A Photographic Guide to Moths & Butterfies of New Zealand

Robert Hoare, Olivier Ball

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White Cloud Books
09 February 2023

Wildlife: butterflies, other insects & spiders

A reprint under a new ISBN, A Photographic Guide to Moths & Butterflies of New Zealand is essential to those that want to know more about the species.

Given that they are found in a huge range of habitats, from the porch light to the forests, pastures and high country, it is easy to stumble across New Zealand's moths and butterflies. That study is still a 'work in progress': in addition to over 1700 named species - the great majority of which are moths, many of them day-flying - we have numerous unnamed species: probably well over 200 in all.

This book, written and photographed by experts in their fields, introduces important and striking species, describing their appearance, behaviour and life cycle. It explains which species are endemic and which have probably 'blown over' at some point from Australia and other neighbours, and gives useful tips on how readers can find, identify and study these beautiful invertebrates for themselves.

By: Robert Hoare, Olivier Ball
Imprint: White Cloud Books
Country of Publication: New Zealand
Dimensions: Height: 190mm, Width: 95mm,
ISBN: 9781776940035
ISBN 10: 1776940032
Publication Date: 09 February 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

'My interest in moths really goes back to my father, who used to collect butterflies as a hobby,' says Robert Hoare. With a Biology degree and a PhD in Insect Systematics, Robert currently works in Auckland at Landcare Research and has published several scientific papers. Originally from England, Olivier 'Olly' Ball took a PhD (Waikato University) in insect-fungi relationships and spent several years as a research scientist with AgResearch, and is the sole or joint author of several journal and conference papers.