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Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland

Martin Townsend and Paul Waring

British Wildlife Publishing

3rd edition

2017

"The third edition of the Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland has been fully revised, updated and restructured, bringing it in line with the latest thinking in taxonomy. Moths are illustrated in their natural resting postures, and there are also paintings of different forms, underwings and other details to help with identification. New descriptions and illustrations have been included for species that have been newly recorded in Britain and Ireland since the last edition of Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland was published. The text descriptions of all other species – covering field characters and similar species, flight season, life cycle, larval foodplants, and habitat – have been revised and updated where necessary, and particular attention has been paid to updating the distribution information, which is now supported by maps. The revised general introduction explains how the methods of identifying and recording moths have evolved over recent years with the advent of new technologies and as a result of data analysis."

Collins Complete Guide to British Butterflies & Moths

Paul Sterry, Andrew Cleave, Rob Read

2016

"A comprehensive and fully illustrated guide, this book is the definitive photographic reference guide for anyone interested in butterflies and moths found in Britain and Ireland. Every species that occurs regularly in Britain and Ireland is included, along with a section dealing with the ‘rarest of the rare’ – extinct species or very rare immigrants. There follows the main section of the book, which covers our larger moths; every species that occurs regularly in Britain and Ireland is mentioned."

Moth

Matthew Gandy

Reaktion Books

2016

"The study of moths formed an integral part of early natural history and many thousands of drawings, paintings and physical specimens remain in museum collections. In recent years there has been a renewed surge of interest in moths facilitated by advances in digital photography, the web-based dissemination of scientific expertise and new projects that enable direct collaboration between amateur experts and scientists. The rich history of vernacular names speaks to a significant place for moths in early cultures of nature: names such as the Merveille du Jour, the Green-brindled Crescent and the Clifden Nonpareil evoke a sense of wonder that connects disparate fields such as folklore, the history of place and early scientific texts."

British Moths: A Photographic Guide To The Moths Of Britain And Ireland

Chris Manley

2nd edition

2015

"Packed with the stunning photography, this photographic guide is the perfect single-volume guide to Britain's moths. Its coverage is broad, including 870 macro-moths and 1204 species of micros. The authoritative text provides important information on identification, size and larval food plant for each species and, for the first time, maps are included. Introductory sections cover habitats, life cycles, conservation, and trapping and photographic techniques. The new edition is far more comprehensive than the original edition, and the main changes are as follows: Covers 700 more species of micro-moths. Many of the photographs have been replaced and the total number of images is now over 3100. The photos are presented in a uniform alignment for ease of comparison between species. Size bars are added below each image showing average forewing length. Taxonomy and nomenclature conform to the latest checklist (but old Bradley numbers are still included) Maps included for every species for the first time."

The Larger Moths of Northamptonshire and the Soke of Peterborough

Chris Manley

"The first published county moth list for Northamptonshire since that published by Eustace Wallis (1908-1912). Species accounts of the 648 species of larger moths recorded in the county, 90% of them illustrated. 30 habitats reviewed in detail; short historical biographies of some of the county's better known recorders; gazeteer of place names mentioned in the text."

The Smaller Moths of Shropshire: Their Status, Distribution and Ecology

Godfrey Blunt

2015

"Based on approximately 18,500 records covering over 800 species, this is the first ever published atlas of the smaller moths (Microlepidoptera) of Shropshire. This book describes the status and distribution of Shropshire’s smaller moths and examines their relationships with climatic factors, habitat types and host plants. It explores evidence of long-distance migration and local and regional dispersal, and discusses the impact of habitat management on smaller moth populations. This atlas is one of a number being published to examine the distribution of some of Shropshire’s invertebrate groups."

Bird-Dropping Tortrix Moths Of The British Isles

Jon Clifton and Jim Wheeler

2nd edition

2015

"Bird-Dropping Tortrix Moths of the British Isles shows classic examples of bird-dropping mimics, such as the Apotomis, Hedya and Epinotia and some of the cryptic black and white cochylids. The moths are shown in their resting position, alongside a set specimen, with a brief account giving distinguishing features and use of coloured pointers to highlight the critical areas in a user friendly way. Maps show Vice-county distribution across the British Isles, alongside seasonal flight graphs and life size representations of each species, to aid identification. It is five years since the publication of the first edition of Bird-Dropping Tortrix Moths of the British Isles. This revised edition contains updated photographs, maps and text, along with additional species and new comparison plates. The species list has also been updated, re-ordered and numbered to follow the new UK checklist."

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland

Volume 5 Part 1: Tortricidae: Tortricinae & Chlidanotinae

Volume 5 Part 2: Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

Editor: K.P. Bland

Author: K.P. Bland, Edward F. Hancock

2014

Published in two separate parts.

