Explore the enchanting world of butterflies with "Butterflies of the South Pacific," a meticulously researched book by Brian Patrick. This beautifully bound hardback offers a comprehensive overview of the diverse butterfly species inhabiting the stunning tropical and temperate islands of the South Pacific. Spanning over 50 million square kilometers, discover how these resilient creatures have adapted and thrived on remote islands from Kiribati and Fiji to the Marquesas and Austral Islands in French Polynesia. The book also includes the unique butterfly fauna of Hawai’i and temperate New Zealand, presenting a complete picture of butterfly distribution in this vast region. Each of the 240 pages is filled with fascinating insights into butterfly colonization of isolated atolls and their survival strategies, capturing the intricate relationship between butterflies and their environment. Delve deeper as the final chapter addresses important conservation issues linked to human migration and population growth. Ideal for enthusiasts, researchers, and conservationists alike, this book is a key resource in understanding the ecological significance of butterflies in the South Pacific. Enjoy the convenience of local shipping with no unexpected import charges or customs duties, as we proudly stock this amazing resource right here in New Zealand. Experience the wonder of nature’s delicate, yet resilient creatures today!

CONDITION: Brand New

Pages: 240
Bind: hardback
Author: Brian Patrick Publisher: Otago University Press


The South Pacific is a vast expanse of ocean – over 50 million km˛ – with tiny scattered islands and island groups. From Kiribati, Tuvalu and Fiji in the west, to the far-flung Marquesas and Austral Islands in French Polynesia in the east, this book surveys (and discovers) the butterfly inhabitants of these tropical islands. For completeness, Hawai’i to the north – where there are many fewer islands in an otherwise empty ocean – is included. To the south and with a much larger land area, lies temperate New Zealand, with a further string of islands reaching into subantarctic waters. It is easy to misjudge butterflies as fragile flying insects: their distribution across a wild and expansive Pacific Ocean proves otherwise. Long ago they colonised by flight isolated and tiny atolls and they continue to claim new territory. Others came by land bridges when sea levels were lower, to mark out their distribution and perhaps establish new species. More recently, people have made their way into the South Pacific region; the final chapter considers the impacts of human migration and population growth, and identifies conservation issues.

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