Moths: A Complete Guide to Biology and Behavior
Lees, David/ Zilli, Alberto
ISBN 10: 1588346544 ISBN 13: 9781588346544
Published by Smithsonian Inst Pr, 2019
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128 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 1588346544
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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.
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.
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Title: Moths: A Complete Guide to Biology and ...
Publisher: Smithsonian Inst Pr
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New