Comprehensive Guide To Insects Of Britain And Ireland

Author : Paul D. Brock
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691179278

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Britain's Insects by Paul D. Brock Pdf

The go-to photographic guide to Britain and Ireland’s insects Britain’s Insects is an innovative, up-to-date, carefully designed and beautifully illustrated field guide to Britain and Ireland's twenty-five insect orders, concentrating on popular groups and species that can be identified in the field. Featuring superb photographs of live insects, the guide covers the key aspects of identification and provides information on status, distribution, seasonality, habitat, food plants and behaviour. It also offers insight into the life history of the various insect groups, many of which are truly amazing. This is the go-to guide for entomologists, naturalists, gardeners, wildlife photographers and anyone else interested in insects, whatever their level of knowledge. More than 2,600 stunning photographs, carefully selected to show key identification features Photo guides to every insect order, covering 316 families and almost 850 genera Covers 1,653 species, of which 1,476 are illustrated Designed to allow easy, accurate comparison of similar species Up-to-date distribution maps and charts summarizing adult seasonality QR codes that link to sound recordings of grasshoppers and crickets Information on photographing and recording insects to help conservation

Author : Paul D. Brock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Insects
ISBN : 1874357587

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A Comprehensive Guide to Insects of Britain and Ireland by Paul D. Brock Pdf

A comprehensive guide to Insects of Britain & Ireland - by Paul D. Brock, Scientific Associate of the Natural History Museum, London, and author of the acclaimed 'Photographic Guide to Insects of the New Forest' is the most complete guide to insects of Britain and Ireland ever produced with over 2700 full colour photographs and fully comprehensive sections on all insect groups, including flies, bees and wasps.

Author : Stephen McCormack,Eugenie Regan,Chris Shields
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781848895225

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Insects of Ireland by Stephen McCormack,Eugenie Regan,Chris Shields Pdf

Over 11,000 species of insects occur in Ireland but most are very small and escape notice. Identifying them accurately can be difficult or impossible. This comprehensive compact guide to over 120 of Ireland's most popular insects includes all Irish species of butterflies, bumblebees, dragonflies, ladybirds, grasshoppers and shield bugs. All are illustrated in colour with clear descriptions enabling accurate identification.

Author : John Curtis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1829
Category : Insects
ISBN : BL:A0024481584

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A Guide to an Arrangement of British Insects by John Curtis Pdf

Author : Michael Chinery
Publisher : Collins Complete Guide
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Insects
ISBN : 0007298994

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Collins Complete Guide to British Insects by Michael Chinery Pdf

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

Author : Phil Sterling,Barry Henwood
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 1176 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472933577

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Field Guide to the Caterpillars of Great Britain and Ireland by Phil Sterling,Barry Henwood Pdf

'A much-needed guide – you can't truly understand a moth or a butterfly without first getting to know the caterpillar.' – Nick Baker This beautifully illustrated field guide covers caterpillars of the moth and butterfly species that are most likely to be encountered in the British Isles. The comprehensive introduction covers how to study caterpillars and provides a window into their diverse natural histories, while the species accounts cover status, field characters, similar species, habitat, foodplant and field notes, and are accompanied with up-to-date distribution maps.

Author : Steven Falk
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 935 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472970374

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Field Guide to the Bees of Great Britain and Ireland by Steven Falk Pdf

Bees are a fascinating and indispensable group of insects, but many species are in decline, and efforts to help determine distributions and changes in abundance have to date been compromised by a serious lack of identification resources. This book is from author Steven Falk, who is a professional naturalist and conservationist with over forty years' experience of working with bees. It is a comprehensive introduction to bee classification, ecology, field techniques and recording, a full glossary, and information on how to separate the sexes and distinguish bees from other insects. Also included are introductions to families and genera, describing key characters and life histories, as well as detailed species descriptions covering field and microscopic characters, similar species, variants, flight season, habitat, flowers visited, nesting habits, status & distribution, and parasites & associates. A series of innovative illustrated keys to genera and species are designed to guide the user step by step through the identification process. The book is illustrated with over 1,000 colour and black and white artworks by Richard Lewington, one of Europe's leading insect artists. It also includes stunning photographs of living insects as seen in the wild and 234 up-to-date distribution maps. This eagerly anticipated new addition to the highly acclaimed British Wildlife Field Guides series will unravel the complexities of identification, and is designed to cater for people new to the bee world as well as to more experienced recorders who wish to identify every species accurately. It provides the latest information on the identification, ecology, status and distribution of all 275 species of bee in Britain, Ireland and the Channel Islands.

