Leaf Beetles: Naturalists’ Handbooks; Volume 34

The book itself is well written and Hubble succeeds in condensing down such a huge topic into a small handbook whilst still providing useful information that even an experienced Coleopterist isn’t beyond. Hopefully this book will provide a gateway for beginners looking to start recording beetles and will lead to an increase in the number of records received by the Chrysomelid recording scheme; new records will make a genuine contribution to our understanding of leaf beetles in Britain and will help to inform their conservation. I would recommend this handbook without hesitation and with a price tag of under £20, I’m glad I have it on my shelf. -- Jordan Rainey * Entomologist’s Monthly Magazine * This book provides a comprehensive overview with detailed and accessible coverage of the natural history, ecology and biology of leaf beetles. In some aspects the book provides a surprisingly comprehensive summary, for example, of their life histories, environment and enemies, etc. -- Jan Bezdek * European Journal of Entomology * Leaf Beetles maintains the integrity of this important series with an introductory overview of this commonly encountered group that will be useful to a wide spectrum of biologists, from students to ecological consultants. Just like its predecessors, this book will encourage a new generation of naturalists to delve into the biology and ecology of these beautiful and fascinating beetles and add to our knowledge of the UK fauna. If you want to get to know the UK's leaf beetles this is the book you need. -- Peter Smithers * Antenna * ...extensive descriptions about collecting, studying lifestyle and environment. -- Ron Beenen * Entomologische Berichten * ...a highly readable, informative style as one might expect from the current organiser of the UK's Chrysomelidae Recording Scheme. -- John Badmin * British Journal of Entomology and Natural History * Overall, this well-written book has a great deal to offer and anyone with even a casual interest in leaf beetles will find it enjoyable and informative. -- Steve Lane * Atropos * ...a book that is well structured and provides a very useful and detailed introduction to leaf beetles. -- Peter Hodge * AES Bulletin *