This title combines both photographs and artwork to give a practical identification guide to over 240 species of British butterfies and moths. Its handy size means that you will never set out without it. There are over 160,000 known species of butterflies and moths and there are over 5000 species in Europe, mostly small and inconspicuous moths. This is an introduction to 240 of the most commonly found species within the British Isles. Each entry includes: identifying illustrations 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 the details of the differences between them.
- ISBN10 0007126522
- ISBN13 9780007126521
- Publish Date 2 April 2002
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 October 2004
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint Collins
- Format Paperback
- Pages 256
- Language English
- URL http://harpercollins.co.uk