A Swift Guide to Butterflies of Mexico and Central America

Description:

2nd revised edition. A new edition of this groundbreaking photographic field guide to the butterflies of Mexico and Central America. It covers almost all of the 1,700+ butterfly species found in Mexico, plus many found only in Central America, including more than two-thirds of those in Costa Rica. Features 3,250 colour photos, the very best images available, accompanied by authoritative facing-page text. Range maps, field marks, and host plants are included for all Mexican butterflies. This edition includes more species, many new photos, and updated text, maps, and species names. The result is an ideal field guide that will enable you to identify almost every butterfly you see.

* A revised second edition of a groundbreaking guide, featuring more species, many new photos, and updated text, maps, and species names

* The first complete guide to Mexican butterflies

* Covers almost all of Mexico's more than 1,700 species, plus many Central American species, including more than two-thirds of those in Costa Rica

* Written by the pioneering authority on the field identification of butterflies

* Beautifully illustrated with 3,250 color photographs that highlight key identification features

* Range maps, field marks, and host plants for all Mexican species

* Authoritative facing-page text

* An invaluable tool for field identification