Vol. 13. The Butterflies of Afghanistan

V. Tshikolovets, I. Pliushch, O. Pak and Y. Skrylnik (2018), 328 pp., 64 colour plates (about 4000 photographs). The thirteenth volume is dedicated to the unique butterflies of Afghanistan. Currently, there are 348 species known to occur in Afghanistan. For example, in the famous book of S. Sakai published in 1981 only 173 species were included plus 86 species in the supplementary list. In many parts of this country there were still no special entomological researches and it seems that this situation will not change in the next tens years. In our view, we can count on an increase to 400 or more species after a detailed a detailed study, especially in the western and southern parts. Specimens of almost all species are shown on the plates including many type specimens, historical and very rare examples. Many type specimens are figured here for the first time. Nine colour plates, cover and the dust jacket represent landscapes and photos of butterflies in nature, include historical photos by C. Naumann took almost of 50 years ago in the seventies of last century. The book includes information on distribution, habitats, flight period, complete synon­ymy, type material, distribution maps of 348 species known at present day. The bibliography section consists of 550 entries.

ISBN 978-80-907089-0-7.