From miniscule micro-moths to Hercules Moths the size of a dinner plate, these ‘butterflies of the night’ are a fascinating subject. This latest addition to our exciting series of concise field guides is the ultimate keep-in-your-pocket guide to Australian moths. It may be diminutive in size but it punches well above its weight in terms of usefulness, being packed with more than 300 images covering many of the species and families most likely to be encountered.
The book begins with an overview of moths and their lifecycles and nocturnal superpowers, before running through all of the most common and widespread moths likely to be encountered, including various emperor moths, hawk moths, geometrids, gum moths, loopers, day-flying moths and many more. For each species or family covered there is at least several photos for ID and a concise written account listing key features, ecology and behaviour. In many cases there are also additional images showing other important ID features or larvae.
The easy-to-use layouts and small size make the book ideal for taking on days out or walks in the bush. It is perfect for beginners or wildlife-watchers of an intermediate level, and also for children as a first book on Australian moths.
Paul Zborowski
Based in Canberra, Paul Zborowski is an entomologist and photographer who spends his time researching and illustrating invertebrates in Australia and in other locations around the world. He has a passion for presenting the macro details of nature to a wide audience and has written and illustrated 12 nature books using the resources of his image bank, www.close-up-photolibrary.com. He is a field-based scientist, spending long periods undertaking research in the field, and is also a sometimes teacher, both of science and photography.
