Britain's Hoverflies is a beautifully illustrated photographic field
guide to the hoverflies of Britain, focusing on the species that can be
most readily identified. It is the perfect companion for wildlife
enthusiasts, professional ecologists and anyone else with an interest in
this fascinating group of insects, and is designed to appeal to
beginners and experts alike.
Accessible, authoritative and easy to use, this book contains hundreds
of remarkable photographs of the various life stages of those species
that can be identified by eye or with a magnifying glass, with coverage
of at least one representative from each of the British genera. It also
features an essential guide to the hoverfly tribes. Detailed species
accounts summarize the species' status, highlight the key identification
features, provide notes on behaviour and habitat requirements and
include flight-period charts and up-to-date distribution maps. Sections
on hoverfly biology, where and when to look for hoverflies, legislation
and conservation, photographing hoverflies, recording hoverflies and
gardening for hoverflies are also included.
This fully revised and updated second edition:
- Features more than 650 stunning colour photographs
- Provides detailed information for the 167 species that can be most
readily identified, including at least one species from each of the 68
genera recorded in Britain
- Includes a complete list of the 283 hoverfly species recorded in
Britain to date, with an indication of how difficult each is to
identify