"In The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland, Volume 5, Keith P. Bland offers a comprehensive account of the British members of the moth family Tortricidae sensu lato. For ease of handling, it is divided into two Volumes: Part 1, the Tortricinae & Chlidanotinae, and Part 2, the Olethreutinae. Each volume is self-contained and indexed separately. For each species there is included a full taxonomy, a description of the adult moth, an account of the larval stages and its life history. The up-to-date British distribution for each species is given as maps showing vice-county occurrence, supported with further detail where relevant. Each species is illustrated by means of one or more coloured photographs of mounted specimens, proportionally sized. For all species, the male and female genitalia are depicted by Josef Razowski's excellent line drawings. Besides an index to the moth species, there is a comprehensive index to larval food substrates."

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Concise Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland

Martin Townsend and Paul Waring

British Wildlife Publishing

2014

This is a paperback reprint of the 2007 edition.

"This is a concise guide to all the larger moths of Britain and Ireland. It is illustrated with 1,600 superbly detailed colour artworks of almost 880 species, showing most in their natural resting postures. It includes brief field descriptions written by leading moth experts of every macro-moth known to have occurred naturally in Great Britain and Ireland (including Isle of Man and Channel Islands). It features an easy-to-use presentation with the descriptions on the same spread as the artwork plates."

Moths of Europe, Volume 4, Pyralids 2

Patrice Leraut

2014

"This guide book covers exclusively pyralids in the Pyralidae family which span the subfamilies Pyralinae, Epipaschiinae, Galleriinae and Phycitinae. Each species is given an exact description along with useful information on its biology. Moths of Europe, Volume 4 features 69 colour plates illustrating 650 species in 1320 photos. 200 line drawings show clearly certain anatomical characters, in particular the genitalia of taxa that are difficult to distinguish just by their external aspects. Distribution maps are provided for most of the species covered."

Butterflies & Moths of the Sandwell Valley

Editor: Peter Shirley

2014

"This book tells the story of The Club's involvement with the study of Butterflies and Moths in the Sandwell Valley since 1976 until present times. Information on phenology and Valley distribution is given for all 675 species currently listed. The book deals with recording methodology employed, together with the ecology of many species. It also examines other key concepts such as parasitism, the arrival of new species over time and the potential value of local studies such as these in informing conservation practice. Beautiful photography of many species is also a key feature of the publication."

The Moths of Glamorgan

David Gilmore, David Slade & Barry Stewart

2014

"The Moths of Glamorgan is the first comprehensive assessment of the moth fauna of the county for nearly two hundred years. It is the culmination of 14 years of research and concerted recording effort in a county that hosts many scarce species, including Portland Moth, Silky Wave, Dingy Mocha, Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth and Scarce Burnished Brass. The status, distribution and flight period is given for each of the 1,500 species recorded from Glamorgan based on the county database of over 350,000 records. The book contains over 200 distribution maps and phenology charts as well as a section on the status of the moths in the county. Introductory sections on the history of moth recording in Glamorgan, geology and moth habitats. It provides a baseline for moth recording in Glamorgan and should prove useful for anyone that wishes to know more about the moths found in this corner of south Wales."

A Guide to Finding Butterflies and Day-Flying Moths in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Peter Creed and Rachel Hudson

2014

"The fourth in this series of attractively-designed pocket guides describes all 45 species of butterfly found in Berks, Bucks and Oxon, together with many of the day-flying moth that you may encounter, from the familiar burnet moths to the not so common yellow belle. Both groups are described using non-technical language throughout; this easy-to-use book is perfect for the beginner with over 140 high-quality colour photographs."

Britain's Day-flying Moths: A Field Guide to the Day-flying Moths of Britain and Ireland

David E. Newland, Robert Still, Andy Swash

2013

"This concise photographic field guide will help you identify any of the 100 or so day-flying moths found in Britain and Ireland. Combining stunning photographs, authoritative text, and an easy-to-use design, this book makes a perfect traveling companion--one that will increase your enjoyment of these colorful and intriguing creatures. Like butterflies, some moths fly regularly in sunshine, whereas others that usually fly only at night are readily disturbed from their resting places during the day. This guide describes all of these species, with at least one photograph of each in its natural, resting pose. The text includes a brief description of each moth, with details of its life history, where and when to look for it, its status, the food plants of its caterpillars, and its special features. Introductory sections cover many topics, including how to distinguish moths from butterflies; classification; life cycle and behavior; ecological importance; the impact of habitat and climate change; recording and monitoring; and conservation."

