The Wild Silk Moths of North America

The Wild Silk Moths of North America
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Publisher : Cornell University Press
Total Pages : 328
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ISBN-10 : 9781501738005
ISBN-13 : 1501738003
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Book Synopsis The Wild Silk Moths of North America by : Paul M. Tuskes

Download or read book The Wild Silk Moths of North America written by Paul M. Tuskes and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Saturniidae are among the largest and showiest moths in North America. This comprehensive work covers the life history and taxonomy of a hundred species and subspecies of these Lepidoptera. The beautiful adults and larvae of all species are illustrated in thirty color plates, which are supported by line drawings of cocoons, distribution maps, and photographs of behavior. More than a natural history guide, this book includes chapters in population biology, life history strategies, disease and parasitoids, and the importance of silk moths of human culture. The systematic account emphasizes genetic differences among populations and the process of speciation and presents new information on experimental hybridization and life histories. For the student, researcher, and naturalist, here is practical information on collecting, rearing, and conducting original research. The entire text is referenced to an extensive bibliography.


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