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Author : Sally Morgan
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Butterflies
ISBN : 075483476X
A comprehensive reference to butterflies, moths and skippers, with a natural history introduction and over 750 images, in a sumptuous new edition.
Author : Sally Morgan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-16
Category : Butterflies
ISBN : 0754818845
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. They are both pollinators, and scientific ?indicators? of changing levels of light, heat and availability of food ? meaning that some species are the subject of intense scientific study. Despite challenges posed by shrinking forests and open spaces, many butterflies and moths are adapting well to their changing habitats, proving that ? despite their seemingly fragile appearance ? they are ingeniously equipped to deal with a range of environmental factors. This superb visual resource profiles some of the world's best-loved and most 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, wingspan and status. The majority of species are realized in exceptional full-colour artworks, from full-body illustrations to drawings depicting detail such as the pattern on the reverse side of the wings, recognizable when the creature is resting, as well as unusual markings and pupae. Butterflies in particular can be immensely variable and some have evolved deceptive (and defensive) physical traits which mean they can become confused with other species. Read, for example, about the sub-Saharan common graphium, which has the power to mimic a poisonous butterfly from another family, or the blood-red glider, immensely valued among collectors for its rich red colour. Some species are well-travelled, such as the familiar coppers whose light-catching wings can be seen in habitats as widespread as Europe, central Asia and China. Others, such as South America's giant swallowtail ? a rainforest species with wings spanning some 250mm/10in ? are being placed under increasing pressure by the collapse of their very specialized habitats. Moths remain mysterious to many people, and are often perceived, at best, as little worthy of attention, or, at worst, as pests. Yet this insect group, which contains both day- and night-fliers, displays unique and varied forms of behaviour that makes them endlessly interesting to observe. With coverage of both day- and night-flying species, the reader can learn all about the colourful cinnabar moth, whose caterpillars turn cannibal during food shortages, or the puss and tiger moths, whose hindwings may suddenly display flashes of ?warning? colour to deter threats. The aptly-named hummingbird hawk moth is a nature lover's favourite for its ability to feed, hovering, at the heads of flowers. Then there are the silk moths ? domesticated by collectors for centuries ? and the skippers, predominantly grassland-dwellers who occupy the evolutionary middle ground between butterflies and moths. A superb photographic reference section covers the life cycle of all of these creatures, with detailed descriptions of internal anatomy and the powerful structure of the wings. There are stunning close-up images of compound eyes and feeding equipment, as well as information on classification and life cycle ? including hibernation habits ? plus evolutionary characteristics such as melanism, camouflage and mimickry. For those who want to get closer, there are tips on how to attract moths and butterflies to your own backyard, the type of species you are likely to see in nearby habitats, and take part in conserving species at local level. With a total of 1000 colour photographs, artworks and maps, and containing meticulously researched and accessible text throughout, this is the essential companion for butterfly and moth enthusiasts everywhere.
Author : Paul Smart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Butterflies
ISBN : OCLC:20253428
Author : Paul Smart
Publisher : Random House Value Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1996-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : IND:30000057287462
Over 100 color photos; color illus. throughout.
Author : Valerio Sbordoni,Saverio Forestiero
Publisher : Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:49015003029866
Listing of butterfly species accompanied by illustrations placing the members of the order within their specific eco-systems and explains how all the elements--flora and fauna, climate, altitude, predators, migratory habits--identify a species and explain its evolution.
Author : Bobbie Kalman
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778739554
Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of butterflies.
Author : David Beadle,Seabrooke Leckie
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 635 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780547727431
There are thousands of moth species in the northeast of North America, and while it might seem that they are all drab grays and browns, there is actually a startling variety. They come in a rainbow of colors, from brilliant oranges and pinks to soft greens and violets. There are moths with colorful leopard-like spots, and ones that look more like B-movie aliens; some that are as large as your hand, and others the size of a grain of rice. With helpful tips on how to attract and identify moths, range maps and season graphs showing when and where to find each species, and clear photographs that use the unique Peterson arrow system for easy identification, this guide provides everything an amateur or experienced moth-watcher needs. Sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute.
Author : John Feltwell
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : MINN:31951D00905999U
Author : Alvin Silverstein,Virginia Silverstein
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780486162966
Easy-to-read book offers a well-illustrated look at how some baby creatures develop from a larval stage into adults that bear no resemblance to their former selves.
Author : Shannon Zemlicka
Publisher : Lerner Digital ™
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781512477061
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! How does an egg become a butterfly? Follow each step in nature's cycle—from egg to brightly colored insect—in this fascinating book!
Author : Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-28
Category : History
ISBN : 0500024324
Jones's Icones contains finely delineated paintings of more than 760 species of Lepidoptera, many of which it described for the first time, marking a critical moment in the study of natural history. With Iconotypes Jones's seminal work is published for the first time, accompanied by expert commentary and contextual essays, and featuring annotated maps showing the location of each species. Jones painted the species between the early 1780s and 1800, drawing from his own collection and the collections of Joseph Banks, Dru Drury, Sir James Edward Smith, John Francillon, the British Museum and the Linnean Society. For every specimen painting he provided a species name, the collection from which it was taken and the geographical location in which it was found. In 1787, during a visit to London, the Danish scientist Johann Christian Fabricius studied Jones's paintings and based 231 species of butterfly and moths on them. In this enhanced facsimile, Jones's references to historic references are clarified and modern taxonomic names are provided, together with notes on which paintings serve as iconotypes. Contextual commentary by specialist entomologist Richard I. Vane-Wright gives an account of Jones's life and his motivation for collecting butterflies and creating the Icones, and evaluates the significance of his work. Interspersed at intervals between the pages of Jones's paintings are modern maps showing the location of each species painted, and expert essays on the development of lepidoptery and taxonomy after Linneaus, and the roles of collectors and natural history artists from the late 1700s to mid-1800s. With 1600 illustrations in colour In partnership with Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Author : Donald Stokes,Lillian Stokes,Ernest Williams
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1991-10-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0316817805
Copiously illustrated with maps, line drawings, and full-color photographs, this large format paperback book contains the essential information that backyard nature enthusiasts want and need -- to attract butterflies to their yards.
Author : Dr. Brian Turner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Butterflies
ISBN : 185648064X
Author : Wijbren Landman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Butterflies
ISBN : 1840134097
Author : Robert T. Mitchell,Herbert Spencer Zim
Publisher : Golden Guides from Saint Martin's Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Butterflies
ISBN : 0307240525
Guide to butterflies and moths, easy to use and read colourful pictures.