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Moths : 90 book cover
Comprehensive Moth Reference

Moths : 90

by Mike Majerus

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Hardback ISBN: 9780007308651 14 Jul 2009 222 x 155 (mm) 125g

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A comprehensive account of the diverse natural history of these fascinating and popular insects, from the author of the acclaimed New Naturalist Ladybirds.

Michael Majerus examines all aspects of moths, from their life histories to their role as pests to humans. He covers their reproduction, feeding, evolution, habitats and conservation, providing the definitive text for the study of these remarkable creatures.

The book also discusses the enemies of moths, and the ingenious ways they have evolved to avoid detection, including camouflage, warning coloration, and mimicry.