02223cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324500410013226400510017330000470022433600260027133700260029733800360032350000310035950801260039052011590051653400450167565300330172065300330175365300510178685600430183799900170188043713UtSlPG20260610134013.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQL1 aSouth, Richard14aThe Butterflies of the British Isles 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2013-09-13 aProduced by Chris Curnow, Jane Robins, Anna Whitehead and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"The Butterflies of the British Isles" by Richard South is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a comprehensive guide to the study and identification of British butterflies, providing detailed descriptions of various species along with elaborate illustrations of their life stages. The text emphasizes the ecological role of butterflies and aims to cultivate appreciation for these creatures among nature enthusiasts and amateur naturalists. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the allure of butterflies and their significance in the ecosystem, particularly in relation to plants. The author expresses a desire to share knowledge about butterflies, discussing the dual interests of naturalists: those who wish to observe without capturing specimens and those who engage in collecting for study. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of butterflies' life cycles, variations, and practical advice for both observing and collecting these insects, hinting at a well-rounded resource for budding entomologists and nature lovers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aButterflies -- Great Britain aLepidoptera -- Great Britain aButterflies -- Great Britain -- Identification40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43713 c84552d84552