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UK field guides and checklists

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A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Great Britain & Northern Europe

Ted Benton

2017

"This easy-to-use, fully comprehensive identification guide to the 159 butterflies found in Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia, Belgium, Netherlands and the Baltics is perfect for amateur naturalists. High-quality photographs are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include common and scientific name, wingspan, distribution and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers living with butterflies, anatomy, behaviour, enemies and friends, ecology, distribution and conservation."

Atlas of Butterflies in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire

Jim Asher, Nick Bowles, Jan Haseler, Grahame Hawker, Peter Ogden, David Roy, Richard Soulsby, Mike Wilkins

2016

"This book presents a further advance on knowledge of the butterflies of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Detailed analysis of over 700,000 records, comparing the ten-year period 2005–2014 with 1995–2004, highlights recent changes in distribution and abundance. Changes noted in previous atlases continue, with several species declining further in both distribution and population. There are some major changes – ranging from the dramatic loss of local populations of Wall to welcome increases in distribution and population of Silver-washed Fritillary."

Collins Complete Guide to British Butterflies & Moths

Paul Sterry, Andrew Cleave, Rob Read

2016

"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."

Butterflies of Europe and Neighbouring Regions

Patrice Leraut

2016

"This guide presents exclusively Butterflies of Europe and neighbouring regions (including North Africa). They cover the families Papilionidae, Hesperiidae, Pieridae, Lycaenidae, Riodinidae and Nymphalidae (now incorporating the Satyrinae). Some species from regions further afield are also featured to help give a good overview of the genera concerned. More than 800 species are illustrated and given an exact description. Special focus is given to the often abundant variations (as subspecies and individual forms), and to their biology (food plants, biotopes where they live and develop, as well as their usual flight-time). The status of several species or subspecies has been revised. A new species is also described. Photos of genitalia of both sexes are shown to ease identification of species that are otherwise difficult to distinguish (especially when specimens are in poor condition). Distribution maps are provided for most of the species covered."

Green Guide to Butterflies of Britain and Europe

Robert Gooden

Green Guide

Bloomsbury Publishing

2016

This is a reissue of the Green Guide published by New Holland in the early 2000s.

"Butterflies are delightful and rewarding insects to study. Many are familiar visitors to our garden, while others are rare sights. The Green Guide to Butterflies makes identifying them easy for beginners and amateur naturalists alike. Concise descriptions, accompanied by beautiful colour illustrations, include information on appearance, both of butterflies and caterpillars, habitats and distribution, the best time of year to see the butterflies and the food plants they visit. A detailed introduction includes colour photographs and information on the life cycle of a butterfly, habitats, studying butterflies, and conservation issues."

Pocket Guide to the Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland

Richard Lewington

British Wildlife Publishing

2nd edition

2015

"Presented in an accessible, easy-to-use format, this is an ideal guide for both beginners and more experienced enthusiasts. It includes more than 600 superb illustrations of all the life stages of each species, together with beautiful artworks of the butterflies in their natural settings and pertinent species information, distribution maps and life history charts. The second edition features a new, illustrated at-a-glance identification guide, updated distribution maps and species accounts, and new spreads and artwork for the Cryptic Wood White and Scarce Tortoiseshell."

Britain's Butterflies: A Field Guide to the Butterflies of Britain and Ireland

David Newland, Robert Still, David Tomlinson, Andy Swash

3rd edition

2015

"Britain's Butterflies is a comprehensive and beautifully designed photographic field guide to the butterflies of Britain and Ireland. Containing hundreds of stunning colour photographs, this revised and updated edition provides the latest information on every species ever recorded. It covers in detail the identification of all 59 butterfly species that breed regularly, as well as four former breeders, 10 rare migrants and one species of unknown status. The easy-to-use format will enable butterfly-watchers--beginners or experts--to identify any species they encounter.

Bloomsbury Pocket Guide to the Butterflies

Bob Gibbons

2015

"This book is as visually impressive as it is useful in the field, with many stunning full-page and double-page photographs to support the authoritative text. The introduction explains the basics of butterflies and their identification. Each species is illustrated by the author's remarkable photographs. The text covers information such as ID features, distribution, habitat, status, confusion species and interesting facts."

