The Magic of Butterflies and Moths – a review

If you were anticipating a book about doing spells with butterflies and moths, that isn’t what happens here. This isn’t a book about how we might use other beings for our own purposes, I’m glad to say. Instead, it is an invitation to explore the wonders of these creatures.

Some years ago, when I started looking for books about otters, it became apparent to me that books about any aspect of nature are few and far between. Identification books dominate the field, and if you want to know about something in a broader or deeper way, there’s far less to read. This book is a deeper dive into the nature of butterflies and moths, and it was very much the kind of book I’ve been in need of. 

This is an ideal read for anyone interested in nature for its own sake and who wants to deepen their relationship with the wild world. It’s also entirely readable, in a way that the identification books generally aren’t. Steve Andrews is an experienced writer, who assumes his reader is astute, but not familiar with the subject matter, so it’s written very much for the intelligent learner. 

When it comes to moths and butterflies, Steve has considerable expertise. I’ve followed him on social media for years and he shares a lot from his own insect work. There’s an invitation in this book to get involved, as Steve shares his own insights into taking care of butterflies and moths. There is a lot that we as individuals can do to help the wildlife around us, and this book has some easily undertaken suggestions.

If you’re curious but only know a little about butterflies and moths, this book is well worth checking out.

More on the publisher’s website – https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/moon-books/our-books/magic-butterflies-moths