{"product_id":"ladybirds-of-the-british-isles-wildid-guide-op105","title":"Ladybirds of the British Isles WildID guide (OP105)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildID Ladybirds identification guide covers the adults of 26 species in Britain and Ireland.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentification guide to all 26 conspicuous ladybirds in Britain and Ireland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical for use outdoors: lightweight, rucksack-sized, splash-proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful colour paintings by Chris Shields highlight the key colours and patterns to look out for when identifying ladybirds. Alongside them, handy thumbnail illustrations show each species at actual life size, making comparison quick and easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the reverse, you’ll find a detailed identification table covering colour patterns, habitats, distribution, conservation status, and typical overwintering sites for each species. There are also clear, concise descriptions of ladybird anatomy, life cycle and diet, giving you a complete and accessible guide to these charming insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLadybirds are beetles. They have their own family within the beetle order. Worldwide, there are over 5000 species. Like all beetles, ladybirds have biting mouthparts and hard wing cases. Many ladybirds are predatory. They feed on aphids and scale insects. Others graze mildew, while a couple of species feed on plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLadybirds are widespread and can be found throughout the year, although adults are less common in early summer. They over-winter as adults, sheltering in buildings and evergreen shrubs and trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField Studies Council worked with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coleoptera.org.uk\/coccinellidae\/home\"\u003eUK Ladybird Survey\u003c\/a\u003e to produce the Ladybirds guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilderness Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58062621671806,"sku":"9781851532971","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/4096\/7550\/files\/LadybirdsWildIDguide.jpg?v=1789848261","url":"https:\/\/wildernessbooks.co.uk\/products\/ladybirds-of-the-british-isles-wildid-guide-op105","provider":"Wilderness Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}