Common Micro-moths of Berkshire

Berkshire Moth Group

"An extensively illustrated guide to the identification of over 100 of the common micro-moths found in Berkshire, pointing out the features needed to safely identify each species. Whilst this guide is based on information from Berkshire, most of the species covered are common across the whole of the south of England and beyond. Includes enlarged and actual size photographs of each species, comparisons with over 120 similar species, most of them illustrated, annotated photographs showing important features, local distribution maps and flight period graphs for each species. Another useful tool in advancing understanding and identification of the microlepidoptera."

Checklist of the Lepidoptera of the British Isles

David J.L. Agassiz, Stella D. Beavan, Robert J. Heckford

2013

"This new checklist covers all recorded UK species. The main list comprises resident, and transitory resident species, species believed to be extinct and immigrants, and also some species that have probably been imported but have been found in the wild. Also included, in Appendix A, are the adventive species recorded in Britain, which cannot be regarded as part of our fauna, and are probably unlikely to recur, for example those imported from a great distance with produce. Appendix B lists species whose records are either erroneous or unable to be confirmed."

Pyraloidea of Europe / Pyraloidea Europas, Volume 3 (Lepidoptera): Pyraustinae & Spilomelinae

František Slamka

Bilingual: German / English

"The present atlas comprises illustrations and characteristics of 220 species of the subfamilies Pyraustinae and Spilomelinae occurring in Europe and adjacent countries. Brief data about imago, species biology, habitat, distributional maps, similar species and genitalia of almost all the species are given. New synonyms have been estabilished, new subspecies, species, one subgenus and one genus are described."

Field Guide to the Micro-Moths of Great Britain and Ireland

Phil Sterling and Mark Parsons

British Wildlife Publishing

2012

"This is the most comprehensive field guide to micro-moths ever published in a single volume, and, for the first time, makes this fascinating and important group of insects accessible to the general naturalist. The guide covers 1,033 species, with more than 1,500 superbly detailed artworks and photographs."

The Smaller Moths of Surrey

Bob Palmer, Jim Porter & Graham A. Collins

2012

"Smaller Moths of Surrey provides the first detailed analysis of the status and distribution of the Microlepidoptera within Surrey. More than 1130 species of micromoth have been recorded in Surrey at one time or another, out of a national total of around 1600 species. Considering that Surrey has no coastline, montane or moorland habitats, it probably holds the greatest number of species of any of the landlocked counties of Britain. Previous volumes in the Surrey Wildlife Atlas Series have dealt with a third of Britain’s Lepidoptera. Indeed, since Larger Moths of Surrey was published in 1997 a small dedicated team of lepidopterists has worked tirelessly to gather enough detail on the remaining Microlepidoptera to include them within their own atlas. Smaller Moths of Surrey includes an account of all of the County’s species recorded to date and illustrates 132 species as an assortment of adults, larvae, larval mines and cases on 32 colour plates. Every species is discussed providing a brief summary of the moth’s status within the County, a description of its distribution, typical habitats where it can be found as well as phenology and all of the species’ recorded foodplants."

Moths of Europe, Volume 3, Zygaenids, Pyralids 1

Patrice Leraut

2012

"Volume 3 of a collection of 4 volumes wich cover most of the moths of Europe. This guide book covers the zygaenids (Zygaenidae), Brachodidae and pyralids (Crambidae) (the 10 subfamilies representing the pyralids in Europe and studied in this guide are the Pyraustinae, Spilomelinae, Odontiinae, Evergestinae, Glaphyriinae, Crambinae, Schoenobiinae, Cybalomiinae, Scopariinae and Acentropinae). Each species is given an exact description, with useful information on their biology. Illustrations are displayed as 112 colour plates featuring 1000 species in 2300 photos. Distribution maps."

Conifer Moths of the British Isles: A Field Guide to Coniferous-feeding Lepidoptera

Jon Clifton and Jim Wheeler

2012

"The second in a series of field guides written by Jon Clifton and Jim Wheeler, featuring 108 coniferous-feeding micro and macro moths from Great Britain and Ireland."

The Geometrid Moths of Europe, Volume 3

Axel Hausmann and Jaan Viidalepp

2012

This volume includes coverage of the Larentinae. 743 pages with distribution maps and 25 colour plates.

