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B2181	Breeding Butterflies and Moths - a practical handbook for British and European species. Full information on the captive breeding of over 1000 species. A complete and important book for anyone keen to breed and conserve insects.176 pages and 47 text figures	Ł11.95
B2213	Moths of the British Isles - A colour identification by Bernard Skinner. 42 colour plates illustrating over 1600 specimens. This is now one of the best books on moths. Compact text and cross-references simplify identification. Current assessment of breeding species and genuine migrants, their habits, status and distribution. A very important work. 267 pages	out of print
B2215	Caterpillars of the British Isles by Jim Porter. A colour identification guide which is the companion to Skinner's moths. Over 850 species of butterfly and macro moth are illustrated in colour with natural surroundings. The best guide for many years. 275 pages	Ł50.00
B222	British Pyralid Moths - by G Goater. All 208 species are clearly are clearly described and illustrated in the colour plates. Concise description of each species, life history, distribution and food plants etc. 9 colour plates, 112 text figures, 178 pages.	Ł22.50
B223	British & Irish Pugs - by A M Riley & G Prior. Long awaited publication covering the 52 species. Adults are depicted in 3 sets of colour plates with larvae and genitalia illustrated in black & white. 244 pages 12 colour plates	Ł29.50
B2322	Variations in British Butterflies by A S Harmer illustrated by A D A Russworm, 84 colour plates with over 400 specimens with data, text drawings etc	Ł50.00
B2323	Grasshoppers & Allied Insects of GB and Ireland by J Marshall & E C M Haes. Soft cover covering all 52 species of grasshopper, crickets and their close relatives cockroaches, earwigs and stick-insects. 254 pages	Ł18.95
B233	Butterflies of Europe by Tristan Lafranchis. A new field guide covering all the butterflies of Europe. Contains simple determination keys and 1300 colour photographs with all the information (illustrations, map and text) presented together. There are over 400 accurate distribution maps with detailed maps for local species.	Ł25.00
B234	Dragonflies of Europe by R R Askew Soft cover edition (2004 revised) covering the now 124 species of Odonata breeding in Europe.	Ł30.00
NEW B2341	Britain’s Dragonflies by Dave Smallshire and Andy Swash A comprehensive photographic guide to the dragonflies and damselflies of Britain and Ireland, covering all 57 species recorded plus ten potential vagrants. Includes 55 colour plates, information on eggs and larvae, behaviour, habitat and colour distribution maps. 168 pages.	Ł15.00
NEW B2342	Field Guide to Dragonflies of Britain and Europe by Klaas-Douwe B Dijkstra and illustrated by Richard Lewington A new guide covering all the resident and migrant dragonflies and damselflies from the Arctic to the Sahara, with approx. 1000 illustrations. Includes 160 detailed descriptions and newly researched maps plus a country by country guide to finding dragonflies. Hardback, 320 pages	Ł29.95
B235	The Aurelian Legacy - by Michael Salmon. This wonderfully informative book charts the history of butterflies and collectors from the seventeenth century. Over 100 biographies of deceased lepidopterists with anecdotes and quotes. A fascinating book. 432 pages 42 colour and 162 b/w illustrations.	Ł30.00
B2351	The Aurelian's Fireside Companion - an entomological anthology by M Salmon and P Edwards. Over 200 extraordinary and entertaining contributions from entomological literature of the past 250 years. 430 pages, 8 colour plates, 138 figures and photographs, and 51 original drawings by Tim Bernhard.	Ł35.00
B236	Field Guide to Insects of Great Britain and Northern Europe - by M Chinery. One of the successful Collins Guide series, comprehensively covering other orders of insects and a few chapters on butterflies and moths. 60 colour plates and over 200 line drawings. 320 pages	Ł25.00
B2361	Field Guide to Moths of Great Britain and Ireland by Paul Waring and Martin Townsend. Illustrated by Richard Lewington. All the resident and migrant macro-moths fully described with over 1600 illustrations. 432 pages	Ł29.95
B2362	Field Guide to Bumblebees of Great Britain and Ireland by Mike Edwards & Martin Jenner. Over 90 colour photographs including both sexes of all known 22 species, and all the male genitalia. Plus a section on how to attract bumblebees to your garden. 108 pages	Ł 9.99
B2363	Field Guide to Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe by Michael J Roberts, 450 species comprehensively illustrated, with 288 colour painting and over 1500 drawings. Provides general information on the structure and biology of spiders, together with illustrations of genitalia, webs and egg sacs.	Ł25.00
NEW B2364	Concise Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland by Martin Townsend & Paul Waring, illustrated by Richard Lewington. A guide with all the illustrations of the classic Field Guide in a portable wire-bound format with concise descriptions opposite the plates, all in a durable PVC wallet. Nearly all the resident and migrant British and Irish species of macro-moths illustrated and described. 160 pages	Ł12.95
