Butterflies and moths captivate nature enthusiasts with their beauty and variety, but they are also of substantial biological importance in addition to being attractive. This superb book, in a sumptuous new edition, covers the lifecycle of these creatures, with information on anatomy, feeding, flight and breeding. It then profiles some of the world’s best-loved and intriguing butterflies, moths and skippers with a geographically-split directory of detailed entries, each containing helpful identification summaries and quick-reference panels on distribution, habitat, food and wingspan.