Carey Knox

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Butterflies & Moths of Aotearoa New Zealand is an easy-to-use introductory identification guide to 361 species of butterfly and moth found in Aotearoa New Zealand

High-quality photographs from the author and the regions’ top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitats, and conservation information. The user-friendly introduction covers geography, habitats, moth and butterfly identification, survey methods and a glossary. The final section contains an all-important checklist of all of the Lepidoptera of New Zealand.

Carey Knox is a New Zealand-based ecologist and award-winning wildlife photographer, who specialises in Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) and herpetofauna (skinks and geckos). Carey’s main passion is improving conservation outcomes and increasing public awareness for Aotearoa’s beautiful butterflies, moths and lizards.

“This richly illustrated and informative book is a must-have for all naturalists with an interest in Aotearoa New Zealand’s extraordinary endemic Lepidoptera. Highly recommended.” Dr Robert Hoare, Senior Entomologist, Manaaki Whenua—Landcare Research

Specification • 180 x 128 mm (7 x 5”) • 176 pages • 46,500 words approx. • 450 photographs of 361 species • ISBN 9781913679668 • NZ$29.99 (New Zealand), £12.99 (UK) paperback • Publication October 2024