Australian Butterflies
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A breathtaking journey through the wing-dusted world of Australia's most spectacular insects, Australian Butterflies is the definitive reference work for anyone captivated by the continent's extraordinary lepidopteran fauna. Charles McCubbin presents a comprehensive and richly illustrated chronicle of Australia's native butterfly species, detailing their biology, habitats, life cycles, and distribution across the continent's remarkably diverse ecosystems — from tropical rainforests to arid outback scrublands. Carrying a foreword by the Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Menzies, this authoritative volume carries the weight of both scientific rigour and national pride, positioning Australia's butterfly heritage within a broader cultural and natural context. McCubbin's prose is precise yet accessible, illustrating complex entomological concepts with clarity that appeals to both the serious naturalist and the curious amateur. A work of enduring scientific and aesthetic significance, Australian Butterflies leaves the reader with an unshakeable sense of wonder at the fragile, luminous beauty that drifts through the Australian landscape — and an urgent appreciation for its preservation.
Author: Charles Mccubbin
Format: Hardback
Published: 1971, Nelson
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A breathtaking journey through the wing-dusted world of Australia's most spectacular insects, Australian Butterflies is the definitive reference work for anyone captivated by the continent's extraordinary lepidopteran fauna. Charles McCubbin presents a comprehensive and richly illustrated chronicle of Australia's native butterfly species, detailing their biology, habitats, life cycles, and distribution across the continent's remarkably diverse ecosystems — from tropical rainforests to arid outback scrublands. Carrying a foreword by the Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Menzies, this authoritative volume carries the weight of both scientific rigour and national pride, positioning Australia's butterfly heritage within a broader cultural and natural context. McCubbin's prose is precise yet accessible, illustrating complex entomological concepts with clarity that appeals to both the serious naturalist and the curious amateur. A work of enduring scientific and aesthetic significance, Australian Butterflies leaves the reader with an unshakeable sense of wonder at the fragile, luminous beauty that drifts through the Australian landscape — and an urgent appreciation for its preservation.