Brock, Paul D. A Photographic Guide to Insects of the New Forest and Surrounding Area.
Pub. Pisces Publications. 2011 pp.314 with over 1,300 species included, illustrated with 1,600 full colour photographs. 8vo. New softback.
The photographs include behavioural images, accompanied by concise text with key information and details locations in which to identify, enjoy and photograph these insects. Sections on the history of entomology in the New Forest and information on different habitats are also included.
£18.95 [ref: 47623]
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Brooks, S. &. Cham, S. Field Guide to the Dragonflies & Damselflies. Of Great Britain and Ireland.
5th. Ed. Pub. British Wildlife Publishing. 2014 pp.192 with all resident and migrant species fully described and illustrated with more than 340 colour illustrations and photographs. A new softback copy. Latest edition.
This revised edition provides comprehensive species descriptions including habitat, larval form, flight season, feeding, territorial and mating behaviour.
£20.00 [ref: 47794]
Brown, Ron. Great Masters of Beekeeping.
1st. Ed. Pub. Northern Bee Books. 1994 pp.110 with b/w. photos. 8vo. A new softback.
A fascinating, easily dipped into book which considers 33 great bee-masters beginning with Rev. Charles Butler in the 16th century and through to Brother Adam.
£13.00 [ref: 52945]
Crane, E. & Walker, P. Pollination Directory for World Crops.
1st. Ed. Pub. IBRA. 1984 pp.183. Large 8vo. New softback.
A valuable reference for beekeepers, cultivators and agronomists. The directory concentrates primarily on plants in cultivation for crop production. Full descriptions of the plants and their pollinators, with a focus on honeybees, are provided.
£15.00 [ref: 55352]
Crane, Eva et al. Directory of Important World Honey Sources.
Rep. Pub. IBRA. 2018 pp.384. 8vo. A new softback.
Identifies 467 plants as major sources of honey. Details are given of each plant, its economic uses, flowering period and the physical properties of the honey derived from each plant.
£35.00 [ref: 54421]
Creed, P. A Guide to Finding Bees. In Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire.
1st. Ed. Pub. Pisces Publications. 2018 pp.73 with colour photographs throughout. Small 8vo. New softback.
Describes over 70 species found in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Each is described using non-technical language making this book easy-to-use. With over 140 high-quality colour photographs.
£5.95 [ref: 54603]
Creed, P. & Hudson, R. A Guide To Finding Butterflies & Day-Flying Moths. In Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire.
Pub. Pisces Publications. 2014 pp.73 with many delightfully vivid colour photographs throughout. New softback. With such excellent photography, this guide would be of use to all those interested in this subject no matter where they live.
This guide helps you to identify the various butterflies and day-flying moths that you are likely to encounter. Each species is beautifully photographed, while the text provides key characteristics and habitat information. It also explains where the species mentioned in this Guide can be found.
£5.95 [ref: 47614]
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Davis, Celia F. The Honey Bee. Around & About.
3rd. Ed. Pub. Beecraft. 2019 pp.xii, 197 with colour illus. throughout. New softback copy of the revised third edition of Celia Davis’ excellent work.
The latest edition, completely updated. Begins by looking at the origin of bees and continues with a description of the different subspecies. The major diseases and pests they face and their role as pollinators is presented. Includes details of the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina), a new threat to our honey bees.
£26.50 [ref: 65267]
Dijkstra, K.D. Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe.
1st. Ed. Rep. Pub. B.W.P. 2014 pp.320 with colour photographs, illus. and dist. maps. 8vo. A new softback. RRP £21.95.
All the resident and migrant dragonflies and damselflies from the Arctic to the Sahara. Includes detailed field descriptions, innovative tables and keys by some of Europe’s leading dragonfly experts.
£20.00 [ref: 44780]
Duff, Andrew, G. Beetles of Britain and Ireland. Volume 3. Geotrupidae to Scraptiidae.
1st. Ed. Pub. Duff. 2020 pp.670 with 473 colour photographs, keys plus b/w. line drawings. 4to. A new hardback in new dw.
Volume three covers a large number of families which exhibit a wide range of morphologies and ways of life. Considers the familiar dor beetles, stag beetles, dung beetles and chafers, jewel beetles, click beetles, glow-worms, soldier beetles, chequered beetles, ladybirds, darkling beetles, false blister beetles, oil beetles and cardinal beetles.
£109.00 [ref: 58225]