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Sex, Lies and Butterflies

An exploration of the diversity of moths and butterflies from caterpillars to larvae to chrysalis to winged flight. The documentary covers camouflage and other anti-predatory tactics along with uniqueness of different species and amazing feats and colors.

Top Cast

  • Paul Giamatti

    Paul Giamatti

    Narrator (voice)

  • Akito Kawahara

    Akito Kawahara

    Self - Florida Museum of Natural History

  • Jesse R. Barber

    Jesse R. Barber

    Self - Boise State University

  • Mary Jane Epps

    Mary Jane Epps

    Self - Mary Baldwin University

  • Aaron Pomerantz

    Aaron Pomerantz

    Self - PhD. Student at the University of California

  • Constantí Stefanescu

    Constantí Stefanescu

    Self - Natural History Museum of Granollers

  • Jason Chapman

    Jason Chapman

    Self - Rothamsted Research

  • Peter R. Houlihan

    Peter R. Houlihan

    Self - Biologist (uncredited)

Overview

An exploration of the diversity of moths and butterflies from caterpillars to larvae to chrysalis to winged flight. The documentary covers camouflage and other anti-predatory tactics along with uniqueness of different species and amazing feats and colors.

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