The Royal Entomological Society (RES) and Wiley-Blackwell are proud to present this landmark publication, celebrating the wonderful diversity of the insects of the British Isles, and the work of the RES (founded 1833). This book is the only modern systematic account of all 558 families of British insects, covering not just the large and familiar groups that are included in popular books, but even the smallest and least known. It is beautifully illustrated throughout in full colour with photographs by experienced wildlife photographers to show the range of diversity, both morphological and behavioural, among the 24,000 species. All of the 6,000 genera of British insects are listed and indexed, along with all the family names and higher groups. There is a summary of the classification, biology and economic importance of each family together with further references for detailed identification. All species currently subject to legal protection in the United Kingdom are also listed. The Royal Entomological Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious of its kind in the world. It is the leading organisation for professional entomologists and its main aim has always been the promotion of knowledge about insects. The RES began its famous Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects in 1949, and new works in that series continue to be published. The Royal Entomological Society Book of British Insects has been produced to demonstrate the on-going commitment of the RES to educate and encourage each generation to study these fascinating creatures. This is a key reference work for serious students of entomology and amateur entomologists, as well as for professionals who need a comprehensive source of information about the insect groups of the British Isles they may be less familiar with.

The go-to photographic guide to Britain and Ireland’s insects Britain’s Insects is an innovative, up-to-date, carefully designed and beautifully illustrated field guide to Britain and Ireland's twenty-five insect orders, concentrating on popular groups and species that can be identified in the field. Featuring superb photographs of live insects, the guide covers the key aspects of identification and provides information on status, distribution, seasonality, habitat, food plants and behaviour. It also offers insight into the life history of the various insect groups, many of which are truly amazing. This is the go-to guide for entomologists, naturalists, gardeners, wildlife photographers and anyone else interested in insects, whatever their level of knowledge. More than 2,600 stunning photographs, carefully selected to show key identification features Photo guides to every insect order, covering 316 families and almost 850 genera Covers 1,653 species, of which 1,476 are illustrated Designed to allow easy, accurate comparison of similar species Up-to-date distribution maps and charts summarizing adult seasonality QR codes that link to sound recordings of grasshoppers and crickets Information on photographing and recording insects to help conservation

The Book Deals With The Identification Of Old World Arthropods Of Known Medical Importance. New World Species Have Been Excluded Except When For The Shake Of Completeness Passing Reference Is Made To Some Particularly Important Species Which Should Be Within The General Knowledge Of Anyone Interested In The Subject Of Medical Entomology. Quantitative Analyses Of Insect Populations And Their Impact On Man Have Led The Medical Entomologists Into The Field Of Epidemiology, And He May Therefore Be Regarded As Taking In This Particular Sphere, A Part In The Development Of Preventive Medicine. The Work Has Been Undertaken By The Author, Who Has Been At Pains To Limit His Text To Matter Which Is Essential To The Accurate Determination Of The Species, And A Bare Mention Of The Diseases With Which They Are Associated. Every Effort Has Also Been Made To Present The Subject In The Simplest Possible Way. However, Certain General Aspects Of The Subject Are Outlined Briefly And Wherever Possible Fully Labelled Figures Have Been Interested In The Text To Provide Information On The Morphology Of The More Important Insects And Other Arthropods Discussed. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction; Structure Of Insects, Development And Life-History, Classification And Nomenclature, Zoogeography; Chapter 2: Diptera; Structure, Life-History, Classification, Key To Families Of Diptera, Key To Blood-Sucking Flies; Chapter 3: Diptera-Nematocera Except Mosquitoes, Tipulidae-Crane Flies, Psychodidae-Moth Flies, Chiro-Nomidae-Gnats, Ceratopogonidae-Biting Midges, Simuliidae-Black Flies, Anisopodidae-Window Gnats; Chapter 4: Diptera-Brachycera; Tabanidae-Horse Flies, Rhagionidae-Snipe Flies, Sceno-Pinidae-Window Flies; Chapter 5: Diptera-Cyclorrhapha; Phoridae, Syrphidae-Hover Flies, Drosophilidae-Small Cheese Skipper, Gasterophilidae-Horse Bots, Muscidae-House Flies Etc, Calliphoridae-Blow Flies Etc, Oestridae-Warble Flies, Pupipara-Louse Flies, Myiasis, Maggots In Food; Chapter 6: Diptera-Mosquitoes; Examination Of Mosquitoes, Culicini: Culex Fatigans, Aedes Aegypti, A Scutellaris-Group, A Albopictus, Key To The Genera, Anophelini, Keys To Old World Species, Malaria Carrying Species, Distribution And Literature; Chapter 7: Other Insects; Orthoptera-Cockroaches, Anoplura-Lice, Hemiptera-Bugs, Lepidoptera-Butterflies And Months, Coleoptera-Beetles, Hymenoptera-Ants, Bees And Wasps; Chapter 8: Suctoria-Fleas By Karl Jordan; Keys To Sub-Families, Notes On Genera And Species; Chapter 9: Arachnida By R J Whittock; Scorpiones-Scorpions, Acarina-Mites And Ticks; Chapter 10: Pentastomida Etc; Pentastomida-Tongue Worms, Myriapoda-Millipedes And Centipedes, Crustacea-Crabs, Etc.

Essential guide to the specialist literature for the identification of British insects and arachnids.

Presents photos, descriptions, and information about more than 550 insects and arthropods.

This revised and updated edition of Ladybirds provides a succinct but comprehensive and accessible overview of the biology of ladybirds and their parasites, focusing on ecology in an evolutionary context. It provides the latest information, coverage of recent additions to the British list including the harlequin ladybird, and makes suggestions for further research, both short and long term, highlighting gaps in knowledge and showing readers how to get involved with recording and studying ladybirds. It includes updated keys for the identification of ladybirds at late-instar larval and adult stages, and techniques for studying ladybirds and their parasites in both laboratory and field. The authors hope that this book will be a valuable resource, not only for students, from school to university and beyond, but also for anyone with an interest in natural history, whether professional or recreational.

A photographic field guide to 1,500 species of insects found in Britain and Ireland