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Collins Complete British Insects (Paperback)

by Michael Chinery (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Collins; illustrated edition edition (4 April 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007179669
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007179664
  • Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 13.4 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 235,210 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A photographic field guide to 1,500 species of insects found in Britain 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. Approximately 1,500 species are illustrated with clear photographs chosen for their help in identification. / Details of distribution for each insect, and whether it is common or rare / Includes photographs of larvae / Each section is coded with a symbol for easy reference / Information on easily confused species / All the information on the species together in the same place 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.

About the Author

Michael Chinery is a well-known naturalist and the author of numerous books on insects and garden wildlife, including Collins Nature Guide Garden Wildlife, The Natural History of the Garden and Collins Wildlife Trust Guide Butterflies of Britain and Europe. For several years he ran field courses to introduce people of all ages to plant and animal life and now lives in Suffolk with his wife Jill.

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67 of 69 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great pictures, reasonable descriptions but not complete., 27 July 2005
Initially I was disappointed with this book. It doesn't cover as many insect species as I'd hoped. All the main families are covered and most of the common specimens likely to be encounted are in the book.

Beetles are a personal favourite of mine and I would have liked to have seen this section expanded to cover more species.

The Author confesses to having an interest in moths in his acknowledgments which is reflected in the space given to Moth species- too much for a general insect guide.

Grumbles aside, the book is well layed out with nice pictures and concise descriptions.

If you don't possess an insect guide already and are looking for a good general guide to insects look no further. It's not as 'Complete' as i would like though.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, 3 Dec 2007
By Dodster (UK) - See all my reviews
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I was initially looking for a butterfly book when I came across this. A quick browse and it was in my shopping basket!
As previous reviewers have pointed out, it's not totally inclusive, but come on, it's a paperback, in one volume.
To be complete, covering as many groups as this does, you'd need volumes and volumes.
As a beginners/general interest book it hits the mark.
It covers most of the common examples you are likely to see.
The book starts with a nice introduction to the biology and ecology of insects. Each order (technical name for an insect group) has it's own picture, information about that order, and a page reference to get you started on your search.
Once you've got the right order, the pages are lavishly covered with photographs, making identification fairly easy.
I particularly like the sections on the larval stages of butterflies and moths.
I've spent happy hours going 'Oh, so that's what it is!'
If you are looking to get started identifying bugs in your garden/house or further afield, this is one of the most easily used and comprehensive guides you're likely to find without spending a fortune!
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43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars best available, 12 Aug 2005
By Mr. T. Barton "T Barton" (London) - See all my reviews
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The title should be Common British Insects or similar - there are more species of beetles than there are species covered by this book.What I like best is that it doesnt include species not found here - typically N.Europe is included in these sorts of guides no doubt to improve sales on the continent.An image taken from one angle is not always enough to iD an insect but at least you can narrow down to a family then google on bioimages.org.uk
Too many moths, not enough flies for balance but a worthy attempt.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Collins Complete British Insects
Very comprehensive and well ordered. The only downside is that the visual identification relies on one small photograph which sometimes is at an obscure angle so direct comparison... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Re Fairbanks

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazons brilliant service, as per usual.
The book we purchased from Amazon was superb. We are delighted with it. its condition and the content. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. S. M. Horlick

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Just an excellent book for a person wanting to go the extra bit in identifying.
Published 4 months ago by Mr. P. A. Smedley

5.0 out of 5 stars British Insects
As an allotment owner and a keen gardener, I inevitability come across many insects.
Having a curious mind it is satisfying, being able to identify individual species, and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. John L. Roberts

1.0 out of 5 stars Unhelpful volume for an interested amateur
I bought this some time ago on the basis of the usefulness of two other Collins guides that I own (animals and birds). Read more
Published 6 months ago by B. A. V. MIDDLEMAST-NEAL

5.0 out of 5 stars Considering the vast subject...
...this book is very well-presented. Beautiful photographs, adequate information, and a good layout. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Luna Corona

2.0 out of 5 stars A nice book, but I can't recommend it for amateurs
as having tried to use it every so often over 3 weeks I have only been able to identify insects that I already know what they are. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Halo572

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference book
For those of you who are keen on all things to do with British wildlife and nature,this book is a must. Read more
Published 9 months ago by M. G. Suddens

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
A must-have for any amateur interested in insect identification - great pictures and useful information.
Published 9 months ago by Hizzy

3.0 out of 5 stars Complete Guide to British Insects
The photographs are better than paintings used in older versions of this book. Very useful for any naturalist.
Published 9 months ago by G. Simpson

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