Butterflies

Butterflies come in every colour of the rainbow. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black and white. But their vibrant wings aren't just beautiful; they give each butterfly a special power too.

Over the years, butterflies' wings have brightened, dulled, and transformed as they adapt to their ever-changing environments, helping them survive and thrive through everything from the industrial revolution to the climate crisis.

Colours help butterflies camouflage and stay safe in their surroundings, making them disappear amongst vibrant flower petals and become invisible against bronze tree trunks. Intricate patterns on their wings confuse and scare away predators, but they can also attract the perfect mate. Some butterflies are not the colour they appear to be at all—instead, they are iridescent and simply reflect the light.

In this beautifully illustrated book, you'll discover hundreds of different coloured and patterned butterflies from around the world and what makes them so special. You'll also learn about butterfly life cycles, their senses of smell, taste, and sight, flight and migration, as well as what butterflies mean to us and why they're important players in our ecosystem.