Insects and Invertebrates

by Jean-Claude Teyessier

This sophisticated photo anthology chronicles the behaviour of European invertebrates in their natural habitats over the course of three seasons, Gives the reader a glimpse into the world of our six and eight legged neighbours as they hunt, mate and survive. Colour photographs, 192pp. 2009

by Paul Richards

The three guides that are presented here have been written to raise the profile of some of the crawling things, teach a little biology and equip the reader to do the same. They are intended as a resource to propagate study of the important, but little noticed, Myriapods and Isopods (Centipedes, Millipedes and Woodlice). They offer introductory keys, natural histories and a rich library of images for individual or group study. 2011

by Leon Hills

Children can learn about the creatures that the frog feeds on and find the woodlouse, worm, ladybird and ant on each page. Colour illustrations, 24pp. 2012

by Leon Hills

This book allows children to discover the names of different creepy crawlies as they join the frog in his minibeast feeding frenzy! Learning couldn't be more fun. Colour illustrations, 48pp. 2012

edited by Lori Lach / Catherine L Parr / Kirsti L Abbott

Explores key ecological issues and new developments in myrmecology across a range of scales. Begins with a global perspective on species diverity in time and space, and examines interactions at the community level before describing the population ecology of these social insects. The final section covers the recent ecological phenomenon of invasive ants, how they move across the globe, invade, affect ecosystems, and are managed by humans. Line and halftone illustrations, graphs, colour plates, 402pp. 2010

edited by Lori Lach / Catherine L Parr / Kirsti L Abbott

Explores key ecological issues and new developments in myrmecology across a range of scales. Begins with a global perspective on species diverity in time and space, and examines interactions at the community level before describing the population ecology of these social insects. The final section covers the recent ecological phenomenon of invasive ants, how they move across the globe, invade, affect ecosystems, and are managed by humans. Line and halftone illustrations, graphs, colour plates, 402pp. 2010

by Deborah M Gordon

How do ant colonies get anything done, when no one is in charge? An ant colony operates without a central control or hierarchy, and no ant directs another. Instead, ants decide what to do based on the rate, rhythm, and pattern of individual encounters and interactions - resulting in a dynamic network that coordinates the functions of the colony. Ant Encounters provides a revealing and accessible look into ant behavior from this complex systems perspective. 184pp. 2010

by Jan Beccaloni

The class of Arachnida consists of spiders, harvestmen, ticks and mites, wind spiders, scorpions and other which are lesser known. Their biology, ecology and behaviour of each order is explored in detail along with many interesting facts. Colour photographs, illustrations, diagrams, 320pp. 2009

by Paul Lee / Paul T Harding

photography Steve Hopkin / Paul Richards

This is a culmination of more than 30 years of data collection by over 500 naturalists throughout Britain and Ireland. It has enabled the production of an atlas based on more than 47,000 records which is so much more than a simple collection of distribution maps for the 62 species of millipede found in Britain. Colour photographs of many species, maps, 216pp. 2007

by Lynn V Dicks / David A Showler / William J Sutherland

This book brings together scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of wild bees. The authors worked with an international group of bee experts and conservationists to develop a global list of interventions that could benefit wild bees. They range from protecting natural habitat to controlling disease in commercial bumblebee colonies. 2010

by James Dearsley

This DVD is based at a very basic level to promote beekeeping to beginner beekeepers or even those with only a vague interest who just want to know a little bit more about the topic and use it as a platform to join a local association and take up the hobby. Approximately 120 mins

by Geoff Allen

Presents information on the distribution and status of 448 species of bees, wasps and ants - the aculeate hymenoptera - which have been recorded in Kent. Distribution maps show how the distribution of many species has changed over time. Each map is accompanied by an individual account of the species, together with information on synonymy and the species' status in the UK and Kent. Line, drawings, colour photographs, distribution maps, 117pp. 2009