A Pictorial Guide to the Moths of Lebanon

Written and Illustrated by Husein Ali Zorkot
Language: Bilingual in English and Arabic

Butterfly watching wouldn’t be complete without moths, this book is the first handy and practical field guide on the moths of Lebanon. The guide describes the life histories of 350 species of the commonest moths of Lebanon, each with photographs and colour drawings, and also their food plants. Each species description is short and concise, with details on wingspan, habitats, host plants, flight periods, ecology, and other important details. Common, scientific, and Arabic names are also mentioned, and there is background on Lebanese moths, their zoogeography, agricultural and ecological values, threats, and also moth conservation, connected with the Lebanese Hima system along with wildlife gardening and sustainable practices.