The Lives of Moths: A Natural History of Our Planet's Moth Life (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780691228563)

A richly illustrated look at the natural history of moths

Moths are among the most underappreciated insects on the planet, yet they make up the majority of some 180,000 known species of Lepidoptera. Filled with striking images, The Lives of Moths looks at the remarkable world of these amazing and beautiful creatures.

While butterflies may get more press than moths, Andrei Sourakov and Rachel Warren Chadd reveal that the lopsided attention is unjust. Moths evolved long before butterflies, and their importance cannot be overestimated. From the tiniest leaf miners to exotic hawk moths that are two hundred to three hundred times larger, these creatures are often crucial pollinators of flowers, including many that bloom at night or in twilight. The authors show that moths and their larvae are the main food source for thousands of animal species, and interact with other insect, plant, and vertebrate communities in ecosystems around the world, from tropical forests and alpine meadows to deserts and wetlands. The authors also explore such topics as evolution, life cycles, methods of communication, and links to humans.

A feast of remarkable facts and details, The Lives of Moths will appeal to insect lovers everywhere.

Author: Andrei Sourakov, Rachel Warren Chadd
ISBN-10: 0691228566
ISBN-13: 9780691228563
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/26/2022
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.60lbs
Size: 9.70h x 7.80w x 1.10d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2022