Publisher's Synopsis
The Butterflies of Australia presents a remarkable blend of natural history, science and art giving readers an appreciation of the charm and purpose of butterflies far from frivolous lives. This sumptuously illustrated book offers a unique guide to the nearly 400 species to which Australia plays host with its focus on living butterflies but is much more than just an identification guide. Within its pages is a concise but broad, non-technical introduction to butterfly biology, history, ecology, evolution and conservation. Hundreds of meticulous illustrations show adult butterflies in life, flying or perched, among the plants and
