by Andrew Cleave (Author), Andrew Cleave (Author), Andrew Cleave (Author), Paul Sterry (Author), Rob Read (Author)
A comprehensive and fully illustrated guide, this book is the definitive photographic reference guide for anyone interested in butterflies and moths found in Britain and Ireland.
Every species that occurs regularly in Britain and Ireland is included, along with a section dealing with the `rarest of the rare' - extinct species or very rare immigrants. There follows the main section of the book, which covers our larger moths; every species that occurs regularly in Britain and Ireland is mentioned.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 368
Publisher: William Collins
Published: 30 Jun 2016
ISBN 10: 0008106118
ISBN 13: 9780008106119
Praise for Paul Sterry:
'Wonderfully descriptive photographs'
BBC Wildlife
`Whether you are a keen amateur or someone with a passing interest, this book will satisfy your needs.'
The Sea
'Packs in lots of well-chosen detail in compact form'
British Wildlife Magazine
`A bookshelf essential'
The Field
Paul Sterry has written and illustrated more than 50 books, including the bestselling Collins Complete Guide to British Wildlife (which has sold over half a million copies) and Collins Complete Guide to British Birds. Trained as a zoologist, Paul has been a wildlife photographer for over 30 years and owns the photo library Nature Photographers. He has worked as a Research Fellow at Sussex University studying freshwater ecology and regularly undertakes research expeditions. He is a keen birder and conservationist.