Fully revised, the new edition of Steve Woodhall's lavishly illustrated Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa features all of South Africa's 671 butterfly species. This popular field guide now includes 11 new species and incorporates the most recent taxonomic changes based on DNA studies. As with the first edition, the photography is exceptional and a full two-thirds of the images in the book are new. An invaluable aid to identification, they show male and female forms (where they differ) and upper- and undersides (where possible). The species accounts have been comprehensively updated and expanded, covering identification, habits, flight periods, broods, typical habitat, distribution and larval food sources. A helpful introductory section discusses butterfly biology, taxonomy, classification, anatomy and behaviour. Anyone with an interest in the natural world, from lepidopterists and entomologists (both amateur and professional) to students, gardeners and tourists, will appreciate this beautiful and invaluable guide.

Steve Woodhall is a butterfly enthusiast and photographer who began watching and collecting butterflies at an early age. He is past President of the Lepidopterists' Society of Africa, and has authored, contributed to and edited several books, including A Practical Guide to Butterflies and Moths for the Lepidopterists' Society of Africa and the popular Pocket Guide to Butterflies of South Africa (Struik Nature).

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 habitat Quick reference to butterfly groups on the inside front cover Colour-coding at subfamily level Distribution maps for all species entries.