Available Formats
Paperback, 2nd Revised edition
Published: 25th April 2019
Paperback, 3rd edition
Published: 10th April 2025
A Naturalist's Guide to the Insects of Britain and Northern Europe
By (Author) Robert Read
Photographs by Paul Sterry
John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd
John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd
10th April 2025
24th April 2025
3rd edition
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Insects (entomology)
Reference works
595.7094
Paperback
160
Width 128mm, Height 180mm
A Naturalist's Guide to the Insects of Britain & Northern Europe is an easy-to-use identification guide to 280 insect species commonly seen in Britain and North-West Europe that is perfect for amateur naturalists. High quality photographs from Britain's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include common and scientific name, height, distribution and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers the different habitats, life-cycles and the study and conservation of insects.
Robert Read is a professional photographer with an emphasis on the natural history of Britain and Northern Europe. He has had a lifelong interest in insects and nature.
Paul Sterry is one of the UK's leading wildlife and natural history photographers, with more than 40 highly successful books to his name. Originally trained as a biologist, he uses his knowledge of natural history and ecology to take images that depict wildlife in a natural context and celebrate its beauty.