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Here are some of the most colorful, spectacular and sometimes weird examples of the world's butterflies and moths. From the common swallowtail to the iridescent blue morpho, Thomas Marent's stunning photographs provide a close-up view of the remarkable family of insects known as Lepidoptera. The macro photography complements the enlightening text written by zoologist Ronald Orenstein, who explains the scientific curiosities of these amazing insects. He makes clear how to differentiate between butterflies and moths; how caterpillars camouflage themselves; and how their feeding strategies and evolutionary adaptations help them prevail in the wild.
Examples include such seldom-seen species as the green dragontail (Indonesia), Mexican kite-swallowtail (Costa Rica), the alpine black swallowtail (China) and European sulphurs. Among the many anatomical characteristics profiled are the purpose and differences between butterfly and moth antennae (smell, communication and feel); how some butterflies are amazing mimics, appearing to the untrained eye as nectar-feeding hummingbirds; and how the patterns on their wings, depending on the species, may be spots that make the insects look like larger critters to their predators.
Butterflies has seven sections which provide comprehensive coverage of Lepidoptera. They are:
1. Introduction to Butterflies includes What are butterflies?; Color Patterns; Courtship; Migration; and Climate Change 2. Butterfly Diversity includes Swallowtails; Skippers; Whites, Sulphurs and Yellows; Milkweed Butterflies; Fritillaries; Emperors; Gossamer-winged Butterflies; Metalmarks and more 3. Butterfly Wings covers Flight; Color; Tails and Ornaments; Eyespots and more 4. Butterfly Life History covers Mating; Eggs; Caterpillars; Metamorphosis and more 5. What Butterflies Eat includes Feeding Apparatus; Flowers; Rotting Fruit; Drinking; Puddling and more 6. Butterflies in their Environment covers Predators; Camouflage; Mimicry; Overwintering and more 7. Myriads of Moths includes Day-Flying Moths; Silks; Giants; Mimicry; Wing Pattern; Defense and more.
Butterflies brings to abundant life the unfathomable beauty and variety of butterflies and moths.
Butterflies, by Ron Orenstein - Amazon Sales Rank: #351573 in Books
- Published on: 2015-09-17
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 11.00" h x 1.06" w x 9.00" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 288 pages
Butterflies, by Ron Orenstein Review Zoologist Ronald Orenstein and photographer Thomas Marent's new book, Butterflies, explores the lives of these ephemeral insects while showcasing their beauty. The book details the life stages of moths and butterflies from caterpillar to mating adult, with sections to highlight species in each major family. While admiring the diversity of forms and colors in the photographs, you can learn about the remarkable adaptations of camouflage and mimicry, feeding, migration, and social structure that have allowed lepidopterans to thrive since the Jurassic... Butterflies gives us an in-depth overview of why we should give the bugs a closer look, and why conserving them in the face of threats like pesticides and climate change is essential. (Aliyah Kovner Sierra 2015-11-03)These extraordinary beautiful insects are actually moths and long been viewed as the bringers of dreams. Their life cycles are metaphors for birth, death and rebirth, and you will find them all remarkably photographed in this exquisite edition. From brush-footed, whites, sulphurs and gossamer-winged, you will be forever awed! (Ann Coombs Annual Holiday Gift Guide List 2015-12-01)Writer Orenstein and photographer Marent have teamed up to produce a magnificent book on some of the most interesting and beautiful creatures on Earth. Readers will see the diversity of butterflies and learn their history and ecology. (William Hageman Chicago Tribune 2015-11-19)This coffee table style book is a gorgeous volume filled with beautiful full-color photography and text. While primarily aimed at those with an interest in nature and science, this is also a resource that can be enjoyed by anyone, from nature expert to novice. The book begins with a general introduction to butterflies as a species, with further chapters going into more detail on individual butterfly families and their life cycles. Covered are topics such as life history; wing shape, color, and patterns; what butterflies eat; butterfly environments; and effects of climate change to name a few. The text is informative and interesting, but what really shines are the accompanying photos on each page. The text is white on black glossy paper, enhancing the presentation of the photos. This is as much a photography book as a text on butterflies... Butterflies is a treasure trove of information and a handy reference guide to be consulted again and again. (Leslie Under My Apple Tree Blog 2015-11-07)A large format book with an outstanding cover, easily readable text (white on black) and excellent photographs... Each page offers one to several photos of different sizes to give a 'wow' factor. The