Butterflies are among the most familiar and popular of all the insects, and butterfly watching makes an absorbing hobby. This handy, compact guide serves as an introduction to East Africa’s amazing butterfly diversity. It introduces 246 of the more common, spectacular and interesting species found in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Each species account features: concise text describing key identifi cation features, habits, habitat and larval food plants; full-colour photographs; distribution maps showing each butterfly’s range. This handy guide should prove invaluable to beginners and more experienced butterfly enthusiasts alike.