Product Description
Covering 240 species of insect and other invertebrates that are commonly found in Britain and northern Europe, Wild Guide Insects is the perfect introductory guide to 'creepy-crawlies'. For everyone who is wild about nature, this is the latest title in the Collins Wild Guide series that is ideal for adult beginners as well as young people of 11+. The illustrations: each species of insect is illustrated with a stunning full-colour photograph. Additional artwork may also show eggs, larvae or other useful identification features The text: is split into sections making the information accessible at a glance. The main text on each species includes information on distribution, habitat and reproduction. The ID Fact File: presents identification features for quick and easy reference. Similar species are cross referenced to ensure correct identification.
About the Author
Dr Bob Gibbons is a freelance naturalist, author and photographer with a special interest in insects and flowers. He is the author of around 30 books and hundreds of articles on various aspects of wildlife. He travels throughout the world in search of wildlife, and runs a small company specialising in natural history tours abroad.