Moths of Great Britain and Ireland: A Field Guide to All the Macromoths

Sean Clancy, Morten Top-Jensen, Michael Fibiger

2012

"Moths of Great Britain and Ireland contains all the 874 species of macromoth to have occurred naturally in Britain and Ireland. They are listed in a new systematic order and classified using the most recent hierarchy and nomenclature that have now been widely accepted and adopted throughout mainland Europe. Several new species are listed as British either due to recent taxonomic changes, studies of internal structures, or analysis of historic records. All species are shown in their natural resting position using 1200 photographs, thus making it possible to make an accurate determination in the field to species level of a vast majority of the British macromoths. A selection of photographs of distinctive larvae are also included. Furthermore all listed species have been shown as mounted specimens in their natural size on 60 colour plates in the back of Moths of Great Britain and Ireland, in order to allow direct size and structural comparison between species, and show salient features that are not visible in the natural resting posture. The species texts describe the diagnostic external characters, the possibilities for confusion, current flight times, larval foodplants, life-cycle strategy, up-to-date distribution and frequency summaries, and individual record details of the scarcer species."

British Plume Moths

Colin Hart

2011

"The Plume Moths are a relatively neglected group of moths, with the last identification guide to British species by Bryan Beirne, British Pyralid and Plume Moths, being published in 1952. Since then additional species have been discovered in Britain and much new information about their life histories has been discovered by lepidopterists, including the author of this new book. This long-awaited book provides a definitive account of the current state of knowledge. Includes colour photographs of set specimens of all the British species on 26 plates, detailed genitalia drawings for both sexes of all species and colour photographs of a range of live adults, larvae and pupae, as well as feeding signs for some species, on a further 20 colour plates. There is a key to the adults using wing features, a glossary of terms used and morphology diagrams for the adult and male genitalia structures, a checklist with current nomenclature, while the references cited facilitate access to the published literature."

Provisional Atlas of the UK's Larger Moths

Les Hill, Zoe Randall, Richard Fox and Mark Parsons

2011

"This Atlas is the first publication of its kind for almost 30 years. A culmination of four and a half years of the Moths Count project and the National Moth Recording Scheme (NMRS), it contains the most up-to-date distribution maps for 868 macro-moth species. The maps in this atlas reflect the success of the NMRS to date."

British and Irish Moths: An Illustrated Guide to Selected Difficult Species

Martin Townsend, John Clifton and Brian Goodey

2011

"This guide brings together information on the identification of difficult macro-moths, beyond what is currently available in moth field guides. It features 72 larger moth species (plus their subspecies and forms) with over 130 color illustrations. The ring-bound format and protective covers aid its use next to a microscope during dissections. Text and images of confusion species have been laid out together for ease of use and new keys have been designed to aid identification. This Guide provides the next step for those wishing to make a definitive determinations of difficult moths such as ear moths, dark/grey daggers, copper underwings and the November Moth group. As such, much of the Guide is focussed on genitalia characteristics, although there are discussions of other characteristics such as wing markings. It provides an up-to-date summary that will be of use even to those already experienced in genitalia determinations, but the main intended audience is those active moth recorders who are ready to take on the more challenging macro-moths and, thus, help improve the recorded distributions of these species."

Bird-Dropping Tortrix Moths Of The British Isles

Jon Clifton and Jim Wheeler

2011

"A comprehensive new field guide to the bird-dropping Tortrix moths of Great Britain and Ireland. Written by Jon Clifton and Jim Wheeler, this guide shows classic examples of bird-dropping mimics, such as the Apotomis, Hedya and Epinotia and some of the cryptic black and white cochylids. The moths are shown in their resting position, alongside a set specimen, with a brief account giving distinguishing features and use of coloured pointers to highlight the critical areas in a user friendly way. Maps show vice-county distribution across the British Isles, alongside seasonal flight graphs and life size representations of each species, to aid identification."

The Sesiidae of Europe

Z. Lastuvka and A. Lastuvka

2011

"Contains comprehensive information on all European species of clear wing moth, including all taxonomical, biological and distributional changes that have taken place over the last decade. For each species line drawings of male and female genitalia are given and diagnostic morphological characters, bionomics and distribution in each species are shortly described."

Woodland Management for Butterflies and Moths: A Best Practice Guide

Susan A. Clarke, David G. Green, Nigel A. Bourn, Daniel J. Hoare

2011

"Butterflies and moths are disappearing from our countryside at an alarming rate, but nowhere more dramatically than in woodlands. Many species that were common only a few decades ago have become great rarities. Woodland Management for Butterflies and Moths is intended for anyone involved in the management of woodland. It provides guidance on the woodland habitat features needed by butterflies and moths, and how to create, maintain and improve them. Fifteen butterfly and moth species that are identified as "Lepidoptera of concern" (scarce and threatened lepidoptera for which woodlands are an important habitat in the UK) are given species accounts with distribution maps, and details about habitats and habitat management."

Microlepidoptera of Europe. Volume 6: Gelechiidae II

P. Huemer & O. Karsholt

2010

Adults of all species are illustrated in full colour, either by colour photographs or water-colours. Sexual dimorphism and extensive polymorphism are also be illustrated."

