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26-06-2011, 10:00 PM
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Hi peeps, new to the insect side of things ,and i probably know that there is an old thread out there, but i was wondering if anyone can give me ideas on a good insect book..please.
thanks for your help...
If i dont respond straight away im sorry .. 
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26-06-2011, 10:09 PM
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A general book;
Collins
Complete British Insects
Michael Chinery
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27-06-2011, 06:09 AM
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The above was recommended to us by an entomologist recently. I had a brief look and it seemed to be useful.
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27-06-2011, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by nightshade  A general book;
Collins
Complete British Insects
Michael Chinery | I bought this for £4.99 in The Book Warehouse or something like that, really excellent book giving an good overview of the insect world.
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03-07-2011, 09:49 AM
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cheers nige i will keep an eye open for his one...
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03-07-2011, 10:00 AM
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I have this book and it is excellent for a general guide on insects, it certainly helped me get a little better in identifying insects.
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03-07-2011, 12:02 PM
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Another book worth checking out is "Insects of the new Forest and surrounding area" by Paul D Brock pub Pisces.
Might sound a bit specific but actually covers a ot of general Uk bugs and has better photos than Chinery.
Only recently published.
Brian v.
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03-07-2011, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Lord V Another book worth checking out is "Insects of the new Forest and surrounding area" by Paul D Brock pub Pisces.
Might sound a bit specific but actually covers a ot of general Uk bugs and has better photos than Chinery.
Only recently published.
Brian v. | Is this the one, waiting for a WABBER to review it? Reviews - A photographic guide to Insects of the New Forest and surrounding area
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03-07-2011, 02:56 PM
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Yes that's the one.
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03-07-2011, 06:46 PM
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That Collins book is probably the best 'comprehensive' identification guide at a realistic price.
But although it contains a lot of information in around 360 pages, so much has had to be left out. So you will probably also want to get a few of the more expensive specialist books; depending on what are your 'favourite insects'.
The Field Studies Council also produce some affordable small publications and fold-open guides which may prove useful FSC Publications - RES Handbooks for identification of British Insects | | | |
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