101 Butterflies of the Lowlands of the Oriental Region

Explore the intricate ecosystems of Southeast Asian entomology with 101 Butterflies of the Lowlands of the Oriental Region, an exceptional local field guide meticulously compiled by naturalist Meryl Wilson. This specialized volume profiles 101 distinct butterfly species indigenous to the lowland habitats of the Indo-Malayan and Oriental biogeographic realms. Stepping beyond standard identification taxonomies, Wilson places a heavy cross-disciplinary emphasis on conservation ecology, painstakingly documenting the complete life cycles, larval development stages, and specific host plant foods essential to each insect's survival. Enhanced by vibrant color photographs and descriptive behavioral notes, this text serves as an invaluable reference tool for biology field studies, tropical ecology research, school insect-rearing projects, and stands as a vital regional science asset for any secondary school, university, or specialized nature library.