Butterflies of Britain and Western Europe and Their Caterpillars: An Identification Guide

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Jean-Pierre Moussus

Butterflies of Britain and Western Europe and Their Caterpillars

Name: Butterflies of Britain and Western Europe and Their Caterpillars
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An Identification Guide

Jean-Pierre Moussus

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Princeton University Press
27 May 2026

Reference works; Wildlife: butterflies, other insects & spiders

A comprehensive photographic field guide to the butterflies and caterpillars of Britain and Western Europe-as well as the Canaries, the Azores, Madeira, and Cyprus

This is the first field identification guide to the adult butterflies of Britain and Western Europe that also covers most of their caterpillars and egg types, providing all the tools needed for accurate identification. Comprehensive, practical, and easy to use in the field, this superb photographic guide covers all of the 472 species of butterfly found in Britain and Western Europe-as well as the Canaries, the Azores, Madeira, and Cyprus. Using the most recent taxonomy, it is also the first European butterfly field guide to use identification keys, including images of genitalia to distinguish between similar-looking species. The keys also include biogeographic and ecological identification criteria. Complete with an introduction on the biodiversity and biogeography of European butterflies, this is an essential guide for all lepidopterists and entomologists, from amateur enthusiasts to professionals.

Features more than 1,500 color photographs and 300 distribution maps Includes identification keys for the top side and underside of adult butterflies and identification keys for most of their caterpillars and egg types Includes some 100 genitalia diagrams for difficult-to-identify species A highly visual presentation of the biological and ecological features of each species Designed for lepidopterists and entomologists of every level

By: Jean-Pierre Moussus
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 149mm,
ISBN: 9780691271798
ISBN 10: 0691271798
Pages: 640
Publication Date: 27 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jean-Pierre Moussus holds a PhD in ecology and teaches zoology, ecology, and evolutionary biology at the cole Normale Superieure de Lyon in France.

Reviews for Butterflies of Britain and Western Europe and Their Caterpillars: An Identification Guide

""A solid, very high-quality piece of work, thoroughly researched and referenced, intelligently designed and beautifully presented.""---Pete Smith, Dispar ""It is obvious that a lot of care has gone into this guide. It is extremely user-friendly, yet complete, and both scientifically and aesthetically pleasing.""---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds ""This book will keep you going for some time, and it's a really great volume, including distribution maps and personal remarks about individual butterflies.""---John Miles, BirdWatching Magazine ""The most comprehensive butterfly identification guide available with more than 1,500 colour photographs and a fascinating introduction . . . . A must buy for serious butterfly buffs.""---Eric Brown