black ink. Pages are otherwise crisp, clean, and bright. Oxford University Press Australia. Copyright page dated 1991. A very nice copy. We've got a wonderful bookcase or two of books from Lincoln Brower's collection listed here. Everything you know about Monarch Butterflies, you know because of Brower's work, both scientific and outreach. He was a great teacher, an important researcher, a torch-bearing conservationist, and a leading light in lepidoptery. We are extremely excited to offer his books. We ship everyday from a real neighborhood bookstore. This description is written by an actual person, who is holding the book in front of them to make sure it?s properly described. Please contact us with questions or if you would like to see photographs. Seller Inventory # Brower-130