Field Guide to the Ladybirds of Great Britain and Ireland

Description

A beautifully illustrated guide to all the ladybirds of Britain and Ireland. "A ground-breaking identification guide ... the perfect marriage of artistic excellence, deep knowledge and, dare I say it, of scientists' genuine affection." BRETT WESTWOOD This brand new illustrated field guide covers all 47 species of ladybird occurring in the British Isles in a handy and easy-to-use format. Twenty-seven species are colorful and conspicuous and easily recognized as ladybirds; the remaining species are more challenging, but the clear illustrations and up-to-date text in this guide will help to break down the identification barriers. A useful introduction provides an overview of ladybird ecology, tips on studying and recording, and suggested sites for finding ladybirds. The main part of the book comprises detailed species texts, covering field characters, food, habitats, suggested survey methods, ranges, conservation statuses and distribution trends. An illustrated at-a-glance identification guide and helpful pointers for differentiating similar-looking species are also included. With 102 color photographs and 47 distribution maps, combined with Richard Lewington's peerless artwork, this is the definitive guide to one of our most cherished and charismatic insect groups. Cover Title Copyright Contents Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction Diversity of ladybirds Characteristic features Life history Studying and recording ladybirds Ladybird habitats Regional guides Using this field guide At-a-glance guide Conspicuous ladybirds Heather Ladybird Kidney-spot Ladybird Pine Ladybird Platynaspis luteorubra Orange Ladybird 22-spot Ladybird Water Ladybird 16-spot Ladybird 13-spot Ladybird Adonis Ladybird Larch Ladybird 2-spot Ladybird 10-spot Ladybird Hieroglyphic Ladybird Scarce 7-spot Ladybird 5-spot Ladybird 7-spot Ladybird 11-spot Ladybird Harlequin Ladybird Cream-streaked Ladybird 14-spot Ladybird Eyed Ladybird 18-spot Ladybird Cream-spot Ladybird Striped Ladybird Bryony Ladybird 24-spot Ladybird Inconspicuous ladybirds Coccidula rufa Coccidula scutellata Rhyzobius chrysomeloides Rhyzobius litura Rhyzobius lophanthae Hyperaspis pseudopustulata Clitostethus arcuatus Nephus bisignatus Nephus quadrimaculatus Nephus redtenbacheri Scymnus haemorrhoidalis Scymnus limbatus Scymnus auritus Scymnus suturalis Scymnus femoralis Scymnus frontalis Scymnus interruptus Scymnus nigrinus Scymnus schmidti Stethorus pusillus Similar species Non-ladybirds Ladybirds Potential new species Useful resources Glossary Plant names Animal names Photographic credits Index