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This is the first-ever book on the moths of the West Midlands covering all of the macro moths in our region (over 600 species) and many of the micro moths regularly recorded in Birmingham and the Black Country, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire. The book is lavishly illustrated with over 1000 photographs, from local photographers wherever possible, and also includes up-to-date distribution maps, habitat information, adult flight periods and larval food plants. In addition to the species pages there are also chapters dealing with the special moths of the area and the top places to look for moths – "hot spots". Other sections cover attracting moths, gardening for moths and recording techniques.

This first ever book on the butterflies of the West Midlands includes detailed accounts of all 41 species regularly recorded in Birmingham & the Black Country, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.For each species there are photographs of the four life stages – egg, larva, pupa and adult – and guidance on identification. Distribution maps show where each butterfly may be seen, and there is helpful information on suitable habitat and when to look for each species. Additional chapters on butterfly walks, how to photograph butterflies and tips on suitable plants to attract them to your garden are included. A section detailing 25 butterfly walks in the region is also included plus tips on suitable plants to attract butterflies to your garden.

A guide to 40 wonderful West Midlands walks reflecting the range of habitat and species to be found in our region and with many of our key species represented.

West Midlands Butterfly Conservation is working hard to improve the public image of moths and looking to bring back those threatened with extinction. You can support this work by ordering our attractive moth pin badges. For a minimum donation of £10, we can send you a set of three badges – our specially commissioned Kentish Glory, Peach Blossom and Scarlet Tiger badges.

We have eight ID leaflets available: Cannock Chase, Forest of Feckenham, Malvern Hills, Meres and Mosses. South Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, Woolhope Dome and Wyre Forest. Buy any one of these for this price or choose the ID leaflet pack to receive all eight.

All eight of our ID leaflets available: Cannock Chase, Forest of Feckenham, Malvern Hills, Meres and Mosses. South Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, Woolhope Dome and Wyre Forest.