This manual introduces "British Moths: Second Edition: A Photographic Guide to the Moths of Britain and Ireland," authored by Chris Manley and published by Bloomsbury Natural History. This comprehensive guidebook, released on May 15, 2015, is designed for the identification of moths across the British Isles, including Great Britain, Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands. It features over 3200 uniform images for easy comparison, covering 871 macro moth species and 1276 micro moth species, with an additional 800 species introduced in this edition. The guide provides essential identification details, size information via size bars indicating average forewing length, larval food plants, and distribution maps for every species, adhering to the latest taxonomic checklists and including Bradley numbers.
The purpose of this 352-page English-language manual is to serve as an authoritative resource for naturalists and entomologists. It delves into introductory sections covering habitats, life cycles, conservation, and techniques for trapping and photography. While focusing on moths, it specifically excludes butterflies and caterpillars. This guide is an indispensable tool for anyone seeking to accurately identify the diverse moth populations of Britain and Ireland, offering detailed visual and taxonomic information to support accurate classification and understanding of these fascinating insects.
Packed with the stunning photography, this photographic guide is the perfect single-volume guide to Britain's moths. Its coverage is broad, including 871 macro-moths and 1276 species of micros. The concise 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 800 additional species
Many of the photographs have been replaced and the total number of images is now over 3200.
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.
Covers all of the British Isles (Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man) plus the Channel Islands.
Excludes butterflies and caterpillars to make room for much greater coverage of true moths.
With many people now setting up their own backyard moth traps, and many others who are simply curious to know which species are fluttering around their light bulbs, this book provides a superb introduction to this fascinating insect group.
Author: Manley, Chris
Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: British Moths: Second Edition: A Photographic Guide to the Moths of Britain and Ireland
Pages: 00352 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2015-05-15
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781472907707
Category: Nature : Animals - Butterflies & Moths
Packed with the stunning photography, this photographic guide is the perfect single-volume guide to Britain's moths. Its coverage is broad, including 871 macro-moths and 1276 species of micros. The concise 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 800 additional species
Many of the photographs have been replaced and the total number of images is now over 3200.
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.
Covers all of the British Isles (Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man) plus the Channel Islands.
Excludes butterflies and caterpillars to make room for much greater coverage of true moths.
With many people now setting up their own backyard moth traps, and many others who are simply curious to know which species are fluttering around their light bulbs, this book provides a superb introduction to this fascinating insect group.
Author: Manley, Chris
Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: British Moths: Second Edition: A Photographic Guide to the Moths of Britain and Ireland
Pages: 00352 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2015-05-15
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781472907707
Category: Nature : Animals - Butterflies & Moths
