British Moths: A Gateway Guide

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A complete beginner's guide to British moths. British Moths: A Gateway Guide is a wonderful introduction to 350 species of the most common and eye-catching adult moths that you may encounter in the UK. Rather than being grouped in taxonomic order, species are organised by season, and similar-looking moths are placed alongside one another for ease of identification. Concise species accounts include information on key features, making it easy to distinguish between confusion species, seasonality, and when and where to see them; each account is also placed alongside photos that have been carefully chosen to aid identification with clearly-marked top tips. From hawk-moths to tigers and ermines to emeralds, this guide is the perfect companion for anyone wanting to learn more about these beautiful and remarkable insects. Cover Title Copyright Contents Preface Acknowledgements Introduction: mothing for beginners The joy of moths How to see moths The moths in this book The species accounts Using this book to identify moths Highlights of a moth-er’s year Making a contribution Spring moths Summer moths Autumn moths Winter moths Taxonomic list of moth families covered Glossary Further reading and other resources Photographic credits Index