A carefully designed and beautifully illustrated photographic guide to
the moths you are most likely to see during the day
This concise photographic field guide helps you to identify the
day-flying moths most likely to be seen in Great Britain and Ireland. It
combines stunning photographs, clear and authoritative text and an
easy-to-use design to increase your knowledge and enjoyment of these
intriguing and often colourful insects. Like butterflies, some moths fly
regularly in sunshine, whereas others that usually fly at night are
readily disturbed from their resting places during the day. This guide
describes all of these species and features at least one photograph of
each in its natural, resting pose. A brief description of each moth
covers the key identification features and when and where to look for
it, and includes information on its status, life history, special
features and caterpillar food plants. Other sections explain how to
distinguish moths from butterflies, and also provide essential
information on biology, classification, habitats, gardening for moths,
conservation and legislation and recording and monitoring.
- Individual accounts for 158 species and photos of 28 others
- More than 320 stunning photos, with every moth shown as you see it
- Beautifully designed, easy to use and clearly written