A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand
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High-quality photographs from the areaās top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits, and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation, habitats, behaviour, opportunities for naturalists, and the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is a classification of butterflies found in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, from their superfamilies down to the level of genera to give an understanding of the relationships of butterflies.
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Dr Laurence Kirton is an entomologist by profession and former Head of the Biodiversity and Conservation of Fauna Programme in the Forest Research Institute Malaysia. His interest in butterflies began in his childhood and has continued into his professional career as a researcher. He holds a PhD in entomology from Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine, London, and has authored several papers on Malaysian butterflies.
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- Description
- About the Author
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High-quality photographs from the areaās top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits, and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation, habitats, behaviour, opportunities for naturalists, and the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is a classification of butterflies found in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, from their superfamilies down to the level of genera to give an understanding of the relationships of butterflies.
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Dr Laurence Kirton is an entomologist by profession and former Head of the Biodiversity and Conservation of Fauna Programme in the Forest Research Institute Malaysia. His interest in butterflies began in his childhood and has continued into his professional career as a researcher. He holds a PhD in entomology from Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine, London, and has authored several papers on Malaysian butterflies.