B237	What British Butterfly is that? - by R .L. E .Ford. With tables of food plants, times of appearance and hints on breeding. This book contains the original chart of all British butterflies. 27 pages	Ł 3.50
B238	Pocket Guide to the Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland by Richard Lewington. Includes information on all our resident and migrant species of butterfly, together with a selection of day-flying moths. Presented in an easy-to-use field guide format, ideal for beginners as well as for more experienced enthusiasts. 144 pages	Ł9.95
NEW B239	Britain’s Butterflies by David Tomlinson and Rob Still A photographic guide covering the 60 regularly occurring species of butterfly of Britain and Ireland. Includes 81 colour plates with butterfly, egg, caterpillar and chrysalis views plus information on behaviour, habitat and colour distribution maps. 192 pages.	Ł15.00
B240 NEW	Bumblebees by John Feltwell A new book seeking to give bumblebees a higher profile and promote awareness for the insects. Over 150 colour photos, with facts and figures, wildflower gardening and practical advice. Softcover, 58 pages.	Ł 9.99
B2473	Field Guide to Butterflies of Britain & Europe - (Collins). Text by Tom Tolman, illustrated by Richard Lewington. Covers all 440 species with over 2000 colour illustrations and more than 400 distribution maps. Text covers all taxonomic nomenclature, distribution, flight period, variation, habitat, behaviour, food plants etc.	Ł25.00
B2474	The Millennium Atlas of Butterflies in Britain & Ireland - Superbly illustrated atlas and most comprehensive survey of butterflies ever taken. covers habitats, major changes and threats faced by some species. An invaluable book for all interested in conservation from amateurs to professionals 500 pages.	Ł30.00
B248	Wildlife Gardening for Everyone, Edited by Malcolm Tait A lovely practical new book by the RHS and Wildlife Trusts which combines their expertise to give an exciting and innovative perspective on wildlife gardening. With chapters on various insects from ladybirds, aphids and hoverflies to stag beetles, bees, butterflies and moths plus compost, plants, ponds and lawn care, this book provides a practical approach to creating and maintaining your own wildlife garden.	Ł12.99
NEW B2481	Guide to Garden Wildlife by Richard Lewington A new guide covering all the main animal groups, including pond life, likely to be found in a garden in Great Britain and Ireland. More than 900 exquisitely detailed artworks and photographs of over 500 species from bluetits to bumblebees. Softcover, 208 pages	Ł12.95
NEW B2520	Hazards of Butterfly Collecting by Torben Larsen. Experience the lighter side of field entomology as the author describes his experiences from around the world. 256 pages with 147 pictures and illustrations.	Ł11.99

AES Publications Practical hand books from experienced entomologists. The "how to do it" guides.
B2495	Hymenopterists Handbook 2nd edition covering classification, studying, collecting, breeding etc. 214 pages with numerous tables, keys and figures. A practical guide for the keen student Soft cover 1986	Ł 11.45
B2496	Coleopterists Handbook - NEW 4th EDITION Edited by J Cooter and MVL Barclay. Completely revised edition destined to become the beetle enthusiasts 'bible' for many years to come. Describes the collecting, curating and breeding of a coleoptera collection together with chapters on conservation,and recording. 496 pages with 32 pages of colour plates Hardback 2006.	Our price Ł49.99 (RRP Ł54.00)
B2497	Silk Moth Rearers Handbook - Revised 3rd edition. Looks at the study, breeding and systematics of the World's silkmoths. 255 pages with 32 pages of colour plates, 26 black and white plates and figures. Hardback 1982.	Ł14.70
B2498	Lepidopterists Handbook A very thorough handbook for insect study from field work, breeding, storing, conservation and photography. 136 pages, 34 line drawings, 13 plates. Soft cover 1996.	Temporarily out of print
B250	Dipterists Handbook Covers all aspects of the two winged flies. A thorough and practical handbook. 260 pages, with line drawings. Soft cover, reprinted 1996	Ł14.20
B2500	Breeding the British Butterflies Covers all aspects of butterfly breeding including general techniques, equipment and hints on how to breed each of the British species. 60 pages with 5 plates and 6 figures. Soft cover, revised 2001	Ł 5.20
B2502	Rearing and Studying Stick and Leaf Insects How to breed stick and leaf insects covering 22 species in detail. 85 pages with 8 colour plates, 14 b/w plates and 29 figures. Soft cover (New edition 2003)	Ł 11.20
B2508	Preparing and maintaining a collection of Butterflies and Moths by Peter May and Martin White New edition of Killing, Setting and Storing Butterflies 28 pages with plates	Ł4.85
B2509	Guide to Moth Traps - 68 pages with illustrations new second edition	Ł 6.85
B2523	Larval Foodplants - A complete guide to the foodplants of Btitish Lepidoptera with alternative plants. A useful guide for breeders. 126 pages	Ł 6.00