Magpie (Robert Thompson)

Bibliography

Breadcrumbs

Several guide books are available to help you identify moths. There are also some more general books about moths which include details of their biology, natural history etc.

Books about moths

Enjoying Moths
Leverton, R. (2001) Poyser Natural History
Lots of interesting information about moths and how to study them.

Moths
Majerus, M. (2002) Collins
Full of fascinating details about moths' biology, ecology and evolution.

The Natural History of Moths
Young, M. (1997) Poyser Natural History
Comprehensive information about moths and their biology and ecology.

The State of Britain's Larger Moths
Fox, R., Conrad, K., Parsons, M., Warren, M. & Woiwod, I. (2006) Butterfly Conservation & Rothamsted Research
An up-to-date report on the changing fortunes of our moths.

 

Moth identification guides

British Moths and Butterflies: a photographic guide
Manley, C. (2008) A&C Black
Although this does not cover all species, it does include many micro-moths and caterpillars.

Concise Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Townsend, M., Waring, P. & Lewington, R. (2007) British Wildlife Publishing
An easy-to-use format with all resident and immigrant larger moths described and illustrated in their natural resting positions.

Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland
Waring, P., Townsend, M. & Lewington, R. (2009, revised edition) British Wildlife Publishing
Larger version of the Concise Guide (above), with more detailed text.

Field Guide to the Caterpillars of Britain and Europe
Carter, D. & Hargreaves, B. (2001) Collins

The Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles
Skinner, B. (2009) Apollo Books
A thorough identification guide to the larger moths, all illustrated with their wings spread out.

The Colour Identification Guide to Caterpillars of the British Isles
Porter, J. (1997) Viking
The companion volume to Skinner's Guide to Moths, above.