Butterflies, Moths, and Other Invertebrates of Costa Rica
A Field Guide
Published on 1. May 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
187 pages
978-0-292-71966-8 (ISBN)
Description
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 Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica in 2002, and it instantly became the indispensable guide.
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.
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Austin, TX
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
193 color photos, 11 color figures, 102 color range maps, 2 maps
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 149 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
435 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-292-71966-8 (9780292719668)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
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Persons
Carrol L. Henderson has headed the Nongame Wildlife Program of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for thirty-three years. He is an award-winning wildlife conservationist who has helped bring back eastern bluebirds, bald eagles, peregrine falcons, river otters, and trumpeter swans; an avid wildlife photographer whose images have appeared in the New York Times, Audubon, Birder's World, and Wild Bird; an experienced birding tour leader to Latin America, Kenya, Tanzania, and New Zealand; and the author of many magazine articles and nine books, including Oology and Ralph's Talking Eggs.
Content
Foreword by Dr. Daniel H. Janzen
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
Bibliography
Butterflies and Moths Species Accounts
Butterflies
Swallowtail Family (Papilionidae)
Gossamer-winged Butterfly Family (Lycaenidae)
Brush-footed Butterfly Family (Nymphalidae)
Moths
Flannel Moth Family (Megalopygidae)
Castniid Moth Family (Castniidae)
Giant Silkworm Moth Family (Saturniidae)
Sphinx Moth Family (Sphingidae)
Uraniid Moth Family (Uraniidae)
Noctuid Moth Family (Noctuidae)
Arctiid Moth Family (Arctiidae)
Other Invertebrates Species Accounts
Order Odonata
Giant Damselfly Family (Pseudostigmatidae)
Order Orthoptera
Grasshopper Family (Acrididae)
Katydid Family (Tettigoniidae)
Order Dictyoptera
Mantis 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 Rica Conservation Organizations
Appendix B. Wildlife Tourism Sites and Field Stations of Costa Rica
Appendix C. Costa Rica Trip Preparation Checklist
Appendix D. Travel Tips for a Successful Wildlife Viewing Trip in Costa Rica
About the Author
Index
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
Bibliography
Butterflies and Moths Species Accounts
Butterflies
Swallowtail Family (Papilionidae)
Gossamer-winged Butterfly Family (Lycaenidae)
Brush-footed Butterfly Family (Nymphalidae)
Moths
Flannel Moth Family (Megalopygidae)
Castniid Moth Family (Castniidae)
Giant Silkworm Moth Family (Saturniidae)
Sphinx Moth Family (Sphingidae)
Uraniid Moth Family (Uraniidae)
Noctuid Moth Family (Noctuidae)
Arctiid Moth Family (Arctiidae)
Other Invertebrates Species Accounts
Order Odonata
Giant Damselfly Family (Pseudostigmatidae)
Order Orthoptera
Grasshopper Family (Acrididae)
Katydid Family (Tettigoniidae)
Order Dictyoptera
Mantis 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 Rica Conservation Organizations
Appendix B. Wildlife Tourism Sites and Field Stations of Costa Rica
Appendix C. Costa Rica Trip Preparation Checklist
Appendix D. Travel Tips for a Successful Wildlife Viewing Trip in Costa Rica
About the Author
Index