László Rákosy is in the first rank of European lepidopterologists, well known throughout Europe for his work, and for his warm character which makes him an ambassador for public communication of the environmental and cultural importance of butterflies and their habitats. He is among those lucky few who have turned their passion into a job. From childhood he was fascinated by the world of plants and animals, especially butterflies, motivated by the many field trips made with his parents around their hometown of Sighişoara. A Professor at Babeș-Bolyai University, he is the author of over 200 scientific articles and numerous books about butterflies. László is active in nature conservation and works to raise public awareness of the natural world.

• Introduction Body structure (morphology) Butterfly names Identification of diurnal butterflies Average lifespan Stages of development Natural enemies Butterflies and their habitats: requirements and preferences Habitat loss and destruction Collectors and collecting of butterflies The Romanian Lepidopterological Society Lines of research Monitoring of butterflies The biology of Phengaris (Maculinea) species Protection and preservation Summary of legislation impacting butterfly collecting in Romania List of butterfly species protected by law in Romania Important butterfly habitats and sites in Romania Systematic checklist of the butterflies of Romania Key points for use of this book Species accounts HESPERIIDAE PAPILIONIDAE PIERIDAE LYCAENIDAE NYMPHALIDAE Potential species not yet recorded in Romania Plates Identification of difficult species according to genitalia and other morphological structures Taxonomic notes Glossary Photo credits Abbreviations References Index of vernacular names Index of scientific names

The book’s quality is excellent... I highly recommend this book to any butterfly enthusiast travelling to Romania or neighbouring countries, as well as to researchers planning fieldwork in the region.

László Rákosy is in the first rank of European lepidopterologists, well known throughout Europe for his work, and for his warm character which makes him an ambassador for public communication of the environmental and cultural importance of butterflies and their habitats. He is among those lucky few who have turned their passion into a job. From childhood he was fascinated by the world of plants and animals, especially butterflies, motivated by the many field trips made with his parents around their hometown of Sighişoara. A Professor at Babeș-Bolyai University, he is the author of over 200 scientific articles and numerous books about butterflies. László is active in nature conservation and works to raise public awareness of the natural world.

• Introduction Body structure (morphology) Butterfly names Identification of diurnal butterflies Average lifespan Stages of development Natural enemies Butterflies and their habitats: requirements and preferences Habitat loss and destruction Collectors and collecting of butterflies The Romanian Lepidopterological Society Lines of research Monitoring of butterflies The biology of Phengaris (Maculinea) species Protection and preservation Summary of legislation impacting butterfly collecting in Romania List of butterfly species protected by law in Romania Important butterfly habitats and sites in Romania Systematic checklist of the butterflies of Romania Key points for use of this book Species accounts HESPERIIDAE PAPILIONIDAE PIERIDAE LYCAENIDAE NYMPHALIDAE Potential species not yet recorded in Romania Plates Identification of difficult species according to genitalia and other morphological structures Taxonomic notes Glossary Photo credits Abbreviations References Index of vernacular names Index of scientific names

The book’s quality is excellent... I highly recommend this book to any butterfly enthusiast travelling to Romania or neighbouring countries, as well as to researchers planning fieldwork in the region.

László Rákosy is in the first rank of European lepidopterologists, well known throughout Europe for his work, and for his warm character which makes him an ambassador for public communication of the environmental and cultural importance of butterflies and their habitats. He is among those lucky few who have turned their passion into a job. From childhood he was fascinated by the world of plants and animals, especially butterflies, motivated by the many field trips made with his parents around their hometown of Sighişoara. A Professor at Babeș-Bolyai University, he is the author of over 200 scientific articles and numerous books about butterflies. László is active in nature conservation and works to raise public awareness of the natural world.

• Introduction Body structure (morphology) Butterfly names Identification of diurnal butterflies Average lifespan Stages of development Natural enemies Butterflies and their habitats: requirements and preferences Habitat loss and destruction Collectors and collecting of butterflies The Romanian Lepidopterological Society Lines of research Monitoring of butterflies The biology of Phengaris (Maculinea) species Protection and preservation Summary of legislation impacting butterfly collecting in Romania List of butterfly species protected by law in Romania Important butterfly habitats and sites in Romania Systematic checklist of the butterflies of Romania Key points for use of this book Species accounts HESPERIIDAE PAPILIONIDAE PIERIDAE LYCAENIDAE NYMPHALIDAE Potential species not yet recorded in Romania Plates Identification of difficult species according to genitalia and other morphological structures Taxonomic notes Glossary Photo credits Abbreviations References Index of vernacular names Index of scientific names

The book’s quality is excellent... I highly recommend this book to any butterfly enthusiast travelling to Romania or neighbouring countries, as well as to researchers planning fieldwork in the region.