THE COMMON BUTTERFLIES OF THE GAMBIA

Thursday, October 9, 2008

THE COMMON BUTTERFLIES OF THE GAMBIA

60 of the most commonly seen butterflies are illustrated in colour with brief descriptive notes on each to aid identification in the field. These notes include colouration, flight characteristics, status, times of the year when they may be seen and their common larval food plants.

Suitable for both professionals and those with just a passing interest in butterflies, this is the first in a series of guides describing the common flora and fauna of The Gambia, and is published by Makasutu Wildlife Trust.

MAKASUTU WILDLIFE TRUST

Makasutu Wildlife Trust (MWT) is the leading wildlife conservation non-government organization in The Gambia. It is also a non-profit making, nonreligious and non-political registered charity. MWT aims to conserve the biodiversity of The Gambia and encourage a greater awareness, appreciation and participation in all aspects of biodiversity, its conservation and sustainable use of the environment, through the active involvement of local communities.

All profits from the sale of this guide go directly into the funds of Makasutu Wildlife Trust, where they will be used to help protect the wildlife of The Gambia.

If you would like to become a member of Makasutu Wildlife Trust and help to support our work, or if you would like more information about what we do, please contact us at: Makasutu Wildlife Trust. PO Box 2164, Serrekunda, The Gambia: Email: drumohq@ganet.gm; Tel: (00 220) 782633.

This book has been produced as part of the Darwin Initiative Project, through the financial support of Standard Chartered Bank, and the Traditional British Garden Fete Fund.

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