Hawkmoths of the World: An Annotated and Illustrated Revisionary Checklist (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae)

by Ian J. Kitching and Jean-Marie Cadiou

Hawkmoths are truly spectacular to observe. They are among some of the largest members of the order Lepidoptera. As caterpillars, they have sleek muscular bodies with sidestripes and a tail "horn"; some evoke alarm for their resemblance to poisonous snakes. As adult moths, they use their long tongues to drink nectar from flowers while hovering. Found worldwide, many travel prodigious distances: hummingbird hawkmoths regularly fly to Britain from...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801437342
• ISBN13: 9780801437342
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Comstock Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher