Butterflies of the World: A Guide to Every Subfamily

Everything about Butterflies

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An illustrated guide to the diversity of the world's butterflies. With more than 200 stunning color photos , distribution maps and current taxonomy.... Show more

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Series	A Guide to Every Family
Author	Blanca Huertas and Shinichi Nakahara
Language	English
ISBN	9780691265209
Publisher	Princeton University Press
Pages	240
Size	172 x 246 mm
Format	Hardcover
Images	Colour images and maps
Year published	2025

Conspicuous for their beauty, butterflies are one of the most popular and well-studied insects. This book explores the astonishing variety of butterfly species around the world and examines their central role in maintaining a range of delicate ecosystems. Their sensitivity to changes in the environment across their life stages makes them effective indicators for monitoring the health of habitats and populations. The use of a variety of strategies has ensured their survival, such as the ability to shift host plants at different life stages and the colorful wing patterns they use for mimicry, camouflage, and predator deterrence. In this expert guide, the introductory section covers topics ranging from anatomy and evolution to life stages and conservation. A directory of profiles follows, highlighting the remarkable appearance, characteristics, and ecology of notable species. Blending the latest science with breathtaking illustrations, Butterflies of the World is the premier guide to these exquisite creatures.

More than 200 stunning color photos
Each profile features current taxonomy, a commentary, distribution map, and table of information
Includes examples from every butterfly family and subfamily

Blanca Huertas is Principal Curator of Lepidoptera at the Natural History Museum in London, where she oversees the world’s largest collection of butterflies. Blanca’s research focuses on taxonomy, species limits, and conservation of tropical butterflies, and has been featured in scientific publications, TV, and other media around the world. Shinichi Nakahara is Edward O. Wilson Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University, where his research centers on Neotropical butterfly systematics.

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