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Invite a kaleidoscopic collection of butterflies into your home
with this beautifully designed book. The Butterfly Pavilion brings
to life more than 50 beautiful butterflies with gorgeous archival
illustrations. From the Malabar tree nymph to the tawny rajah,
these fascinating creatures can be found everywhere from the
tropical rainforest to your own back garden. The innovative paper
design allows you to press each illustration out of the page,
transforming your book into a work of art, the perfect gift for any
nature lover. Award-winning nature writer James Lowen is the
perfect guide to discovering and identifying these unique insects.
To see how your Paperscapes book transforms, check out the video
below (just above the reviews) or have a look at the Paperscapes
author page.
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So Below
(Paperback)
Lauren Ireland; Illustrated by Christopher Payne
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R419
R341
Discovery Miles 3 410
Save R78 (19%)
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Blowflies
(Paperback)
Zakaria Erzinclioglu; Illustrated by Sarah Bunker
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R612
Discovery Miles 6 120
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Insects boast incredible diversity, and this book treats an
important component of the western insect biota that has not been
summarized before - moths and their plant relationships. There are
about 8,000 named species of moths in our region, and although most
are unnoticed by the public, many attract attention when their
larvae create economic damage: eating holes in woolens, infesting
stored foods, boring into apples, damaging crops and garden plants,
or defoliating forests.In contrast to previous North American moth
books, this volume discusses and illustrates about 25 per cent of
the species in every family, including the tiny species, making
this the most comprehensive volume in its field. With this approach
it provides access to microlepidoptera study for biologists as well
as amateur collectors. About 2,500 species are described and
illustrated, including virtually all moths of economic importance,
summarizing their morphology, taxonomy, adult behavior, larval
biology, and life cycles.
RSPB Spotlight: Ladybirds is packed with eye-catching, informative
colour photos, and features succinct, detailed text written by a
knowledgeable naturalist. Brightly coloured and pleasingly
pattered, ladybirds are among some of our most beloved and familiar
invertebrates. Their role in helping to protect our crops by
devouring huge numbers of pests has firmly established these tiny,
flying beetles as the gardeners' friend. Spotlight Ladybird focuses
on the 26 species that are resident in the UK, from the widespread
but unusual Orange Ladybird to the rare - and aptly named - Scarce
7-spot Ladybird. Ladybird expert, Richard Comont considers the
conservation challenges facing these iconic species, whose
populations are now at risk thanks to the threat posed by one of
their own, the invasive alien Harlequin Ladybird. And he covers all
aspects of ladybirds' biology, from tiny larvae emerging from their
oval eggs to large aggregations that converge at specific sites
around the world. Richard also examines the natural history and
cultural significance of this fascinating group of beetles, from
Ladybird Books to Thor. The Spotlight series introduces readers to
the lives of our favourite animals with eye-catching colour photos
and informative expert text.
Invertebrates are fascinating, their shapes and behaviour
intriguing. Some species are vital as pollinators of our crops and
garden flowers, or control insect pests, including aphids. In this
poetry collection, the author takes us into the English
countryside, its hedges and roads sides, woodlands, grasslands,
dunes, ponds and rivers, in search of these creatures. Most are
very familiar to us - butterflies, dragonflies, beetles, slugs and
snails, as well as the slowly marching millipede or scuttling
centipede - all vital players in the ecosystem, often overlooked
and underappreciated. Either way, they all have their place in the
great scheme of things on planet Earth, its biodiversity and
rhythms.
This stunning insight into the micro world of the minibeasts
reveals the critical roles they play in our past, present and
future survival. These true rulers of our world are complex, highly
advanced creatures which are integral to our ecology. Simply put,
without the invertebrates (insects) and other tiny critters, humans
would not survive. While outlining the importance of the minibeast
world, this book is also a visual feast of detail and colour,
capturing form and behaviour that the naked eye isn't able to see
when encountering these small creatures. The result is a book that
captivates the reader while inspiring a new appreciation for these
magnificent animals. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of
minibeasts and includes introductory text, images and informative
captions. Topics covered include the jobs minibeasts perform that
enable species' to exist, and the ways in which they have evolved
to suit their environments. From medical drugs to hi-tech robotics,
minibeasts provide a wealth of material for humans to draw on to
help solve our 21st-century problems. We borrow ideas from them in
the fields of biotechnology, engineering and design, and they are
essential to our continued evolution. Lavishly illustrated with
breath-taking macro photography, the awe-inspiring lives and
physiologies of minibeasts are presented in an engaging,
fascinating take on life on earth.
In the great naturalist tradition of E. O. Wilson, Jae Choe
takes readers into a miniature world dominated by six-legged
organisms. This is the world of the ant, an insect that humans, as
well as most other life forms, depend upon for their very
survival.
Easily one of the most important animals on earth, ants seem to
mirror the actions, emotions, and industries of the human
population, often more effectively than humans do themselves. They
developed ranching and farming long before humans, and their
division of labor resembles the assembly lines of automobile
factories and multinational enterprises. Self-sacrifice and a
finely tuned chemical language are the foundations of their
monarchical society, which is capable of waging large-scale warfare
and taking slaves. Tales of their massacres and atrocities, as well
as struggles for power, are all too reminiscent of our own. The
reality of ant society is more fascinating than even the most
creative minds could imagine. Choe combines expert scientific
knowledge with a real passion for these miniscule marvels. His
vivid descriptions are paired with captivating illustrations and
photographs to introduce readers to the economics, culture, and
intrigue of the ant world. All of nature is revealed through the
secret lives of the amazing ants. In the words of the author, "Once
you get to know them, you'll love them."
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