Bumblebees (3rd edition)

Prys-Jones, O E; Corbet, S A 2011, Pelagic Publishing, Softback, pp 130, ISBN:978-1-907807-06-0

This new edition embraces the wealth of information published on bumblebee life history, ecology, foraging, parasites and conservation in recent years. It includes a new chapter on the very real threats to bumblebees; their crucial role as pollinators of our native flora and crops; ways to promote their survival; advantages and problems posed by their commercial use; as well as updated colour plates, keys abd distribution maps of all British species (including Bombus hypnorum).