Butterflies and Moths of Costa Rica - (Zona Tropical Publications / Antlion Media) by Luis Ricardo Murillo-Hiller (Paperback)

About the Book

"For tour guides, scientists, and other nature lovers, this guide presents new information about the natural history, ecology, behavior, and taxonomy of Costa Rican butterflies and moths. 170 species accounts inllude color photos, distribution maps, and identifying features. Some are of great importance as agricultural pests, making this a valuable tool for field agronomists, farmers, land managers, and gardeners"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Butterflies and Moths of Costa Rica is an in-depth field guide to the majority of species that nature enthusiasts and tourists are eager to see in the region. Richly illustrated accounts include photographs of larvae, pupae, and, when relevant, both male and female individuals.

The field guide includes:
-A practical primer on the biology of butterflies and moths
-A comprehensive introduction describing the geography, climates, and habitats of Costa Rica
-Detailed accounts of 170 species with fascinating natural history information
-Range maps to aid readers in finding species
-A list of host plants to further assist in identification

Written in easy-to-understand language, this portable field guide is packed with stunning images and is essential reading for tourists, nature enthusiasts, and biologists alike.

Review Quotes

The book shines with stunning photographs that display larvae, pupae, and adults, sometimes both males and females [...] an invaluable resource for tourists, nature lovers, and biologists who want to know or learn about Costa Rican Lepidoptera.

-- "Choice"

About the Author

Luis Ricardo Murillo-Hiller is an expert on the lepidoptera of Costa Rica. He is the founder of the Butterfly Breeding Research Laboratory and a former curator of lepidoptera at the Zoology Museum, both at the University of Costa Rica. Today he devotes his time to teaching, research, and writing.