Explore Britain's moth diversity in a detailed, field-ready reference.
This comprehensive descriptive account covers the families, genera, and species indigenous to Great Britain and Ireland, including their habits, preparatory stages, and localities, with pressed emphasis on the nocturnal moths of the Heterocera group.
The edition emphasizes careful observation, geographical distribution, and life histories, supported by plates and running notes for researchers and enthusiasts alike. It is written to aid identification, comparison, and understanding of how these species fit into their environments.
- Systematic species accounts with notes on habitat and behavior
- Descriptions of larval stages, food plants, and pupation
- Illustrated plates and cross-reference indexes for quick reference
- Historical records and locality information to aid field work
Ideal for naturalists, students, and collectors seeking a thorough, image-supported guide to the region’s nocturnal moths.