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Butterflies of Saudi Arabia Hardcover – January 1, 1984 by Torben B. Larsen (Author)

Butterflies of Saudi Arabia Hardcover – January 1, 1984 by Torben B. Larsen (Author)

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Arabia straddles three of the world's major biogeographical regions, ensuring a butterfly fauna of extraordinary complexity and interest. Over 140 species of butterflies flourish in this apparently inhospitable environment, many of them spectacularly beautiful and some of them totally unique to Arabia. In this highly readable yet scholarly account, natural historian Torben B. Larsen examines the world of the Arabian butterfly, providing a lavishly illustrated introduction to the various species, displaying their beauty and their variety.

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About the Author

Torben B. Larsen - Author of Butterflies of Saudi Arabia and Its Neighbours. A Dane who grew up in India, he is an internationally respected authority on butterflies. As a young economist stationed in Beirut from 1970 to 1975, he used his spare time to initiate a programme of scientific study into the butterflies of the Middle East. He has also studied and collected butterflies from Korea, Papua New Guinea, Madagascar, Morocco, and northern Europe.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stacey Intl; First Edition (January 1, 1984)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0905743369
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0905743363
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.05 pounds
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