Distribution Atlas of European Butterflies and Skippers

Otakar Kudrna, Josef Pennerstorfer, Kristian Lux

2015

The Butterflies of Britain & Ireland

Jeremy Thomas and Richard Lewington

3rd edition

2014

"The Butterflies of Britain & Ireland provides comprehensive coverage of all our resident and migratory butterflies, including the latest information on newly discovered species such as Cryptic Wood and the Geranium Bronze. The Butterflies of Britain and Ireland is widely considered not only the best butterfly book ever published but also one of the classic nature books. When first published in 1991 it won the Natural World Book of the Year Award and won plaudits from all quarters. Fully revised, considerably expanded and reset in 2010, it was judged that year's Guardian Nature Book of the Year. Now revised again to reflect the latest research findings, and with up-to-date distribution maps, this remarkable book is THE guide to the appearance, behaviour, life cycle and ecology of the butterflies of Britain and Ireland."

Bloomsbury Concise Butterfly & Moth Guide

Sandra Doyle, Joyce Bee

2014

"This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on the butterflies and moths of Britain and the near Continent. It covers more than 150 species, all of which are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks that show - where relevant - variations in colour, for example for male and female butterflies, as well as some of the most spectacular caterpillars. A concise written account covering size, description, habitat, flight times, distribution, foodplants and habits appears on the same page."

Butterflies & Moths of the Sandwell Valley

Editor: Peter Shirley

2014

"This book tells the story of The Club's involvement with the study of Butterflies and Moths in the Sandwell Valley since 1976 until present times. Information on phenology and Valley distribution is given for all 675 species currently listed. The book deals with recording methodology employed, together with the ecology of many species. It also examines other key concepts such as parasitism, the arrival of new species over time and the potential value of local studies such as these in informing conservation practice. Beautiful photography of many species is also a key feature of the publication."

A Guide to Finding Butterflies and Day-Flying Moths in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Peter Creed and Rachel Hudson

2014

"The fourth in this series of attractively-designed pocket guides describes all 45 species of butterfly found in Berks, Bucks and Oxon, together with many of the day-flying moth that you may encounter, from the familiar burnet moths to the not so common yellow belle. Both groups are described using non-technical language throughout; this easy-to-use book is perfect for the beginner with over 140 high-quality colour photographs."

RSPB What's That Butterfly?: The Simplest ID Guide Ever

Tom Jackson

2014

"RSPB What's That Butterfly? is ideal if you struggle with how to tell the difference between a Painted Lady and a Common Blue or a Six-Spot Burnet and a Hummingbird Hawk Moth. It's the perfect identification guide for beginners but also a handy field guide for the more seasoned nature lover. Featuring over 150 butterflies and moths, species overviews show you what to look for where and similar butterflies are shown side by side for quick comparison and identification so you can tell species apart."

Philip's Guide to Butterflies of Britain and Ireland

Jeremy A. Thomas

2nd edition

2014

"This new edition begins with a valuable introduction to butterflies, explaining the differences between butterflies and moths, the life cycle and structure of butterflies, their movement and migration patterns, and helpful information on the distribution and habitats of the main family groups so that readers will know at a glance which species they are likely to see and where – useful for both identification purposes and for those readers who want to find a specific species. There then follows an illustrated key to the main family groups, detailing principal physical and flight characteristics, as well as other key information to aid identification. The next section consists of 60 specific species descriptions. These comprise detailed identification notes for both adult and young stages, information on life cycle, habitat and behaviour, and distribution and status – all accompanied by life-cycle artwork and time charts, a distribution map and a large colour photograph."

Checklist of the Lepidoptera of the British Isles

David J.L. Agassiz, Stella D. Beavan, Robert J. Heckford

2013

"This new checklist covers all recorded UK species. The main list comprises resident, and transitory resident species, species believed to be extinct and immigrants, and also some species that have probably been imported but have been found in the wild. Also included, in Appendix A, are the adventive species recorded in Britain, which cannot be regarded as part of our fauna, and are probably unlikely to recur, for example those imported from a great distance with produce. Appendix B lists species whose records are either erroneous or unable to be confirmed."

