Authors: Blanca Huertas and Shinichi Nakahara
Conspicuous for their beauty, butterflies are one of the most popular and well-studied insects.
This book explores the astonishing variety of butterfly species around the world and examines their central role in maintaining a range of delicate ecosystems.
Their sensitivity to changes in the environment across their life stages makes them effective indicators for monitoring the health of habitats and populations.
The use of a variety of strategies has ensured their survival, such as the ability to shift host plants at different life stages and the colorful wing patterns they use for mimicry, camouflage, and predator deterrence.
