Butterflies: Their Natural History and Diversity
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Written in clear, easily readable language and relying little on jargon, this coffee-table-style book will interest anyone captivated by this unique group of insects. Highly recommended. All library collections.
--Choice
This gorgeous book reveals a wonder on nearly every page and will enthrall natural history enthusiasts both amateur and expert alike.
--Library Journal (starred review)
This visual feast reveals a multitude of butterfly and moth species from around the globe. Here are some of the most colorful, spectacular and sometimes weird examples of the world's butterflies and moths. Vibrant color photographs and macro images complement the enlightening text written by zoologist Ronald Orenstein, who explains the scientific curiosities of these amazing insects. He makes clear how to differentiate between butterflies and moths; how caterpillars camouflage themselves; and how their feeding strategies and evolutionary adaptations help them prevail in the wild.
Butterflies has seven sections which provide comprehensive coverage of Lepidoptera. It includes the following and much more:
Introduction to Butterflies: What are butterflies?; Color Patterns; Courtship; Migration; and Climate Change Butterfly Diversity: Swallowtails; Skippers; Whites, Sulphurs and Yellows; Milkweed Butterflies; Fritillaries; Emperors; Gossamer-winged Butterflies; Metalmarks Butterfly Wings: Flight; Color; Tails and Ornaments; Eyespots Butterfly Life History: Mating; Eggs; Caterpillars; Metamorphosis What Butterflies Eat: Feeding Apparatus; Flowers; Rotting Fruit; Drinking; Puddling Butterflies in their Environment: Predators; Camouflage; Mimicry; Overwintering Myriad of Moths: includes Day-Flying Moths; Silks; Giants; Mimicry; Wing Pattern; Defense.
With stunning photography, authoritative natural history and an elegant design, Butterflies brings to abundant life the unfathomable beauty and variety of butterflies and moths.
ASIN: 0228102499
VSKU: DBV.0228102499.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Orenstein, Ronald|Marent, Thomas
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!
ASIN: 0228102499
VSKU: DBV.0228102499.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Orenstein, Ronald|Marent, Thomas
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!
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