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Book SynopsisThird edition of the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the larger moths of Great Britain and Ireland.This latest 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 the guide 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
Trade ReviewQuite simply the best in the field. -- Caroline Moore * The Spectator *
The first two editions were already established classics ... This brand-new edition maintains the brilliance of its predecessors (the finest illustrations and best text around) and enhances it with an impressive update. -- James Lowen * Rare Bird Alert *
There can be few moth enthusiasts without a well-thumbed copy of this book on their shelves. Whether you have an earlier version or not this edition has much new information, maintains the previous high standard, and is well worth adding to your library – it won’t remain unread for long. -- Graham Geen * BTO book reviews *
If you are after just one tome on the larger moths of Britain and Ireland then this is it. -- Mark Parsons * British Wildlife *
It is hard work to find fault with this book ... Wholly reliable. -- Colin Plant * Entomologist's Record and Journal of Variation *
The most important book on moths published since Skinner. * British Birds *
An excellent updated version of a well-loved guide. -- Mark Young * Atropos *
