British Insects: A Photographic Guide to Every Common Species (Collins Complete Guide)
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Michael Chinery (Author)
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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 larvae
Each section is coded with a symbol for easy reference
Differences between similar species are highlighted to avoid confusion
Information given on when to look and where to find each species
Insect 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.
About the Author
Michael Chinery is a well-known naturalist and the author of numerous books on insects and garden wildlife, including 'Collins Nature Guide Garden Wildlife', 'The Natural History of the Garden' and 'Collins Wildlife Trust Guide Butterflies of Britain and Europe'. For several years he ran field courses to introduce people of all ages to plant and animal life and now lives in Suffolk with his wife Jill.
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- Contributor: Michael Chinery
- Imprint: Collins
- ISBN13: 9780007298990
- Number of Pages: 384
- Packaged Dimensions: 135x210x24mm
- Packaged Weight: 720
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Release Date: 2009-04-02
- Series: Collins Complete Guide
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: Michael Chinery is a well-known naturalist and the author of numerous books on insects and garden wildlife, including 'Collins Nature Guide Garden Wildlife', 'The Natural History of the Garden' and 'Collins Wildlife Trust Guide Butterflies of Britain and Europe'. For several years he ran field courses to introduce people of all ages to plant and animal life and now lives in Suffolk with his wife Jill.
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