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Moths are sometimes overlooked compared to the day-flying butterflies, however, many moths are even more colourful, accessible and fascinating. Britain and Ireland are home to an incredible array of moths, with more than 2,500 species known, and increasing numbers of people have discovered the joy in watching, catching and photographing this diverse group. But, where should you start in being able to identify th?brbriBritish Moths: A Gateway Guide iis 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 th; each account is also placed alongside photos that have been carefully chosen to aid identification with clearly-marked top tips.brbrFrom hawk-moths to tigers and ermines to eralds, this guide is the perfect companion for anyone wanting to learn more about these beautiful and rarkable insects.

British Moths

  • James Lowen

    A complete beginner's guide to British moths.
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    Imprint: Bloomsbury Wildlife brPublication date: 02092021 brFormat: 216 x 140 mm | 224 pages
  • About the Author

    James Lowenb is an award'-winning travel writer, focusing on nature-orientated travel, and moth fanatic. He deftly treads the line between expert and layman by bringing wildlife alive for the non'-specialist. His books for Bloomsbury include iRSPB Spotlight Hedgehogsi and iBadgersi, and iBirds of Francei. His big hit is i52 Wildlife Weekendsi (for Bradt), which won Travel Book of the Year in 2016. He is also one of Britain's leading moth-ers, and is the author of iMuch Ado About Mothingi, which we are publishing early next year.

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