Bibliograph

Moths, a complete guide to biology and behavior, David C. Lees & Alberto Zilli

Type

Label

Moths, a complete guide to biology and behavior, David C. Lees & Alberto Zilli

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 202) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Moths

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1043333619

Responsibility statement

David C. Lees & Alberto Zilli

Sub title

a complete guide to biology and behavior

Summary

"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"--Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Introduction. What is a moth? -- Blueprint for success -- Becoming a moth -- A matter of taste -- Mating -- Moth warfare -- Diversity and distribution -- Evolution in action -- Of moths and man -- Appendix -- Further information -- Beginner's guide to species -- Glossary

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