Language: English
This is the first field guide to Indian moths, featuring descriptions of 773 species of 38 micro- and macro-moth families. These are depicted on 156 colour plates in over 1000 colour photos. The species descriptions includes text and symbols, the latter indicating habitat preferences, sexual dimorphism, proboscis type, pest status, biology, and distribution. The guide coins common names for most moth species. Introductory chapters include information on moth studies, distribution, taxonomy, moth behaviour, moth defences, breeding biology, identification of moths, moth photography, moth education, and the role of moths. In addition, there is an introductory sectio for each moth family.