This photographic field guide covers every species of ant found in
Britain and Europe.
More than 400 species of ant can be found in the region and Ants of
Britain and Europe covers them all, describing 150 species in detail.
The accounts include information on field characteristics, confusion
species, habitat and biology, and distribution maps. The book also
features a comprehensive introduction to ant ecology and guidance on
where to look for ants, a glossary, an overview of families suitable for
beginners to entomology, and a detailed, illustrated identification key.
Nearly 600 photos are included, showing species close-up and in their
natural habitats.