{"product_id":"do-butterflies-bite-fascinating-answers-to-questions-about-butterflies-and-moths-animal-q-a-9780813542683","title":"Do Butterflies Bite Fascinating Answers to","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffers information on butterflies and their taxonomic cousins, the moths and the skippers. This book covers various things from their basic biology to their complex behaviors at different stages of life to issues in butterfly conservation. It provides tips on how to attract more butterflies to a garden, and how to photograph them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume is a welcome addition to the libraries of butterfly watchers, collectors, and hobbyists. -- Michael Weissmann * Former Executive Director, International Association of Butterfly Exhibitions *\u003cbr\u003e\"Finally we have a well organized, clearly written reference with answers to almost every conceivable question that anyone might imagine concerning butterflies and moths. This volume is perfect for anyone fascinated by the seemingly endless mysteries of the natural world.\" -- Don R. Davis * National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution *\u003cbr\u003e\"This book answers everything you would like to know about butterflies—a great addition to the library for those who like butterflies and nature!\" -- Jim P. Brock * coauthor of Butterflies of North America *\u003cbr\u003e\"This mixed-audience book answers many questions readers probably have never thought about these charismatic insects. Davies and Butler have produced a work about butterflies (and moths) that offers more than mere trivia. ... it is a useful addition to the 'insect-answers' literature. Recommended.\" * Choice *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: Butterfly Basics\u003cbr\u003e 1: What is a butterfly?\u003cbr\u003e 2: Is it a butterfly or is it a moth?\u003cbr\u003e 3: Why are they called butterflies?\u003cbr\u003e 4: What is a skipper?\u003cbr\u003e 5: How long does a butterfly live?\u003cbr\u003e 6: Does every butterfly of the same species look alike?\u003cbr\u003e 7: Which butterflies and moths are the largest in the world?\u003cbr\u003e 8: Which butterflies and moths are the smallest in the world?\u003cbr\u003e 9: How much does a butterfly weigh?\u003cbr\u003e 10: What is a group of butterflies called?\u003cbr\u003e 11: Are there special words that describe people who love or hate butterflies and moths?\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Butterfly Bodies\u003cbr\u003e 1: Does a butterfly have bones?\u003cbr\u003e 2: How does a butterfly breathe?\u003cbr\u003e 3: Does a butterfly have a heart?\u003cbr\u003e 4: Do butterflies bleed?\u003cbr\u003e 5: Do butterflies have good eyesight?\u003cbr\u003e 6: Do butterflies have ears?\u003cbr\u003e 7: Do butterflies have a sense of smell?\u003cbr\u003e 8: How many legs does a butterfly have?\u003cbr\u003e 9: How many wings does a butterfly have?\u003cbr\u003e 10: What are butterfly wings made of?\u003cbr\u003e 11: What makes the wings colorful?\u003cbr\u003e 12: What happens if a wing gets torn or damaged?\u003cbr\u003e 13: Is it true that a butterfly will no longer be able to fly if you touch its wings?\u003cbr\u003e 14: Why are butterflies called \"cold-blooded\"?\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Butterfly Life\u003cbr\u003e 1: Do butterflies bite?\u003cbr\u003e 2: How do butterflies eat?\u003cbr\u003e 3: What do butterflies eat?\u003cbr\u003e 4: How do butterflies find their food?\u003cbr\u003e 5: Is it true that some butterflies and moths don't eat or drink?\u003cbr\u003e 6: What are butterflies doing when they gather on the ground?\u003cbr\u003e 7: Do all moths really eat your clothes?\u003cbr\u003e 8: How do butterflies excrete?\u003cbr\u003e 9: Do butterflies sleep?\u003cbr\u003e 10: Do butterflies ever make noises?\u003cbr\u003e 11: Do butterflies communicate?\u003cbr\u003e 12: Can butterflies learn?\u003cbr\u003e 13: Do butterflies carry diseases?\u003cbr\u003e 14: What colors attract butterflies?\u003cbr\u003e 15: Why are moths attracted to lights?\u003cbr\u003e 16: How fast do butterflies fly?\u003cbr\u003e 17: Which butterfly can fly the longest distance?\u003cbr\u003e 18: How high do butterflies fly?\u003cbr\u003e 19: Do all butterflies fly?\u003cbr\u003e 20: How do butterflies survive in cold climates if they need to be warm to fly? Chapter 4: Butterfly Background\u003cbr\u003e 1: Why are scientific names used in this book?\u003cbr\u003e 2: How are butterflies classified?\u003cbr\u003e 3: How is a species identified?\u003cbr\u003e 4: How many families of butterflies are there?\u003cbr\u003e 5: How many species of butterflies are alive today?\u003cbr\u003e 6: When did butterflies and moths first appear on earth?\u003cbr\u003e 7: Where are butterflies found?\u003cbr\u003e 8: Why are most butterflies found in the tropics?\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Butterfly Love\u003cbr\u003e 1: How can you tell the difference between a male and a female butterfly?\u003cbr\u003e 2: Is it possible for a butterfly to be both male and female?\u003cbr\u003e 3: How does a butterfly attract a mate?\u003cbr\u003e 4: How does a butterfly select a mate?\u003cbr\u003e 5: How do butterflies mate?\u003cbr\u003e 6: Are butterflies monogamous?\u003cbr\u003e 7: Do butterflies only mate with their own species?\u003cbr\u003e 8: What does a butterfly egg look like?