The Jewel Box: How Moths Illuminate Nature's Hidden Rules

by Tim Blackburn

Book Overview

A plastic box with a lightbulb attached may seem like an odd birthday present. But for ecologist Tim Blackburn, a moth trap is a captivating window into the world beyond the roof terrace of his London flat. Whether gaudy or drab, rare or common, each moth ensnared by the trap is a treasure with a story to tell. In The Jewel Box, Blackburn introduces these mysterious visitors, revealing how the moths he catches reflect hidden patterns governing...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1642832731
• ISBN13: 9781642832730
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Island Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.1"