Illustrations of Diurnal Lepidoptera: With Descriptions (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Excerpt from Illustrations of Diurnal Lepidoptera: With Descriptions

The following pages contain a series of plates and descriptions of butterflies which I believe are new to science.

My interest in general entomology was developed in my very early days, becoming restricted to one branch, diurnal lepidoptera, as the detail of all the branches overwhelmed me.

Far from posing as a scientist or an expert, I submit this work as a result of research prompted by a love of entomology as a pastime, and by the love of the study naturally attending it.

As above noted, the volume is simply a series of plates and descriptions, the latter requiring no literary effort. The artistic value of the plates is undoubtedly beyond question, and may the credit for these be properly placed.

The book as a whole, as a book of reference, must be of value; and I hope the interest I have taken in it, and shall take in continuing the work, will find its reward among the numerous students and collectors whom entomology is enticing to its folds.

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