Why read Field Guide to the Bees of Great Britain and Ireland?

Book cover of Field Guide to the Bees of Great Britain and Ireland

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This is a brand new field guide to Britain's bees that for the first time makes this fascinating and important group of insects accessible to the general naturalist. The guide covers over 270 species, and is fully illustrated with stunning photographs and Richard Lewington's beautiful colour artwork.

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Why read it?

1 author picked Field Guide to the Bees of Great Britain and Ireland as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Jeff Ollerton

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This ground-breaking book was the first illustrated field guide to cover all of the more than 270 species of bees that occur in Great Britain and Ireland. It provides a detailed account of the natural history of these fascinating insects, plus photographs and taxonomic keys to help you to determine what they are. Be warned, however, as the author acknowledges, many bees are challenging to identify! Nonetheless, Falk and Lewington’s book is invaluable for anyone interested in the natural history of bees.

From Jeff's list on The best books about bees and other pollinators.