Publisher's Synopsis
"This first-ever book on the moths of the West Midlands covers all of the macro-moths in our region (over 600 species) and many of the micro-moths regulary recorded in Birmingham and the Black Country, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire. The book is lavishly illustrated with over 1,000 photographs and also includes up-to-date distribution maps, habitat information, flight periods and larval foodplants. In addition to the species pages there are also chapters dealing with the special moths of the area and the top places to look for moths - 'hot spots'. Other sections cover gardening for moths and attracting and recording moths. It is aimed to appeal to enthusiasts of all levels."--Back cover.