Field Guide to the Butterflies of Cyprus with Distribution Maps

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Autoren	Eddie John & Christodoulos Makris
Sprache	Englisch
ISBN	9781838152888
Verlag	Siri Scientific Press
Seiten	160
Größe	210 x 148 mm
Format	Taschenbuch
Bilder	Farbfotos und Verbreitungskarten
Erscheinungsjahr	2023

Unlock the captivating world of Cyprus’ butterflies with this authoritative and stunning field guide designed for both seasoned lepidopterists and budding naturalists alike. Written by respected lepidopterists, with a combined experience of more than 50 years in the study of the island’s butterflies, this field guide provides:

Expertly Curated Species Profiles: Discover 57 recorded butterfly species, each showcased with photographs, distribution map and a monthly occurrence chart and accompanied by detailed descriptions (including how to differentiate them from similar species), behavioural insights, larval foodplants and habitat preferences.
Prime Viewing Locations: Navigate the island’s rich landscapes with expertly crafted and fully updated (to July 2023) distribution maps to identify prime butterfly hotspots. Reference to these maps will help direct readers to areas of the island where species of interest are more likely to be found.
New Species Occurrence Data: Unique information on the Caper White (Belenois aurota), new to Cyprus in 2023, and on the False Plain Tiger or Diadem (Hypolimnas misippus), a species that also appeared on the island in 2023, after an absence of 87 years.

Whether you are a seasoned butterfly enthusiast or a curious nature lover, Field Guide to the Butterflies of Cyprus is an essential companion that promises to kindle your passion for, and appreciation of, these elegant creatures. Whether you are exploring the Troodos Mountains or the picturesque coastlines, this guide ensures you will not miss a single butterfly encounter.

Contents

Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Where to see butterflies in Cyprus
   Coastal habitats
   Wetlands, dams and dry riverbeds
   Intermediate hilly elevations
   Mountainous habitats
3. How to use this book
   Distribution maps
   Key to distribution map entries
   What do the maps tell us?
   Where and when to expect
   Larval foodplants
   Identification
   Similar species
   Phenology
4. Composition of the Island’s Butterflies
   Breakdown by family
   List of species
   Endemic species and subspecies
5. Presentation of Species
   Papilionidae
   Pieridae
   Lycaenidae
   Nymphalidae
   Hesperiidae
6. Potential Additions to the Cyprus List

Abbreviations, Acronyms & Glossary
References
Index of Common Lepidoptera Names
Index of Scientific Lepidoptera Names