Moths of the World: A Natural History

David Wagner

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Moths of the World: A Natural History

Moths of the World: A Natural History

David Wagner

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A marvelously illustrated guide to the world's moths

With more than 160,000 named species, moths are a familiar sight to most of us, flickering around lights, pollinating wildflowers about meadows and gardens, and as unwelcome visitors to our woolens. They come in a variety of colors, from earthy greens and browns to gorgeous patterns of infinite variety, and range in size from enormous atlas moths to tiny leafmining moths. Moths of the World is an essential guide to this astonishing group of insects, highlighting their remarkable diversity, miraculous metamorphoses, marvelous caterpillars, and much more.
  • Features hundreds of breathtaking color photos of moths from around the world
  • Covers anatomy, evolution, life cycle, behavior, ecology, and conservation
  • Profiles species from every major family, showcasing their endless variety of sizes, colors, shapes, and fascinating life histories
  • Discusses habitats, distribution, and hostplant associations
  • Written by a world-renowned expert

About the Author

David L. Wagner is professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Connecticut. He is the author of Caterpillars of Eastern North America: A Guide to Identification and Natural History (Princeton) and seven other books on butterflies and moths.

Critical Reviews

"Moths are incredibly appealing insects, but they are not the easiest taxon to become familiar with. This book makes huge strides in that direction."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds

Publishing Information

Publisher: Princeton University Press
Pub date: 2025-04-22
Length: 240 pages

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