Equatorial Lepidoptera (1877)

Equatorial Lepidoptera is a book written by William Chapman Hewitson and first published in 1877. The book is a comprehensive guide to the butterflies and moths found in the equatorial regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a detailed introduction to the geography, climate, and vegetation of the equatorial regions, as well as the life cycle and behavior of butterflies and moths. The second part is a catalog of species, with descriptions of their physical characteristics, habitats, and distribution.Equatorial Lepidoptera is notable for its beautiful illustrations, which were drawn by Hewitson himself. The illustrations are highly detailed and accurate, and include both black-and-white and color plates. The book also includes a glossary of scientific terms and a comprehensive index.Overall, Equatorial Lepidoptera is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of butterflies and moths, as well as the natural history of the equatorial regions of the world. It is a classic work of entomology that continues to be widely referenced and admired today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.