Field Guide to the Ladybirds of Great Britain and Ireland (Bloomsbury Wildlife Guides) - Softcover

Whether you fancy the challenge of trying to find all 47 UK species, or just want to identify the half-dozen or so that might turn up in your back garden, you need a good field guide, and this could well be it. -- Ken Thompson * British Ecological Society's 'The Niche' magazine * A fantastic field guide. -- Roger Tabor * British Naturalists' Association's 'Country-Side' magazine * Authoritative but well-written text supported by illustrations of the quality we have all come to expect from Richard Lewington, not to mention an excellent collection of photographs ... highly recommended. -- Andy Musgrove * BTO book reviews * The content of this book is a credit to both the authors and illustrator and with its wealth of useful information should certainly be given a place in the library of every specialist and general naturalist. -- Peter Hodge * Bulletin of the Amateur Entomologists' Society *

"A ground-breaking identification guide ... the perfect marriage of artistic excellence, deep knowledge and, dare I say it, of scientists' genuine affection." BRETT WESTWOOD This brand new illustrated field guide covers all 47 species of ladybird occurring in the British Isles in a handy and easy-to-use format. Twenty-seven species are colourful and conspicuous and easily recognised as ladybirds; the remaining species are more challenging, but the clear illustrations and up-to-date text in this guide will help to break down the identification barriers. A useful introduction provides an overview of ladybird ecology, tips on studying and recording, and suggested sites for finding ladybirds. The main part of the book comprises detailed species texts, covering field characters, food, habitats, suggested survey methods, ranges, conservation statuses and distribution trends. An illustrated at-a-glance identification guide and helpful pointers for differentiating similar-looking species are also included. With 102 colour photographs and 47 distribution maps, combined with Richard Lewington's peerless artwork, this is the definitive guide to one of our most cherished and charismatic insect groups.