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Species Harrisina americana - Grapeleaf Skeletonizer - Hodges#4624
A pictoral key to the hawkmoths of eastern United States (except Florida) By Charles L. Selman
Ohio State University, 1975
Has large B&W photos of -- and a key to -- all sphinx moths east of the Mississippi River and north of Florida.
Available here for $5.00.
I use this valuable guide with great frequency.
Contributed by Mike Quinn on 5 September, 2008 - 2:00pm |
The Moths of America North of Mexico, Noctuoidea, Noctuidae (Part), Noctuinae (Part-Agrotini), Fascicle 27.1 By J. Donald Lafontaine
The Wedge Entomological Research Foundation, 2004
This is part of an ongoing project to record and describe information about the moths of North America. A technical publication with descriptions and photos (small).
Contributed by John Davis on 25 February, 2008 - 5:32pm |
The Moths of America North of Mexico, Noctuoidea, Noctuidae (Part), Noctuinae (Part-Euxoa), Fascicle 27.2 By J. Donald LaFontane
The Wedge Entomological Research Foundation, 1987
This is part of an ongoing project to record and describe information about the moths of North America. A technical publication with descriptions and photos (small).
Contributed by John Davis on 6 September, 2007 - 2:12pm |
The Moth Book By W. J. Holland
Doubleday, Page & Company, 1922
This book is already listed on Bugguide, but not this printing. Copyright 1903, by W. J. Holland. Very nice hardback book. Book has color plates throughout. This is a very useful book in identifying moths, but the taxonomy has changed somewhat since this book was printed.
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Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America By Charles V. Covell, Jr.
Treats 1300 species found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Covell's work has long been sought after, and his earlier guide has sold for over $100 in the used book market. Publication of this book puts him back in the affordable category!
Note, 7/18/2005: Amazon doesn't seem to list this book, but the Virginia Museum of Natural History says they have it and the price is $40.00.
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 Discovering Moths: Nighttime Jewels in Your Own Backyard By John Himmelman
Down East Books, 2002
The closest thing to "Moths through Binoculars". Excellent introduction to moth study, with many color photographs of living specimens. Also has useful line drawings, suggestions for attracting and rearing.
Contributed by Cotinis on 15 March, 2004 - 10:25pm |
The Moth Book By W.J. Holland
Dover, 1968
Dover reprint of this classic can be found used. Worth having for the many illustrations of adults and larvae. All adults illustrated are all in color, Many more larvae are illustrated than in Covell's guide. Taxonomy has changed, so interpreting plates can be interesting. Also has very good information on life history, such as pupation sites, host plants.
Contributed by Cotinis on 15 March, 2004 - 10:23pm |
Peterson Field Guides: Eastern Moths By Charles V. Covell
Houghton Mifflin Company, 1984
Unfortunately, this excellent reference book is no longer in print. If you find it used, grab it!
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