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Guide to ladybirds of the British Isles
Code: OP102
Author(s): Majerus et al.
Date: 2006
Price: £2.75

Looking for an identification guide to
ladybirds?
Produced in conjunction with the UK Ladybird Survey, this popular fold-out
chart to ladybird identification covers 26 of the 46 coccinellid species found
in the British Isles. Information on colour pattern, habitat and distribution and hints to aid
identification are provided in a comprehensive table. There are also sections on
the life-cycle and feeding relationships of ladybirds. A special feature of the chart is the section on the Harlequin ladybird
Harmonia axyridis, the most invasive ladybird species in the world. The
Harlequin was originally introduced for bio-control throughout Europe, arrived
in Britain in summer 2004 and is now spreading rapidly from the
south-east. This chart is part of the FSC's range of fold-out charts, designed to help
users identify of a wide range of plants and animals. Each chart is laminated to
make it shower-proof and robust for use outdoors. Clear colour illustrations and
text by experts in the subject make these valuable resources for all age
groups. The FSC is one of the UK's leading publishers of identification guides,
ranging from easy to use fold-out
charts through intermediate level AIDGAP
guides, to specialist books such as the Synopses
of the British Fauna and RES
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