An Annotated Checklist of the Larger Moths of Stirlingshire, West Perthshire and Dunbartonshire

P. Huemer & O. Karsholt

2010

Butterflies And Moths

Dorling Kindersley

2010

"Discover over 325 species of butterfly and moth found in Britain and Northwest Europe with this new edition, in association with the RSPB. From the Short-tailed Blue Butterfly to the Winter Moth, discover over 325 species of butterflies and moths with this pocket-sized guide. In-situ photographs and no nonsense notes covering both anatomy and identifying marks will help you identify them in the field quickly and accurately. Maps show you what butterflies and moths to find where so you can plan your spotting and make the most of your surroundings, whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest. An ideal guide for all the family."

Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland

Paul Waring & Martin Townsend

British Wildlife Publishing

2nd edition

2009

"An important new enlarged edition of the bestselling and most comprehensive guide to larger moths in Great Britain and Ireland. This guide, first published in 2003, is now considered the moth enthusiast's 'bible'. Contains more than 1,700 exquisitely detailed artworks of over 880 species. This edition contains additional illustrations and descriptions of new species. Also, further paintings of details and forms which will help with identification. The plates have now been grouped together for ease of use. The text has been revised throughout to include the latest information."

Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles

Bernard Skinner

Apollo Books / Harley Books

3rd edition

2009

"An important new enlarged edition of the bestselling and most comprehensive guide to larger moths in Great Britain and Ireland. This guide, first published in 2003, is now considered the moth enthusiast's 'bible'. Contains more than 1,700 exquisitely detailed artworks of over 880 species. This edition contains additional illustrations and descriptions of new species. Also, further paintings of details and forms which will help with identification. The plates have now been grouped together for ease of use. The text has been revised throughout to include the latest information."

Moths of Europe, Volume 2, Geometrid Moths

Patrice Leraut

2009

"Volume 2 of a collection of 4 volumes wich cover most of the moths of Europe. This guide book deals with more than 1000 species of Lepidoptera traditionally grouped together as geometers and classified in the Geometridae family (plus a single species from the Uraniidae): Illustrations are displayed in the form of 158 colour plates showing 1116 species in 2800 colour illustrations. Distribution maps."

British Moths and Butterflies: A Photographic Guide

Chris Manley

2008

"Packed with the stunning photography of Chris Manley, this new photographic guide is the perfect guide to Britain's moths and butterflies. Its coverage is broad, including all of the 800 or so macro-moths (within which the butterflies are placed), including all vagrants, and many of the micros, along with some 300 types of caterpillars. The authoritative text provides important information on identification, size and larval food plant for each species, with introductory sections detailing habitats, life cycles, conservation, and trapping and photographic techniques. With many people now setting up their own backyard moth traps or interested to know which species are fluttering around their light bulbs, this book provides a superb introduction to this fascinating insect group."

The Moths of the Bristol Region

R. Barnett, R. Andrews, M. Bailey et al

2008

"Illustrated with many high quality photographs, flight graphs and ink drawings, this new volume summarises the current and historic status of the 1,700+ species of moth that are known to have been found in the region around Bristol and Bath. Each species has been assigned a category reflecting its occurrence and abundance in the region based upon the records submitted by members of the Bristol & District Moth Group and many others, from 1990 to 2007. Distribution maps for all the larger species (macros) and for a proportion of the smaller species (micros) are presented so that the status can be seen at a glance. Introductory chapters describe the species special to the area such as the Scarce Hook-tip and Silky Wave, the habitats and the types of species that occur there, the history of recording and collecting in the region, photographing moths, case studies on particular sites and, most importantly, the conservation and protection of our local moth fauna."

The Moths of Hertfordshire

Colin W. Plant

2008

"The book is the result of ten years of survey work by volunteers, led by the Herts Moth Group and compiled and edited by Colin Plant. The 1548 species accounts summarise current knowledge, including first and last years, number of records, status and distribution, conservation status and caterpillar foodplants. A distribution map is presented for all species ever recorded as resident and showing historical changes as well as modern day distribution. For 595 species there are standard week flight charts for adults, specific to Hertfordshire. Introductory sections discuss the influence of geology, habitat, climate and man’s activities and include a contributed chapter by experts Ian Woiwod and Phil Gould on the long term moth studies at Rothamstead Research in Harpenden. Final chapters give an overview of Hertfordshire’s moth fauna, assess conservation management needs and present a Red List of Hertfordshire moths, with recommendations for the county’s biodiversity action plan process."

