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Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe (Collins Field Guide) (Hardcover)

by Michael J. Roberts (Author)

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Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Collins; illustrated edition edition (5 Nov 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0002199815
ISBN-13: 978-0002199810
Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13.2 x 3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 28,476 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Spiders are the most obvious group of animals - they share with us our houses and gardens. They also have some of the most fascinating colours, behaviour and biology. This book is designed to aid identification of these animals, without using any complicated keys or equipment. Each of the 450 species covered is illustrated in colour, with paintings of all the common colour variations and differences between the sexes, and described in detail in the text. The general features of each family are also described, with information on courtship, hunting and web-making behaviour. A key to spiders' webs is also included in the introduction. Each species has illustrations of its genitalia - to allow conclusive identification of the species.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb field Guide, 2 April 2003

By	M. Brickley "Mark B" (Somerset UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I agree with other reviews of this that it is not a casual users book but if you want a concise but comprehensive guide to spiders in the UK with a detailed key and outstanding information on how to examine / study these species then this is the book you want. The information on needed equipment is outstanding and the species descriptions are bettered only by the superb drawings. Overall I was very impressed with this book and whilst it *isn't* a coffee table book on spiders it is a superb field guide just as it claims 'on the box'

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic of Arachnology, 4 Mar 2005

By	Colin Brown "Scibby" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a wonderful book that will inspire many to take a greater interest in the fascinating lives of spiders. Dr Roberts begins the book with helpful and useful guidance on how to trap and study spiders, as well as clear information about the biology of spiders. The colour plates are beautiful, and the detailed drawings of the identifying spider genitalia that litter the book are amazing. Each species is described and has comments about habitat and distribution, with additional information at family and genus level. A fellow reviewer does have a point that this may not be the ideal book if you want to have an attempt at identifying the more obvious spiders in your back garden - if this is the case you might be better with the Field Studies Council laminated card guide to house and garden spiders. However, anyone with more than a passing interest in spiders should buy this wonderful book, and let Dr Roberts inspire them to watch and try to identify the hundreds of spiders we have in the UK. And if it really inspires you, follow it up with tracking down Dick Jones "Country Life Guide to Spiders of Britain and Europe" and WS Bristowes "The World of Spiders". Both are long out of print but easy to get through the Abebooks site or similar.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 19 April 2009

By	Rinoa Cameron "snowbug" (Rushden, Northamptonshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

Myself and my partner have been using this book to identify the spiders we photograph. So far it has provided clear, precise diagrams which we have used to identify hundreds of spiders.

The book also provides adequate information on every species to be able to learn about them.

It's small enough to carry around, and has been used by us time and time again.

Thumb's up!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Collin Field Guide - Spiders of Britain & Northern Europe Michael J Roberts
A must have Guide, for anyone interested in British spiders. A most excellent book

Published 13 days ago by Colin Walden

5.0 out of 5 stars Major identification guide.
Easy to use and small enough to carry around with you.I use this book to identify the spiders I photograph. A much-needed book to arachnid identification!

Published 1 month ago by Naanu

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining reading if you like spiders
This is generally recognised as one of the best basic books for UK spider identification. The more comprehensive alternatives are mostly out of print and secondhand copies are... Read more

Published 6 months ago by Geoffrey Foale

3.0 out of 5 stars Great pictures, but why no common names??
I bought this book after developing a sudden interest in spiders when I discovered a False Widow in my garden. Read more

Published 20 months ago by el hombre tranquilo

4.0 out of 5 stars It's certainly about spiders.
If you'd like a book about spiders, then this is probably the book for you, as it almost entirely consists of information about spiders. Read more

Published 20 months ago by R. Viney

5.0 out of 5 stars Collins do it again!
I have many Collins guides and this one doesnt disappoint. Excellent,clear photographs as well as illustraitions of the palps and epigynes for sure~fire identification-these... Read more

Published on 4 Nov 2006 by Mrs. H. S. Finch

3.0 out of 5 stars Not exactly what I wanted,.
This would be a great book if you are a scientist, or a train spotter. I just wanted to know what the spiders were called in my garden and perhaps a bit about their reproduction... Read more

Published on 31 Oct 2002 by J. Williams

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