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ANaturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Hong Kong is a photographic identificationguide to 235 butterfly species found in Hong Kong (99.9% coverage), and isperfect for resident and visitor alike.

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ANaturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Hong Kong is a photographic identificationguide to 235 butterfly species found in Hong Kong (99.9% coverage), and isperfect for resident and visitor alike.Thereis 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 butterfliesthan any major city in the world. Even the creator of James Bond, Ian Fleming, was impressedby the remarkable butterflies of the Fragrant Harbour.Thisbook combines high quality photographs from a broad swathe of Hong Kong's topphotographers with detailed species descriptions. The text cuts through jargon,allowing readers to quickly distinguish different butterflies and see how eachfits in the broader context. Local range, abundance and seasonality notes makeit much easier to find a wide range of butterflies and, in the process, to seemore of Hong Kong. The user-friendly introduction covers the origins ofbutterflies, their physical characteristics, butterfly family trees andbehaviour. Also included is an all-important checklist of the butterflies of HongKong encompassing, for each species, its common English, Chinese and scientificname, and status in Hong Kong.

Author Biography

JasonMann is a long-time Hong Kong resident. Afterstudying at Harvard, he built a healthcare investment and advisory career,contributing to many companies and governments around the world. Jason enjoysgetting outside with family and friends, and his interest in Hong Kongbutterflies stretches back nearly 40 years. Alongside his wife, son and threedaughters, Jason invests in books and other resources that empower more peopleto connect positively with the world around them.

Details ISBN1913679470 Format Paperback Pages 176 Publisher John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd Series Naturalists' Guides Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781913679477 Imprint John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 510 colour photographs Audience General Author Jason Mann ISBN-10 1913679470 DEWEY 595.789095125 Publication Date 2024-10-31 UK Release Date 2024-10-31 AU Release Date 2024-10-31 We've got this

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