A pictorial key to the males and females of 189 species, detailed information on their taxonomy (including illustrations of external characters and genitalia, and brief descriptions of the immature stages), and information on their life-histories, hostplants, distribution, parasitoids and attractantia.

This interactive CD-ROM on the preparation of genitalia of Microlepidoptera is a teaching tool that aims to facilitate the procedures of dissecting genitalia and the making of genitalia slides for relatively inexperienced users. Described are the procedures used for the economically important superfamily Tortricoidea, which have broad application to a great many groups of Microlepidoptera.

This beautiful dvd covers all the British Butterflies while looking at the work of Butterfly Conservation and wider issues of conservation in the UK. Which butterflies are increasing? Which are decreasing? How can we help to save them? Running time 71 minutes.

These two volumes were published by the Ray Society in 1973 and 1979, with over 100 text-figures and 90 superbly-executed colour and monochrome plates illustrating the species, their foodplants and their larval spinnings. The two volumes of "British Tortricoid Moths" are on this one CD, with fully searchable text and hyperlinks for ease of navigation.The quality of reproduction of illustrations and text is excellent, allowing high-quality printing of the text and plates.

This multimedia CD-ROM presents unique up-to-date information on more than 400 European butterflies. This information is not available in regular field guides. All species are presented with superb colour drawings, pictures of living butterflies, and information on distribution and flight periods. Specific butterfly habitats are described and illustrated. A novel feature in this production is the display of trend and degree of occurence in each country over the last 25 years.

Buckler's monumental 9 volume work was published over thirty years, from 1885 onwards. This superb CD-book brings Volume 1 back to life. Published by the Ray Society in 1885, Volume 1 covers, with a very few exceptions, all the British species of butterfly at the time.

William Buckler's 9 volumes on the larvae of the butterflies and moths represented a monumental feat of artistry over nearly 30 years. Published by the Ray Society in 1899, Volume 9 covers the known British species of Deltoides, Pyrales, Crambites, Tortrices, Tineae and Pterophori. Some of the nomenclature has since changed, but the species and life-cycle descriptions and the 17 plates of hand-coloured illustrations remain invaluable, although they are rarely seen.

SPECIAL OFFER: Purchase all 9 volumes on 5 CDs and save over £45 compared to purchasing them separately.

William Buckler's 9 volumes on the larvae of the butterflies and moths represented a monumental feat of artistry over nearly 30 years. Published by the Ray Society in 1886 and 1888, Volumes 2 and 3 cover the known British species of Sphinges and Bombyces at the time. Some of the nomenclature has since changed, but the species and life-cycle descriptions and the 36 plates of hand-coloured illustrations remain invaluable, although they are rarely seen.

William Buckler's 9 volumes on the larvae of the butterflies and moths represented a monumental feat of artistry over nearly 30 years. Published by the Ray Society in 1890, 1891 and 1893, Volumes 4, 5 and 6 cover the known British species of Noctuae at the time. Some of the nomenclature has since changed, but the species and life-cycle descriptions and the 52 plates of hand-coloured illustrations remain invaluable, although they are rarely seen.

William Buckler's 9 volumes on the larvae of the butterflies and moths represented a monumental feat of artistry over nearly 30 years. Published by the Ray Society in 1894 and 1895, Volumes 7 and 8 cover the known British species of Geometrae. Some of the nomenclature has since changed, but the species and life-cycle descriptions and the 42 plates of hand-coloured illustrations remain invaluable, although they are rarely seen.

For ages 6-adult, trace the life cycle and migration of the fabulous monarch butterfly and learn about these spectacular insects through interviews with experts.

Superb introduction to the lifecycle of the monarch butterfly for children ages 6-10.

The quality of reproduction of illustrations and text from this 1914 publication is excellent. With the addition of modern concordance, as well as high-quality images and the advantages the PDF format allows, this is more than a facsimile copy - it is a genuine improvement which will bring the original work to life for the modern user.

Especially helpful for birders, naturalists, and out-of-doors enthusiasts of all stripes, this DVD presents practical advice as well as an abundance of colorful birds, dazzling butterflies, and orchids worthy of a master painter - all in a setting that is nothing less than marvelous.