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Additional sections clearly explain how the reader can distinguish similar species, and the book also includes a glossary and bibliography to aid beginners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach species account includes a detailed description covering field characteristics, habitat and distribution, webs, egg cocoons and similar species. 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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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56301158072693,"sku":"9781472967176","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781472967176_3fe401c4-e6fb-4f06-a120-c3f91dff524a.jpg?v=1786020937"},{"product_id":"9781472993595","title":"Pocket Guide to the Bumblebees of Great Britain and Ireland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith contributions from Dave Goulson and Gill Perkins, founder and CEO of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust respectively, this illustrated pocket guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in the naturally occurring species of bumblebee that can be found in the British Isles.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Thanks to their iconic furry jackets and low hum that embodies the sound of summer, bumblebees are some of the most charismatic and friendly insects you’re likely to encounter in Britain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Presented in the same portable and accessible format as the \u003ci\u003ePocket Guide to the Butterflies of Britain and Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e by the same author, with a double-page spread dedicated to each species, this guide to bumblebees will appeal to both beginners and more experienced hymenopterists alike. It features stunning artwork by the world-renowned invertebrate artist Richard Lewington, covering the males and queens of all British true bumblebee and cuckoo bee species, alongside their common colour variations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The introduction includes a double-page spread of the 'big 7' species that are most likely to be encountered in gardens, and additional sections clearly explain how the reader can differentiate between the sexes and recognise true bumblebees from cuckoo bees. The 'at-a-glance' guide provides a quick reference to species grouped by tail colour. Identification can then be confirmed by following the reference page number to the appropriate species.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each species account includes a detailed description covering field characteristics, habitat and distribution, nest, flowers visited, parasites and similar species, and is accompanied by a seasonal flight chart and up-to-date distribution map. 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