Steve Woodhall – författare

What’s that Butterfly? makes identifying butterflies easy! Designed with the beginner in mind, the book arrnages butterflies into groups that have broadly similar appearance and habits, including groups that are difficult to identify and those that are particularly hard to track down. Readers are encouraged to become familiar with the group before trying to identify individual species.Interesting fact boxes complement the text, and attractive colour photographs illustrate each species’ appearance. A comprehensive intro duction covers common behaviour, habits and habitats of South African butterflies, as well as their life history, where and how to find them, and butterfly rearing and breeding.On its own, or in combination with a field guide, What’s that Butterfly? is a colourful, user-friendly handbook and an inspiring introduction to the butterflies of the region.

What’s that Butterfly? makes identifying butterflies easy! Designed with the beginner in mind, the book arrnages butterflies into groups that have broadly similar appearance and habits, including groups that are difficult to identify and those that are particularly hard to track down. Readers are encouraged to become familiar with the group before trying to identify individual species.Interesting fact boxes complement the text, and attractive colour photographs illustrate each species’ appearance. A comprehensive intro duction covers common behaviour, habits and habitats of South African butterflies, as well as their life history, where and how to find them, and butterfly rearing and breeding.On its own, or in combination with a field guide, What’s that Butterfly? is a colourful, user-friendly handbook and an inspiring introduction to the butterflies of the region.

My first book of Caterpillars, butterflies and moths is the newest title in this highly successful children’s series. Beautifully illustrated, the book introduces 56 species of southern African caterpillars and their adult butterfly or moth. Young children will learn about the fascinating life cycle of these insects and the important role they play in pollination. Each page features a striking outsize illustration of a caterpillar plus the adult insect it will eventually become. Simple text describes each species, and clear visual clues show size, pupa shape, and whether the insect is dangerous. This lively book will appeal to both pre readers and those beginning to read and is sure to be a welcome addition to a young nature lover’s bookshelf. Sales points: Striking, accurate full-colour illustrations. Clearly and concisely written for young children. Parallel text in Afrikaans, isiXhosa and isiZulu. Encourages an early interest in the natural world.

Designed for easy identification in the field, Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa features all of South Africa’s more than 660 butterfly species. Species entries provide details of identification plus a brief account of habits, flight periods, broods, typical habitat, distribution and larval food source. Full-colour photographs of male and female forms – where they differ – and of upper- and undersides (wherever possible) occur on pages facing the species entries, and a simple numbering system between text and images ensures clarity and ease of use. The detailed introductory section discusses butterfly biology, taxonomy, classification and naming, anatomy and behaviour.Features of the guide are:Colour photographs, mostly of live specimens taken in their habitatQuick reference to butterfly groups on the inside front coverColour-coding at subfamily levelDistribution maps for all species entries.

Designed for easy identification in the field, Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa features all of South Africa’s more than 660 butterfly species. Species entries provide details of identification plus a brief account of habits, flight periods, broods, typical habitat, distribution and larval food source. Full-colour photographs of male and female forms – where they differ – and of upper- and undersides (wherever possible) occur on pages facing the species entries, and a simple numbering system between text and images ensures clarity and ease of use. The detailed introductory section discusses butterfly biology, taxonomy, classification and naming, anatomy and behaviour.Features of the guide are:Colour photographs, mostly of live specimens taken in their habitatQuick reference to butterfly groups on the inside front coverColour-coding at subfamily levelDistribution maps for all species entries.

Watching and ‘ticking’ butterflies is a rewarding hobby andone that is gaining popularity in South Africa. This handypocket guide details more than 250 of the region’s 670species, from the tiniest blues and coppers to enormousswallowtails and emperors. The most commonly encounteredbutterflies are included, but there are also a few elusive‘specials’, for those who enjoy a challenge. The book offers• Concise text describing the habits, favoured habitat andearly life stages of each butterfly (egg, larva and pupa)• Details of seasonal and other variations• Similar-looking species and status information• Full-colour photographs and distribution maps• Colour-coded calendar bars, showing at a glance when aparticular butterfly is most abundant.This handy little guide should prove invaluable tobeginners and more experienced butterfly enthusiasts alike.