Lepidoptera from Nepal [16 Images]

Descriptions and Figures of Some New Lepidopterous Insects, Chiefly from Nepal is a significant entomological publication authored by George Robert Gray and John Edward Gray. Published in 1846, this work focuses on the description and illustration of newly discovered lepidopterous insects, primarily from the region of Nepal.

The Grays, both accomplished naturalists of their time, collaborated on this publication to document and present a variety of butterfly and moth species that were previously unknown to science. The book includes detailed descriptions of these insects and features illustrations to aid in their identification and study. Descriptions and Figures of Some New Lepidopterous Insects contributes to the understanding of the biodiversity of Nepal and its neighboring regions, making it a valuable resource for entomologists, lepidopterists, and those interested in the study of butterflies and moths.