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An Anthology of Butterflies and Moths
A Collection of Butterflies and Moths from Around the World
Series: DK Little Anthologies
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A beautiful field guide featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 species of butterflies and moths. Find out how to identify, where to spot, and what to know about different species of butterflies and moths with this beautiful field guide. Transportable in size and...
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A beautiful field guide featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 species of butterflies and moths.
Find out how to identify, where to spot, and what to know about different species of butterflies and moths with this beautiful field guide.
Transportable in size and crammed with profiles of different species, An Anthology of Butterflies and Moths covers a whole host of these beautiful, delicate creatures from all around the world that no collection would be complete without, including the monarch butterfly, the blue morpho, the luna moth, the comet moth, and much, much more.
Featuring photographs of striking species and illustrations by the artist behind DK's bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young butterfly and moth enthusiasts everywhere.
Series: DK Little Anthologies
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241704851
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 March 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 173.0mm
Height: 223.0mm
Weight: 512g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Richard Jones is an entomologist, a fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and of the Linnean Society of London, and is the past president of the British Entomological and Natural History Society. He is the author of several books on insects and wildlife, and has written articles for publications including BBC Wildlife, Gardeners' World, The Guardian, and The Sunday Times. Richard has been fascinated by wildlife since a childhood spent exploring the South Downs and Sussex Weald looking for plants and insects.
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