Dapporto L (2 results)

Condition: New. 868, col plates + line drawings. 245x165mm. HB. NEW. . Text English. Presents the current state of knowledge on Italian butterflies, providing detailed information on their morphology, biology, ecology, ethology, genetics, distribution and conservation status. The butterflies will be covered in four volumes. This first volume includes a thorough general introduction and is dedicated to the Papilionidae, Hesperidae and Pieridae. It includes identification keys to adults and preimaginal stages, illustrated with colour plates and numerous line drawings. [9788850656097].

Butterflies with their harmonious flight, their bright colours and complex life cycles have stimulated art and science over the centuries, making them symbolic animals in all cultures. The intent is to illustrate the current state of knowledge on Italian diurnal Lepidoptera, providing detailed information on their morphology, biology, ecology, ethology, genetics, distribution and state of conservation. This first volume includes a thorough general introduction and is dedicated to the Papilionidea, Hesperidea and Pieridea. Includes analytical keys for the identification of adults (in English and Italian) and preimaginal stages, illustrated with colour plates and drawings. The text is written in English. Le farfalle con il loro volo armonioso, i loro colori sgargianti e i complessi cicli vitali hanno stimolato arte e scienza nel corso dei secoli, rendendole animali simbolici in tutte le culture. L' intento è quello d'illustrare lo stato attuale delle conoscenze sui Lepidotteri diurni italiani, fornendo informazioni dettagliate sulla loro morfologia, biologia, ecologia, etologia, genetica, distribuzione e stato di conservazione. Questo primo volume include un'approfondita introduzione generale ed è dedicato a Papilionidi, Esperidi e Pieridi. Comprende chiavi analitiche per l'identificazione degli adulti (in inglese e italiano) e degli stadi preimaginali, illustrati con tavole a colori e disegni. Il testo è redatto in lingua inglese. 868 pages, plates with colour photos; b/w line drawings, hardback gr. 8 [16.5 x 24.5 cm] [in English with bilingual key English / Italian].