Butterflies, Moths, and Other Invertebrates of Costa Rica: A Field GuideUniversity of Texas Press, 1 may 2010 - 173 páginas At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts an astonishing array of plants and animals—over half a million species! Ecotourists, birders, and biologists come from around the world, drawn by the likelihood of seeing more than three or four hundred species of birds and other animals during even a short stay. To help all these visitors, as well as local residents, identify and enjoy the wildlife of Costa Rica, Carrol Henderson published Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica in 2002, and it instantly became the indispensable guide. Now Henderson has created a dedicated field guide to more than one hundred tropical butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates that travelers are most likely to see while exploring the wild lands of Costa Rica. He includes fascinating information on their natural history, ecology, identification, and behavior gleaned from his forty years of travels and wildlife viewing, as well as details on where to see these remarkable and beautiful creatures. The butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates are illustrated by over 180 stunning and colorful photographs—most of which were taken in the wild by Henderson. A detailed and invaluable appendix that identifies many of Costa Rica's best wildlife-watching destinations, lodges, and contact information for trip-planning purposes completes the volume. |
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INTRODUCTION | 1 |
Geography | 8 |
Major Biological Zones | 15 |
Bibliography | 26 |
Moths | 91 |
OTHER INVERTEBRATES SPECIES | 119 |
Order Dictyoptera | 126 |
Order Megaloptera 129 Dobson Fly Family Corydalidae 129 Order Coleoptera 130 Longhorned Beetle Family Cerambycidae 130 Scarab Beetle Fam... | 140 |
Bibliography | 149 |
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Butterflies, Moths, and Other Invertebrates of Costa Rica: A Field Guide Carrol L. Henderson Vista previa restringida - 2010 |