A Buzz in the Meadow

A fascinating look at the insect world found in one field in France - and how important that world is to all of us - from the author of the Sunday Times bestseller A Sting in the Tale In 2003 Dave Goulson bought a derelict farm in the heart of rural France, together with 33 acres of surrounding meadow. Over the course of a decade, he created a place for his beloved bumblebees to thrive along with myriad insects of every kind. In this book you will learn how a deathwatch beetle finds its mate, about the importance of houseflies, why butterflies have spots on their wings, about dragonfly sex, bed-bugs and wasps. But it is also a wake-up call, urging us to cherish and protect life on earth in all its forms. A Buzz in the Meadow is a captivating look at our natural world and a call to arms for nature-lovers everywhere. 'Glorious' The Times 'Captivating' Independent

ISBN:	9780099597698
Publisher:	Random House
Imprint:	Vintage
Published date:	23 Apr 2015
DEWEY:	638.1092
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	xi, 266
Weight:	206g
Height:	198mm
Width:	124mm
Spine width:	19mm

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