Field Guide to the Butterflies of Wales

Williams, Ben

ISBN 10: 1784276138 / ISBN 13: 9781784276133

Published by Pelagic, 2026

Seller Inventory # 18404950980

Synopsis:

Wales has a diverse range of butterflies – from the familiar Peacock to the elusive Large Heath, from the blisteringly quick High Brown Fritillary to the dainty Wood White, from the shimmering Silver-studded Blue to the orange glow of the Brown Hairstreak. This identification guide covers the 44 species present in Wales, and includes explanations of their lifecycles, distribution maps highlighting where they are likely to be found and a section on rare migrants that have been encountered here and may occur again in the future.

Butterflies are not just delicate insects flitting around our meadows, gardens and hedgerows; they are far more complicated than that. Their lifecycles are fascinating and in some cases it seems a wonder that they survive at all. Moreover, butterflies are key pollinators as well as excellent indicator species: when their numbers dwindle or they are absent, something is wrong – a cause for concern and should be investigated.

This book is ideal for people living in Wales keen to identify their local butterfly species, and for visitors interested in watching these charming insects.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Field Guide to the Butterflies of Wales
Publisher: Pelagic
Publication Date: 2026
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New