Butterflies and Moths of Costa Rica

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Butterflies and Moths of Costa Rica Author: Format: Paperback / softback First Published: Published By: Cornell University Press
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Pages: 328 Illustrations and other contents: 11 Illustrations; 172 Maps; 776 Halftones, color Language: English ISBN: 9781501781605 Categories: , , ,

Butterflies and Moths of Costa Rica is an in-depth field guide to the majority of species that nature enthusiasts and tourists are eager to see in the region. Richly illustrated accounts include photographs of larvae, pupae, and, when relevant, both male and female individuals. The field guide includes: -A practical primer on the biology of butterflies and moths -A comprehensive introduction describing the geography, climates, and habitats of Costa Rica -Detailed accounts of 170 species with fascinating natural history information -Range maps to aid readers in finding species -A list of host plants to further assist in identification Written in easy-to-understand language, this portable field guide is packed with stunning images and is essential reading for tourists, nature enthusiasts, and biologists alike.

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Author Biography

Luis Ricardo Murillo-Hiller is an expert on the lepidoptera of Costa Rica. He is the founder of the Butterfly Breeding Research Laboratory and a former curator of lepidoptera at the Zoology Museum, both at the University of Costa Rica. Today he devotes his time to teaching, research, and writing.