butterfly ( and possibly moth ) book

[bob.phillips]

I'll probably get slated for this question as it must have been asked time and time again - sorry but I don't know how to search for previous topics. So, what's the best book for ID then!!!!!

Bob P.

[aeshna5]

For UK only, I'd recommend:

Pocket Guide to Butterflies of GB + Ireland- Richard Lewington

Companion volume: Field Guide to Moths of GB + Ireland- Waring/Townsend/ Lewington (also available as concise form with less info)

These are both published by British Wildlife Publishing

Covering butterflies/moths + some caterpillars a fine photographic guide:

British Moths + Butterflies by Chris Manley

Beautiful photos, but info limited, published by AC Black

[bob.phillips]

Ashna,


Thanks for the recommendations. I notice that Collins do a butterfly guide ( and as their bird guide is so good ) I wonder what your views are on it?

Thanks again,

Bob P.

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by bob.phillips

Ashna,


Thanks for the recommendations. I notice that Collins do a butterfly guide ( and as their bird guide is so good ) I wonder what your views are on it?

Thanks again,

Bob P.

The Collins guides are good but cover Europe too. The UK book I recommend has more info with eggs, caterpillar, pupa + adults illustrated, distribution maps + life history charts. Maybe buy both. When in the UK it's good to have a guide boook without all the species you're not likely to see here.

[bob.phillips]

Thank you

Bob P.

[xSarahx]

i would recommend the british moths and butterfly book by chris manley.