Chances are hundreds of species of moths live just outside your door. Moths show an amazing variety of color, shape, and behavior, but since most (though by no means all) of them are active at night, we often simply overlook them. In Discovering Moths, John Himmelman opens our eyes, showing how moths are every bit as fascinating as the birds and butterflies that brighten our daylight hours. Himmelman explains the intricacy of moths' life cycle, their importance in nature, and that only a tiny handful of the many moth species are truly pests to humans. He tells how to attract moths with lights and bait, when and where to observe them, and how best to photograph these tiny subjects. With entertaining personal anecdotes and profiles of some of the country's foremost moth-ers, this new edition updates photos and information and focuses on states east of the Mississippi.