Insects of Ireland: An Illustrated Introduction to Ireland's Common Insect Groups

McCormack, Stephen

ISBN 10: 184889208X / ISBN 13: 9781848892088

Published by The Collins Press, 2014

About this Item

This first guide written specifically on Ireland's insects concentrates on the most charismatic, easily-identified irish insects: butterflies, bumblebees, dragonflies, ladybirds, grasshoppers and shieldbugs. Illustrator(s): Shields, Chris. Num Pages: 160 pages, colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 150 x 11. Weight in Grams: 350. . 2014. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Seller Inventory # V9781848892088

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Insects of Ireland: An Illustrated Introduction to Ireland's Common Insect Groups
• Publisher: The Collins Press
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184889208X
• ISBN 13: 9781848892088
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Over 11,000 species of insects occur in Ireland but most are very small and escape notice. Identifying them accurately can be difficult or impossible. This comprehensive compact guide to over 120 of Ireland’s most popular insects includes all Irish species of butterflies, bumblebees, dragonflies, ladybirds, grasshoppers and shield bugs. All are illustrated in colour with clear descriptions enabling accurate identification.

About the Author

Dr Stephen McCormack, a professional entomologist, has published widely on Irish beetles, wasps, butterflies, bugs, spiders and snails. One of Ireland's insect experts, he teaches on field courses and in schools.

Dr Eugenie Regan, a professional ecologist at the National Biodiversity Centre, has published numerous articles. A regular contributor to radio shows, she has previously published an introductory guide to Irish butterflies and other insects.

Chris Shields, an award-winning artist and wildlife illustrator, has produced over 20,000 wildlife illustrations in over 300 books. His works are published by A&C Black, BBC Wildlife magazine, HarperCollins, Random House and environmental charities such as WWF and RSPB.