Description
Book SynopsisThis new book summarises decades of research and collation of distributional data. From the tiny Freyeria trochylus (Grass Jewel), Europe's smallest butterfly, to the magnificent, newly arrived Papilio demoleus (Lime Swallowtail), this comprehensively illustrated reference book and field guide includes all butterfly species known in Cyprus over the past 100 years. Where applicable, reference is made to subspecies of related taxa present in nearby countries of the eastern Mediterranean. The images on the cover represent the island's seven endemics, discussed in depth. Included, too, are detailed distribution maps representing records garnered from almost 300 recorders/sources (particularly members of the Cyprus Butterfly Study Group), over a period of more than 20 years.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: A Review of Butterfly Research in Cyprus Chapter 3: Biogeography Chapter 4: The Life Cycle of the Butterfly Chapter 5: Habitats Chapter 6: Butterfly Behaviour Chapter 7: ‘Forms’, Aberrations and Dwarfism Chapter 8: Phenology Chapter 9: Biodiversity and Endemics Chapter 10: The Cyprus Butterfly List Chapter 11: Residency, Broods and Habitats of Butterflies in Cyprus Chapter 12: Presentation of Species – explanatory notes Chapter 13: Potential changes to the Cyprus List Chapter 14: Status of Butterflies in Cyprus Chapter 15: Conservation of the Island’s Butterflies
