An accessible, beautifully illustrated celebration of insects—and their extraordinary contributions to humankind—from the hosts of the BBC Radio's Metamorphosis

Insects outnumber humans 200 million to one, and their impact on people and the planet boasts a similar magnitude. Metamorphosis: How Insects Are Changing Our World investigates how modern entomological wonders contribute to the prosperity of humankind.

Featuring more than 80 color illustrations that highlight the impressive variety and vibrancy of everything from beetles to blowflies, the book covers contemporary topics that emphasize the intersections between insects, technology, and the future of the planet, including:

the role of insect metamorphosis as a barometer to track future climate change
how invaluable the fruit fly has been to space travel

how the hawkmoth’s tongue is inspiring bioengineers to develop medical nanoprobes
the way bee intelligence is shaping sophisticated flying robots for surveillance and rescue
how a network of fly farms are set to lower carbon emissions

The study of insects has led to incredible strides in robotics, genetics, forensics, agriculture, medicine, aerospace, artificial intelligence, and biodiversity. Metamorphosis celebrates insect-driven progress and captures its sense of possibility with up-to-date research and scientific storytelling that connects readers to the bugs around them.

About the Author

ERICA MCALISTER is Senior Curator for Diptera at the Natural History Museum, London. She is the author of the acclaimed books The Secret Life of Flies and The Inside Out of Flies. In 2019 she was the winner
of the Zoological Society of London Award for Communicating Zoology She has presented two major Radio 4 series on insects and has been the subject of The Life Scientific. ADRIAN WASHBOURNE is an award-winning producer who spent 35 years working for BBC Radio and the World Service. He has produced landmark documentary series on botany, art and science, and the history of medicine. He has won several Association of British Science Writers awards and was awarded the 2019 Medical Journalists' Association Feature of the Year.

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