BUTTERFLIES: A COLOUR FIELD GUIDE. By M. Devarenne. English translation by Lucia Wildt.

1983 1st edition. 8vo (126 x 215mm). Pp180 + 3pp ads. Colour photographs, identification keys. Pictorial laminated boards.

" Many of the butterflies found in our gardens and our countryside are threatened by a hostile environment and the effects of pesticides and insecticides. The aim of this guide is to offer the reader a wealth of information about the different species, and by doing so encourage his interest in helping to conserve these 'winged jewels'. Each species is photographed in colour in its natural environment, while a pictogram aids identification by detailing, in visual form, its major characteristics. An introduction gives a detailed explanation of the symbols used, information about the butterfly's life cycle and details of the characteristics of the different families. The text is complemented by a glossary, bibliography and index".