Benton, T. Bumblebees. New Naturalist Series
An excellent and detailed account of all the
British species, including their identification, and the most
detailed account to date of their ecology
Edwards, M. & Jenner, M. A field guide to the
bumblebees of great Britain & Ireland
Very
good value identification guide based mainly on colour
photographs and a simple colour chart.
Goulson, D. Bumblebees; their behaviour and ecology
A detailed review of
the behaviour and ecology of the world’s bumblebees, from a scientific
perspective. Does not contain
an identification guide.
Prys-Jones, O.E. & Corbet, S.A. Bumblebees
A nice little book on UK
bumblebees, with lovely paintings of all the British species
and good
keys.
Available only from NHBS.
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