Published: September 2015
Available as e-Book
Category: Lifestyle
This first guide written specifically on Ireland's insects concentrates on the most charismatic, easily-identified irish insects: butterflies, bumblebees, dragonflies, ladybirds, grasshoppers and shieldbugs.
There are over 1,000 species of insects in Ireland. Although vitally important in our environment, most are very small and escape notice. This first guide written specifically on Ireland's insects concentrates on the most charismatic, easily-identified irish insects: butterflies, bumblebees, dragonflies, ladybirds, grasshoppers and shieldbugs. As well as focussing on easy and accurate identification the guide guide covers distribution, habitats, seasons and conservation. This is specifically for the Irish reader, a scientifically accurate and definitive identification guide to the selected insect groups.
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Dr Eugenie Regan, a professional ecologist at the National Biodiversity Centre, has published numerous articles. A regular contributor to radio shows, she has previously published an introductory guide to Irish butterflies and other insects. Dr Stephen McCormack, a professional entomologist, has published widely on Irish beetles, wasps, butterflies, bugs, spiders and snails. One of Ireland's insect experts, he teaches on field courses and in schools. Chris Shields, an award-winning artist and wildlife illustrator, has produced over 20,000 wildlife illustrations in over 300 books. His works are published by A&C Black, BBC Wildlife magazine, HarperCollins, Random House and environmental charities such as WWF and RSPB.