Butterflies: a complete guide to their biology and behaviour

Looking at one of the most popular of the insect groups, Dick Vane-Wright explores what it means to be a butterfly by looking at the biology and diversity of the major group of day-flying Lepidoptera. Using examples from around the world and eye-catching photographs, he explores what it means to be a butterfly, from how the yellow birdwing finds a mate to why the African gaudy commodores produce adults of different colours. Fully revised and updated with new photographs and the latest research, this reformatted edition offers an overview of the biology and diversity of the major group of day-flying Lepidoptera