The production of The Moths of Lancashire was funded and supported by The Tanyptera Trust. It is a unique publication by Stephen Palmer and Ben Smart covering all moth species found in Lancashire, including most of Merseyside and Greater Manchester, between 1829 and 2022. Notable additions from 2023 are included. The book is based on almost 2 million records submitted by over 2,000 moth enthusiasts. Flight graphs show when each moth is on the wing, and maps depict the distributions of the 1,570 species. Gloriously illustrated throughout with photos, while the detailed text documents the changing fortunes of these often secretive insects.

Published in 2024. The book can be bought from various online book shops RRP £37.95.

An addendum to the book, which includes eight species new to Lancashire in 2024, and a 12th new species from 2023, is available as a freely downloadable PDF here: Addendum 2024