Oestermarie, Denmark. Bugbook Publishing. 837 pp., color photographs and distribution maps throughout, 92 color plates, hardback 4 [21.5 x 29 cm] [in English]
Noctuidae Europaeae Essential is based on the 13 volumes of Noctuidae Europaeae, 1990-2011, by Michael Fibiger, Entomological Press. Noctuidae Europaeae Essential deals with all 1623 known species of European Noctuids. The concise text describes habitats, flight periods, larval food plants and distribution of every European species and their distribution outside Europe. Other topics, including subspecies, generations, frequency and pests are also covered. The European distribution for every species is shown on a clear map, and the text and maps are fully updated. The book contains photographs of more than 1500 living species of European moths, at rest in typical natural situations, and of more than 1000 of their larvae. All the species are also displayed as set specimens in natural size across 92 colour plates.