Year: 1951Publisher: Frederick Warne & Co., London & New YorkEdition: 1stLanguage: ENPages: 192Condition: VGCover condition: GBinding: HC. Classic green faux leather with gold decorationSeries: Wayside and Woodland seriesFt: 17,5*13 cm. 330 gr.
- This is a practical guidebook for anyone interested in:Collecting butterflies and moths in the wild.Breeding them in captivity.Understanding their life stages (eggs, caterpillars, pupae, adults).How to store, preserve, and display specimens.It’s written in a clear, accessible way — ideal for amateur naturalists, beginners, and even school students with an interest in entomology.Contains a color frontispiece and approx. 17 black-and-white text illustrations.Foreword by: Prof. G.D. Hale Carpenter (a well-known entomologist).Topics covered:How to identify and catch butterflies and moths.Use of nets, traps, and breeding cages.How to raise caterpillars.Ethical considerations in collecting.How to kill, preserve, and mount specimens properly.Includes a bibliography and index for further reading.Summary:This is a classic 1950s entomology guide written with both passion and precision. It’s particularly useful if you're interested in hands-on learning about butterflies and moths — from catching them in the wild to breeding and preserving them.It’s also a collectible piece for those who enjoy vintage nature books or are building a library on insect study.