An Obsession with Butterflies - by Sharman Apt Russell (Paperback)

"Enter a world of obsession and beauty with "An Obsession with Butterflies".

This captivating book takes you on a journey through the life cycles of butterflies, exploring their metamorphosis, mating habits, and migratory patterns.

With a keen eye for detail and a passion for nature, author Sharman Apt Russell reveals the logic behind our endless fascination with these delicate creatures.

From the beastly horned caterpillar to the peacock butterfly, Russell traces their evolution and explores the driving passion of legendary collectors like Eleanor Glanville and Henry Walter Bates.

With a luminous prose, Russell takes you inside some of the world's most prestigious natural history museums, where scientists catalogue and categorize new species of Lepidoptera, shedding light on insect genetics and evolution.

Whether you're a seasoned butterfly enthusiast or just discovering their magic, "An Obsession with Butterflies" is a book to be treasured.

So why wait? Dive into the exotic world of obsession and strange beauty today!"