Buzzing insects Discovery Guide

Stripy Insects Identification Guide – Plastic-Free Wildlife Spotting for Kids and Families

From Marmalade Hoverflies to Chocolate Mining-bees, explore the fascinating world of nature’s stripiest insects with this easy-to-use identification guide. Perfect for young explorers and curious families, this fold-out field guide helps you identify 30 common stripy insects found in gardens, parks, and meadows across the UK.

Learn how to tell a Tree Bumblebee from a Garden Bumblebee, and discover fun facts and spotting tips for each species. Featuring clear colour illustrations, this compact guide is ideal for ages 6+ and fits easily into a rucksack or pocket – making it perfect for outdoor adventures.

Part of the Field Studies Council’s 2025 collection of plastic-free wildlife guides, it’s printed in the UK using 100% recycled paper, supporting both environmental education and sustainability.

• Identify 30 stripy insects found in the UK
• Designed for first-time nature explorers and families (ages 6+)
• Compact, fold-out format – folds to A5 size for easy carrying
• Includes vivid colour images and helpful spotting tips
• Made in the UK
• Plastic-free and fully recyclable
• Printed using vegetable inks on recycled paper
• Carbon neutral
• Date: 2025
• ISBN: 9781917154116