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Collins Gem Insects

Emma — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material.

This is the perfect pocket guide for nature enthusiasts keen to identify the most commonly seen insects in Britain and northern Europe.

Authoritative text and beautiful photographs show the distinguishing features of each insect to aid identification.

Features information on size, habitat, geographical range and months when they can be spotted, as well as names of similar species with which each insect could be confused, and details of the differences between them.

This new edition builds on the strengths of the unrivalled original, now expanded to include over 240 insects.

Collins Complete Guide British Insects

Emma — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000

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

A photographic field guide to all the common and some unusual species of insects across Britain that the keen amateur naturalist is likely to spot. Over 1,500 species are illustrated with detailed photographs chosen for their help in identification.

Includes photographs of larvae
Each section is coded with a symbol for easy reference
Differences between similar species are highlighted to avoid confusion
Information given on when to look and where to find each species

Insect groups dealt with include butterflies and moths, mayflies, dragonflies, damselflies, grasshoppers, crickets, earwigs, lacewings, bugs, bees, wasps, ants and beetles, all with keys to ensure accurate identification.

Garden Wildlife

Emma — Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Full of helpful expert advice and numerous practical projects, this is a fascinating pocket-sized guide to identifying and encouraging wildlife into your garden, whether you live in the town or the country.

Our gardens have become an important nature conservation area for animals, insects and plants, especially as many natural habitats are being destroyed. With the help of this practical, pocket-sized book, you can create not only a fascinating miniature nature reserve but also an attractive garden.

Contents include:

– The Garden Habitat
– Mammals
– Birds
– Amphibians and Reptiles
– Insects and Invertebrates

Projects and special features include:
– Creating a wildflower meadow or wildlife pond
– Looking after injured, baby and hibernating hedgehogs
– Making a bat roost or bat box, and siting it
– Planting a butterfly garden
– Making a compost heap