Author: Bot, S.; Meutter, F. van de
Title: Hoverflies of Britain and North-west Europe: A photographic guide
Description: Bloomsbury Wildlife 2023 416, col photos, col distribution maps. 234x156mm. PB. NEW. . The most complete photographic field guide to hoverflies of Britain and North-west Europe ever written.An essential part of our eco-systems, hoverflies are the second most important pollinators after bees but sadly, more than a third of all European species are now under threat of extinction. Written by two leading experts, Hoverflies of Britain and North-west Europe is the first and only photographic field guide to cover all 400 hoverfly species occurring in Britain and neighbouring countries in such detail.Each species account contains a description, population status, ecology and habitat, an up-to-date map of its distribution across North-western Europe, a flight time diagram and guidance on differentiating similar species. There are also detailed illustrations and stunning full-colour macro photographs in each account, showing key features of the species to aid accurate identification.This is the ultimate photographic field guide to hoverflies, and a perfect introduction into the world of these important pollinators, both for amateur and expert entomologists alike.. [9781399402453]

Keywords: Hoverflies; Syrphidae; Diptera; Identification guide


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