www.ukbutterflies.co.uk

Hi,

Can anyone recommend any good books for butterflies in Greece? The area I am most interested in are the Dodecanese Islands.

Something not too heavy for travel use, but I'd also be interested in anything really for use at home too.

Thanks in advance!

Matt

Hi Matt

I would go for the Butterflies of Europe by Tristan Lafranchis. It has an excellent key and photos with pointers to the key identifying features.

Softback at about £30

Tim

Thanks for the tip Tim, just checked it out on Amazon and might get a copy. I'm not planning a trip until about May so I have time, Amazon are charging a sourcing fee so it might take them a while to get hold of a copy.

Once again thanks for your help.

Regards
Matt

I managed to get a copy directly from Tristan. Although I've lost his email address, looking at the web came up with

lafranch@otenet.gr

I'd suggest sending an email, and Tristan may be able to either send you a copy, or point you to a UK outlet that has his title in stock.

Cheers,

- Pete

Thanks Pete, I'll try to email him about the book and get a copy before my next trip out there.

Regards
Matt

Nice avatar (image!) of a Brown Hairstreak. If this is your photo, have you ever considered contributing to the UK Butterflies website?

A bit off-topic, but there ya go!

Cheers,

- Pete

yep its my photo and I planned to send you some more shots soon anyway, just haven't got around to it and my internet connection has been awful of late too. I'll include a Brown Hairstreak or two when I send you a batch ok?

Will update my avatar too and maybe be a bit more creative than using a straight photo

Whoops, wasn't logged in - that was me talking, not a mystery guest

Thanks Matt - look forward to them!

Cheers,

- Pete