Concise Insect Guide

This beautifully illustrated pocket field guide is packed with information on the marvelous variety of insects that inhabits Britain and the near Continent. It includes more than 180 species, such as dragonflies, bees, wasps, beetles, bugs, and flies, all of which are illustrated with superb full-color artworks. A concise written account covering size, description, habitat, distribution, food plants, and habits appears on the same page as the illustrations for each species. The easy-to-follow layouts and beautiful artworks aid quick and accurate identification and make this book an indispensable reference in the field, as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket, yet packed with essential information for the nature enthusiast. To protect it against the elements in the field, the book is wrapped in a durable plastic wallet. Also included is a foldout insert with at-a-glance illustrations showing comparisons between similar species.