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Description
A pocket-friendly photographic field guide to every butterfly species in the British Isles.
RSPB Butterflies of the British Isles includes the 57 resident and two common migratory butterfly species of mainland Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man, as well as ten rarer non-resident visitors. From familiar, widespread species like the Red Admiral and Painted Lady to rare, regional and unmistakable species like the Swallowtail and Purple Emperor, this new photo guide will help you identify any butterfly you may encounter in any habitat across the British Isles, throughout the flight season.
Each species account includes concise descriptions of the butterfly's appearance at their various life stages, their behaviour, food plants and when to see them. Marianne Taylor has chosen more than 400 colour photographs to help with identification, including male and female adults of sexually dimorphic species, different morphs and the most frequently encountered aberrant forms. Where helpful, photographs of eggs, caterpillars and pupae are also included. An introductory section gives general guidance on butterfly-watching to help you get the most out of your time in the field.
Compact, accessible and authoritative, RSPB Butterflies of the British Isles is an ideal companion for beginners and experienced butterfly enthusiasts looking to learn more about these colourful and eye-catching insects.
Accessibility Information
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- WCAG level AA
- WCAG v2.2 compliant
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The publication contains no hazards
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- No accessibility features offered by the reading system, device or reading software are disabled or otherwise unusable with the product
- Has alternative text descriptions for images
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Table of Contents
Butterfly watching
Habitats
Butterfly life cycles
Migration
Reintroductions
Conservation
Butterfly taxonomy and terminology
Butterfly families
How to use this guide
Species accounts
Papilionidae
Hesperidae
Pieridae
Nymphalidae
Riodiniidae
Lycaenidae
Vagrants and new colonists
Day-flying moths
Escapees
Acknowledgements
Photo credits
Index
Product details
| Published | Jan 28 2027 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 9781399422055 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Wildlife |
| Illustrations | Around 400 colour photos |
| Series | RSPB |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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