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Book SynopsisWith contributions from Dave Goulson and Gill Perkins, founder and CEO of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust respectively, this illustrated pocket guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in the naturally occurring species of bumblebee that can be found in the British Isles. Thanks to their iconic furry jackets and low hum that embodies the sound of summer, bumblebees are some of the most charismatic and friendly insects you're likely to encounter in Britain. Presented in the same portable and accessible format as the Pocket Guide to the Butterflies of Britain and Ireland by the same author, with a double-page spread dedicated to each species, this guide to bumblebees will appeal to both beginners and more experienced hymenopterists alike. It features stunning artwork by the world-renowned invertebrate artist Richard Lewington, covering the males and queens of all British true bumblebee and cuckoo bee species, alongside their common colour variations. The introducti
Table of ContentsForeword Introduction How to use this guide Conservation Structure and anatomy Bumblebee - female or male? True bumblebee or cuckoo bee? The life-cycle of a true bumblebee The life-cycle of a cuckoo bee The big 7 garden bumblebees At-a-glance guide Species accounts Mimics and lookalikes Gardens and bumblebees Glossary Further reading and resources Index
