Field Guide to the Micro-moths of Great Britain and Ireland: 2nd edition

The second edition of the ground-breaking book on micro-moths in Great Britain and Ireland is a comprehensive guide to all families, featuring 1,300 species with 1,500 photographs and artworks, updated distribution maps, and revised names and species order. It is essential for naturalists and enthusiasts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The fully revised and expanded second edition of the ground-breaking book that made the fascinating micro-moth group accessible to the general naturalist is now available. Written by a team of moth experts under the editorship of Phil Sterling, this comprehensive guide covers all the micro-moth families found in Great Britain and Ireland, including the Channel Islands. Each species description includes field characters, similar species, flight season, habitat, larval food plants, status, and distribution. The introduction provides valuable information on identifying, studying, and finding micro-moths, including field techniques. Additionally, the book features innovative keys to families and genera, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced lepidopterists. The second edition includes a total of 1,300 species, with more than 1,500 detailed photographs and artworks, and 900 updated species distribution maps. Names and species order have been revised to reflect the latest published taxonomy, and common names have also been added, making this a must-have introduction to British microlepidoptera.

Weight: 1054g
Dimension: 141 x 217 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472993953
Edition number: 2 ed