Butterflies (Collins Gem) - Softcover

Chinery, Michael

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9780004723372: Butterflies (Collins Gem)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0004723376 ISBN 13: 9780004723372

Publisher: Collins, 2000

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The truly pocket-sized photographic guide to the butterflies & moths of Britain and Europe.

This Collins Gem is being reissued in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design will enliven this and 70 other bestselling Gems.

There are over 160,000 known species of butterflies and moths and there are over 5000 species in Europe, mostly small and inconspicuous moths. Collins Gem Butterflies & Moths is a fascinating introduction to 240 of the most commonly found species within the British Isles.

Each entry includes:

A photograph of the butterfly or moth and details of distinguishing features which can help with identification.

Information on size, habitat, geographical range and months when the butterfly or moth can be spotted.

The names of similar species with which the butterfly or moth could be confused, and details of the differences between them.

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An authoritative guide to 240 species of European butterflies and moths

Details given of geographical distribution, size, habitat, and months when the butterfly or moth can be spotted

Full-colour of each species to help aid identification

About the Author:

Michael Chinery is the UK’s leading writer on insects. His ‘Collins Field Guide to ‘Insects’ and ‘Collins Pocket Guide to ‘Insects’ are acknowledged as the best available.

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