Project Gutenberg 2013-01-05 Public domain in the USA. 285 South, Richard The Moths of the British Isles, First Series Comprising the Families Sphingidæ to Noctuidæ Produced 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) "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.) Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Moths -- Great Britain Lepidoptera -- Great Britain QL Text Category: History - British Category: Science - Biology Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 1076284 2025-09-17T04:32:44.471665 text/html 1000659 2024-10-23T13:27:14 text/html 23335809 2025-09-17T04:33:22.436513 application/epub+zip 23274717 2025-09-17T04:32:52.258663 application/epub+zip 376044 2025-09-17T04:32:47.827682 application/epub+zip 23691845 2025-09-17T04:33:41.405401 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 23571312 2025-09-17T04:33:13.990582 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 802129 2022-09-19T06:34:09.169426 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 717337 2025-09-17T04:32:40.376921 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 697424 2024-10-23T13:27:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16517 2025-09-17T04:33:41.772411 application/rdf+xml 16455 2025-09-17T04:32:48.572671 image/jpeg 3693 2025-09-17T04:32:48.222684 image/jpeg 23097687 2025-09-17T04:32:45.096696 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia