Atropos Journal

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Established in 1996 it has become an essential and much loved publication for those with a passion for insects. The editorial team behind the journal contains well-known names within the subject, all of whom have a great deal of field experience. The journal contents include a mixture of contributions from amateurs and professionals, including field tips, identification articles, site guides, topi

cal news and anecdotal information, as well as high quality photographs, aimed to increase the knowledge of readers and to encourage higher standards of identification and recording. Our ethos is to inform as well as to entertain and the lively and engaging style of published material reflects this. As well as publishing the journal four times a year Atropos publishes instant news of migrant insects seen across the British Isles on the popular Flight Arrivals page on the Atropos website, where recorders can submit details of their own sightings and photographs instantly. Atropos Books sells key titles for insect recorders at competitive prices, which can be ordered online, via post or phone. Atropos Publishing produces books on the subject, including The Moths of Glamorgan, The Moths of Warwickshire, Butterfly Atlas of the Scottish Borders and Foodplant List for the Caterpillars of Britains’s Butterflies and Larger Moths.

Issue 77 now printing! In this packed issue read about three new moth species to Britain, Mole Crickets, studies of Port...
19/06/2026

Issue 77 now printing! In this packed issue read about three new moth species to Britain, Mole Crickets, studies of Portland Moth larvae, Monarch butterflies in Mexico and much more! Renew your subscription or subscribe to Atropos at https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/atropos-subscription

Don’t forget that Atropos subscribers receive a 7.5% discount on book purchases from Atropos Books. Visit https://www.atroposbooks.co.uk/book-news for more details.

It's been a spring plagued with cool winds, cloud and rain with few warm days. But moths are resilient and it finally lo...
21/05/2026

It's been a spring plagued with cool winds, cloud and rain with few warm days. But moths are resilient and it finally looks like some good weather may be ahead!

18/02/2026

Wanted! We are looking for good quality photographs of Dotted Border Wave and Small Fan-footed Wave for possible inclusion in the forthcoming issue of Atropos (number 77). If you have one please contact the editor at '[email protected]'. All published photographs will be acknowledged.

To be in with a chance of a free copy of "A photographic guide to Flies of Britain and Ireland" see the post from Atropo...
10/02/2026

To be in with a chance of a free copy of "A photographic guide to Flies of Britain and Ireland" see the post from Atropos Books.

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Happy New Year to all our readers, we wish you a happy and successful 2026 with an abundance of insects!
01/01/2026

Happy New Year to all our readers, we wish you a happy and successful 2026 with an abundance of insects!

Merry Christmas to all our readers! With the days getting longer Spring will soon be here. Thank you for all your suppor...
25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all our readers! With the days getting longer Spring will soon be here. Thank you for all your support in 2025.

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