A Guide to the Pyralid and Crambid Moths of Britain and Ireland

About this book

Pyralid and crambid moths are amongst the most studied and readily encountered moths in the British Isles, and include some very attractive species. Whilst many are restricted in distribution within the British Isles, others are ubiquitous; they also feature prominently in migration events and occur as imports. This work represents the first comprehensive review of this popular group of moths since Barry Goater’s British Pyralid Moths (Harley Books, 1986) and brings together a wealth of knowledge about identification, distribution, flight periods and life cycle. Despite all that is known, there is much to learn and the early stages of some species have not yet been found.

This book includes specimens and live photos, representing all the pyralid species to have occurred in Britain and Ireland, plus distribution maps. Furthermore, the book contains critical species diagrams and identification pointers.

Contents

Acknowledgements   6

Introduction   9
    Taxonomy of the Pyralidae and Crambidae   9
    How to use this guide   10
    Morphology of pyralid and crambid moths   16
    Finding pyralids and crambids   18
    Conservation   19
    Immigration   20
    Additions to the British list   22
    Further information sources   24
    Bibliography   26
    References and further reading   29
    Checklist of the Pyralidae and Crambidae of Britain and Ireland   31
    
Species accounts   37
    British species   38
    Appendix 1: Adventives, not established   401
    Appendix 2: Doubtfully British / Not British   423
    Appendix 3: Intercepts   427
    Addendum: Stop press   435

Species plates   439

Genitalia figures   461
    Male   462
    Female   471

Appendix 4: Foodplants

Appendix 5: Vernacular names
    Index - Scientific names   502
    Index - Vernacular names   506   

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