List of the Specimens of Lepidopterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum, Vol. 1 - Hardcover

British Museum

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0366288873 ISBN 13: 9780366288878

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

Synopsis

This book presents detailed descriptions and illustrations of specimens in the British Museum's extensive collection of Lepidopterous insects. The intricate detail provides a valuable resource for continued study, and is divided into 12 sections, including numerous sub-sections and footnotes. One of its prominent sections features four detailed sketches that illustrate the appearance of moths in the genus Castnia. The first two of these depict the entire insect from different perspectives, while the last two zoom in on the insect's wing scales and antenna. The author provides different observations, including descriptions of wing patterns, wing sizes, and antenna variations, presenting significant data for further analysis. Another prominent section is dedicated to the genus Hespengaris, with three distinct species getting in-depth description and anatomical documentation of wing patterns and color variation. The book's insightful descriptions and illustrations will be of great value to researchers and enthusiasts alike.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0366288873
• ISBN 13: 9780366288878
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288