
British Insects: A Photographic Guide to Every Common Species - Collins Complete Guide (Paperback)
Michael Chinery (author)Published: 02/04/2009
A photographic field guide to 1,500 species of insects found in Britain and Ireland
A photographic field guide to all the common and some unusual species of insects across Britain that the keen amateur naturalist is likely to spot. Over 1,500 species are illustrated with detailed photographs chosen for their help in identification.
Includes photographs of larvaeEach section is coded with a symbol for easy referenceDifferences between similar species are highlighted to avoid confusionInformation given on when to look and where to find each speciesInsect groups dealt with include butterflies and moths, mayflies, dragonflies, damselflies, grasshoppers, crickets, earwigs, lacewings, bugs, bees, wasps, ants and beetles, all with keys to ensure accurate identification.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780007298990
Number of pages: 384
Weight: 720 g
Dimensions: 210 x 135 x 24 mm
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