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11/07/2025

Day one of the Global Bird Fair in Leicestershire. A before and after shot of our pitch in Swallow marquee stand 52. It takes a lot of work moving all this stuff from Cornwall and making up the stand but it's always a pleasure to be part of the event and to meet friends and supporters. It's been an appropriately tropical day with temperatures up to 31°C but set to cool slightly the rest of the weekend. We are here all weekend so come and see us and browse our full range of stock.

10/05/2025

Did you know that if you subscribe to Atropos, you get 7.5% off book purchases from Atropos Books? Visit https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/book-news for details.

30/04/2025

Moths of the World and Trees of Britain and Ireland are both now in stock. To order your copies and to see more new and forthcoming titles, click here https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/new-and-forthcoming

19/04/2025

HALF PRICE BACK ISSUES. Complete your collection of Atropos with our 1/2 price* Easter special offer. Click here to view all available journals and prices https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/atropos-back-issues
(*UK only, excludes issue 74, offer ends 30/04/2025)

12/04/2025

10/04/2025

Free Nicotiana seeds with any order this month!
Get yours while stocks last!
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10/04/2025

📚 New & Noteworthy at Atropos Books!

Fresh from the press and ready for your bookshelf, check out the latest titles now in stock or on their way soon. Whether you're into butterflies, beetles, birds or botany, there's something new to explore:

🦇 Bat Identification:
Identifying Bats of Britain and Ireland: A Field Worker’s Guide
https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/identifying-bats-britain-ireland

🦗Orthoptera and Dermaptera: The Grasshoppers, Groundhoppers, Crickets and Earwigs of Central and Northern Britain and Ireland
https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/orthoptera-and-dermaptera

🪲 Beetles of Europe, Scarabs, Cockschafers, Rove beetles, Volume 2 - Polyphaga
https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/beetles-of-europe-vol-2

🦋The Larger Moths of Scotland
https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/the-larger-moths-of-scotland

…and more titles arriving soon!

🌼 Don’t forget: All April orders include a free pack of Nicotiana seeds—a gift for your garden and its night-flying visitors.

📦 Browse new arrivals here:
🔗 https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/new-and-forthcoming

Get them while they’re fresh—and let your next field season be your best yet.

10/04/2025

Why Moths Matter!

Often overlooked in favour of their flashier butterfly cousins, moths play a vital role in ecosystems as pollinators, prey, and indicators of environmental health. Many moths pollinate plants that bloom at night, including wildflowers and important crops. Some plants even rely solely on moths to reproduce.

With over 2,500 species in the UK alone, moths are key to understanding biodiversity and there's always more to discover.

Fun fact: Some moths can hear ultrasonic bat calls and take evasive action mid-flight. Nature’s got moves!

If you’re looking to explore this remarkable group further—whether you're just getting started or are a long-time recorder—we’ve got you covered with a selection of expert resources:

📘 Pyralid and Crambid Moths of Britain and Ireland
🔗 https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/pyralid-and-crambid-moths-of-britain-and-ireland

📗 A Guide to Moth Traps and Their Use
🔗 https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/moth-traps-and-their-use-3rd

📙 Britain's Day-flying Moths (2nd edition)
🔗 https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/britain-s-day-flying-moths-a-field-guide-to-the-day-flying-moths-of-britain-and-ireland-2nded

… and many more to discover:
🔗 https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/moths

🌱 April special: Every order this month includes a free pack of Nicotiana seeds—perfect for attracting moths and other pollinators to your garden.

Let your curiosity take flight—by day or by night.

This publication includes specimens and live photos, representing all the pyralid species to have occurred in Britain and Ireland, plus distribution maps. Critical species diagrams, genitalia plates and identification pointers will also feature in this exciting new publication. PLEASE NOTE: Atropos....

08/04/2025

If you love moths, butterflies, and all things entomological, why not sign up to the Atropos Books mailing list?

You’ll get updates on the latest new titles, exclusive offers, and handy resources like ID guides and field tools—perfect for naturalists, recorders, and anyone with an eye for the smaller things in life.

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04/04/2025

📚 Bestsellers for Bug Lovers!

Explore the wild and winged with Atropos Books’ top titles—perfect for entomologists, nature lovers, and the simply curious.

Moths, caterpillars, grasshoppers—we've got your field guide fix.

Here are our top picks:

📘 Atlas of Britain & Ireland's Larger Moths – £38.50
📗 Pyralid & Crambid Moths – £55.00 (was £80.00)
📙 Caterpillars Field Guide – £32.49
📕 Grasshoppers & Crickets – £24.99

Tag us in your finds!
📦 Available now
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04/04/2025

🦋 A CLASSIC FOR MOTH ENTHUSIASTS 🦋

It’s here—and it’s already become a must-have.

📘 A Guide to the Pyralid and Crambid Moths of Britain and Ireland

Did you know the last guide to these moth families came out over 4 decades ago?

That makes this the most up-to-date, comprehensive guide of its kind—an essential resource for anyone serious about recording and identifying these fascinating micro-moths.

Whether you're new or have been ID'ing for decades, this book brings together hundreds of stunning photographs, updated species accounts, and expert ID tips you won’t find anywhere else.

🎯 Already got your copy?
Tell us how you're getting on with it in the comments or send us your review—we’d love to hear how you’re using it.

📢 Don’t forget to share this post with your fellow lepidopterists and collectors. This one belongs on every serious moth lover’s shelf.

And let’s be honest…
Are you even a moth enthusiast if you don't have this book?

Now available at a special price of £55 (RRP £80)

Take a look... https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/pyralid-and-crambid-moths-of-britain-and-ireland

30/03/2025