Butterflies and Moths of Aotearoa | Liv Sisson

From the bestselling author of Fungi of Aotearoa comes another beautiful, surprising field guide that sheds light on the overlooked lives of our butterflies and moths.Coppers and cosmets, blues and brushfoots, loopers and twirlers . . . Welcome to the wondrous world of moths and butterflies!New Zealand is home to colourful, curious species that are variously conspicuous and covert. We have world-famous monarchs, a gold-flecked moth as old as dinosaurs, butterflies that flash from purple to orange, and a lime-green moth said to bring messages from the spirit realm. But where do they live, how did they get here and what do they do when we aren't looking?Discover how to find, identify and support these remarkable creatures in this practical guide from bestselling author Liv Sisson. Featuring hundreds of full-colour photographs, diagrams, fun facts and up-to-date descriptions, Butterflies and Moths of Aotearoa will delight any curious mind, and inspire fresh adventures in your own backyard.

Olivia 'Liv' Sisson is a curious observer and author who has been enchanted by the minutiae of nature for as long as she can remember.Raised in Virginia, USA, Liv first learned how to spot small wonders in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She studied geology and art before moving to Aotearoa with her now husband. They live in Auckland and enjoy exploring the flora, fauna and fungi that define this special place.Liv's first book, Fungi of Aotearoa, was a bestseller, won several awards and was shortlisted for an Ockham New Zealand Book Award.