Southern African Moths And Their Caterpillars

Download or read book Southern African Moths & their Caterpillars written by Hermann Staude and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 2009 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authoritative and informative, Southern African Moths & their Caterpillars provides a comprehensive overview of the moth fauna of the region. Featuring more than 1,500 of the 11,000 species occurring here, the guide focuses on those that are most abundant, of economical or ecological importance, conspicuous or unusual. This essential guide offers: Authoritative text richly supported with photographs of both adult moth and larva. Clear ID pointers plus information on biology, habitat and distribution. An informative introduction covering evolution, life cycle, diversity and ecological importance of moths. Sales points: Vividly depicts both moths and their caterpillars. A must-have reference for nature enthusiasts, entomologists, gardeners and farmers. Written by the region’s leading experts.