The book of caterpillars : a life-size guide to six hundred species from around the world / edited by David G. James ; contributors, David Albaugh [and eleven others].
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TextPublisher: Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 2017Copyright date: ©2017Description: 656 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps ; 28 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780226287362Subject(s): Caterpillars | Caterpillars -- Classification | Caterpillars -- ConservationDDC classification: 595.7813/92 Summary: The Book of Caterpillars unveils the mysteries of six hundred species from around the world, introducing readers to the complexity and beauty of these underappreciated insects. With the advent of high-quality digital macrophotography, the world of caterpillars is finally opening up. The book presents a wealth of stunning imagery that showcases the astonishing diversity of caterpillar design, structure, coloration, and patterning. Each entry also features a two-tone engraving of the adult specimen, emphasizing the wing patterns and shades, as well as a population distribution map and table of essential information that includes their habitat, typical host plants, and conservation status. Throughout the book are fascinating facts that will enthrall expert entomologists and curious collectors alike.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| wnor- Book | Northam Northam Adult Nonfiction | Q 595 .781392 BOO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 31111070054414 |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
The Book of Caterpillars unveils the mysteries of six hundred species from around the world, introducing readers to the complexity and beauty of these underappreciated insects. With the advent of high-quality digital macrophotography, the world of caterpillars is finally opening up. The book presents a wealth of stunning imagery that showcases the astonishing diversity of caterpillar design, structure, coloration, and patterning. Each entry also features a two-tone engraving of the adult specimen, emphasizing the wing patterns and shades, as well as a population distribution map and table of essential information that includes their habitat, typical host plants, and conservation status. Throughout the book are fascinating facts that will enthrall expert entomologists and curious collectors alike.
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