Butterflies of Surrey Revisited

Ken Willmott, Malcolm Bridge, Harry E. Clarke, Francis Kelly

2013

"The main section of Butterflies of Surrey Revisited is occupied by the species accounts. Here the authors have followed a standard template for each species, but they have been encouraged to expand the content to include their personal observations and specialist knowledge, particularly on aspects of the butterfly life cycle, behaviour, or the complex issue of conservation. Each species account has a distribution map, abundance and flight-period charts, plus a featured transect table. Comparisons are drawn between the years before 2000 and the period 2000-2012. Although the accounts concentrate on the vice-county of Surrey, particularly with respect to species status and habitat, Butterflies of Surrey Revisited will be of interest to butterfly enthusiasts of all experience levels, everywhere. Features cover geology, ecology, the weather, gardening, photography and day-flying moths. There are guides to important sites that represent Surrey's key habitats of downland, heathland and woodland, describing where and when to go, and what you may see. The appendices include a wealth of statistics and other data."

Guide to the Butterflies of Britain

John Bebbington and Richard Lewington

2012

"This 8-panel laminated guide / chart is designed for speedy butterfly identification in the field and features colour illustrations that are arranged so that similar species are grouped next to each other. The guide shows all the 57 butterfly species that you are likely to see in Britain and all are depicted at life size. The text gives further background information on the life-cycle, habitats and feeding patterns of butterflies."

Butterflies

Michael Chinery

New edition

2012

"The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material. This is the perfect pocket guide for nature enthusiasts keen to identify the most commonly seen butterflies and moths in Britain and northern Europe. Authoritative text, beautiful photographs and detailed illustrations show the distinguishing features of each butterfly and moth to aid identification. Features information on size, habitat, geographical range and months when they can be spotted, as well as names of similar species with which each butterfly or moth could be confused, and details of the differences between them. This new edition builds on the strengths of the unrivalled original, now expanded to include over 240 butterflies and moths."

Distribution Atlas of Butterflies In Europe

Otakar Kudrna, Alexander Harpke, Kristian Lux, Josef Pennerstorfer, Oliver Schweiger, Josef Settele

2011

"The atlas was initiated by Otakar Kudrna and is a result of the joint efforts of a team of authors, led by him. It contains full colour distribution maps of all 441 European butterfly species. Apart from providing comprehensive chorological data for taxonomists and biogeographers, the prime purpose of the Atlas is to aid and promote the conservation of European butterflies. The analysis and evaluation of the distribution data, graphically shown on coincidence maps, facilitates the identification of priorities in selecting species and areas of European significance for conservation purposes from a truly European perspective."

Britain's Butterflies: A Field Guide to the Butterflies of Britain and Ireland

David Newland, Robert Still, David Tomlinson, Andy Swash

2nd edition

2010

"This is a comprehensive photographic field guide to the butterflies of Britain and Ireland. This completely revised second edition covers in detail the identification of all 59 butterfly species that currently breed, as well as the 4 former breeders, 9 rare migrants, and 1 species with unknown status. The innovative, easy-to-use format aims to help the butterfly-watcher - beginner or expert - to identify any species they encounter. Features include: stunning color plates showing typical views of each butterfly, with similar-looking species grouped together; photographs of egg, caterpillar, and chrysalis for all breeding species; detailed species profiles covering adult identification, behaviour, habitat requirements, population and conservation, egg, caterpillar, and chrysalis, and distribution, with up-to-date maps; and sections on biology, habitats, how and where to watch butterflies.

Butterflies of Britain & Ireland

Jeremy Thomas and Richard Lewington

Revised edition

2010

"The Butterflies of Britain & Ireland is an authoritative account of our butterflies, accessibly written and beautifully illustrated. First published in 1991, it sold out in the early 1990s and was never reprinted. This completely revised edition includes substantially revised species accounts, all including the latest information and research. Also contains nearly 100 new artworks painted by Richard Lewington. Provides comprehensive coverage of all the resident and migratory butterflies found in Great Britain and Ireland."

