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A photographic field guide to 1,500 species of insects found in Britain and IrelandA 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.

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British Insects A photographic guide to every

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 02/04/2009
      ISBN13: 9780007298990, 978-0007298990
      ISBN10: 0007298994
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A photographic field guide to 1,500 species of insects found in Britain and IrelandA 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.

      Trade Review

      ‘An excellent resource’
      BBC Wildlife

      ‘The best starting point for any insect study’
      Wildlife and Countryside

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