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Wings of Paradise: The Great Saturniid Moths

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When I first stumbled onto this impressive book in the store, I could not put it down! John Cody's paintings are masterful. They are full of the most delicate brilliant colors and light. Page after page features the loveliest images of these wonderful creatures from around the World. Attention to detail is second to none, his accurate and perceptive portrayals demonstrate an intimate knowledge of these ethereal insects in a spectacular fashion.
My brothers and I avidly collected these moths at night, in the rural North Carolina mountains. It was thrilling to see them dart around the street lamps like fiery jewels. Unfortunately, most books on this subject feature photos of pinned, faded samples. I've always felt it was a shame people couldn't experience their enchanting magic like we did. John Cody's book does that.

The paintings by John Cody are wonderfully realistic, lively portrayals of some of our most beautiful insects. The moths are not shown pinned but in flight or real poses with real and appropriate plants and flowers. A must for any admirer of Lepidoptera!

A lovely "coffee table" book showcasing many of John Cody's beautiful watercolors of the Saturniid Moths. The photos are breathtaking - how can such detail be rendered using watercolors? I love the accompanying text, sometimes explaining how the painting was made, but more often giving insight into the species and/or the niche it fills in nature. Through his words and his art, Dr. Cody teaches the reader to appreciate these fabulous insects.

this book was purchased because after seeing an exhibit of the original paintings I wanted a reminder of the beauty of the moths as well as the watercolor techniques used. I was not disappointed.