A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Hong Kong

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, Ian Fleming, was impressed
by the remarkable butterflies of the Fragrant Harbour.



This
book combines high quality photographs from a broad swathe 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 Hong
Kong encompassing, for each species, its common English, Chinese and scientific
name, and status in Hong Kong.