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Drawing on taxonomy, mythology, and literary references, the text describes moth behavior and nocturnal habitats, then situates moths within the Lepidoptera order. Key sections outline species richness, family-level classification, and cultural interpretations that shape how moths are understood, setting the stage for deeper chapter discussions.","Moth  \nAnimal  \nSeries editor: Jonathan Burt  \nAlready published  \nAlbatross Graham Barwell · Ant Charlotte Sleigh · Ape John Sorenson · Badger Daniel Heath Justice Bear Robert E. Bieder · Bee Claire Preston · Beetle Adam Dodd · Beaver Rachel Poliquin  \nBison Desmond Morris · Camel Robert Irwin · Cat Katharine M. Rogers · Chicken Annie Potts Cockroach Marion Copeland · Cow Hannah Velten · Crocodile Dan Wylie · Crow Boria Sax Deer John Fletcher · Dog Susan McHugh · Dolphin Alan Rauch · Donkey Jill Bough  \nDuck Victoria de Rijke · Eagle Janine Rogers · Eel Richard Schweid · Elephant Dan Wylie Falcon Helen Macdonald · Flamingo Caitlin R. Kight · Fly Steven Connor · Fox Martin Wallen  \nFrog Charlotte Sleigh · Giraffe Edgar Williams · Goat Joy Hinson · Gorilla Ted Gott and Kathryn Weir Guinea Pig Dorothy Yamamoto · Hare Simon Carnell · Hedgehog Hugh Warwick · Horse Elaine Walker Hyena Mikita Brottman · Kangaroo John Simons · Leech Robert G. W. Kirk and Neil Pemberton Leopard Desmond Morris · Lion Deirdre Jackson · Lobster Richard J. King · Monkey Desmond Morris Moose Kevin Jackson · Mosquito Richard Jones · Moth Matthew Gandy · Mouse Georgie Carroll Octopus Richard Schweid · Ostrich Edgar Williams · Otter Daniel Allen · Owl Desmond Morris Oyster Rebecca Stott · Parrot Paul Carter · Peacock Christine E. Jackson · Penguin Stephen Martin Pig Brett Mizelle · Pigeon Barbara Allen · Rabbit Victoria Dickenson · Rat Jonathan Burt  \nRhinoceros Kelly Enright · Salmon Peter Coates · Scorpion Louise M. Pryke · Seal Victoria Dickenson Shark Dean Crawford · Sheep Philip Armstrong · Skunk Alyce Miller · Snail Peter Williams  \nSnake Drake Stutesman · Sparrow Kim Todd · Spider Katarzyna and Sergiusz Michalski Swallow Angela Turner · Swan Peter Young · Tiger Susie Green · Tortoise Peter Young Trout James Owen · Vulture Thom van Dooren · Walrus John Miller and Louise Miller Whale Joe Roman · Wolf Garry Marvin  \nMoth  \nMatthew Gandy  \nreaktion books  \nFor my parents, Maggie and Mike  \nPublished by reaktion books ltd Unit 32, Waterside 44–48 Wharf Road London n1 7ux, uk [www.reaktionbooks.co.uk](www.reaktionbooks.co.uk)  \nFirst published 2016  \nCopyright © Matthew Gandy 2016  \nAll rights reserved  \nNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior permission of the publishers  \nPrinted and bound in China by 1010 Printing International Ltd A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library isbn 978 1 78023 585 1  \nContents  \n1 Multitudes 7  \n2 Appellations 42  \n3 Aurelians 58  \n4 Drawn to the Flame 87  \n5 Visitations 105  \n6 Any Colour You Like 128  \n7 Pretenders 140  \n8 Spinners and Monsters 173  \n9 Lines ofFlight 195  \nTimeline 198  \nReferences 201  \nSelect Bibliography 220  \nAssociations and Websites 226  \nAcknowledgements 229  \nPhoto Acknowledgements 230  \nIndex 233  \n1 Multitudes  \nEa quae scimus sunt pars minima eorum quae ignoramus. 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