Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Butterflies & Moths by Sally Morgan

Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Butterflies & Moths by Sally Morgan

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Adored for their beauty and variety, butterflies and moths captivate nature enthusiasts all over the world. Yet these exquisite insects, which comprise the animal grouping Lepidoptera, are not only attractive to watch but are of immense biological importance.

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Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Butterflies & Moths by Sally Morgan

This is a natural history and identification guide to the most significant species, including swallowtails, hairstreaks, yellows, fritillaries, blues, skippers and tiger moths. It is an authoritative world reference to butterflies and moths in a variety of habitats, from rainforests and prairies to dunes and meadows. It is a superbly illustrated introduction gives a detailed insight to the lifecycle and habits of butterflies and moths, as well as an analysis of anatomy, wing structure and flight. It includes a world directory that profiles 600 individual species, with concise information and exquisite, detailed illustrations. It includes 1000 artworks and photographs, detailing characteristic features, wing patterns, genders, seasonal variations and caterpillars. Butterflies and moths captivate nature enthusiasts with their beauty and variety, but in addition to being attractive to watch they are also of huge biological importance. This superb book covers the lifecycle of these creatures, with information on anatomy, feeding, habitats and breeding. It then profiles some of the world's best-loved and intriguing butterflies, moths and skippers, with a geographically-split directory of 600 detailed entries, each containing useful identification summaries and quick-reference panels on distribution, habitat, food and wingspan. With 1000 photographs and exquisite artworks, and with meticulously researched and accessible text, this is the essential companion for butterfly and moth enthusiasts.
Sally Morgan MA, KSc, MIBiol, C.Biol is a writer and photographer who studied biological sciences at the University of Cambridge. She has written more than 200 books covering a wide range of topics on natural history. Sally has journeyed all over the world photographing butterflies, and now owns an organic farm where she is carrying out wildlife enhancement projects.
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ISBN 13 9780754818847
ISBN 10 0754818845
Title Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Butterflies & Moths
Author Sally Morgan
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Anness Publishing
Year published 2016-12-31
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.