author's lucid text makes this volume an enjoyable read and the division of subject matter makes it an easy book to dip into. (Postcards from Sussex Blog 2015-10-22)(starred review) Orenstein (Ivory, Horn and Blood) and Marent showcase a sample of the loveliest, most engaging members of the insect order Lepidoptera; they concentrate on the day-flyers, though a "miscellany" of moths is also included. Species presented range globally from seldom seen tropical species to more familiar North American ones. Orenstein's text is short and purposeful: his introduction covers taxonomy, wings, mimicry, mating, life cycle, caterpillars, feeding, migration, and conservation issues. These topics are developed later in the book, following sections exploring the six families of the order. The power of the title, as with most Firefly publications, is in the visuals; its sharp design perfectly complements its sublime subjects, from the elegant reverse-type presentation of the text to the dramatic way Marent's dazzling close-ups are introduced... This gorgeous book reveals a wonder on nearly every page and will enthrall natural history enthusiasts both amateur and expert alike. (Robert Eagan Library Journal 2015-12-01)The organization of this book is straightforward and comprehensive, addressing the most important aspects of butterfly classification, life history, diet, and their role in the environment at large... This book got my attention with this assertion: "Butterflies are moths." Not only is this accurate, it is brave. In three words, the author turns all our usual assumptions about Lepidoptera on their heads. I could recommend this book for that reason alone, but there is more. Orenstein's text is perfectly tailored for a general audience and educated reader. Scientific terms are defined within the text, but in a way that still renders the narrative smooth and engaging. This is not easy to accomplish and the author deserves great credit for his skill. The words are in white, on a black page, which lends an elegant air to the book... The location where each image was shot is always given in the caption, a refreshing detail that needs to become standard for all such books... Butterflies exceeded my expectations and I can honestly give it a ringing endorsement. It is also priced reasonably considering the quality and quantity of imagery. (Eric R. Eaton Bug Eric Blog 2015-12-13)This is a combination of exquisite coffee-table book and factual introduction to the six butterfly families and their night-flying relatives, moths. The text is full of fascinating facts about what a butterfly is (a dayflying moth), their origins, families, how they fly, and their colors, patterns, and mimicry. Courtship, nuptial gifts, host plants, caterpillar behavior, metamorphosis, diet, and migration are also succinctly covered in accessible language. Special attention is paid to threats, conservation, and samples of the effects of climate change. The images and accompanying descriptions are a worldwide sample of especially beautiful members of each family: swallowtails, skippers, brush-footed, gossamer-winged, and whites, sulphurs, and yellows. This book aims to entice browsers and readers alike to learn more about these small, miraculous creatures. (Linda Scarth Booklist 2016-02-15)Butterflies are among the most recognizable and beautiful of insects. Most people know them only as common garden visitors, never suspecting the many other fascinating aspects of their lives. This book takes readers on a remarkable tour of the hidden world of butterflies and moths, ranging from the many nectar-feeding flower visitors so familiar to everyone, to those that prefer feeding on rotting fruit, decaying animals, feces, or even blood. With emphasis on the many similarities among butterfly groups, as well as on a host of unique species-specific features, Orenstein, a zoologist, lawyer and conservationist and author of Ivory, Horn and Blood, examines general patterns of natural history (e.g., behavior, food preferences, courtship and mating, migration, camouflage and mimicry, puddling, and developmental stages) and some of their many intriguing strategies for survival in a world fraught with predators. The book is densely packed with a wealth of beautiful, full-color photographs... that nicely complement the text. Presentation is worldwide in scope, showcasing the vast array of spectacularly beautiful butterflies and moths. Written in clear, easily readable language and relying little on jargon, this coffee-table-style book will interest anyone captivated by this unique group of insects. Highly recommended. All library collections. (D. A. Brass Choice 2016-02-01)Editor's Top 75 Community College Resources, Science and Technology (Choice 2016-02-01)
About the Author
Ronald Orenstein is a zoologist, lawyer and wildlife conservationist who has written extensively on natural history issues. His most recent books are Ivory, Horn and Blood and Hummingbirds. He lives in Toronto.
Thomas Marent is a wildlife photographer based in Switzerland. His previous books include Frog, Rainforest and Life in the Wild.
