This classic guide to the butterflies of Britain and northern Europe
enters its third edition as part of the authoritative Collins Guide
series.
This comprehensive guide to the butterflies of Britain and Europe
features over 400 species, depicting both male and female insects.
Species descriptions include details on taxonomic nomenclature,
distribution, flight period, variation, habitat, behaviour and life
cycle. Subspecies are included where there is significant variation, and
distribution maps accompany each widespread species.
Illustrated by Richard Lewington, the world's leading butterfly
illustrator, this is an ideal field guide for travelling naturalists and
butterfly enthusiasts alike and is an essential addition to every nature
lover's bookshelves.