Moths - Their biology, diversity and evolution (Paperback)

Moths is an accessible introduction to the stunning diversity, life habits and evolution of moths. This insect group encompasses 128 of the 135 families of the scaly winged insects (Lepidoptera), with some 140,000 known species. Moths are among the most successful of the Earth's inhabitants, with an ancient history, some fossils being dated to 190 million years old. This book traces the structure and development of these winged insects and reveals some of their extraordinary adaptations, such as caterpillars that communicate with ants, as well as ruthless survival tactics - including blood-sucking, feeding on the tears of sleeping birds, and cannibalism of their own mothers. It also exposes their essential roles in ecosystems and manifold interactions with humans. Often considered denizens of the night, hopelessly allured by light and voracious destroyers of clothes, the book shines a spotlight on moths, illuminating the bright side of their astonishing diversity.

General

Imprint:	The Natural History Museum
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2019
Authors:	David C. Lees • Alberto Zilli
Dimensions:	253 x 192 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-0-565-09457-7
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Insects & spiders > General
LSN:	0-565-09457-2
Barcode:	9780565094577

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