Moths: A Complete Guide to Biology and Behavior - Softcover

Lees, David; Zilli, Alberto

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1588346544 ISBN 13: 9781588346544

Publisher: Smithsonian Books, 2019

Synopsis

Accessible introduction to the biology, life cycle, natural history, and classification of moths

Moths are a crucial insect group encompassing more than 160,000 species, and they are among the most ancient of Earth's inhabitants, with some fossils believed to be 190 million years old. This richly illustrated guide to their biology, evolution, and history demonstrates the incredible diversity of these winged insects and reveals the ruthless survival tactics used by some--including blood-sucking moths, cannibalism in the cocoon, and carnivorous caterpillars. The book also explores their extraordinary life cycle, charting development from egg to larva to cocoon to airborne adult, as well as the surprising variations of color and wing patterns that moths have evolved. Engaging narrative and specially commissioned photographs of moth specimens make Moths: A Complete Guide to Biology and Behavior a perfect gift book for scientists and science enthusiasts alike.

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About the Author

DAVID LEES is Curator of Microlepidoptera at the Natural History Museum, London. ALBERTO ZILLI is Curator of Lepidoptera at the Natural History Museum, London.

Edition details

• Publisher: Smithsonian Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1588346544
• ISBN 13: 9781588346544
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208