Bird-Dropping Tortrix Moths of the British Isles Edition 2: A Field Guide to the Bird-dropping Mimics

Jon Clifton & Jim Wheeler

Many species of moth have evolved black and white markings which give them the appearance of bird droppings and provide camouflage.

This guide shows classic examples of bird-dropping mimics, such as the Apotomis, Hedya and Epinotia and some of the cryptic black and white cochylids. The moths are shown in their resting position, alongside a set specimen, with a brief account giving distinguishing features and use of coloured pointers to highlight the critical areas in a user friendly way. Maps show Vice-county distribution across the British Isles, alongside seasonal flight graphs and life size representations of each species, to aid identification.

New in the second edition:

This revised edition contains updated photos, maps and text, along with additional species and new comparison plates. The species list has also been updated, re-ordered and numbered to follow the new UK checklist. 82 pages.

Softback £24.00 £23.50