| Author | Ben Williams |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9781784276133 |
| Publisher | Pelagic Publishing |
| Pages | 130 |
| Size | 21 x 15 cm |
| Format | Paperback |
| Images | Colour images and distribution maps |
| Year published | 2026 |
Field Guide to the Butterflies of Wales:
Wales has a diverse range of butterflies – from the familiar Peacock to the elusive Large Heath, from the blisteringly quick High Brown Fritillary to the dainty Wood White, from the shimmering Silver-studded Blue to the orange glow of the Brown Hairstreak. This identification guide covers the 44 species present in Wales, and includes explanations of their lifecycles, distribution maps highlighting where they are likely to be found and a section on rare migrants that have been encountered here and may occur again in the future.
Butterflies are not just delicate insects flitting around our meadows, gardens and hedgerows; they are far more complicated than that. Their lifecycles are fascinating and in some cases it seems a wonder that they survive at all. Moreover, butterflies are key pollinators as well as excellent indicator species: when their numbers dwindle or they are absent, something is wrong – a cause for concern and should be investigated.
This book is ideal for people living in Wales keen to identify their local butterfly species, and for visitors interested in watching these charming insects.
Contents
1. Introduction
Butterflies in Wales
The naming of butterflies
Migration and introductions
2. The Lifecycle of Butterflies
The egg (ovum)
The caterpillar (larva)
The chrysalis (pupa)
The butterfly (imago)
3. Photographing Butterflies
4. Species Accounts
How this list is compiled
Pieridae
Lycaenidae
Nymphalidae
Satyridae
Hesperiidae
5. Rare Migrants
Glossary
Indexes
English Names
Scientific Names
Enwau Cymraeg
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