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Guia de Camp. Els aràcnids són un grup divers d’artròpodes en el qual s’inclouen les aranyes, però també els opilions, els escorpins, els pseudoescorpins, els solífugs, els palpígrads, els àcars i l

The ideal portable companion the world renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material

The ideal portable companion the world renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material

A fully revised comprehensive photographic field guide to the dragonflies of Britain and IrelandBritain s Dragonflies is the only comprehensive photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Great Britain and Ireland Written by two of Britain s foremost Dragonfly experts this fully revised and updated fourth edition features

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

An ecologist and biology professor explores the hidden rules of nature using his moth trap in this fascinating and enchanting book for fans of ENTANGLED LIFE

The second edition of Richard Lewington s pocket guide to the butterflies of Great Britain and IrelandPresented in an accessible easy to use format this is an ideal guide for both beginners and more experienced enthusiasts It includes more than 600 superb illustrations of all the life stages of each species together with beautiful artworks of the butterflies in their natural settings and pertinent species information distribution maps and life history charts The second edition features a new illustrated at a glance identification guide updated distribution maps and species accounts and new spreads and artwork for the Cryptic Wood White and Scarce Tortoiseshell

Un divertit, i exhaustiu, llibre informatiu amb tot el que sempre has volgut saber sobre un dels animals més presents en la vida d’un ésser humà (sobretot si és de curta edat): EL POLL! Perquè els po

Um prodígio literário sobre a beleza inesperada das pequenas coisas que se tornou um surpreendente sucesso internacional. «Nenhuma pessoa sensata se interessa por moscas.» Embora sejam elas o ponto d

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

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

El llibre és un manual de pràctiques on en dos volums on, en el primer, es fa un repàs de la morfologia dels insectes, dels principals ordres d''interès agrícola, i dels àcars i, en el segon, es pr

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

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

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

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

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