Atropos Journal

01/10/2025

It may be only early October but some butterflies and moths that overwinter as adults have already entered hibernation. This cluster of Herald moths and Peacock butterflies was found today in an artificially constructed bat house in Cornwall.

27/09/2025

Ready for off at the 50th Amateur Entomologists' Society exhibition! Quite some milestone for the AES and a lot of hard work in organising these events. We are here till 4.30pm selling a huge range of journal back issues and books for insect enthusiasts.

01/09/2025

Autumn starts here!

30/08/2025

Now in stock! The substantial fifth edition of this popular field guide covers all the 58 species recorded in Britain and Ireland to date. Includes more than 600 colour photos, 100 more than the previous edition and 353 new. A must buy for the Odonata enthusiast. Special offer price £14.99 (rrp £18.99) click here to purchase your copy today https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/dragonflies-of-britain-ireland-fifth-edition

10/05/2025

The next issue of Atropos will soon be printing. This issue is a bit of a Convolvulus Hawkmoth special with two articles on the species, which also features on the front cover with Roy Leverton's stunning image. Issue 75 also contains accounts of two new species to Britain.

Don't forget that if you subscribe to Atropos, you receive 7.5% discount on any book purchases from Atropos Books (visit https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/book-news for further details).

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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)

10/04/2025

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

10/04/2025

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

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08/04/2025

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04/04/2025

🦋 Atropos Journal Exclusive UK 6-Issue Subscription Offer 🦋

We’re pleased to offer a special subscription package for new UK subscribers and gift recipients of Atropos — the leading journal for butterfly, moth, and dragonfly enthusiasts.

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Immediate delivery of 3 issues:
Back issues 72 & 73, plus the current issue 74

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Issues 75, 76 & 77, delivered upon publication

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A free book from the acclaimed Reaktion Animal series (RRP £13.95) and A packet of Nicotiana seeds (RRP £2.59) – ideal for attracting Convolvulus Hawk-moths to your garden

Atropos is published three times annually and features expert contributions covering:

- Insect migration and seasonal movements

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Upon subscribing to the Atropos '6 issue' new UK subscriber/gift subscription you will receive two back issues (72 & 73) and the current issue (74) along with your FREE book from the Reaktion animal book series worth £13.95, and a FREE packet of Nicotiana seeds worth £2.59*. Iss...