British Butterflies Figures And Descriptions Of Every Native Species, With An Account Of Butterfly Development, Structure, Habits, Localities, Mode Of Capture, And Preservation (1895)

British Butterflies: Figures And Descriptions Of Every Native Species, With An Account Of Butterfly Development, Structure, Habits, Localities, Mode Of Capture, And Preservation is a comprehensive guidebook on the native butterfly species of Britain. Written by William Stephen Coleman, the book was first published in 1895 and is still considered a valuable resource for butterfly enthusiasts and researchers alike.The book begins with an introduction to the anatomy and life cycle of butterflies, including their development from egg to caterpillar to pupa and finally to adult butterfly. It then provides detailed descriptions of every native butterfly species found in Britain, along with illustrations and photographs to aid in identification.In addition to species descriptions, the book also covers the habitat, behavior, and distribution of each butterfly, as well as tips on how to capture and preserve specimens for study or collection. The author also includes notes on the history of butterfly collecting and the importance of conservation efforts to protect these delicate creatures.Overall, British Butterflies: Figures And Descriptions Of Every Native Species, With An Account Of Butterfly Development, Structure, Habits, Localities, Mode Of Capture, And Preservation is a comprehensive and informative guidebook that is still relevant to butterfly enthusiasts and researchers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.