The Lives of Butterflies

A Natural History of Our Planet's Butterfly Life

David G. James, Dr David J. Lohman (Associate Professor)

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Princeton University Pres
01 April 2024

Reference works; Mathematics & Sciences; Insects (entomology); The natural world, country life & pets; Wildlife: butterflies, other insects & spiders

Series: The Lives of the Natural World

There are more than fifteen thousand butterfly species in the world, fluttering through a wide variety of habitats. Bright and beautiful, butterflies also have fascinating life histories and play an important role in our planet's ecosystems. The Lives of Butterflies showcases the extraordinary range of colors and patterns of the world's butterflies while exploring their life histories, behaviour, habitats and resources, populations, seasonality, defense and natural enemies, and threats and conservation.

With remarkable photography, graphic illustration, and profiles of thirty-five selected species, this comprehensive and inviting book discusses dozens of key topics, including eggs, caterpillars, and chrysalids; flight, feeding, courtship, and mating; migration and hibernation; concealment, mimicry, and predators; habitat loss and fragmentation, climate change, and pesticides; and farming and gardening to support and attract butterflies.

With its stunning illustrations and clear, up-to-date, and authoritative text, The Lives of Butterflies will appeal to a wide range of butterfly and nature lovers.

By: David G. James, Dr David J. Lohman (Associate Professor)
Imprint: Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 191mm,
ISBN: 9780691240565
ISBN 10: 0691240566
Series: The Lives of the Natural World
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 April 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

David G. James is associate professor of entomology at Washington State University. He is the coauthor of Life Histories of Cascadia Butterflies and was consultant editor on The Book of Caterpillars. He completed a PhD on the winter biology of Monarch butterflies and has published more than two hundred scientific papers on a wide range of entomological subjects. David Lohman is associate professor of biology at the City College of New York, a visiting scientist at the American Museum of Natural History, and a research associate at the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University and at the National Museum of Natural History in Manila. His research focuses on butterflies in Southeast Asia and the ecology, evolution, and conservation of biodiversity.

Reviews for The Lives of Butterflies: A Natural History of Our Planet's Butterfly Life

"""I wholeheartedly recommend this delightful book, especially for anyone interested in butterflies and pollinators, whether a backyard nature enthusiast or a student in a conservation, biology or entomology field. If you have already fallen in love with the Princeton University Press 'The Lives of the Natural World' series, you won't be disappointed with this latest addition to your collection.""---Amanda Williams, Buzz About Bees ""We are treated to a glorious investigation of the world of lepidopterans with a full accounting of their life histories, behaviour, habitats and resources, populations status, seasonality, defence and natural enemies, and finally, that ominous elephant in every room, threats and conservation.""---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds ""A great introduction to butterflies around the world."" * the Buzz * ""Highly recommended.""---J. Burger, Choice"