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NEW revised edition of Bumblebees
(Naturalists' Handbooks 6)
by Oliver E Prŷs-Jones and Sarah A Corbet. Plates by Tony Hopkins.
The publishers are offering a 20% discount to BWARS members - this
can be claimed by entering BBPV20 in the shopping basket when ordering
online at
www.pelagicpublishing.com. A guide to identification, ecology and study of bumblebees.
This new edition embraces the wealth of information published on bumblebee
life history, ecology, foraging, parasites and conservation in recent years.
It includes a new chapter on the very real threats to bumblebees; their
crucial role as pollinators of our native flora and crops; ways to promote
their survival; advantages and problems posed by their commercial use; as
well as updated colour plates, keys and distribution maps of all British
species (including Bombus hypnorum). The book introduces techniques and
approaches to original work so that anyone with an interest can usefully
contribute to furthering our understanding and appreciation of these
wonderful and important insects.
More details at:
https://www.pelagicpublishing.com/bumblebees-naturalists-handbooks-6.html
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