Butterflies (Papilionoidea) come in a remarkable variety of colors and patterns, from the orange majesty of the monarch to the lustrous red and blue of the peacock butterfly, but all butterflies ...

Tropical Heliconius butterflies are well known for the bright colour patterns on their wings. These striking colour patterns not only scare off predators -- the butterflies are poisonous and are ...

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