Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa (2nd revised edition), Steve Woodhall, Penguin Random House, ISBN: 9781775845874
Fully revised, the new edition of Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa features all 671 of South Africa’s butterfly species. This lavishly illustrated popular guide includes newly described species and subspecies, and the most recent taxonomic changes based on DNA studies.
As in the first edition, the photography is exceptional and 70 per cent of the images in the book are new. Images show male and female forms (where they differ) and upper- and undersides (where possible).
The species accounts have been comprehensively updated and expanded and cover identification, habits, flight periods, broods, typical habitat, distribution and larval food sources.
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A helpful introductory section contains more than 100 images, including 55 early stages images, discusses butterfly biology, taxonomy, classification, anatomy and behaviour.
The other features of the book include: colour-coded sections for ease of use, updated distribution maps, a quick A-Z reference to butterfly groups on the inside front cover and updated common names, as recommended by the Lepidopterists’ Society of Africa.
Steve Woodhall is a butterfly enthusiast and photographer, and has authored, contributed to and edited several books, including A Practical Guide to Butterflies and Moths for the Lepidopterists’ Society of Africa and Pocket Guide to Butterflies of South Africa (Struik Nature).
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