Meenakshi Venkataraman

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Insects of India is an introductory photographic guide to 280 insect species commonly seen in India, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike.

High quality photographs from India’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, how to identify insects, and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the insect families of India encompassing the number of genera, species and subspecies in each.

Meenakshi Venkataraman is an ecologist with a special interest in insects. She believes adaptation and resilience are best exemplified by insects and notes that people love the butterflies and beetles but not necessarily their larvae. Her ambition is to make people stop and think about the ecological service an insect provides before they swat or spray these amazing creatures.

Specifications
• 180 x 128 mm (7 x 5”)
• 176 pages
• 40,000 words approx.
• 300 photographs
• ISBN 9781913679422
• £12.99 paperback
• Publication September
2026