Author: Asher, J.; Warren, M.; Fox, R.; Harding, P. et al
Title: The Millennium Atlas of Butterflies in Britain and Ireland
Description: Oxford University Press 2001 xx, 433, numerous colour illustrations, maps and charts. 260x210mm. HB. Vg in d/w. From the library of Keith Hyatt (d. 2021), acarologist at the Natural History Museum, London, and prominent member of the London Natural History Society, with his name to the front pastedown. Book review of present book from The London Naturalist (2001) pasted to front pastedown. Several relevant newspaper articles about butterflies loosely inserted.. 1st edition. This superbly illustrated atlas presents the findings of the most comprehensive survey of butterflies ever undertaken in Britain and Ireland, charting their varying fortunes following widespread loss of habitat and climate change. The book summarises much new information about butterflies and presents a vision of how these insects and their habitats might be conserved in the new millennium. [9780198505655]

Keywords: Britain; Distribution Atlas; Europe; Western Europe; Ireland; Lepidoptera; Rhopalocera; Butterflies


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