This is a comprehensive photographic field guide to the butterflies of Britain and Ireland. This completely revised second edition covers in detail the identification of all 59 butterfly species that currently breed, as well as the 4 former breeders, 9 rare migrants, and 1 species with unknown status. The innovative, easy-to-use format aims to help the butterfly-watcher--beginner or expert--to identify any species they encounter.
Stunning color plates showing typical views of each butterfly, with similar-looking species grouped together
Photographs of egg, caterpillar, and chrysalis for all breeding species
Detailed species profiles covering: adult identification; behavior; habitat requirements; population and conservation; egg, caterpillar, and chrysalis; and distribution, with up-to-date maps
Sections on biology, habitats, how and where to watch butterflies, and other useful information
Language
English
Pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Release
August 21, 2010
ISBN
190365730X
ISBN 13
9781903657300
Britain's Butterflies: A Field Guide to the Butterflies of Britain and Ireland
This is a comprehensive photographic field guide to the butterflies of Britain and Ireland. This completely revised second edition covers in detail the identification of all 59 butterfly species that currently breed, as well as the 4 former breeders, 9 rare migrants, and 1 species with unknown status. The innovative, easy-to-use format aims to help the butterfly-watcher--beginner or expert--to identify any species they encounter.
Stunning color plates showing typical views of each butterfly, with similar-looking species grouped together
Photographs of egg, caterpillar, and chrysalis for all breeding species
Detailed species profiles covering: adult identification; behavior; habitat requirements; population and conservation; egg, caterpillar, and chrysalis; and distribution, with up-to-date maps
Sections on biology, habitats, how and where to watch butterflies, and other useful information