Insects of Britain and Europe : A Field Guide - Dr.Paul D. Brock

Insects of Britain and Europe : A Field Guide - Dr.Paul D. Brock

Dr.Paul D. Brock

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  • Pages · 680 pages, More than 5,500 color photos.
  • Publication Date · 29/09/2026
  • Genre · Europe
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The most detailed and best-illustrated photographic field guide to all the insect orders of Britain and EuropeFeaturing more than 3,000 species and 5,500 colour photographs, Insects of Britain and Europe is the most detailed and exquisitely illustrated photographic field guide to cover all the insect orders of Europe. Easy to navigate, clear, accessible and authoritative, the guide focuses on the species most likely to be encountered and the easiest to identify. It pairs more than 300 state-of-the-art colour plates with concise information on diagnostic features, habitat, distribution and flight periods, helping lead any reader toward identification. It also offers insights into the amazing life history of the different insect groups. The result is a go-to guide for everyone interested in Europe's insects, from garden insect watchers and entomologists of all experience levels to field naturalists and wildlife photographers. Features more than 5,500 clear colour photographs illustrating 3,000 speciesAids species identification with photo annotations and clear, concise descriptionsNotes the habitat where each species is likely to be foundIncludes up-to-date distribution maps and flight-time graphics

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