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excerpt from the Introduction
It would be nice to think that butterflies had something to do with butter, like the bread-and-butterfly Alice encounters behind the looking-glass. The Old English word buttorfleoge, from which "butterfly" probably derives, may have been inspired by the butter-yellow wings of the Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni). It may also come from the belief that butterflies hovering around milk pails were actually witches in disguise, there to steal the cream. The peculiar word "caterpillar" is supposed to come from the Old French chatepelose, meaning "hairy cat" or, roughly, "fuzzball." Or maybe it comes from cate, meaning "food," and piller, meaning "pillage," in recognition of its voracious appetite. We don't know for sure.
Butterflies have long been symbols of our own ephemeral nature. To the Blackfoot, butterflies are the bringers of dreams. According to the creation myths of the Miao people of southwestern China, the human race itself is descended from the eggs of a Butterfly Mother. In China butterflies are symbols of long life, beauty and elegance. A pair of butterflies symbolizes eternal love, most famously in the 1,600-year-old legend of the "butterfly lovers" Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, who were turned into butterflies after their tragic deaths.
Butterfly life cycles are metaphors for birth, death and rebirth for peoples from Japan to Mexico. The arrival of Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) on their wintering grounds in Mexico coincides with the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), and Mexicans have traditionally viewed the arriving insects as the souls of their ancestors, come for their yearly visit. The pre-Columbian flower goddess Xochiquetzal, worshipped as an aspect of a lunar cult in central Mexico, was identified with the Two-tailed Swallowtail (Papilio multicaudatus) because of both its attraction to flowers and its aggressive, warrior-like nature, since Xochiquetzal was a warrior herself.
Butterflies have become model organisms for studies in genetics, ecology and evolutionary biology. Engineers have tried to replicate their flight. Designers of antifogging and antifouling surfaces, which are needed for everything from medical catheters to nuclear power plants, have analyzed the way a butterfly's wings direct water droplets away from its body. The intricately structured, dazzlingly iridescent wing scales of tropical American morphos (Morpho spp.) have been examined, particularly in China, for their application to the design of reflective surfaces and -- because exposure to different gases changes their iridescent tint -- vapor detectors.
For centuries, then, we have seen butterflies as remarkable creatures. And we are still learning how remarkable they are.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful book to display By Suzanne Fisher I took a couple of pics so that you could see the table of contents and the size and look of the book. First time I did that for Amazon so I hope they upload okay.As others have said, this is a gorgeous coffee table book. It has extremely detailed photographs, interesting text to go with the photos, and is an all around interesting read for anyone wanting to browse a book about butterflies.Although it is organized by type, this is still not a very good reference for those trying to ID butterflies in their yard.This is a good book to have around for kids, because I've noticed that when left to their own devices, they tend to gravitate toward non-fiction with big pictures. The pictures interest them when they're younger, and then they will read more about the topic in the text when they get older.This also makes an excellent gift for anyone who is into gardening, flowers, or butterflies.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. The illustrated world encyclopedia of Butterflies By Rama Rao This book is full of magnificent images of butterflies and caterpillars in color, and the text is scholarly and very educational for both school children and also adults. The photographs offer a close-up view of these remarkable creatures adored for their beauty and variety. The authors explain the latest scientific discoveries on a variety of topics that include the impact of the global warming on their population; widespread use of insecticides and pesticides on butterfly and caterpillar habitat; annual migration; the evolution of beautiful patterns of butterfly wings; why male and not female suck mineral from the soil; biological features that help them navigate across continents; and how to care for the butterfly population around the globe. While stressing the biological importance, we also learn some fascinating features about them; they have eyes that can look in all directions; taste with their feet, and can migrate as much as 3,000 miles every year.This book is discussed in several chapters and one chapter is devoted each of the six families of butterflies; the swallowtails, skippers, whites and yellows, metal-marks, brush-footed butterflies, and gossamer-winged butterflies. Other chapters deal with anatomy and biology of butterfly wings, their life history, their food, the habitats of butterflies, and the ecology of moths. The book is not technical but is written for all readers interested in the biology and ecology of butterflies.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. beautiful book about butterflies (and moths) from around the world. By Karyn W This book is such a lovely collection of photos. There is a lot of educational info about butterflies: about their metamorphosis cycle, the differences between them and moths, and more. The book includes butterflies from many parts of the world, though I wish they had even more areas. There was really only one butterfly from China and I am sure there were other areas of the world with unique butterflies that weren't included at all. Also it would have been nice to be able to use the index to find butterflies by country and that too wasn't available.The photographs were truly amazing, with large, sharp, close up photos of hundreds of butterflies. Latin names, locations, and information about them made this book a joy to read and even just look at the pictures.
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