Third edition of the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the larger moths of Great Britain and Ireland.
Paul Waring was born in the New Forest. A schoolboy interest in
caterpillars led to Honours Zoology at the University of Oxford and
a PhD on the impact of woodland management in Bernwood Forest.
Since 1987, he has worked full time on moth conservation in
Britain, both within government conservation agencies and as a
freelancer, as well as mothing throughout the world.
Martin Townsend started specialising in Lepidoptera at the age of
ten. He graduated with a BSc in Zoology from the University of
Aberdeen in 1985, and since then has worked in ecological research
and conservation. He is now an independent consultant, carrying out
site surveys for conservation bodies and other landowners.
Richard Lewington studied graphic design at the Berkshire College
of Art, and since leaving in 1971 has specialised in
natural-history illustration. His meticulous paintings are the
mainstay of many of the modern classics of field-guide art.
Quite simply the best in the field
*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
*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
*BTO book reviews*
If you are after just one tome on the larger moths of Britain and
Ireland then this is it
*British Wildlife*
It is hard work to find fault with this book ... Wholly
reliable
*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
*Atropos*
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