Jeremy Thomas & Richard Lewington's The Butterflies of Britain & Ireland has been fully revised and is due for publication this month, from British Wildlife Publishing.
The hardback is going to retail at £34.95 and the paperback version will be £18.95. The dust jacket will sport a Swallowtail.
Classic work that should be on every butterfly enthusiasts bookshelf.
Hi Tony,
Jeremy was given a little leeway to update a few chapters, to take into account recent happenings such as the Long-tailed Blue annus mirabilis. This additional information means that any serious butterflyer is going to have to buy it!
BWs, Neil
Just received a review copy and it looks fabulous! A review will appear in due course. Changes from the previous edition that I've noticed so far are:
Cryptic Wood White now included (to replace Real's Wood White)
Long-tailed Blue 2013 influx discussed (and distribution map updated!)
Contintental Swallowtail 2013 influx included
Will post more details as I uncover the differences (and get input from Jeremy and Richard).
While I've been sent the hardback, this edition is also available in paperback.