\u003cbr\u003e 9: Where do butterflies lay their eggs?\u003cbr\u003e 10: How many eggs does a butterfly lay?\u003cbr\u003e 11: How long does it take for the eggs to hatch?\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Metamorphosis\u003cbr\u003e 1: How does a caterpillar become a butterfly?\u003cbr\u003e 2: What is metamorphosis?\u003cbr\u003e 3: What is the difference between a caterpillar and a larva?\u003cbr\u003e 4: What do caterpillars eat?\u003cbr\u003e 5: Does a caterpillar have a skeleton?\u003cbr\u003e 6: How does a caterpillar grow?\u003cbr\u003e 7: What's the difference between a chrysalis and a pupa?\u003cbr\u003e 8: What happens inside the pupa?\u003cbr\u003e 9: What happens when the butterfly is ready to emerge from its chrysalis?\u003cbr\u003e 10: What is a cocoon?\u003cbr\u003e 11: How does a moth get out of its cocoon?\u003cbr\u003e 12: What is a silkworm?\u003cbr\u003e 13: What does a jumping bean have to do with moths and butterflies?\u003cbr\u003e 14: What is the lifespan of a butterfly including all its stages?\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Dangers And Defenses\u003cbr\u003e 1: Do people eat butterflies and moths?\u003cbr\u003e 2: What dangers do caterpillars face?\u003cbr\u003e 3: How do caterpillars defend themselves?\u003cbr\u003e 4: What dangers do butterflies face?\u003cbr\u003e 5: How do butterflies defend themselves?\u003cbr\u003e 6: Are butterflies poisonous?\u003cbr\u003e 7: Do toxic butterflies have any predators?\u003cbr\u003e 8: Why do some butterflies have eye-like spots on their wings?\u003cbr\u003e 9: Can a butterfly or moth harm me?\u003cbr\u003e 10: How does an egg defend itself?\u003cbr\u003e 11: How does a pupa defend itself?\u003cbr\u003e 12: Do butterflies fight?\u003cbr\u003e 13: How do butterflies survive harsh weather?\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Butterflies On The Move\u003cbr\u003e 1: Do all butterflies migrate?\u003cbr\u003e 2: Why do they migrate?\u003cbr\u003e 3: How do scientists study migration patterns?\u003cbr\u003e 4: How do Monarchs navigate over long distances?\u003cbr\u003e 5: Do all migrating Monarchs go to the same place?\u003cbr\u003e 6: How long does it take Monarch butterflies to migrate south?\u003cbr\u003e 7: What allows the migrating generation of Monarchs to live so long?\u003cbr\u003e 8: How do Monarchs know when to migrate?\u003cbr\u003e 9: How do migratory Monarchs know where to go?\u003cbr\u003e 10: How far can butterflies fly without stopping to rest?\u003cbr\u003e 11: Does each butterfly travel south to Mexico and back to the U S or Canada? Chapter 9: Outdoor Butterflies\u003cbr\u003e 1: Are butterflies and moths of any ecological value?\u003cbr\u003e 2: Is it true that some butterflies and moths have a negative impact on the environment?\u003cbr\u003e 3: Why don't I see as many butterflies as I used to?\u003cbr\u003e 4: How can I encourage butterflies to visit and breed in my garden?\u003cbr\u003e 5: What is a nectar plant?\u003cbr\u003e 6: What is a host plant?\u003cbr\u003e 7: Why is it important to know the difference between native and exotic species of plants and animals?\u003cbr\u003e 8: What other garden features can I provide for butterflies?\u003cbr\u003e 9: Can I use pesticides in my butterfly garden?\u003cbr\u003e 10: Do people still collect butterflies?\u003cbr\u003e 11: Are any species of butterflies threatened or endangered?\u003cbr\u003e 12: Are any butterfly species extinct?\u003cbr\u003e 13: What are people doing to protect butterflies?\u003cbr\u003e 14: Where can I go butterfly watching?\u003cbr\u003e 15: How can I see more moths?\u003cbr\u003e 16: Are there any tips for photographing butterflies?\u003cbr\u003e 17: Is it safe to release butterflies at weddings and other events?\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: Indoor Butterflies\u003cbr\u003e 1: What is a butterfly conservatory?\u003cbr\u003e 2: When did conservatories first appear?\u003cbr\u003e 3: Why are conservatories often so hot?\u003cbr\u003e 4: Do butterflies reproduce in the conservatory?\u003cbr\u003e 5: Where do the butterflies come from?\u003cbr\u003e 6: Do all the different species get along?\u003cbr\u003e 7: What do you feed the butterflies?\u003cbr\u003e 8: What happens at night?\u003cbr\u003e 9: Do indoor butterflies recognize their keepers?\u003cbr\u003e 10: How can I attract a butterfly to land on me?\u003cbr\u003e 11: Can I raise butterflies at home?\u003cbr\u003e Appendices\u003cbr\u003e Appendix A: Selected nectar plants for North American butterflies and moths\u003cbr\u003e Appendix B: Host plants of selected North American butterflies and moths\u003cbr\u003e Appendix C: Public butterfly conservatories and exhibits\u003cbr\u003e Appendix D: Website resources\u003cbr\u003e Appendix E: Organizations\u003cbr\u003e Appendix F: Suggestions for further reading\u003cbr\u003e Appendix G: Species list of butterflies and moths\u003cbr\u003e Sources\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e Color insert follows page 96","brand":"MW - Rutgers University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51038413717847,"sku":"9780813542683","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780813542683.jpg?v=1750940260","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/do-butterflies-bite-fascinating-answers-to-questions-about-butterflies-and-moths-animal-q-a-9780813542683","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}