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RSPB ID Spotlight - Bees

by Taylor, M.; Lewington, R.

Series : RSPB Spotlight Guides
Publisher : Bloomsbury Wildlife
Illustrations : 45 col illus

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Description:

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.

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.

- Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification

- 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.