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Collins Butterfly Guide

Learn about butterflies with the most complete, fully-illustrated field guide to the butterflies of Britain and Europe.

ISBN: 978-0-00-724234-4

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Collins Butterfly Guide

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The guide features over 2,000 beautiful colour illustrations by the world’s leading butterfly artist, Richard Lewington. It also covers over 400 species of butterfly, depicting both male and female insects.

Descriptions include taxonomic nomenclature, distribution, flight period, variation, habitat, behaviour and life cycle. Sub species are included where there is significant variation, and distribution maps accompany each widespread species. An indispensable guide for all butterfly enthusiasts.

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