Butterflies of Britain and Ireland: A Field and Site Guide

Michael Easterbrook

2010

"Britain and Ireland host only a modest 58 species of resident butterflies, with a few more recorded as vagrants. This superb monograph covers every species in detail. The comprehensive species accounts cover key topics such as identification, variation, habitat, flight period, history and conservation, distribution and behaviour. The individual species descriptions include all stages in the life cycle from egg to adult. In addition, tips on how to find each species are provided, and this section is cross-referenced to an extensive site guide detailing all the most important localities for butterflies in Britain and Ireland. An accurate map for each species is given, based on data collected by Butterfly Conservation. The book is lavishly illustrated throughout with hundreds of colour photographs, many of which were taken by the author."

The Butterfly Red List for Great Britain

R. Fox, M. Warren and T. Brereton

2010

"This is the first assessment of British butterflies against the new IUCN criteria, and replaces earlier assessments published in 1987 and 1997. It utilises comprehensive new data on trends in distribution and population, allowing a more complete and up-to-date publication."

Butterflies And Moths

Dorling Kindersley

2010

"Discover over 325 species of butterfly and moth found in Britain and Northwest Europe with this new edition, in association with the RSPB. From the Short-tailed Blue Butterfly to the Winter Moth, discover over 325 species of butterflies and moths with this pocket-sized guide. In-situ photographs and no nonsense notes covering both anatomy and identifying marks will help you identify them in the field quickly and accurately. Maps show you what butterflies and moths to find where so you can plan your spotting and make the most of your surroundings, whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest. An ideal guide for all the family."

Collins Butterfly Guide

Tom Tolman and Richard Lewington

3rd edition

2009

"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."

Butterflies of Europe: A Photographic Guide

Hannu Aarnio, Kimmo Saarinen, Pekka Ojalainen, Tari Haahtela

2009

"This book looks in detail at the 440 species of European butterflies. Showcasing the stunning macro photography of the authors, this is a photographic field guide with a difference. Detailed text provides information on features such as identification, confusion species, habitat, lifestyle and larval host plant, accompanied by accurate range maps. The photographs have been carefully selected to allow identification from views of upperwing and, where possible, underwing. This comprehensive and detailed book is the ideal companion for anyone interested in European butterflies."

Discovering Irish Butterflies and their Habitats

J.M. Harding

2009

"This book contains detailed species accounts as well as a site guide for the best areas to see butterflies in Ireland, with photos of 28 sites. It also includes practical advice on butterfly conservation including tips to encourage them to visit and breed in gardens. It contains life cycle accounts and photos of all 35 Irish butterflies that are residents or regular migrants."

Butterfly Atlas of the Scottish Borders

Jon Mercer, Richard Buckland, Paul Kirkland & Jeff Waddell

2009

"This book provides details of the latest butterfly survey of the Scottish Borders. Distribution maps, flight periods and colour photographs accompany all the regular breeding species, with accounts for migrants and former residents."

British Moths and Butterflies: A Photographic Guide

Chris Manley

2008

"Packed with the stunning photography of Chris Manley, this new photographic guide is the perfect guide to Britain's moths and butterflies. Its coverage is broad, including all of the 800 or so macro-moths (within which the butterflies are placed), including all vagrants, and many of the micros, along with some 300 types of caterpillars. The authoritative text provides important information on identification, size and larval food plant for each species, with introductory sections detailing habitats, life cycles, conservation, and trapping and photographic techniques. With many people now setting up their own backyard moth traps or interested to know which species are fluttering around their light bulbs, this book provides a superb introduction to this fascinating insect group."

Climatic Risk Atlas of European Butterflies

Josef Settele

2008

"The overarching aim of the atlas is to communicate the potential risks of climatic change to the future of European butterflies. The main objectives are to: (1) provide a visual aid to discussions on climate change risks and impacts on biodiversity and thus contribute to risk communication as a core element of risk assessment; (2) present crucial data on a large group of species which could help to prioritise conservation efforts in the face of climatic change; (3) reach a broader audience through the combination of new scientific results with photographs of all treated species and some straight forward information about the species and their ecology."

