A comprehensive and fully illustrated guide, this book is the definitive photographic reference guide for anyone interested in butterflies and moths found in Britain and Ireland.Every species that occurs regularly in Britain and Ireland is included, along with a section dealing with the ‘rarest of the rare’ – extinct species or very rare immigrants. There follows the main section of the book, which covers our larger moths; every species that occurs regularly in Britain and Ireland ...

It is 1903 when Thomas Edgar says goodbye to his young wife Sophie and embarks on a journey to the Amazon, where he dreams of finding a mythical butterfly that will make both his name and his fortune. His dreams change, however, soon after his arrival in Brazil . . .Months later, Thomas arrives home, thin, sick and, worst of all, unable – or unwilling – to speak. Frustrated by his silence, Sophie takes increasingly drastic measures to uncover the truth about what happened to her hu...

Family Attacked by Bees - Two killed. This was the beginning, barely noticed, Then the terror began to spread, terror that was to erupt into a national panic as the strange and seemingly purposeful murderous attacks of a new and vicious species of bees began to mount. Against this background a band of scientists draw upon their knowledge to fight an enemy they only partly coprehend in a desperate race against time. THE SWARM is in paperback and film.

Fully revised and updated, Filmer’s Spiders: an Identification Guide to Southern Africa features all 63 families of spider that occur in this region. A fresh layout, full-colour photographs throughout – many of them new – and diagrams of diagnostic features make this a quick and easy guide for use in the field. The spiders are grouped into web-living, ground-living and plant-Iiving species to aid identification. Each family is described in terms of the spiders’ lifestyle, habitat, size, be...

At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts an astonishing array of plants and animals—over half a million species! Ecotourists, birders, and biologists come from around the world, drawn by the likelihood of seeing more than three or four hundred species of birds and other animals during even a short stay. To help all these visitors, as well as local residents, identify and enjoy the wildlife of Costa Rica, Carrol Henderson published Field Guide to the Wildlife of Co...

In "The Life-Story of Insects," George H. Carpenter provides an engaging and detailed exploration of the biology, behavior, and life cycles of various insect species. Aimed at both general readers and those with a budding interest in entomology, the book combines scientific information with accessible writing and vivid illustrations.Carpenter begins with an introduction to the importance of insects in the natural world, highlighting their vast diversity and the critical roles they play in ...

A volume of the series “Guide to the Butterflies of the Palearctic Region”, that aims to give a full account of all the Lepidoptera Papilionoidea species found in the Palearctic region.This volume deals with the species of the tribe Neptini, genera Neptis, Pantoporia and Phaedyma.For every species are given:diagnostic characters:pictures of male and female upper side and under side, including subspecies and individual forms,drawings of the male genit...

Drawing and Painting Insects is a beautiful and inspiring guide. Whatever your experience, whether new to the subject or a seasoned entomologist, this book will help you capture the beauty of insects by helping you understand their structure and appreciate their behaviour, movement, colour and habitat. Advice on finding insects to draw and paint, including how to raise your own insect models; Guide to the anatomy and life cycles of the insect for the artist; Step-by-step demonstrations of ...

Butterflies of the Kruger National Park and Surrounds enables identification of these colourful creatures and hopes to promote general interest in the natural world. A lavish and fascinating introduction raises topics such as classification of Lepidoptera, butterfly behavior, names, biology and life cycle, flower adaptations, larval host plants, etc. Each family is first described, then the subfamily, followed by the genus and finally the species. Each of the known KNP butterfly species is...

How many orange animals do you know? I bet not too many! Open the pages of this book to increase your knowledge on these brightly-colored animals. Picture books are excellent study tools that improve your photo memory, focus and love for learning too. DonÕt forget to grab your copy today!

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality amazing images produced by a series of today's top professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired!

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality color images produced by a series of today's professional photographers.