The Wildlife Trust's Guide to Butterflies and Moths

Nicholas Hammond and Stuart Carter

2008

Pyraloidea of Europe / Pyraloidea Europas, Volume 2 (Lepidoptera): Crambinae and Schoenobiinae

František Slamka

Bilingual: German / English

Concise Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland

Martin Townsend and Paul Waring

British Wildlife Publishing

2007

"This is a great practical solution for every moth enthusiast. The guide has all the illustrations of the classic "Field Guide to Moths of Great Britain and Ireland" but in a portable wiro-bound format with concise descriptions opposite the plates, all contained in a durable PVC wallet. Nearly all the resident and migrant British and Irish species of macro-moth are described and illustrated with superb colour artworks by Richard Lewington, showing the moths in their natural resting postures."

Guide to the Hawkmoths of the British Isles

John Bebbington and Richard Lewington

2007

An 8 page fold-out guide.

Moths of Europe, Volume 1, Saturnids, Lasiocampids, Hawkmoths, Tiger Moths ...

Patrice Leraut

2006

"This guide covers around 500 moths (Lepidoptera, Heterocera) traditionally gathered under general names of Saturnids, Lasiocampids, Hawkmoths, Tiger moths, Swift, etc. 1000 colour illustrations. Distribution maps."

The Larger Moths of Warwickshire

David C.G. Brown

2006

"Nearly 600 species of moth have been recorded in Warwickshire, where the ranges of some northern and southern species overlap as a result of the counties central position. Warwickshire county moth recorder, David Brown, provides the definitive work on the moths of the area, summarising information spanning more than 150 years."

Guide to the Day-flying Moths of Britain

John Bebbington and Richard Lewington

2006

An 8 page fold-out guide.

The Butterflies and Moths of Northern Ireland

Robert Thompson and Brian Nelson

2006

"The first complete account of the butterflies and moths of Northern Ireland - the species that live here, their habitats, the threats they face, the places to find them and the best ways to study them in the field."

Pyraloidea of Europe / Pyraloidea Europas, Volume 1 (Lepidoptera): Pyralinae, Galleriinae, Epipaschiinae, Cathariinae and Odontiinae

František Slamka

Bilingual: German / English

Microlepidoptera of Europe. Volume 4: Pyraloidea I

Barry Goater, Matthias Nuss & Wolfgang Speidel

2005

Adults of all species are illustrated in full colour, either by colour photographs or water-colours. Sexual dimorphism and extensive polymorphism are also be illustrated."

The Geometrid Moths of Europe, Volume 2

Axel Hausmann

2004

This volume includes coverage of the Sterrhinae. 600 pages with distribution maps and 24 colour plates.

The Moths of Essex

Brian Goodey

2004

British and Irish Pug Moths: A Guide to their Identification and Biology

Adrian M. Riley and Gaston Prior

2003

"Pug moths, a group of geometrid moths in the genera Eupithecia, Chloroclystis and Gymnoscelis, comprise perhaps the most difficult of the macrolepidoptera to identify with confidence. This work describes the biology and characters of all stages of the 52 species from Britain and Ireland, with individual maps showing their known distribution on a vice-county basis. The larvae are illustrated in detailed black-and-white drawings, and the adults in a series of colour photographs, arranged with species that are superficially similar juxtaposed. The genitalia of every species are also illustrated in figures drawn to show the main diagnostic features. The book also contains introductory sections which include a history of the study of British pugs, and breeding and rearing techniques. Also provided are an extensive bibliography, an appendix of foodplants, a life-history table, and an index with synonymies."

Microlepidoptera of Europe. Volume 5: Momphidae s. l

Sjaak Koster & Sergey Sinev

2003

Adults of all species are illustrated in full colour, either by colour photographs or water-colours. Sexual dimorphism and extensive polymorphism are also be illustrated."

The Geometrid Moths of Europe, Volume 4

Vladimir Mironov

2003

This volume includes coverage of the Larentinae. 464 pages with distribution maps and 16 colour plates.

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland

Volume 4 Part 1: Oecophoridae to Scythrididae, excluding Gelechiidae

Volume 4 Part 2: Gelechiidae

Editor: A. Maitland Emmet, J.R. Langmaid, K.P. Bland, D.S. Fletcher, B.H. Harley, G.S. Robinson, B. Skinner, W.G. Tremewan

Harley Books

2002

Published in two separate parts.

Introductory section, in Part 1, includes a chapter on the ecology and evolution of lepidopteran defences against bats by J. Rydell and M.R. Young. Systematic sections include full descriptions, life histories and distribution maps. Colour plates include all variants.

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Moths

Mike Majerus

Collins

2002

"Michael Majerus, author of the popular New Naturalist Ladybirds, examines all aspects of moths, from their life histories to their role as pests to humans. He covers their reproduction, feeding, evolution, habitats and conservation. New Naturalist Moths also discusses the enemies of moths, and the ways they have evolved to avoid detection, including camouflage, warning coloration, and mimicry. This is the definitive text for the study of these insects."

