Catalogue of the Eastern and Australian Lepidoptera Heterocera in the Collection of the Oxford University Museum: Sphinges and Bombyces, by C. Swinhoe

This meticulous catalogue details the Eastern and Australian Lepidoptera Heterocera specimens housed in the Oxford University Museum. Compiled by C. Swinhoe, with contributions from Baron Thomas de Grey Walsingham and John Hartley Durrant, the volume focuses specifically on Sphinges and Bombyces, offering a comprehensive overview of these fascinating insect groups.

A valuable resource for entomologists, researchers, and historians of science, "Catalogue Of The Eastern And Australian Lepidoptera Heterocera In The Collection Of The Oxford University Museum" provides detailed descriptions and classifications that reflect the state of lepidopterological knowledge at the time of its publication. This historical record offers insights into the biodiversity of Eastern and Australian Lepidoptera and the development of entomological taxonomy. This book is a significant contribution to the understanding of insect biodiversity and the history of natural history collections.

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