The Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa (new edition) is a comprehensive and beautifully updated resource for anyone passionate about southern Africa’s butterflies.

This fully revised edition features all 671 butterfly species found in South Africa, including newly described species and subspecies, along with the latest DNA-based taxonomic changes.

Highlights include:

• Over 70% brand-new photographs, showing male and female forms, and upper- and underside views where relevant
• Detailed species accounts with information on identification, flight periods, habits, habitat, food plants, and distribution
• A fully revised introduction featuring over 100 supporting images, including 55 early life stage photographs
• Easy-to-follow guidance on butterfly biology, anatomy, taxonomy, and behaviour

Whether you’re an amateur observer or a seasoned Lepidopterist, this guide is an essential companion for the field or bookshelf.