Butterflies

Michael Chinery

New edition

2002

"This completely new edition combines both photographs and artwork to give a really practical identification guide to over 240 species of British butterfies and moths."

Enjoying Moths

Roy Leverton

2001

"This excellent book presents a fascinating insight into the study of moths. It offers much more than the various identification guides currently available. This is no dry academic tome. Roy Leverton conveys his lifelong enthusiasm for moths in an immensely readable, easygoing style, while the text is liberally illustrated with line drawings and the author's own superb photographs of living moths." Contents include: finding moths in the day and at night; responsible use of light traps; successful techniques for finding and rearing caterpillars; how to attract moths to the garden and photographic techniques.

The Geometrid Moths of Europe, Volume 1

Axel Hausmann

2001

This volume includes an introduction to the series and coverage of the Archiearinae, Oenochrominae and Geometrinae. 282 pages with distribution maps and 8 colour plates.

The Moths of Devon: An Account of the Pyralid, Plume and Macromoths of Devon

R. McCormick

"Definitive list of the larger moths of Devon containing a comprehensive systematic list, a history of moth recording in the county, geology and landscape, climate and weather, migration, and conservation."

Moths of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

Barry Goater and Tim Norris

2001

Microlepidoptera of Europe. Volume 3: Gelechiidae I

P. Huemer & Karsholt

1999

Adults of all species are illustrated in full colour, either by colour photographs or water-colours. Sexual dimorphism and extensive polymorphism are also be illustrated."

Natural History of Moths

Mark Young

Poyser Natural History

Poyser

1997 (reprint 2002)

"Uniting the results of amateur study with the latest scientific research to paint a broad picture of all aspects of moth biology and ecology, this text uses many examples from the moth faunas of Britain and Europe to shed light on what is largely a neglected group. The breeding, feeding, distribution and life-history and ecology of moths are described as well as the more specialized aspects of their behaviour. Their interactions with host plants, their anti-predator responses, and the threats arising from the degradation of natural habitats are also all explored in this illustrated text."

Larger Moths of Surrey

Graham A. Collins

1997

"Surrey ranks amongst the best counties for Larger Moths in Britain, and yet, until the publication of the Larger Moths of Surrey, there has been no attempt to publish details of the distribution and ecology of this group for the county as a whole. Offering an up-to-date, authoritative account of the county's moth population it also features a wealth of historical data to put the present situation into context and as such is an essential reference book for the professional entomologist and the enthusiastic amateur alike. The book also covers a host of related subjects including geology, moth habitats, conservation as well as a guide to various methods that anyone can use to study moths in their own back gardens. The author, Graham Collins, is a respected entomologist who has studied butterflies and moths for over 20 years."

The Moths and Butterflies of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

F.H.N. Smith

1997

The Butterflies and Moths of Bedfordshire

W.V. Arnold, C.R.B. Baker, D.V. Manning & I.P. Woiward

1997

Microlepidoptera of Europe. Volume 2: Scythrididae

Bengt A. Bengtsson

1997

Adults of all species are illustrated in full colour, either by colour photographs or water-colours. Sexual dimorphism and extensive polymorphism are also be illustrated."

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland

Volume 3: Yponomeutidae - Elachistidae

Editor: A. Maitland Emmet, D.S. Fletcher, B.H. Harley, J.R. Langmaid, G.S. Robinson, B. Skinner, P.A. Sokoloff, W.G. Tremewan

Harley Books

1996

Introductory section includes a chapter on invasive species by D.J.L. Agassiz. Systematic sections include full descriptions, life histories and distribution maps. Colour plates include all variants.

Microlepidoptera of Europe. Volume 1: Pterophoridae

C. Gielis

1996

Adults of all species are illustrated in full colour, either by colour photographs or water-colours. Sexual dimorphism and extensive polymorphism are also be illustrated."

Butterflies and Moths Of Britain And Europe

H. Hofmann and T. Marktanner

Collins

1995

"The Collins Nature Guides are comprehensive, photographically illustrated reference books that are perfect for any lover of nature and the outdoors. Butterflies and Moths covers all of the species found in Britain and Europe, with over 150 full-colour entries."

The Hawk-Moths Of The Western Palaearctic

A.R. Pittaway

1993

"A detailed study of 57 sphingid species occurring in Europe (Ireland to the Urals), North Africa and the Middle East, placing particular emphasis on ecological factors governing population and distribution. The colour plates depict adults of all species, larvae of 40 species and 5 subspecies, and 13 types of habitat."

