Field Guide to Insects of South Africa: Edition 2

Mike Picker, Charles Griffiths & Alan Weaving

The most comprehensive guide to the insect fauna of South Africa available.

This trusted best-seller has been comprehensively updated and expanded to feature accounts of over 1,500 species and insect groups. Included are the most common, most economically and ecologically important, interesting and attractive insects in the region.

Copiously illustrated with over 1200 full colour photos, this field guide draws not only on the vast knowledge of the authors but also on that of numerous specialists on the various insect groups. Accompanying notes are given on the biology, identification, and distribution of each species.

It features:

• vivid photos
• easy-to-read text
• detailed accounts covering identification, biology, distribution and related species
• a helpful introduction detailing the significance, life history, collection and photography of insects, and
• a quick reference guides on the inside covers to facilitate identification.

527 pages.

Softback £24.99 £20.99