As a cornerstone of plant pollination, bees are an indispensable group of insects. In this detailed field guide, we will be provided information on the identification, ecology, status and distribution of all the 275 species of bees present in the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands. Around 70 percent of these bees are also found in Sweden. The book contains a comprehensive introduction to the classification, ecology and field determination of the species. A complete list of species and information on how to determine the sexes (and bees from other insects) is presented in a very good way. Important facts are brought up, like the variations, flight seasons, habitats, preferable flowers, habits, status and distribution, parasites etc, of the bees. Finally the book also includes a series of illustrated keys to the family and species, which aim to guide the user easily, step by step through the identification process.
Many bees cannot be identified in field, but require microscopic studies. But you do not need to collect bees or even have a microscope to enjoy this comprehensive book!
Format: Paperback
Authors: Steven Falk, Richard Lewington
Pages: 432
Dimensions: 135x215x25mm
Weight: 819
Publication: 2015
Publisher: Bloomsbury
ISBN: 978 191 0389034
Language: English