2009年1月30日 星期五

[新書]三本印度的蝴蝶圖鑑

Butterflies of India

【作者】 Thomas Gay, Isaac David Kehimkar and Jagdish Punetha
【出版】 Oxford University Press
【日期】 2008
【規格】 Softcover, 72 pages, b&w illus, colour plates.
【國際圖書編號】ISBN-13: 9780195688016
【售價】 £3.99 | approx. $6/€5

【簡介】Butterflies of India introduces us to the fascinating world of butterflies and discusses nearly 100 species commonly found in India. Butterflies from seven groups - swallowtails, whites and yellows, blues, milkweed butterflies, browns, brush-footed butterflies, and skippers - including rare species like the Kaiser-i-Hind and the White Dragontail are described with accompanying illustrations of butterflies and their larvae. Also included are a colour section on butterflies in their natural surroundings, and sections on how best to rear and photograph butterflies.

The Book of Indian Butterflies

【作者】 Isaac Kehimkar
【出版】 Oxford University Press
【日期】 2008
【規格】 Hardcover, 520 pages, 500 colour photographs and colour plates.
【國際圖書編號】ISBN-13: 9780195696202
【售價】 | £54.00 | approx. $78/€56
【簡介】The Book of Indian Butterflies describes 734 species of butterflies that commonly occur in the Indian subcontinent. Most descriptions are illustrated with colour images of specimens from the Bombay Natural History Society's collection as well as with colour photographs of butterflies from across the country in their natural habitats. The book also includes colour photographs showing the life history of different butterfly groups and their adaptation techniques.

Besides highlighting the rich biodiversity of India's butterfly fauna, this book is a highly enjoyable guide for nature lovers. Isaac Kehimkar discusses the biology and identification of butterflies, as well as butterfly watching, photography, and rearing. Written by an expert in the field, The Book of Indian Butterflies is a comprehensive and updated guide to India's butterflies.

Co-published by the Bombay Natural History Society.

Swallowtail Butterflies, Biology and Ecology of a Few Indian Species

【作者】 Jagannath Chattopadhyay
【出版】 Desh Prakashan
【日期】 2007
【規格】 Hardcover, 160 pages, tabs, figs, plates.
【國際圖書編號】ISBN-13: 9788190571913
【售價】| £17.50 | approx. $26/€18
【目錄】Dedication. List of abbreviations used. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. List of Swallowtail Butterflies in India. 3. Historical account of studying Swallowtail Butterflies. 4. Materials and methods. 5. Morphology of a few Swallowtail Butterflies. 6. Life history of a few Swallowtail Butterflies. 7. Biological notes on a few Swallowtail Butterflies. 8. Ecology and behaviour of Swallowtail Butterflies. 9. Time trends and seasonal fluctuation of larval population. 10. Data analysis on relative growth rates of butterfly larvae. 11. Note on Osmeterium. 12. Glossary. 13. Bibliography. 14. Index

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