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An entomologist (Tuskes), collector (James P. Tuttle), and zoologist (Michael M. Collins), all having a common interest in wild silk moths (family Saturniidae) have combined their expertise to write this new reference on saturniid moths. There are about 1200 species worldwide; this work covers the approximately 70 species found in North America north of Mexico, and also several subspecies. Included are the familiar luna and cecropia moths and other large and showy species sought by collectors. Each species entry provides some general comments and discusses distribution, adult description and biology, immature stages of the moth, and rearing. The species accounts are preceded by several chapters on saturniid life history, parasites, populations, collecting, rearing, and silk moths and human culture. This illustrated and clearly written reference will appeal to lepidopterists, naturalists, students, and serious amateur collectors who have a basic knowledge of biology. Recommended for academic and research libraries.William H. Wiese, Iowa State Univ. Lib., AmesCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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Color and b&w photos illustrate the life history and taxonomy of hundreds of species and subspecies of Saturniidae. Discussions on population biology, life history strategies, and disease emphasize the process of speciation and genetic differences among populations. Presents new information on experimental hybridization and advice on collecting, rearing, and conducting original research, with a taxonomic index and an index to host plants. For students, researchers, and naturalists. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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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. The adults and larvae of all species are illustrated in thirty color plates, which are supplemented by line drawings of cocoons, photographs of behavior, and distribution maps. More than a natural history, this book includes chapters on population biology, life history strategies, disease and parasitoids, and the importance of silk moths to 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 practical information is offered on collecting, rearing, and conducting original research. The entire text is referenced to an extensive bibliography.

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Library Journal

An entomologist (Tuskes), collector (James P. Tuttle), and zoologist (Michael M. Collins), all having a common interest in wild silk moths (family Saturniidae) have combined their expertise to write this new reference on saturniid moths. There are about 1200 species worldwide; this work covers the approximately 70 species found in North America north of Mexico, and also several subspecies. Included are the familiar luna and cecropia moths and other large and showy species sought by collectors. Each species entry provides some general comments and discusses distribution, adult description and biology, immature stages of the moth, and rearing. The species accounts are preceded by several chapters on saturniid life history, parasites, populations, collecting, rearing, and silk moths and human culture. This illustrated and clearly written reference will appeal to lepidopterists, naturalists, students, and serious amateur collectors who have a basic knowledge of biology. Recommended for academic and research libraries.-William H. Wiese, Iowa State Univ. Lib., Ames

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