Field Guide To The Bees Of Great Britain And Ireland

Author : Steven Falk
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 935 pages
File Size : 40,8 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 : Steven Falk
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1910389021

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

This field guide to Britain's bees makes this fascinating and important group of insects accessible to the general naturalist. It covers over 270 species, and is fully illustrated with stunning photographs and Richard Lewington's beautiful colour artwork.

Author : Mike Edwards (B.Sc.),Martin Jenner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105121879188

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Field Guide to the Bumblebees of Great Britain & Ireland by Mike Edwards (B.Sc.),Martin Jenner Pdf

Author : Phil Sterling,Barry Henwood
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 1176 pages
File Size : 41,8 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 : Paul Waring,Martin Townsend
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472930323

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Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland by Paul Waring,Martin Townsend Pdf

This latest edition of the Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland has been fully revised, updated and restructured, bringing it in line with the latest thinking in taxonomy. Moths are illustrated in their natural resting postures, and there are also paintings of different forms, underwings and other details to help with identification. New descriptions and illustrations have been included for species that have been newly recorded in Britain and Ireland since the last edition of the guide was published. The text descriptions of all other species – covering field characters and similar species, flight season, life cycle, larval foodplants, and habitat – have been revised and updated where necessary, and particular attention has been paid to updating the distribution information, which is now supported by maps. The revised general introduction explains how the methods of identifying and recording moths have evolved over recent years with the advent of new technologies and as a result of data analysis.

Author : Helen Roy,Peter Brown
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472935694

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Field Guide to the Ladybirds of Great Britain and Ireland by Helen Roy,Peter Brown Pdf

"A ground-breaking identification guide ... the perfect marriage of artistic excellence, deep knowledge and, dare I say it, of scientists' genuine affection." BRETT WESTWOOD This brand new illustrated field guide covers all 47 species of ladybird occurring in the British Isles in a handy and easy-to-use format. Twenty-seven species are colourful and conspicuous and easily recognised as ladybirds; the remaining species are more challenging, but the clear illustrations and up-to-date text in this guide will help to break down the identification barriers. A useful introduction provides an overview of ladybird ecology, tips on studying and recording, and suggested sites for finding ladybirds. The main part of the book comprises detailed species texts, covering field characters, food, habitats, suggested survey methods, ranges, conservation statuses and distribution trends. An illustrated at-a-glance identification guide and helpful pointers for differentiating similar-looking species are also included. With 102 colour photographs and 47 distribution maps, combined with Richard Lewington's peerless artwork, this is the definitive guide to one of our most cherished and charismatic insect groups.

Author : Ted Benton
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781784270896

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Solitary bees by Ted Benton Pdf

In Britain and Ireland there are about ten times more species of solitary bee than bumblebee and honeybee combined, yet the solitary bees tend to be ignored and we know much less about them. They are a fascinating, attractive and diverse group that can be found easily in a wide range of habitats, both urban and rural, and they are important as pollinators. Solitary bees provides an introduction to the natural history, ecology and conservation of solitary bees, together with an easy-to-use key to genera. Chapters cover: Diversity and recognition; Bee lives; Cuckoos in the nest; Bees and flowers; The conservation of solitary bees; Approaches to practical work; Keys to the genera of bees of the British Isles - Females and Males; and References and further reading.

Author : Paul D. Brock
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 52,8 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 : Martin Townsend,Paul Waring
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472957290

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Concise Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland: Second edition by Martin Townsend,Paul Waring Pdf

'A remarkable field guide ... one of those books that come along every now and then and cause a revolution.' Michael McCarthy Independent This concise guide is a companion to the main Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland by the same expert authors, but is in a condensed form with artwork opposite the species descriptions and lay-flat binding for ease of use in the field. It includes brief but comprehensive field descriptions of all the macro-moths in Great Britain, Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, and this second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest advances in taxonomy. Featuring more than 1,700 superbly detailed colour artworks and covering nearly 900 species, this portable guide is an essential addition to every moth-lover's field kit.

Author : Joseph S. Wilson,Olivia Messinger Carril
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691160771

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The Bees in Your Backyard by Joseph S. Wilson,Olivia Messinger Carril Pdf

An introduction to the roughly 4000 different bee species found in the United States and Canada, dispelling common myths about bees while offering essential tips for telling them apart in the field

Author : Steve Brooks,Steve Cham
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472982407

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Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland by Steve Brooks,Steve Cham Pdf

An indispensable guide to Great Britain and Ireland's resident and migrant dragonfly and damselfly species. Whizzing over water with metallic bodies and often iridescent wings, dragonflies and damselflies are arguably one of our most overlooked and beautiful insects. This practical guide will help you to distinguish between skimmers and darters, with fascinating species accounts and insect-watching tips. To aid quick and accurate identification, the book also contains more than 280 stunning paintings by renowned artist, Richard Lewington. The 2002 edition was shortlisted for the BP Natural World Book Prize. This updated edition has been fully revised and redesigned to feature full descriptions, ecological notes and distribution maps, as well as a general introduction and regional guide to the best places to watch dragonflies.

Author : K-D Dijkstra,Asmus Schröter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 559 pages
File Size : 53,8 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 : Steven Falk
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472970367

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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 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. - Written by Steven Falk, professional naturalist and conservationist with over forty years' experience of working with bees - Illustrated with over 1,000 colour and black & white artworks by Richard Lewington, one of Europe's leading insect artists - Stunning photographs of living insects as seen in the wild - 234 up-to-date distribution maps - 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 - Introductions to families and genera, describing key characters and life histories - 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, designed to guide the user step by step through the identification process

Author : Richard Lewington
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472938794

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Pocket Guide to the Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland by Richard Lewington Pdf

Presented in an accessible, easy-to-use format, this is an ideal guide for both beginners and more experienced enthusiasts. It includes more than 600 superb illustrations of all the life stages of each species, together with beautiful artworks of the butterflies in their natural settings and pertinent species information, distribution maps and life history charts. The second edition features a new, illustrated 'at-a-glance' identification guide, updated distribution maps and species accounts, and new spreads and artwork for the Cryptic Wood White and Scarce Tortoiseshell.

Author : Denis Michez
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 2913688349

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Hymenoptera of Europe by Denis Michez Pdf