Intro
Preface
References
Acknowledgements
Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing Moth Variety and Diversity
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Richness and Variety
1.3 Distinguishing and Counting Species
1.4 Noticing Moth Diversity
References
Chapter 2: Moth Ecology and Conservation Importance
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Specialisation and Dietary Breadth
2.3 Moths as Pollinators
2.4 Variety in Feeding and Resources
References
Chapter 3: Moth Declines and the Need for Conservation
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Detecting and Assessing Species Declines

3.3 Changes in Moth Assemblages
3.4 Dealing with Rarity
References
Chapter 4: Causes for Concern: Habitat Change as the Major Imposed Threat to Moths
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Habitat Change
References
Chapter 5: Causes for Concern: Confounding Threats to Moths
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Chemical Pollution
5.3 Climate Change
5.4 Non-Native Species
5.5 Exploitation of Populations
5.6 Light Pollution
References
Chapter 6: Australiaś Moths and Their Habitats
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Accumulating Information
6.3 Features of Australiaś Moth Fauna
References

Chapter 7: A Closer Focus: Threats to Australiaś Moths
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Loss of Native Vegetation: A Key to Australian Moth Conservation
7.3 Fire
7.4 Climate Change
7.5 Pest Management
References
Chapter 8: Moth Flagships in Australia: Focus on Single Taxa
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Selecting and Designating Priority Species
8.3 The Current Priority Species
8.3.1 Synemon gratiosa, the Graceful Sun-Moth (Castniidae) (Fig. 8.3)
8.3.2 Synemon plana, the Golden Sun-Moth (Castniidae) (Fig. 8.4)
8.3.3 Synemon selene, the Pale Sun-Moth (Castniidae) (Fig. 8.5)

8.3.4 Trisyntopa scatophaga, the Antbed Parrot Moth (Oecophoridae) (Fig. 8.6)
8.3.5 Attacus wardi, Wardś Atlas Moth (Saturniidae) (Fig. 8.8)
8.3.6 Dirce aesiodora, the Pencil Pine Moth (Geometridae) (Fig. 8.9)
8.3.7 Phyllodes imperialis smithersi, the Southern Pink Underwing (Erebidae) (Fig. 8.10)
8.3.8 Agrotis infusa, the Bogong Moth (Noctuidae) (Fig. 8.12)
References
Chapter 9: Conservation Potential for Australiaś Moths: Focus on Wider Diversity
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Need for Further Survey
9.3 Interpreting the Outcomes
References

Chapter 10: Bringing Potential to Practice: A Future for Australiaś Moths
10.1 Introduction: Some Major Concerns
10.2 Habitat Management Issues
10.3 Captive Rearing and Translocation
10.4 Moths in Australia: Conservation Targets or Passengers?
References
Index