The Moths of the British Isles, First Series / Comprising the Families Sphingidæ to Noctuidæ

The volume is a practical field guide to the moths of the British Isles, covering families from hawk moths to noctuids, and combining concise identification notes, life-history summaries, and accurately coloured plates of adults, larvae, pupae, eggs, and food-plants. Introductory chapters explain morphology, antennal and wing variation, and seasonal cycles, while species accounts give distribution, habits, and variation with updates to nomenclature and an appendix for changes. Emphasis lies on accessible, non-technical descriptions for naturalists, illustrated figures, and guidance for recognising common and variable forms in the field.