British Butterflies and Moths (Collins Complete Guides)

Description

A comprehensive and fully illustrated guide, this book is the definitive photographic reference guide for anyone interested in butterflies and moths found in Britain and Ireland. Every species that occurs regularly in Britain and Ireland is included, along with a section dealing with the 'rarest of the rare' - extinct species or very rare immigrants. There follows the main section of the book, which covers our larger moths; every species that occurs regularly in Britain and Ireland is mentioned.

Paul Sterry has written and illustrated more than 50 books, including the bestselling Collins Complete British Wildlife and Collins Complete British Birds. Trained as a zoologist, Paul has been a wildlife photographer for over 20 years and regularly undertakes research expeditions. He has worked as a Research Fellow at Sussex University studying freshwater ecology. Paul is a keen birder and conservationist. Paul completed a degree in Zoology and a PhD in parasite biochemistry at Imperial College, London. He then worked for five years as a research fellow at Sussex University, studying freshwater ecology. Since then, he has followed what he calls his 'real interests' - watching, writing about and photographing wildlife. Since making this career change some 20 years ago Paul has written and illustrated more than 30 books and illustrated many more. He also runs Nature Photographers Ltd, a specialist photo library, and once in a while leads foreign trips for natural history groups.

Praise for Paul Sterry: 'Wonderfully descriptive photographs' BBC Wildlife 'Whether you are a keen amateur or someone with a passing interest, this book will satisfy your needs.' The Sea 'Packs in lots of well-chosen detail in compact form' British Wildlife Magazine 'A bookshelf essential' The Field