The African Queen, a relative of the well-known butterfly Monarch, is the star performer of this academic biography. Dr David A.S. Smith, PhD, a world authority in his field, presents here his research of over 47 years. It is packed with data, as well as with over 350 colour images, 22 maps, tables and graphs.

The book is targeted  at academics and dedicated amateurs from around the world with interests in the genetics, behaviour, ecology, ecological chemistry, speciation and parasitism of butterflies, as well as entomology in general.