Britain's Butterflies

Britain's Butterflies is a captivating guide to the butterflies of Britain, penned by renowned author Andy Swash. Published by Princeton University Press in 2020, this book is a must-read for nature enthusiasts. The book provides a deep dive into the enchanting world of butterflies, their life cycle, and their significance in Britain's ecosystem. It is a perfect blend of Swash's eloquent writing and his profound understanding of butterflies. The genre of the book is non-fiction, and it is a testament to Princeton University Press's commitment to publishing quality content that educates and inspires. This book is a treasure trove of information, beautifully presented, and is sure to be a valuable addition to any book collection.

A new and improved edition of the popular photographic field guideBritain‿s Butterflies is a comprehensive and beautifully designed photographic field guide to the butterflies of Britain and Ireland. Containing hundreds of stunning colour photographs, this extensively revised and updated new edition provides the latest information on every species ever recorded. It covers in detail the identification of all 59 butterfly species that breed regularly, as well as four former breeders, 10 rare migrants and one species of unknown status. The easy-to-use format will enable butterfly watchers‿beginners or experts‿to identify any species they encounter. Produced in association with Butterfly Conservation, this edition features new introductory sections to the main "types" of butterflies; updated distribution maps; a revised species order reflecting the latest taxonomy; revised sections on recording and monitoring, and conservation and legislation; and a new section on climate change. Stunning colour plates show typical views of each butterfly species, including the various forms and common aberrationsDetailed species profiles provide information on status and distribution, including up-to-date maps, and cover adult identification; behaviour; breeding habitat requirements; population and conservation; egg, caterpillar and chrysalis; and caterpillar foodplantsPhotographs of the egg, caterpillar and chrysalis for every breeding speciesSections on biology, where to look for and how to identify butterflies, and other essential information