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Butterflies of Britain and Ireland Jeremy Thomas and Richard Lewington
Full of stunning illustrations, this new fully revised edition contains updated information about each species in the light of new research and updated maps.
All life stages are illustrated, and aspects of identification, variation, distribution, life-cycle, ecology, food plants and behaviour are all covered. A masterpiece!
Paperback 288 pages.
Lepidopterist's Handbook NEW by Peter May
A NEW HARDBACK edition. Includes many new topics, including field equipment and methods, moth trapping, breeding considerations and conservation.
228 pages with 24 colour plates and 41 b/w plates.
All Colour Paperback BUTTERFLIES Robert Goodden.
No other book gives such plain and practical advice for the study of butterflies and moths.
A comprehensive guide - outlining techniques for the breeding and study of butterflies and moths. This book also shows a grand selection of butterflies of every continent. Packed with essential information, colourful pictures and diagrams by the butterfly artist JOYCE BEE. Paperback. 160 pages. 7 x 4". An essential guide for the beginner.
This book went out of print many years ago. WWB bought the entire stock of the English language edition. Stocks have now sold out. There are some used copies, damage or marking mainly on the covers, which does not materially affect the content. Even these are now down to rather few copies.
Published by Hamlyn. Available only from Worldwide Butterflies.
Duraluminium Telescopic Net Handle Small Size G 33-70cm
A compact telescopic handle that is almost pocket size and ideal for inconspicuous use. Lightweight. Positive locking action at any set length between max and min. Well made, with good hand grip.
The net frame screws into the M6 thread at the end.
Perfect for travel and easily transported in the field and as air baggage.
Field Guide to the Micro Moths of Great Britain and Ireland edited by Phil Sterling and Mark Parsons, illustrated by Richard Lewington.
A new guide to micro-moths, illustrated with over 1500 artworks and photographs. Soft cover, 416 pages
Written by a team of experts from across the British Isles, the book describes and illustrates over 1000 species of micro-moths.
SLEEVE PACK One each of Sizes 1, 3 and 4 together with Velcro for securing.
These three sizes are the most used sleeves. A PACK of Sleeves is a useful standby for the serious breeder, both for oneself or as a gift for an enthusiast.
Sleeving larvae is the preferred rearing method for many breeders. The larvae live very naturally on growing foodplant. At the same time they are both protected from predators and prevented from straying. Sleeves can even be used as an economical substitute for cages on growing or cut foodplant.
With closed ends, these sleeves have the innovation of a zip along the side that gives instant access for inspection, and popping back any larvae that may appear on your arm after tending the sleeve! The Zipped Sleeves are amazingly useful and we wonder why we didn't have them before! In addition, there is a shorter zip at the closed end, which enables removal of litter and frass. The SLEEVE PACK is a welcome addition to the WWB range and is serious equipment for the enthusiast.
The Aurelian Legacy Michael Salmon, Peter Marren & Basil Harley
A fascinating account of men and women who have made valuable contributions to our knowledge of British butterflies and of their early and often complex history.
From 1553 to present day, it covers brief biographies of 101 lepidopterists, species of historical interest, nostalgic illustrations of old equipment, good colour plates & text figures. Highly recommended.
430 pages, 11 x 8.5"
British Moths A photographic guide by Chris Manley.
The new edition to the previous British Moths and Butterflies.
This has almost 1300 micros plus all the macros, (approx 3200 photos) using the new taxonomy of Agassiz, Beavan & Heckford. With distribution maps and bar on each photo to show the actual size.
There are no butterflies or caterpillars covered this time. Hardback, 448 pages.
Spring Frame Pocket Net - new superior design
This net is better made and designed than any other pocket net we have ever seen.
The compact folded size is most convenient for lightweight travel and is ideal for unencumbered field work, when you need both hands free for photography and examination. From pocket to open net is achieved in seconds.
The design is based on an ideal design from Japan that was in the WWB range over 50 years ago, but became unobtainable. After a long absence we have now sourced this updated and even sturdier quality frame, that will last indefinitely and provide a most important aid to field study.
The short handle is nicely balanced, and all that is usually needed, but an adaptor is supplied to allow the use of one of the telescopic handles (available separately and not with this net), when required.
The diameter is an ample 35cm or 14", folding down to only 13cm or 5", easily fitting a trouser pocket.
TO FOLD hold the frame at arm's length (to keep the spring steel away from the face) with both hands, and twist in opposite directions, forming a figure of eight. Draw both hands together, which forms the frame into a small circle. The spring steel can be held in place by hooking it under the knurled knob at the join to the handle. The bag is then wrapped round and tucked into itself, to keep the frame from springing open.
The net bag is fitted by threading the spring steel frame through the net bag rim. The drilled ends of the spring steel are overlapped and secured by a knurled knob that screws into the metal Y-piece with short handle. Included is a thread converter that should be kept in a safe place for use if you wish to use a telescopic handle that uses a 6mm screw thread.
Please note that the above description and illustrations are given here for reference when you wish to fit the bag and learn to fold it. Printed instructions are not sent with the net, so if you are buying for somebody else, they may need to refer to the above.
Scroll right to see all the pictures.
The same figure of eight fold is shown without the net bag:
THE MINI SILK FARM
A complete outfit for rearing silkworms from egg to cocoon, and reeling your own raw silk. Everything is provided: a small batch of eggs, food for the entire life of 20 silkworms, all the rearing equipment, detailed educational documentation and instructions, and a simple reeling device.
There is even a small bag of cocoons so that you can practise reeling, and don't have to wait to rear the cocoons from the egg.
Normally Silkworms feed on Mulberry leaves. This is an uncommon tree that is not always readily available, so we are providing a substitute food, which is a powder that comes with the necessary instructions for preparing the artificial diet in the kitchen. You will have a supply of fresh food always available for the silkworms throughout their life of about a month.
The Mini Silk Farm can be bought at any time of the year. The eggs are stored in a fridge until incubation. Although rearing in summer is easier because of temperature, you can rear silkworms almost throughout the year, if you can keep them at about 25º-28ºC. Eggs supplied in winter will need to be refrigerated for 8-12 weeks before incubation.
The instructions guide you through easy rearing, preparation of the artificial diet and the reeling process. The Mini Silk Farm is fun and unusually educational.
Moths of the British Isles. Colour Identification Guide Bernard Skinner
One of the best works on British Moths, compact text and cross-references simplify identification. Third revised and updated edition April 2009..
A colour identification with 42 plates, illustrating over 1600 species.
Current assessment of breeding species and genuine migrants, their status, habits and distribution. Hardcover. 325 pages. 9.5 x 7.5"
Field Guide to the MOTHS of Great Britain and Ireland Paul Waring & Martin Townsend. Illustrated by Richard Lewington
To identify your catch this book is the first ever to depict every species as you find it in the wild, in completely natural positions, instead of wings spread as in a collection. Absolutely outstanding. More than 1,600 superbly detailed illustrations of over 880 species, showing moths in their natural resting positions.
Photographs of larvae. Comprehensive tests for each species, and general introduction to identifying and studying moths. A superb companion to accompany WWB's Moonlander Moth Traps. Quite the best moth book available.
