The Butterfly Spotter’s Guide - National Trust
The Butterfly Spotter’s Guide - National Trust
hardback
Published:
13 March, 2025
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Description
- A pocket-sized guide to every butterfly you’re ever likely to see in the UK.
- Beautifully illustrated and packed with surprising and delightful facts.
- Supported by the National Trust, who look after many of the UK’s butterfly hotspots.
This beautifully illustrated little guide tells you everything you need to know about Britain’s butterflies. Whether you’re a beginner or an enthusiast, you will want to spot all of these winged wonders.
All five families of British butterflies are featured – Skippers; Whites and Yellows; Browns, Fritillaries and Aristocrats; Metalmarks; Coppers, Hairstreaks and Blues – as well as five day-flying moths that are just as colourful and striking as their butterfly cousins.
There are detailed descriptions and lifelike illustrations to help budding butterfliers or seasoned spotters identify these ‘jewels of nature’s crown’. This handy book, compiled by passionate butterfly spotter and naturalist Matthew Oates, is the perfect companion for anyone interested in exploring the wonderful world of British butterflies.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780008715953 |
| ISBN10 | 0008715955 |
| Number Of Pages | 112 |
| Item Weight | 240 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 162 x 18 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format | hardback |
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Author's Bio
Matthew Oates is a naturalist, nature writer and poet with a lifelong passion for butterflies. He was the conservation adviser to the National Trust for over 30 years. He is also the author of ‘His Imperial Majesty’ and ‘In Pursuit of Butterflies’.