Moths: Their biology, diversity and evolution

Moths are a diverse group of scaly winged insects with 140,000 known species, dating back 190 million years. This book explores their structure, development, adaptations, survival tactics, and importance in ecosystems, highlighting their bright side and interactions with humans.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n \n Publication date: 17 October 2019
\n Publisher: The Natural History Museum
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Moths, a captivating delve into the awe-inspiring diversity, life habits, and evolutionary wonders of these remarkable insects, encompass 128 of the 135 families within the scaly winged insect (Lepidoptera) realm, with a staggering 140,000 known species. These remarkable creatures have thrived for millions of years, with some fossils dating back to 190 million years ago. This captivating book delves into the intricate structure and development of moths, unveiling their extraordinary adaptations, such as caterpillars that communicate with ants and employ ruthless survival tactics, including blood-sucking, feeding on the tears of sleeping birds, and even cannibalism of their own mothers. It also sheds light on their vital roles in ecosystems and the intricate interplay between moths and humans. Often perceived as nocturnal creatures drawn to light and notorious for their destructive tendencies towards clothing, this book presents a fresh perspective, highlighting the captivating side of moth diversity.

\n Weight: 676g\n
Dimension: 252 x 189 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780565094577\n \n