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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrinceton University Press
ISBN-100691248281
ISBN-139780691248288
eBay Product ID (ePID)26065350343
Product Key Features
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameMoths of the World : a Natural History
Publication Year2025
SubjectAnimals / Insects & Spiders, Natural History, Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaNature, Science
AuthorDavid L. Wagner
SeriesA Guide to Every Family Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight30.5 Oz
Item Length9.7 in
Item Width6.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"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, "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
Series Volume Number11
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal595.78
SynopsisA marvelously 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, Moths are a familiar sight to most of us, flickering around lights, pollinating wildflowers in meadows and gardens, and as unwelcome visitors to our woolens. With more than 160,000 named species, they come in a variety of colors, from earthly greens and browns to gorgeously patterned creatures of infinite variety, and range in size from the enormous Atlas Moth 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 associatons, Written by a world-renowned expert, A marvelously 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 A Guide to Every Family is a richly illustrated series covering some of the world's most fascinating organisms, using a family-by-family approach wherever possible. Each book explores key topics such as anatomy, evolution, habitats, and lifestyle, and includes profiles of selected species to reveal the remarkable breadth of characteristics, appearance, and behavior across genera and families. Stunning color photographs, distribution maps, tables of information, and compelling species accounts combine to make this series irresistible for anyone interested in natural history at the global scale.
