The Moths of the British Isles, Second Series by Richard South
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"The Moths of the British Isles, Second Series" by Richard South is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the diverse species of moths found in the British Isles, specifically covering families from Noctuidae to Hepialidae. It aims to provide detailed descriptions and accurately colored illustrations of these moths, along with their life stages, such as eggs, caterpillars, and chrysalids, making it a valuable resource for
enthusiasts and nature students alike. The opening portion of the book introduces the reader to the extensive scope of the series, indicating that it includes over 750 species of moths with a targeted focus on those appealing to nature study, while setting aside the less commonly appreciated Micro-Lepidoptera for future volumes. It features acknowledgments to contributors who provided specimen illustrations and identifies the various classifications adopted for the moths detailed in the text. As a prelude to the descriptions that follow, it emphasizes the ongoing evolution of scientific classification and nomenclature in the study of these insects, hinting at the meticulous approach South takes in documenting the captivating world of British moths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | South, Richard |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Moths of the British Isles, Second Series Comprising the Families Noctuidæ to Hepialidæ |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Moths -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Lepidoptera -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41920 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 778 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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