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Britain's Butterflies: A Field Guide to the Butterflies of Britain and Ireland (Second edition, fully revised and updated) (Britain's Wildlife) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

D. E. Newland (Author), Rob Still (Author), David Tomlinson (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 16 Aug 2010 | Series: Britain's Wildlife

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

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Product details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Princeton University Press; Second edition (16 Aug 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 190365730X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1903657300
  • Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 1.2 x 21.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 65,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Undoubtedly this book is one of the best and could be used to help one find and then identify Britain's butterflies with confidence. (Nick Bowles Atropos )

What is remarkable about the book is the 81 colour plates where the photographs of adults, eggs, larva and chrysalis are all depicted together on a background of vegetation. This has involved using digital image technology and it is strangely compelling. (Ray Collier Highland News Group )

The images in this pocket-sized photo-guide are excellent and include pictures of eggs, chrysalids and caterpillars of all breeding species. Comparing very similar species can be difficult, but computer mock-ups helpful place specimen in situ. Clear text and page design make the book easy and fun to use. (BBC Wildlife magazine )

About the Author

David Newland has been a butterfly enthusiast since boyhood. He is the author of WILDGuides "Discover Butterflies" in Britain. Robert Still is WILDGuides publishing director. A qualified ecologist, he spends his time designing books and leaflets to publicize the natural world. When time allows, he travels the world in search of butterflies, cetaceans, and birds.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide 27 Jan 2011
By Cicely
Format:Paperback
This book is one of the best guides on the market. It has a clear and precis text,excellent graphics and some beautiful photographs. It inspires you to observe in much greater detail these lovely insects many of which are in decline. I have found it to be an excellent reference book,it is light enough to carry with you as you explore the countryside and easy to use. To those people who like me wish to take photographs it gives a detailed image of habitat etc.which is invaluable
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Good edition of Wild Guides 20 Aug 2011
By Tony
Format:Paperback
There are many butterfly books on the market and this is a very good one. It is a joy to pick up and browse. It comes with a comprehensive text with superb photography of eggs, larvae, and imago. It has been a joy to read. The book has a good quality feel and as it a field guide comes with a heavy duty plastic cover. Well worth purchasing.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT GUIDE TO BUTTERFLIES 8 Jun 2012
By David Antony
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All one could wish to know about British Butterflies is contained in this most informative guide. There are several photographs of each butterfly and helpful tips on behaviour;breeding habits;population and conservation; and egg, caterpillar and chrysalis stages which greatly aid identification. Simply the very best guide available. Grateful thanks to the authors David Newland and Robert Still for producing such a wonderful book. The forward to it is by Dr Martin Warren, Chief Executive of Butterfly Conservation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant fiel guide
This is an excellent book for anyone who is serious about Butterflies. Very informative,well laid-out and well written. The photographs are excellent too. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. PRJ Andrews
5.0 out of 5 stars Best guide for butterfly identification
Excellent field guide. Full of superb photographs and detailed information on identification of eggs, caterpillers and butterflies. Read more
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What a super book, informative, user friendly, well written and beautifully illustrated with great photos. The best field guide I've come across.
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This book is lovely just what i wanted, i have the first edition and this is just as good, nice to have it updated, very good service it arrived promptly, i would order from them... Read more
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Britain's Butterflies: A Field Guide to the Butterflies of Britain and Ireland (Second edition, fully revised and updated) (Britain's Wildlife)A great book with lots of detail and... Read more
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A companion work to David Newland's quirky site guide, "Discover Butterflies in Britain", this field guide packs an incredible amount of information into a relatively small... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars What do you mean by a title!!!!!
This book was bought for a present for my husband and he has found it great, good deliver etc. Easy to order and quick delivery.
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