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Insects (Collins Gem)

(Paperback, New edition)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Insects (Collins Gem)

Contributors:

By (Author) Michael Chinery
Photographs by Bob Gibbons

ISBN:

9780007146246

Publisher:

HarperCollins Publishers

Imprint:

Collins

Publication Date:

25th August 2004

UK Publication Date:

12th April 2012

Edition:

New edition

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Dewey:

595.7

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

256

Dimensions:

Width 82mm, Height 117mm, Spine 14mm

Weight:

140g

Description

A handy guide to identifying bugs, beetles, bees and much more. With this clear photographic guide in your rucksack, no insect encountered will escape identification! This fascinating little guide teaches you how to identify 240 insects found in Britain and Europe. Each insect entry includes: * A photograph of the insect and details of distinguishing features which can help with identification * Information on size, habitat, geographical range and months when the insect can be spotted * The names of similar species with which the insect could be confused and details of the differences between them This clear photographic guide fits neatly into the pocket or rucksack and is perfect for taking on walks.

Reviews

is a gem.
Carmarthen Journal

Author Bio

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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