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Sinopsis: OBSERVAR MARIPOSAS nos acerca a la asombrosa vida privada de los lepidópteros para mostrar la biología, el comportamiento, la evolución, la ecología y las relaciones con el hombre de estos delicados y enigmaticos insectos. En esta obra el lector

Beekeeping is a popular past time that more and more people are turning to for personal enjoyment or even small commercial gain Today you will find hives in backyards gardens and on rooftops benefiting both the bee and the keeper For those who have begun their beekeeping journey and need a go to pocket guide on establishing and maintaining their hives The Beekeeper s Field Guide is the perfect book Not only will readers learn about a wide range of bee species and their life cycle behaviour and preferred plants but readers will also be informed about the practicalities of beekeeping from personal safety and hygiene to record keeping and legal requirements With an extensive troubleshooting section that debunks myths and includes explanations and solutions for bad bee behavior diseases and pests The Beekeeper s Field Guide is a handy sized yet comprehensive tool for all keen and established beekeepers Contents Introduction 6A Guide to Honeybees and the Hive 14Beekeeping Tasks and Equipment 64Responsible Beekeeping 144Troubleshooting 212Resources and Suppliers 278

A fascinating look at the insect world found in one field in France and how important that world is to all of us from the author of the Sunday Times bestseller A Sting in the Tale In 2003 Dave Goulson bought a derelict farm in the heart of rural France together with 33 acres of surrounding meadow

b Bees are a fascinating and indispensable group of insects but many species are in decline and efforts to help determine distributions and changes in abundance have to date been compromised by a serious lack of identification resources b This book is from author Steven Falk who is a professional naturalist and conservationist with over forty years experience of working with bees It is a comprehensive introduction to bee classification ecology field techniques and recording a full glossary and information on how to separate the sexes and distinguish bees from other insects Also included are introductions to families and genera describing key characters and life histories as well as detailed species descriptions covering field and microscopic characters similar species variants flight season habitat flowers visited nesting habits status & distribution and parasites & associates A series of innovative illustrated keys to genera and species are designed to guide the user step by step through the identification process The book is illustrated with over 1 000 colour and black and white artworks by Richard Lewington one of Europe s leading insect artists It also includes stunning photographs of living insects as seen in the wild and 234 up to date di

Para los amantes de la naturaleza esta guía no es sólo un libro de bolsillo para identificar insectos, sino también un medio ideal para introducir al lector en el fascinante mundo de los insectos.

Esta magnífica colección ha sido especialmente concebida para satisfacer el creciente interés que experimenta nuestra sociedad por el conocimiento de la naturaleza. En ella se hallan de manera exhaustiva todos aquellos temas vinculados con el entorno de practicamente cualquier especie vegetal o animal. Las Guias de Naturaleza Blume constituyen una fuente de informacion sorprendente y estan totalmente ilustradas con bellas fotografias tomadas directamente sobre el terreno de investigacion. Minuciosas descripciones, detalles interesantes sobre costumbres, determinacion del habitat, incidencias en el entorno y datos generales de interes cientifico convierten a estas guias en rigurosos trabajos de campo.

A reference guide to fascinating insects from around the world including some newly discovered species illustrated with vivid and highly magnified colour photographs

How do bees communicate What does a beekeeper do Did you know that Napoleon loved bees Who survived being stung by 2 443 bees This book answers all these questions and many more tracking the history of bees from the time of the dinosaurs to their current plight

Featuring 130 of the most common and readily identifiable species this illustrated pocket guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in the naturally occurring spiders found in the British Isles Presented in a portable and accessible format this is the perfect guide for both beginners and more experienced enthusiasts Featuring stunning artwork by the world renowned invertebrate artist Richard Lewington this pocket guide covers 130 species of spider as well as illustrations of webs egg cocoons and spider behaviour The introduction features an at a glance guide providing a quick reference to each species with corresponding page numbers to find out more Additional sections clearly explain how the reader can distinguish similar species and the book also includes a glossary and bibliography to aid beginners Each species account includes a detailed description covering field characteristics habitat and distribution webs egg cocoons and similar species Species accounts are interspersed with beautifully illustrated spreads showing similar confusion species making this the perfect companion for use in the field A contribution from the sale of each book is made to the British Arachnological Society

A fully revised and updated edition of the bestselling photographic guide Hoverflies of Britain and Ireland is a beautifully illustrated photographic field guide to this increasingly popular group of insects focusing on the species that can be most readily identified It is the perfect companion for wildlife enthusiasts professional ecologists and anyone with an interest in this fascinating group of insects and is designed to appeal to beginners and experts alike This updated third edition covers 13 additional species and offers a host of improvements to aid reliable identification Accessible authoritative and easy to use this book features an essential guide to hoverfly tribes and presents hundreds of remarkable photographs of hoverflies in their various life stages including images of at least one representative from each of the British and Irish genera The species included are mainly those that can be identified by eye or using a magnifying glass Individual species accounts highlight key identification features provide information on behaviour and habitat requirements status population trend and flight period and include an up to date distribution map covering Britain and Ireland Sections on hoverfly biology where and when to find hoverflies legisla

Includes photographs of workers of all 61 ant species of Britain and Ireland together with comprehensive keys to workers queens and males There are quick check keys to workers and nests and distribution maps An account of ant biology and ecology is supplemented by many action photographs

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Las mariposas, por su vistosidad y diversidad, han sido desde antiguo fuente de numerosas leyendas de muy distintas civilizaciones, y objeto de minuciosos estudios de muchos científicos. Los autores de este libro, expertos naturalistas, resaltan la importancia de las mariposas como indicador tanto del deterioro como de la conservacion del habitat natural al que pertenecen. Esta obra ofrece mas de 100 fichas de las especies de lepidopteros con la descripcion, fenologia, fases preimaginales, alimentacion, ecologia y distribucion geografica, asi como un amplio estudio de los parajes naturales de la Comunidad de Madrid conocidos como los mayores viveros de mariposas y admirados por expertos de todo el mundo.

Richly illustrated stories of fascinating insects from across the globe in 366 daily entries In this beautifully produced collection nature experts Gail Ashton and Dominic Couzens tell the stories of hundreds of insects with information about behaviour migration and protection mechanisms as well as their involvement in folklore history literature and more Learn the scientific name for each bug and why they are important while reading what both poets and scientists have recorded about them over the years Discover the story of the gnat whose wings beat at 1000 times a second the glowworm who has captured the power of light and the sacred scarab beetle worshipped in Egypt thousands of years ago Illustrated with stunning photographs and works of art showcasing the colours textures and strange and unique features of these fascinating creatures this collection is a celebration of insects and their special place in our ecosystems and culture

A beautiful and unique little guide to Britain s butterflies A pocket sized guide to every butterfly you re ever likely to see in the UK Beautifully illustrated and packed with surprising and delightful facts Supported by the National Trust who look after many of the UK s butterfly hotspots This beautifully illustrated little guide tells you everything you need to know about Britain s butterflies Whether you re a beginner or an enthusiast you will want to spot all of these winged wonders All five families of British butterflies are featured Skippers Whites and Yellows Browns Fritillaries and Aristocrats Metalmarks Coppers Hairstreaks and Blues as well as five day flying moths that are just as colourful and striking as their butterfly cousins There are detailed descriptions and lifelike illustrations to help budding butterfliers or seasoned spotters identify these jewels of nature s crown This handy book compiled by passionate butterfly spotter and naturalist Matthew Oates is the perfect companion for anyone interested in exploring the wonderful world of British butterflies