Britain's Butterflies: A Field Guide to the Butterflies of Britain and Ireland - Fully Revised and Updated Second Edition (WILDGuides of Britain & Europe, 4)

ISBN: 190365730X

Author: Newland, David

Condition: New

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 togetherPhotographs of egg, caterpillar, and chrysalis for all breeding speciesDetailed species profiles covering: adult identification; behavior; habitat requirements; population and conservation; egg, caterpillar, and chrysalis; and distribution, with up-to-date mapsSections on biology, habitats, how and where to watch butterflies, and other useful information