Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #217026 in Books
• Published on: 1986-04-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

Synopsis
This work covers the British species of the family Pyralidae, which includes such familiar species as the Mother of Pearl, the China-marks and the Grass Moths. All 208 species are clearly described in the text, and are all illustrated photographically in the 272 figures on the colour plates.

Customer Reviews

Barry Goater's Pyralid Moths
For anyone who is relatively new to moths (and like me has thus far concentrated on the 'macros') this book makes an excellent first purchase when venturing into the world of the 'micros'. The text is clear and well laid out and the photographs give excellent quality images of the whole group. I feel that compared to 'Skinner' (which handles the 'macros' excellently) it is not as good in terms of value for money (Goater describes 208 species and Skinner approximately 850) but this is really the only work of it's kind. The value for money aspect is the only reason in my opinion that the book receives 4 and not 5 stars.

For those wishing to become more involved, there is adequate reference to identification from genitalia examination where appropriate and the confusing issue of what is and what is not a 'micro' is also addressed.

Overall an excellent book and well worth buying.