Author : Peter C. Barnard
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1326 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444344967

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The Royal Entomological Society Book of British Insects by Peter C. Barnard Pdf

The Royal Entomological Society (RES) and Wiley-Blackwell are proud to present this landmark publication, celebrating the wonderful diversity of the insects of the British Isles, and the work of the RES (founded 1833). This book is the only modern systematic account of all 558 families of British insects, covering not just the large and familiar groups that are included in popular books, but even the smallest and least known. It is beautifully illustrated throughout in full colour with photographs by experienced wildlife photographers to show the range of diversity, both morphological and behavioural, among the 24,000 species. All of the 6,000 genera of British insects are listed and indexed, along with all the family names and higher groups. There is a summary of the classification, biology and economic importance of each family together with further references for detailed identification. All species currently subject to legal protection in the United Kingdom are also listed. The Royal Entomological Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious of its kind in the world. It is the leading organisation for professional entomologists and its main aim has always been the promotion of knowledge about insects. The RES began its famous Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects in 1949, and new works in that series continue to be published. The Royal Entomological Society Book of British Insects has been produced to demonstrate the on-going commitment of the RES to educate and encourage each generation to study these fascinating creatures. This is a key reference work for serious students of entomology and amateur entomologists, as well as for professionals who need a comprehensive source of information about the insect groups of the British Isles they may be less familiar with.

Author : Paul D. Brock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Insects
ISBN : 187435779X

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A Photographic Guide to Insects of Southern Europe & the Mediterranean by Paul D. Brock Pdf

Author : Sean Cole,Michael Waller,Mike Waller
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691177618

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Britain's Orchids by Sean Cole,Michael Waller,Mike Waller Pdf

An accessible, comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide--the only one to cover all the orchids found in Britain and Ireland Covering more than fifty species as well as hybrids and variants, this is an engaging, intuitive and in-depth identification guide to all the orchids of Britain and Ireland at all stages of development, from first emergence through to setting seed. Drawing on the authors' extensive field experience and the latest scientific research, Britain's Orchids uses multiple techniques to help both beginner and more advanced orchid enthusiasts to identify even the trickiest plants. The book is beautifully illustrated with plates by talented artist Sarah Stribbling as well as more than 1,000 detailed, instructive and evocative photographs by the authors. Orchids have long fired the imagination with their beauty and rarity. This book aims to ignite or increase your passion for these special plants and for the conservation of their habitats, from remote mountaintops to urban wild spaces. The first book to cover all the species, subspecies and varieties, as well as hybrids, at all stages of development Lavishly illustrated with close to 100 stunning plates drawn to scale to show key identification features and more than 1,000 stunning photo showing orchids in their natural settings Simple, step-by-step system for identifying almost any orchid Up-to-date distribution maps and seasonal charts showing when each species can be seen in its various stages Special-feature identification keys that can be used on difficult plants

Author : K-D Dijkstra,Asmus Schröter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 559 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472943989

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Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe: 2nd edition by K-D Dijkstra,Asmus Schröter Pdf

A revised and thoroughly updated edition of the definitive guide to identifying dragonflies in Europe. The first edition of the Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe was a ground-breaking identification guide that led to an increase in Odonata recording across Europe. The second edition includes fully revised regional guides and identification texts, updated distribution maps and conservation statuses, illustrated accounts for five species that have been discovered in the region since the first edition, updated checklists and taxonomy, and new photographs throughout, as well as an introduction to larvae identification. Each species is lavishly illustrated with artworks of males, females and variations, as well as close-ups of important characters.

Author : Stephen A. Marshall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : PSU:000065141984

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500 Insects by Stephen A. Marshall Pdf

Introduction to insects, featuring photographs and informative descriptions of 500 species from around the world.

