​The Butterflies of Liberia is a comprehensive monograph authored by Richard M. Fox, Arthur W. Lindsey Jr., Harry K. Clench, and Lee D. Miller. Published in 1965 as Volume 19 of the Memoirs of the American Entomological Society, this 438-page work offers an extensive survey of Liberia’s butterfly fauna.​

Key Features

• Detailed Taxonomic Coverage: The book provides in-depth descriptions and classifications of butterfly species found in Liberia, covering both the Hesperioidea and Papilionoidea superfamilies.​

• Illustrations: It includes a color frontispiece and 233 black-and-white text figures, aiding in the identification and study of various species.

• Scholarly Contributions: Each author contributed their expertise, with sections dedicated to different butterfly families and comprehensive analyses of their characteristics and distributions.​

This monograph remains a valuable resource for entomologists, lepidopterists, and researchers interested in West African biodiversity.​