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Butterfly identification books. For other books referencing butterflies look under General Entomology.
The books listed below are those currently in print unless otherwise stated.
B2181 Breeding Butterflies and Moths
A practical handbook for British and European species.
Full information on the captive breeding of over 1000 species. A complete and important book for anyone keen to breed and conserve insects.
Hardback, 176 pages and 47 text figures.		Breeding Butterflies and Moths £31.00

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B221 British Moths and Butterflies
A photographic guide by Chris Manley.
Covers more than 1420 species including 850 macros, 74 butterflies and 500 micros, with photos of 314 species of caterpillars, pupae and eggs. Concise text includes wingspans, status, distribution, flight periods, habitats and larval foodplants. All the photographs are of living insects taken in natural conditions. Softcover, 352 pages.		British Moths and Butterflies £24.99

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B2322 Variations in British Butterflies
by A S Harmer
illustrated by A D A Russworm.
84 colour plates with over 400 specimens with data, text drawings etc		Variations in British Butterflies £50.00

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B233 Butterflies of Europe
by Tristan Lafranchis.
A field guide covering all the butterflies of Europe. Contains simple determination keys and 1300 colour photographs with all the information (illustrations, map and text) presented together. There are over 400 accurate distribution maps with detailed maps for local species. 352 pages		Butterflies of Europe £25.00

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B237 What British Butterfly is that?
by R.L.E .Ford.
With tables of food plants, times of appearance and hints on breeding. This book contains the original chart of all British butterflies. 27 pages 		What British Butterfly is that? £3.95

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B238 Pocket Guide to Butterflies of Great Britain & Ireland
by Richard Lewington.
Includes information on all our resident and migrant species of butterfly, together with a selection of day-flying moths. Presented in an easy-to-use field guide format, ideal for beginners as well as for more experienced enthusiasts. 144 pages		Pocket Guide to Butterflies £9.95

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B239 Britain's Butterflies
by David Tomlinson and Rob Still
A photographic guide covering the 60 regularly occurring species of butterfly of Britain and Ireland. Includes 81 colour plates with butterfly, egg, caterpillar and chrysalis views plus information on behaviour, habitat and colour distribution maps. 192 pages.		Britain's Butterflies £15.00

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B2472 Butterflies of Britain & Ireland
A new fully revised edition of this classic guide with updated information about each species in light of new research. Particular attention has been given to the Lycaenidae and their interaction with ants, and two new species have been added plus updated maps. All life stages are illustrated and the book covers aspects of identification, variation, distribution, life-cycle, ecology, food plants and behaviour.
Hardcover, 288 pages		Butterflies of Britain & Ireland £24.95 Ex VAT

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B2473 Collins Butterfly Guide
to the butterflies of Britain and Europe. New edition of one of the successful Collins guides.
Text by Tom Tolman, illustrated by Richard Lewington.
Covers over 400 species with over 2000 colour illustrations and distribution maps for each species. Text covers all taxonomic nomenclature, distribution, flight period, variation, habitat, behaviour and life cycle. Hardcover 384 pages		Collins Butterfly Guide £25.00

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B2520 Hazards of Butterfly Collecting
by Torben Larsen.
Experience the lighter side of field entomology as the author describes his experiences from around the world. 256 pages with 147 pictures and illustrations.		Hazards of Butterfly Collecting £11.99

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B2523 Larval foodplants
A complete guide to the foodplants of Btitish Lepidoptera with alternative plants. A useful guide for breeders.
126 pages		Larval foodplants £6.00

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