A beautifully illustrated guide to the world’s moths
With more than 160,000 named species, moths are a familiar sight to most of us, flickering around lights, pollinating wildflowers about meadows and gardens, and as unwelcome visitors to our woolens. They come in a variety of colors, from earthy greens and browns to gorgeous patterns of infinite variety, and range in size from enormous atlas moths to tiny leafmining moths. Moths of the World is an essential guide to this astonishing group of insects, highlighting their remarkable diversity, miraculous metamorphoses, marvelous caterpillars, and much more.
- Features hundreds of breathtaking color photos of moths from around the world
- Covers anatomy, evolution, life cycle, behavior, ecology, and conservation
- Profiles species from every major family, showcasing their endless variety of sizes, colors, shapes, and fascinating life histories
- Discusses habitats, distribution, and hostplant associations
- Written by a world-renowned expert
"I highly recommend this book for citizen scientists, professionals, or anyone who has seen moths on their front porch and is curious about these animals and their 'secret' lives. . . . [A] perfect introduction to these amazing insects."---Alma Solis, American Entomologist "Moths are incredibly appealing insects, but they are not the easiest taxon to become familiar with. This book makes huge strides in that direction."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds "This magnificently illustrated book will appeal to a wide variety of readers interested in nature and uniquely beautiful animals. It has been written clearly and carefully so that it is easy for the lay person to understand. The photographs are stunning and there are hundreds to admire."---Ann Chilcott, The Beelistener "A good read, filled with interesting facts about moths, some of which are bound to be new to any reader."---Paul Waring, Atropos "This volume facilitates picture gazing with clear captions. . . . Recommended." * Choice *
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