Bumblebees
Oliver E Prys-Jones author Sarah A Corbet author Anthony J Hopkins illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pelagic Publishing
Published:1st Jan '11
£20.00
Available to order, but very limited on stock - if we have issues obtaining a copy, we will let you know.
An indispensable guide to identification, ecology and study of bumblebees. This new edition embraces the wealth of information published on bumblebee life history, ecology, foraging, parasites and conservation in recent years. It includes a new chapter on the very real threats to bumblebees; their crucial role as pollinators of our native flora and crops; ways to promote their survival; advantages and problems posed by their commercial use; as well as updated colour plates, keys and distribution maps of all British species (including Bombus hypnorum).
The book introduces techniques and approaches to original work so that anyone with an interest can usefully contribute to furthering our understanding and appreciation of these wonderful and important insects.
One of the strengths of this guide is that it encouraqes the field study of bumblebees and suqgests ways of going about it. It is good to see it back again, for a new generation and with a new publisher.
-- Peter Marren * British WildliISBN: 9781907807060
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 305g
130 pages
3rd Revised edition