Beetles of Britain and Ireland, Volume 1: Sphaeriusidae to Silphidae

Intended as a reference source for coleopterists. Brings together reliable modern keys and the latest taxonomic arrangement and nomenclature.  Copious line drawings are provided alongside the keys to illustrate critical characters, and detailed species notes are given, including supporting characters, habitat, phenology, distribution and abundance. High resolution colour photographs of selected species, at least one per genus, are also provided in a series of colour plates.