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Author Henderson, Carrol L

Title Butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates of Costa Rica : a field guide / Carrol L. Henderson ; with photographs by the author ; illustrations by Steve Adams ; foreword by Daniel H. Janzen
Published Austin : University of Texas Press, 2010

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 173 pages) : color illustrations, color maps
Series The Corrie Herring Hooks series ; no. 65
Corrie Herring Hooks series ; no. 65.
Contents Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Historical Perspective; Research; Education; Preservation; Conservation; Nature Tourism; Geography; Biogeography; Migratory Species; Endemic Species; Endemic Wildlife of the Highlands; Endemic Species of the Southern Pacific Lowlands; Endemic Species of Cocos Island; Endemic Species and DNA Barcoding Revelations; Major Biological Zones; Tropical Dry Forest; Southern Pacific Lowlands; Central Plateau (Central Valley); Caribbean Lowlands; Highlands; Coastal Beaches, Islands, and Mangrove Lagoons; Wildlife Overview and Species Coverage
Order DictyopteraMantis Family (Mantidae); Order Isoptera; Termite Family (Termitidae); Order Homoptera; Lantern Bug Family (Fulgoridae); Order Megaloptera; Dobson Fly Family (Corydalidae); Order Coleoptera; Long-horned Beetle Family (Cerambycidae); Scarab Beetle Family (Scarabaeidae); Order Hymenoptera; Bee Family (Apidae); Ant Family (Formicidae); Order Araneae; Orb-Weaver Spider Family (Tetragnathidae); Order Polydesmida; Millipede Family (Platyrhacidae); Order Decapoda; Rock Runner Crab Family (Grapsidae); Land Crab Family (Gecarcinidae); Glossary; Bibliography; Appendices
Appendix A: Costa Rican Conservation OrganizationsAppendix B: Wildlife Tourism Sites and Field Stations of Costa Rica; Appendix C: Costa Rican Trip Preparation Checklist; Appendix D: Travel Tips for a Successful Wildlife Viewing Trip in Costa Rica; About the Author; Index
Summary <P>At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts an astonishing array of plants and animals?over half a million species! Ecotourists, birders, and biologists come from around the world, drawn by the likelihood of seeing more than three or four hundred species of birds and other animals during even a short stay. To help all these visitors, as well as local residents, identify and enjoy the wildlife of Costa Rica, Carrol Henderson published <cite>Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica</cite> in 2002, and it instantly became the indispensable guide.</p><p>Now Henderson has created a dedicated field guide to more than one hundred tropical butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates that travelers are most likely to see while exploring the wild lands of Costa Rica. He includes fascinating information on their natural history, ecology, identification, and behavior gleaned from his forty years of travels and wildlife viewing, as well as details on where to see these remarkable and beautiful creatures. The butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates are illustrated by over 180 stunning and colorful photographs?most of which were taken in the wild by Henderson. A detailed and invaluable appendix that identifies many of Costa Rica's best wildlife-watching destinations, lodges, and contact information for trip-planning purposes completes the volume.</p>
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Butterflies -- Costa Rica -- Identification
Moths -- Costa Rica -- Identification
Invertebrates -- Costa Rica
NATURE -- Animals -- Butterflies & Moths.
NATURE / Animals / Butterflies & Moths
Butterflies
Invertebrates
Moths
Costa Rica
Genre/Form Electronic books
Field guides
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2009045571
ISBN 9780292784925
0292784929