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Butterflies of Australia

Their Identification, Biology and Distribution

By: Michael F Braby

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Butterflies of Australia

Their Identification, Biology and Distribution

By: Michael F Braby

This outstanding work is the ultimate guide for the identification of Australia’s butterflies. Nearly 400 species – all those currently recognised from Australia, plus those from surrounding islands – are represented, with all adults and some immature stages displayed in stunning colour sections. Introductory chapters cover the history of publications, classification, morphology, distribution, conservation and collection, together with a checklist of the butterfly fauna. The body of the text is arranged systematically, providing a wealth of information including description, variation, similar behaviour, distribution and habitat, and major literature references, giving a comprehensive summary of the present state of knowledge of these insects. Appendices provide details of those species recorded from Australian islands outside the Australian faunal subregion, those protected by legislation, the larval food plants, and the attendant ants. Extensive references, a glossary and an index of scientific and common names complete the work. Joint Winner of the 2001 Whitley Medal. Finalist Scholarly Reference section - The Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing 2001.

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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0643102922

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9780643102927

The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia

By: Michael Braby

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The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia

By: Michael Braby

As fascinating as they are beautiful, butterflies are a pleasure to watch and an important group of invertebrates to study. This second edition of the award-winning book The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia is a fully updated guide to all butterfly species on Australia's mainland and remote islands. Written by one of Australia's leading lepidopterists, the book is stunningly illustrated with colour photographs, many of which are new, of each of the 435 currently recognised species. There is also a distribution map and flight chart for each species on the Australian mainland, together with information on similar species, variation, behaviour, habitat, status and larval food plants. The introduction to the book covers adult structure, higher classification, distribution and habitats, as well as life cycle and behaviour. A new chapter on collecting and preserving butterflies is included. There is also an updated checklist of all species, a glossary, a bibliography and indexes of common and scientific names.

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397

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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1486301010

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9781486301010

Atlas of Butterflies and Diurnal Moths in the Monsoon Tropics of Northern Australia

By: Michael Braby,Donald Franklin,Deborah Bisa,Matthew Williams,Andrew Williams,Carly Bishop,Rebecca Coppen

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Atlas of Butterflies and Diurnal Moths in the Monsoon Tropics of Northern Australia

By: Michael Braby,Donald Franklin,Deborah Bisa,Matthew Williams,Andrew Williams,Carly Bishop,Rebecca Coppen

Northern Australia is one of few tropical places left on Earth in which biodiversity—and the ecological processes underpinning that biodiversity—is still relatively intact. However, scientific knowledge of that biodiversity is still in its infancy and the region remains a frontier for biological discovery. The butterfly and diurnal moth assemblages of the area, and their intimate associations with vascular plants (and sometimes ants), exemplify these points. However, the opportunity to fill knowledge gaps is quickly closing: proposals for substantial development and exploitation of Australia’s north will inevitably repeat the ecological devastation that has occurred in temperate southern Australia—loss of species, loss of ecological communities, fragmentation of populations, disruption of healthy ecosystem function and so on—all of which will diminish the value of the natural heritage of the region before it is fully understood and appreciated. Written by several experts in the field, the main purpose of this atlas is to compile a comprehensive inventory of the butterflies and diurnal moths of northern Australia to form the scientific baseline against which the extent and direction of change can be assessed in the future. Such information will also assist in identifying the region’s biological assets, to inform policy and management agencies and to set priorities for biodiversity conservation.

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ANU Press

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ISBN 10

1760462330

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9781760462338

A Flutter of Butterflies

By: Michael F. Braby,Penny Olsen

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A Flutter of Butterflies

By: Michael F. Braby,Penny Olsen

A Flutter of Butterflies is a stunning showcase of butterfly and moth illustrations held by the National Library of Australia. The works span the years from the 1770s, through the early colonial period to the turn of the twenty-first century.As well as containing a plethora of gorgeous colour images, the publication features a fascinating introductory essay about the history of Australian Lepidoptera illustration. In addition to the essay, the book offers biographical essays about the artists represented, among whom are some of Australias most-loved artists, including Louisa Anne Meredith, Marian Ellis Rowan and Charles McCubbin.

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National Library Australia

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0642277257

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9780642277251

Butterflies of Australia

Their Identification, Biology and Distribution

By: Michael F. Braby

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Butterflies of Australia

Their Identification, Biology and Distribution

By: Michael F. Braby

Joint Winner of the 2001 Whitley Medal. Finalist Scholarly Reference section - The Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing 2001. This outstanding work is the ultimate guide for the identification of Australia's butterflies. Nearly 400 species - all those currently recognized from Australia, plus those from surrounding islands - are represented, with all adults and some immature stages displayed in stunning color photographs. Introductory chapters cover the history of publications, classification, morphology, distribution, conservation and collection, together with a checklist of the butterfly fauna. The body of the text is arranged systematically, providing a wealth of information including description, variation, similar behavior, distribution and habitat, and major literature references, giving a comprehensive summary of the present state of knowledge of these insects. Appendices provide details of those species recorded from Australian islands outside the Australian faunal subregion, those protected by legislation, the larval food plants, and the attendant ants. Extensive references, a glossary and an index of scientific and common names complete the work. Features * 70 pages of stunning color plates * Authoritative introductory material covering collection and conservation * Illustrations of male and female for each species * Comprehensive coverage of description, habitat, life cycle and behavior for each species

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Csiro

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0643065911

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9780643065918

The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia

By: Michael F. Braby

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The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia

By: Michael F. Braby

A complete field guide to all butterfly species on Australia's mainland and its remote islands. Covers adult structure, classification, distribution and habitats, as well as life cycle and behaviour.

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Butterflies of Australia

Butterflies of Australia

The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia

The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia

Atlas of Butterflies and Diurnal Moths in the Monsoon Tropics of Northern Australia

Atlas of Butterflies and Diurnal Moths in the Monsoon Tropics of Northern Australia

A Flutter of Butterflies

A Flutter of Butterflies

Butterflies of Australia

Butterflies of Australia

The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia

The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia

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