The Wildlife Trust's Guide to Butterflies and Moths

Nicholas Hammond and Stuart Carter

2008

British and Irish Butterflies

The Complete Identification, Field and Site Guide to the Species, Subspecies and Forms

Adrian M. Riley

2007

"A wonderful butterfly book, the first to cover all the adult forms, including subspecies, found in the British Isles. It provides clear directions and field tips on where to find them (incl. OS grid references), as well as details of identification and behaviour, and is complemented with stunning photographs of living specimens of all the taxa in full colour. This volume is supported by Butterfly Conservation in their efforts to protect the butterfly fauna of these islands, whilst at the same time, encouraging greater awareness of their existence and beauty."

Philip's Guide to Butterflies of Britain and Ireland

Jeremy A. Thomas

2007

"Begins with a valuable introduction to butterflies, explaining the differences between butterflies and moths, the life cycle and structure of butterflies, their movement and migration patterns, and helpful information on the distribution and habitats of the main family groups so that readers will know at a glance which species they are likely to see and where - useful for both identification purposes and for those readers who want to find a specific species. There then follows an illustrated key to the main family groups, detailing principal physical and flight characteristics, as well as other key information to aid identification. The next section consists of 60 specific species descriptions. These comprise detailed identification notes for both adult and young stages, information on life cycle, habitat and behaviour, and distribution and status - all accompanied by life-cycle artwork and time charts, a distribution map and a large colour photograph."

Discover Butterflies in Britain

D.E. Newland

2006

"From the Swallowtail to the Small Blue, the largest to the smallest, from the swooping fritillaries to the sedentary hairstreaks, the variety and color of Britain's butterflies will astonish you. To see all except the common garden butterflies, you need to know when and where to look. This book tells you. With a little preparation and planning, all of the British butterflies can be enjoyed flying in the wild. If you go to the hotspots at the right time, follow the directions given, and are willing to be patient, you should be able to discover even the rarest species. In your search, you will also explore some of the best of the British countryside."

The State of Butterflies in Britain and Ireland

Richard Fox, Jim Asher, Tom Brereton, David Roy and Martin Warren

2006

"This major new landmark publication provides the first assessment of the changing status of butterflies in the 21st Century, updating the Millennium Atlas of Butterflies of Britain and Ireland. Butterflies are more sensitive indicators of environmental change than other well-known groups such as birds and flowering plants, so at a time of rapid climate change, continued loss and fragmentation of wildlife habitats and chemical pollution, there is a greater need than ever to keep track of their changing fortunes. The new assessment is based on the best information on butterfly populations and distributions anywhere in the world. In the 2000-04 period alone, thousands of volunteer recorders and conservationists have contributed over 1.6 million butterfly distribution records and carried out butterfly monitoring transects at over 500 sites. This book, richly illustrated with many colour photographs, maps and plots showing changes in distribution and abundance, provides a vital and up-to-date reference for the current state of the 59 butterfly species that regularly breed in our islands."

The Butterflies and Moths of Northern Ireland

Robert Thompson and Brian Nelson

2006

"The first complete account of the butterflies and moths of Northern Ireland - the species that live here, their habitats, the threats they face, the places to find them and the best ways to study them in the field."

Easy Butterfly Guide

Ted Benton

Easy Nature Guides

Aurum Press

2006

"This guide is directed at people who want a simple, easy-to-use book that covers all the species they are likely to encounter and provides clear, authoritative guidance on identification together with concise information on range, food plants and habitat. The secret is the "Easy Guide" formula which combines photographs, which give lively, natural impressions of each species in the wild, and artwork, which emphasizes key features as well as depicting the caterpillar and chrysalis stages."

The State of Butterflies in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Jim Asher, Nick Bowles, David Redhead and Mike Wilkins

2006

"This book presents another milestone in our knowledge of butterflies in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. A detailed survey of butterflies across the three counties over the period 1995-2000, has made possible for the first time the identification of changes and trends since a similar survey completed almost a decade earlier (1987-1992)."

ID Insights Pocket Cards: The Butterflies of Great Britain

Rosie Powell

"Artist Rosemary Powell has illustrated and provided key ID information on 58 species of resident and commonly occurring migrant species – all on 12 handy pocket-sized cards you can carry at all times."

Butterflies of Europe

Tristan Lafranchais

2004

An identification guide with 1300 colour photographs, distribution maps and a key to assist identification.