Author : Patrice Bouchard
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780226082899

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The Book of Beetles by Patrice Bouchard Pdf

“Profiles 600 of the most stunning, most wonderfully adapted beetles around . . . The result is a work that is nothing short of magnificent.” —Wired When renowned British geneticist J. B. S. Haldane was asked what could be inferred about God from a study of his works, Haldane replied, “An inordinate fondness for beetles.” With 350,000 known species, and scientific estimates that millions more have yet to be identified, their abundance is indisputable as is their variety. They range from the delightful summer firefly to the one-hundred-gram Goliath beetle. Beetles offer a dazzling array of shapes, sizes, and colors that entice scientists and collectors across the globe. The Book of Beetles celebrates the beauty and diversity of this marvelous insect. Six hundred significant beetle species are covered, with each entry featuring a distribution map, basic biology, conservation status, and information on cultural and economic significance. Full-color photos show the beetles both at their actual size and enlarged to show details, such as the sextet of spots that distinguish the six-spotted tiger beetle or the jagged ridges of the giant-jawed sawyer beetle. Based in the most up-to-date science and accessibly written, the descriptive text will appeal to researchers and armchair coleopterists alike. The humble beetle continues to grow in popularity, taking center stage in biodiversity studies, sustainable agriculture programs, and even the dining rooms of adventurous and eco-conscious chefs. The Book of Beetles is certain to become the authoritative reference on these remarkably adaptable and beautiful creatures. “Photographs of more than 600 colorful, glossy species, resembling bejeweled broaches morethan creepy crawlies, are presented at actual size.” —Publishers Weekly

Author : David Newland,Robert Still,Andy Swash,David Tomlinson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691205441

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Britain's Butterflies by David Newland,Robert Still,Andy Swash,David Tomlinson Pdf

A new and improved edition of the popular photographic field guide Britain’s Butterflies is a comprehensive and beautifully designed photographic field guide to the butterflies of Britain and Ireland. Containing hundreds of stunning colour photographs, this extensively revised and updated new edition provides the latest information on every species ever recorded. It covers in detail the identification of all 59 butterfly species that breed regularly, as well as four former breeders, 10 rare migrants and one species of unknown status. The easy-to-use format will enable butterfly watchers—beginners or experts—to identify any species they encounter. Produced in association with Butterfly Conservation, this edition features new introductory sections to the main "types" of butterflies; updated distribution maps; a revised species order reflecting the latest taxonomy; revised sections on recording and monitoring, and conservation and legislation; and a new section on climate change. Stunning colour plates show typical views of each butterfly species, including the various forms and common aberrations Detailed species profiles provide information on status and distribution, including up-to-date maps, and cover adult identification; behaviour; breeding habitat requirements; population and conservation; egg, caterpillar and chrysalis; and caterpillar foodplants Photographs of the egg, caterpillar and chrysalis for every breeding species Sections on biology, where to look for and how to identify butterflies, and other essential information

Author : Paul D. Brock
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691204994

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Britain's Insects by Paul D. Brock Pdf

The go-to photographic guide to Britain and Ireland’s insects Britain’s Insects is an innovative, up-to-date, carefully designed and beautifully illustrated field guide to Britain and Ireland's twenty-five insect orders, concentrating on popular groups and species that can be identified in the field. Featuring superb photographs of live insects, the guide covers the key aspects of identification and provides information on status, distribution, seasonality, habitat, food plants and behaviour. It also offers insight into the life history of the various insect groups, many of which are truly amazing. This is the go-to guide for entomologists, naturalists, gardeners, wildlife photographers and anyone else interested in insects, whatever their level of knowledge. More than 2,600 stunning photographs, carefully selected to show key identification features Photo guides to every insect order, covering 316 families and almost 850 genera Covers 1,653 species, of which 1,476 are illustrated Designed to allow easy, accurate comparison of similar species Up-to-date distribution maps and charts summarizing adult seasonality QR codes that link to sound recordings of grasshoppers and crickets Information on photographing and recording insects to help conservation