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Title: British Butterflies
Series Title: Peeps at Nature, Book V.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "British Butterflies" by Alexander Morrison Stewart is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as both an instructional guide and an identification manual for butterfly enthusiasts, focusing on the various species of butterflies found in Britain, their life cycles, and methodologies for capturing and preserving them. The inclusion of vibrant illustrations aids readers in recognizing and appreciating these delicate insects. At the start of the book, the author discusses the essential differences between butterflies and moths, addressing typical questions posed by budding entomologists. He delves into the life cycle of butterflies, outlining each developmental stage from egg to caterpillar, pupa to mature butterfly, while emphasizing notable physical traits and behaviors of each stage that can aid in identification. Stewart also touches on the importance of observation, providing tips on effectively capturing specimens as well as the best practices for preservation, setting a practical tone that invites readers to engage directly with nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stewart, Alexander Morrison, 1861-
Editor: Hall, Charles A. (Charles Albert), 1872-1965
EBook No.: 61981
Published: Apr 30, 2020
Downloads: 44
Language: English
Subject: Butterflies -- Great Britain
Subject: Butterflies -- Identification
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: British Butterflies
Series Title: Peeps at Nature, Book V.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Paul Mitchell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "British Butterflies" by Alexander Morrison Stewart is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as both an instructional guide and an identification manual for butterfly enthusiasts, focusing on the various species of butterflies found in Britain, their life cycles, and methodologies for capturing and preserving them. The inclusion of vibrant illustrations aids readers in recognizing and appreciating these delicate insects. At the start of the book, the author discusses the essential differences between butterflies and moths, addressing typical questions posed by budding entomologists. He delves into the life cycle of butterflies, outlining each developmental stage from egg to caterpillar, pupa to mature butterfly, while emphasizing notable physical traits and behaviors of each stage that can aid in identification. Stewart also touches on the importance of observation, providing tips on effectively capturing specimens as well as the best practices for preservation, setting a practical tone that invites readers to engage directly with nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stewart, Alexander Morrison, 1861-
Editor: Hall, Charles A. (Charles Albert), 1872-1965
EBook No.: 61981
Published: Apr 30, 2020
Downloads: 44
Language: English
Subject: Butterflies -- Great Britain
Subject: Butterflies -- Identification
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.