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100 1 _aSouth, Richard
245 1 4 _aThe Moths of the British Isles, First Series :
_bComprising the Families Sphingidæ to Noctuidæ
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-01-05
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Moths of the British Isles, First Series" by Richard South is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work provides a detailed examination of moth species found in the British Isles, specifically from the families Sphingidae to Noctuidae, and includes intricately coloured illustrations of various species, their life cycles, and their habitats. The book serves as a guide for both amateur naturalists and more serious entomologists interested in understanding moths' biological diversity and classification. At the start of the publication, the author introduces the vast number of moth species in Britain compared to butterflies, noting their dependency on plant life. The preface emphasizes the aim to provide accessible information on moth habits and life cycles, steering clear of technical jargon. The opening portion further discusses the classification of moths, explaining their life cycle stages, variations in form and structure, and common methods for observing and collecting these insects. With intriguing illustrations and practical guidance, South sets the stage for an engaging exploration of British moths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMoths -- Great Britain
653 _aLepidoptera -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41782
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