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Butterflies & moths

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The perfect beginner's guide to the butterflies and moths you are most likely to see in Britain and Europe Butterflies and moths are among our favourite creatures: they make regular appearances on wildlife programmes and have centres and farms around the world devoted solely to them.

This book introduces 240 different species, colourfully confirming the beauty of the butterfly, and unlocking the fascination of the frequently overlooked moth. / ID Fact file lists all the information needed for identification at a glance, including details of distribution, preferred habitat, migration and lifespan / Colour artwork helps identification of the adult and also illustrates the caterpillar / Calendar chart shows the month in which you are most likely to find that species Each page is devoted to a different species and also gives details of hibernation, flight periods and caterpillar foods.

Compact and easy-to-use, Wild Guide Butterflies and Moths is an excellent introduction for all those wanting to learn more about these beautiful insects.

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Product Details
Collins
0007191510 / 9780007191512
Paperback / softback
07/03/2005
United Kingdom
English
255 p. : col. ill.
18 cm
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Reprint. Originally published: as Butterflies and moths of Britain and Europe. London: HarperCollins, 1996.
The perfect beginner's guide to the butterflies and moths you are most likely to see in Britain and Europe / This title is part of the second batch of Wild Guide titles being relaunched in spring 05, with a fresh, new-look cover design. / A popular natural history subject, Gem Butterflies has sold nearly 60,000 copies / Comes with a free, durable plastic wallet, to withstand wear and tear in the field
The perfect beginner's guide to the butterflies and moths you are most likely to see in Britain and Europe / This title is part of the second batch of Wild Guide titles being relaunched in spring 05, with a fresh, new-look cover design. / A popular natural history subject, Gem Butterflies has sold nearly 60,000 copies / Comes with a free, durable plastic wallet, to withstand wear and tear in the field WNCN Wildlife: butterflies, other insects & spiders