Cornwall's Butterfly and Moth Heritage

Adrian Spalding

1992

Butterflies and Moths of the West Midlands and Gloucestershire: A Five Year Review

Rob Mabbett, Mike Williams

1992

A Complete Guide to British Moths

Margaret Brooks

1991

"This work combines the functions of a reference book and practical field identification guide. It is divided into two sections. The first deals with the complete life history of the moth in all its diversity. From the 800 or so species of the "Macro" moths, 80 have been selected to illustrate the variety of lifestyles. Photographs show each moth in its natural habitat at every stage of the reproductive stage. The second part consists of a series of colour photographic plates showing set specimens of all the Macro moths. Side-by-side with the plates, the captions give flight periods, distribution, habitat and larval foodplants - all the information the reader requires to identify any species."

The Natural History of Butterflies and Moths of Shropshire

Adrian M. Riley

1991

"The book describes the approximately 1,200 species which have been recorded in Shropshire, and looks at the changes in the status of the species over the last century."

The Scientific Names of the British Lepidoptera: Their History and Meaning

A. Maitland Emmet

1991

"Includes notes on nomenclature, classification and conventions, terms and abbreviations, and a history of the scientific nomenclature of lepidoptera. The specific names are explained, together with the names of the genera, families and suborders to which they belong, giving Latin and Greek roots."

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland

Volume 7 Part 1: Hesperiidae to Nymphalidae

Volume 7 Part 2: Gelechiidae

Editor: A. Maitland Emmet, J. Heath, D.S. Fletcher, B.H. Harley, E.C. Pelham-Clinton, G.S. Robinson, B. Skinner, W.G. Tremewan

Harley Books

1990

Published in two separate parts. Part 1 has the title The Butterflies of Britain and Ireland

Introductory section in Part 1 includes sections on The vernacular names and early history of British butterflies and re-establishment of insect populations. Introductory section in Part 2 includes sections on classification of the Lepidoptera and resting posture in the Lepidoptera. Systematic sections include full descriptions, life histories and distribution maps. Colour plates include all variants.

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Butterflies & Moths of Yorkshire: Distribution and Conservation

Editor: S.L. Sutton and H.E. Beaumont

1989

British Pyralid Moths: A Guide to Their Identification

Barry Goater

Harley Books

1986

"This work covers the British species of the family Pyralidae, which includes such familiar species as the Mother of Pearl, the China-marks and the Grass Moths. All 208 species are clearly described in the text, and are all illustrated photographically in the 272 figures on the colour plates."

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland

Volume 2: Cossidae to Heliodinidae

Editor: John Heath, A. Maitland Emmet, D.S. Fletcher, E.C. Pelham-Clinton, B. Skinner, W.G. Tremewan

Harley Books

1985

Introductory section includes a chapter on British Aposematic Lepidoptera by Miriam Rothschild. Systematic sections include full descriptions, life histories and distribution maps. Colour plates include all variants.

Hawk-moths of the British Isles

Michael Easterbrook

1985

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland

Volume 10: Noctuidae (Cuculliinae and Hypeninae) to Agaristidae

Editor: John Heath, A. Maitland Emmet, D.S. Fletcher, E.C. Pelham-Clinton, W.G. Tremewan

Harley Books

1983

Introductory section includes a chapter on migrant species in Great Britain. Systematic sections include full descriptions, life histories and distribution maps. Colour plates include all variants.

Butterflies

Michael Chinery and Brian Hargreaves

1981

"A guide to almost 400 species of butterflies and moths found in Europe. Each species is illustrated in full colour to aid identification and information is given on the habitat, range and flying times of each species."

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland

Volume 9: Sphingidae to Noctuidae

Editor: John Heath, A. Maitland Emmet, D.S. Fletcher, E.C. Pelham-Clinton, W.G. Tremewan

Curwen Books

1979

Introductory section includes a chapter on eversible structures. Systematic sections include full descriptions, life histories and distribution maps. Colour plates include all variants.

The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland

Volume 1: Micropterigidae to Heliozelidae

Editor: John Heath, A.M. Emmet, D.S. Fletcher, E.C. Pelham-Clinton, W.G. Tremewan

Curwen Books

1976

Introductory chapters include sections on morphology, parasites, diseases, pest species, habitats and conservation. Systematic sections include full descriptions, life histories and distribution maps. Colour plates include all variants.

British Tortricoid Moths

Volume 1: Cochylidae and Tortricidae: Tortricinae

Volume 2: Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

J.D. Bardley, W.G. Tremewan, Arthur Smith

1973 & 1979

Butterflies, Moths and other insects

S. A. Manning

Ladybird Books Series 536: Nature

Wills & Hepworth

1965