A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Hong Kong is an easy-to-use introductory photographic guide to 235 butterfly species most commonly seen in Hong Kong. High-quality photographs from Hong Kong's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, wing size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers the origins of butterflies, their physical characteristics, butterfly family trees, an analysis of patterns of behaviour and details of where to see butterflies in Hong Kong. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the butterflies of Hong Kong encompassing, for each species, its common English, Chinese and scientific name, and status in Hong Kong.
Jason Mann is a long-time Hong Kong resident. After studying at Harvard, he built a healthcare investment and advisory career, contributing to many companies and governments around the world. Jason enjoys getting outside with family and friends, and his interest in Hong Kong butterflies stretches back nearly 40 years. Alongside his wife, son and three daughters, Jason invests in books and other resources that empower more people to connect positively with the world around them.