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R. J. Cannon, Raymond J C Cannon, Raymond J C (Formerly of the Food and Environment Research Agency Cannon, Raymond J.C. (Formerly of the Food and Environment Research Agency Cannon

Courtship and Mating in Butterflies

English · Hardback

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Description

This book presents a readable account of butterfly behaviour, based on field observations, great photographs and the latest research. The main focus is on courtship and mating - including perching, searching and territorial behaviour - but to understand these subjects it is necessary to explain how mates are chosen and this requires sections on wing colours and patterns. A chapter on butterfly vision is also essential in terms of how butterflies see the world and each other. There have been exciting discoveries in all of these fields in recent years, including: butterfly vision (butterfly photoreceptors), wing patterns (molecular biology), wing colouration (structural colours and nano-architecture), mating strategies and female choice (ecology and behaviour).

About the author

Prior to his retirement in 2012, Ray Cannon was Principal Scientific Officer at the Food & Environment Research Agency (Fera) in York, UK, providing advice and guidance on alien, invasive pests, to the UK government. He also carried out research on plant health issues, pest control, invasive pests, climate change, and the use of microbial insecticides. His education was at Imperial College (BSc) and Cranfield University (PhD). Ray's interests are writing, blogging, painting and photography.

Summary

The aim of this book is to present a readable account of butterfly behaviour, based on field observations, great photographs and the latest research.

Product details

Authors	R. J. Cannon, Raymond J C Cannon, Raymond J C (Formerly of the Food and Environment Research Agency Cannon, Raymond J.C. (Formerly of the Food and Environment Research Agency Cannon
Publisher	CABI Publishing

Languages	English
Product format	Hardback
Released	31.12.2019

EAN	9781789242638
ISBN	978-1-78924-263-8
No. of pages	392
Dimensions	179 mm x 252 mm x 20 mm
Weight	1122 g
Subjects	Guides > Nature Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology Tierwelt: Schmetterlinge, Insekten und Spinnen: Sachbuch

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