Butterflies of the World

Butterflies of the World is a lavishly illustrated survey of one of nature's most captivating groups of insects. Written by zoologists Valerio Sbordoni and Saverio Forestiero, this Firefly Books volume combines a concise, authoritative text with more than 200 illustrations, including 125 stunning color plates.

Inside this book:

• Information to identify and understand 2,500 of the world's butterfly species
• More than 200 illustrations, including 125 full-color plates
• Richly illustrated chapters on evolution, life cycle, geographical distribution, demography and migration
• An exploration of butterflies' remarkable strategies against predators

A beautiful and informative reference for lepidopterists, naturalists, and anyone fascinated by the diversity of butterflies.