A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Hong Kong

Jason Mann

ISBN 10: 1913679470 / ISBN 13: 9781913679477

Published by John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd, GB, 2024

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ANaturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Hong Kong is a photographic identificationguide to 235 butterfly species found in Hong Kong (99.9% coverage), and isperfect for resident and visitor alike.Thereis much to enjoy, whether an armchair reader, casual hiker or long-time expert.The swallowtails of Hong Kong, for example, are widespread and spectacular.With more than 20 species, Hong Kong offers more variety of these butterfliesthan any major city in the world. Even the creator of James Bond, Ian Fleming, was impressedby the remarkable butterflies of the Fragrant Harbour.Thisbook combines high quality photographs from a broad swathe of Hong Kong's topphotographers with detailed species descriptions. The text cuts through jargon,allowing readers to quickly distinguish different butterflies and see how eachfits in the broader context. Local range, abundance and seasonality notes makeit much easier to find a wide range of butterflies and, in the process, to seemore of Hong Kong. The user-friendly introduction covers the origins ofbutterflies, their physical characteristics, butterfly family trees andbehaviour. Also included is an all-important checklist of the butterflies of HongKong encompassing, for each species, its common English, Chinese and scientificname, and status in Hong Kong.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Hong Kong
• Publisher: John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1913679470
• ISBN 13: 9781913679477
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Hong Kong is a photographic identification guide to 235 butterfly species found in Hong Kong (99.9% coverage), and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. There is much to enjoy, whether an armchair reader, casual hiker or long-time expert. The swallowtails of Hong Kong, for example, are widespread and spectacular. With more than 20 species, Hong Kong offers more variety of these butterflies than any major city in the world. Even the creator of James Bond was impressed by the remarkable butterflies of the Fragrant Harbour. This book combines high quality photographs from a broad swath of Hong Kong’ s top photographers with detailed species descriptions. The text cuts through jargon, allowing readers to quickly distinguish different butterflies and see how each fits in the broader context. Local range, abundance and seasonality notes make it much easier to find a wide range of butterflies and, in the process, to see more of Hong Kong. The user-friendly introduction covers the origins of butterflies, their physical characteristics, butterfly family trees and behaviour. Also included is an all-important checklist of the butterflies of Hon

About the Author

Jason Mann is a long-time Hong Kong resident. After studying at Harvard, he built a healthcare investment and advisory career, contributing to many companies and governments around the world. Jason enjoys getting outside with family and friends, and his interest in Hong Kong butterflies stretches back nearly 40 years. Alongside his wife, son and three daughters, Jason invests in books and other resources that empower more people to connect positively with the world around them.