BUTTERFLIES OF BRITAIN AND EUROPE: A PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE. By Tari Haahtela, Kimmo Saarinen, Pekka Ojalainen and Hannu Aarnio. Second Edition.

(2011) 2019 2nd edition. Small 8vo paperback (115 x 191mm). Pp400. Colour photographs of butterflies throughout, colour identification paintings of caterpillars, distribution maps, bibliography.

Up to date and very well illustrated." Packed with beautiful photography and thoroughly updated throughout, this is the definitive guide to all 472 species of European butterflies with additional information on another 64 species found in northern Africa and south and west Turkey. Detailed text and clear photographs - including views of both the upperwing and underwing where possible - allow identification of adult butterflies in the field. There is also useful information on their relative size, similar species, habitat, lfiestyle and larval host plants, accompanied by accurate range maps which have been updated for this new edition. The result of collaboration between many European butterfly experts and photographers, and compiled by a Finnish team, this thoroughly update and comprehensive guide represents the last word in butterfly identification." All the photographs are by the authors, of butterflies in their natural habitat.