Über den Autor
Marianne Taylor and Richard Lewington, illustrated by Richard Lewington
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introducing the UK's Common Bees
Habitats
Distribution and Migration
General Behaviour, Life Cycle and Diet
Conservation
Spotlight ID:
Bumblebees
Honey Bees
Flower Bees
Mason Bees
Mining Bees
Leafcutter Bees
Plasterer Bees
Scissor Bees
Wool Carders
Mourning Bees
Long-horned Bees
Nomad Bees
Pantaloon Bees
Klappentext
RSPB ID Spotlight Bees is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of 40 of our most widespread and familiar bees by renowned artist Richard Lewington.
Watching a garden busy with bees is one of the joys of summer. But can you tell a White-tailed Bumblebee from a Garden Bumblebee? Or confidently distinguish between a Patchwork Leafcutter Bee and a Long-horned Bee? Britain and Ireland are home to more than 270 species of bees, some of which play an important ecological role through their industrious pollination of our crops and wildflowers.
Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification, while the artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field. The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our bees, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how the RSPB and other conservation charities are working to support them. Practical tips on bug houses, planting for pollinators and gardening for bees are also included.
The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible text.
The fold-out chart can be fixed to a wall artwork side-out or neatly folded away inside its cover to store on bookshelves