Pocket Guide to the Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland

Richard Lewington

2003

"This handy pocket-sized book has become the essential guide to identifying the butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland. More than 600 superb illustrations of all the life stages of each species, together with beautiful artworks of the butterflies in their natural settings and pertinent species information, distribution maps and life history charts make this the only book you will need on the subject."

Butterflies of the Bristol Region

Ray Barnett, Rupert Higgins, Tony Moulin, Chris Wiltshire

2003

A Cornwall Butterfly Atlas

John Wacher, John Worth, Adrian Spalding

2003

Britain's Butterflies

David Tomlinson, Rob Still

2002

A second edition of this photographic field guide to the butterflies of Britain and Ireland was published in 2010.

Butterflies

Michael Chinery

New edition

2002

"This completely new edition combines both photographs and artwork to give a really practical identification guide to over 240 species of British butterfies and moths."

Butterflies of Britain and Europe

Robert & Rosemary Gooden

New Holland

2002

"Aimed at both the general reader and amateur naturalist, this guide offers information on observing and identifying 150 of the most commonly encountered butterfly species in Britain and Europe. Each butterfly's habits, range and important characteristics are described, while colour paintings show each butterfly in detail. There are sections on the four stages of the life-cycle of butterflies and on breeding butterflies."

The Distribution Atlas of European Butterflies

Otakar Kudrna

2002

"The data base of The Distribution Atlas of European Butterflies consists of 228 931 data records provided by 254 recorders from all over Europe or extracted from all the major national, regional and private data banks. The Distribution Atlas of European Butterflies contains 451 dot distribution maps of all the European butterflies. For the first time a distribution atlas of European butterflies will be available and at the same time Europe will be the first continent ever to have all its butterfly species plotted on precise and comprehensive distribution maps. Apart from providing significant species specific chorological data for taxonomists and biogeographers the prime purpose of the Atlas is to aid and promote the conservation of European butterflies. The analysis and evaluation of the distribution data contained in The Distribution Atlas of European Butterflies will facilitate the identification of priorities in selecting species and areas of European significance for conservation purposes."

The Millennium Atlas of Suffolk Butterflies

Richard Stewart

2001

"This attractive book gives details, including colour photographs, of all 35 species recorded in Suffolk during the Millennium Survey (1995-1999). Other important records up to Spring 2001 are also included. There are innovative new colour distribution maps comparing the Millennium Survey with the previous survey and highlighting changes since the early 1980s. New all-time list of earliest and latest records for each species. Information on best accessible sites for Suffolk butterflies. Sections on habitats, transects and conservation."

The Millennium Atlas of Butterflies in Britain and Ireland

Jim Asher, Martin Warren, Richard Fox, Paul Harding, Gail Jeffcoate, Stephen Jeffcoate

2001

Photographic Guide to the Butterflies of Britain and Europe

Tom Tolman

2001

"This photographic guide to butterflies represents a completely new approach to field guides. It is aimed at those who wish to find and identify butterflies encountered in the field quickly and easily while promoting their conservation. Full colour throughout the book allows the text to arranged alongside the illustrations of the butterflies and a map to show the distribution of the butterflies in Europe. The text itself deliberately focuses on features that complement the photographs and facilitate identification. All the photographs of living butterflies photographed in the positions in which they will be found in nature."

The Butterflies of Gower

Barry Stewart and Harold Grenfell

2000

The Butterflies of Hampshire

Matthew Dates, John Taverner, David Green

2000

The Butterflies of Cheshire

Barry T. Shaw

1999

"This book presents the results of a comprehensive 1999 butterfly survey in Cheshire (including Wirral). The author, Barry T Shaw, compiled and interpreted a database of 70,000 butterfly sightings observed by more than 200 recorders, giving an unprecedented insight into the status and distribution of each species."

New Atlas of Dorset Butterflies

Jeremy Thomas, Richard Surry, Bill Shreeves and Carolyn Steele

1998

Butterflies of Greater Manchester

Peter B. Hardy

Field Guide: Butterflies: Britain And Europe

Tom Tolman and Richard Lewington

2nd edition

1997

"Covers all 440 species. Text covers all taxonomic nomenclature, distribution, flight period, variation, habitat, behavior, life cycle, food plants and conservation."

The Moths and Butterflies of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

F.H.N. Smith

1997

The Butterflies and Moths of Bedfordshire

W.V. Arnold, C.R.B. Baker, D.V. Manning & I.P. Woiward

1997

The Butterflies of Essex

David Corke

1997

Butterflies and Dragonflies: A Site Guide

Paul Hill and Colin Twist

Arlequin Press

1996

"A detailed guide to where and when to watch dragonflies and butterflies at 116 sites throughout England, Scotland and Wales."

The Butterflies of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

R.D. Penhallurick

1996

Butterflies and Moths Of Britain And Europe

H. Hofmann and T. Marktanner

Collins

1995

"The Collins Nature Guides are comprehensive, photographically illustrated reference books that are perfect for any lover of nature and the outdoors. Butterflies and Moths covers all of the species found in Britain and Europe, with over 150 full-colour entries."

The Butterflies of Wiltshire

Michael Fuller

1995

"Drawing on historical records from the last 150 years and on records from the Wiltshire Butterfly Mapping Scheme, this book provides the first butterfly atlas for the county. All 48 butterfly species are illustrated with full-colour photographs, distribution maps and flight period diagrams."

Butterflies of Surrey

Graham A. Collins

1995

The Butterflies of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Jim Asher

1994

"The results of one of the most intensive local butterfly surveys ever undertaken are presented in this book by Jim Asher, National Recording Officer for the Butterfly Conservation society. Jim is also an expert photographer, and each of the 48 butterflies is illustrated by his superb photos, making the book a useful field guide to the butterflies of the three counties and beyond. Colour maps give a clear indication of the distribution and the status of the butterflies, and the book is an essential information source for conserving butterfly habitats."

The Butterflies of Kent: An Atlas of their Distribution

Eric G. Philip

1993

Devon Butterflies

C.R. Bristow, S.H. Mitchell and D.E. Bolton

1993

Cornwall's Butterfly and Moth Heritage

Adrian Spalding

1992

The Natural History of Butterflies and Moths of Shropshire

Adrian M. Riley

1991

"The book describes the approximately 1,200 species which have been recorded in Shropshire, and looks at the changes in the status of the species over the last century."

The Butterflies of Britain and Ireland

(The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland, Volume 7 Part 1: Hesperiidae to Nymphalidae)

Editor: A. Maitland Emmet, J. Heath, D.S. Fletcher, B.H. Harley, E.C. Pelham-Clinton, G.S. Robinson, B. Skinner, W.G. Tremewan

Harley Books

1990

This is one volume of a multi-volume work on the moths and butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland.

An introductory section includes chapters on the vernacular names and early history of British butterflies and re-establishment of insect populations. Systematic sections include full descriptions, life histories and distribution maps. Colour plates include all variants.

Butterflies & Moths of Yorkshire: Distribution and Conservation

Editor: S.L. Sutton and H.E. Beaumont

1989

Butterflies of the British Isles: The Pieridae

Michael Easterbrook

1989

One of three publications in the series covering butterflies.

Butterflies of the British Isles: The Lycaenidae

Michael Easterbrook

1988

One of three publications in the series covering butterflies. This includes the Blues, Coppers and Hairstreaks.

Butterflies of the British Isles: The Nymphalidae

Michael Easterbrook

1987

One of three publications in the series covering butterflies. This family includes the Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell and Red Admiral.

The Butterflies of Hertfordshire

Brian Sawford

1987

The Butterflies Of Suffolk: An Atlas And History

Howard Mendel & Steve Piotrowski

1986

"This definitive guide to the County's butterflies, past and present is based on the results of the Suffolk Butterfly Survey 1983-1985 and includes maps of all the species still to be found in the County. Quality colour photographs of each species, taken by local naturalists who helped in the survey, enable the book to be used as an identification guide. The authors, two well known naturalists and conservationists, have drawn on a wealth of historical information to show the changes that have happened to Suffolk's butterfly populations."

Butterflies

Michael Chinery and Brian Hargreaves

1981

"A guide to almost 400 species of butterflies and moths found in Europe. Each species is illustrated in full colour to aid identification and information is given on the habitat, range and flying times of each species."

Butterflies, Moths and other insects

S. A. Manning

Ladybird Books Series 536: Nature

Wills & Hepworth

1965