Author : Robin Ngiam
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781912081400
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (814 download)
Book Synopsis A Photographic Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Singapore by : Robin Ngiam
Download or read book A Photographic Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Singapore written by Robin Ngiam and published by . This book was released on 2023-01-20 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Photographic Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Singapore is a fully comprehensive field guide to the 136 species of dragonfly and damselfly found in Singapore. With stunning, close-up photographs from the authors, each species is illustrated with multiple variants. The general introduction provides a comprehensive overview of dragonfly anatomy, feeding habits, courtship, and reproduction; also dragonfly research and conservation in Singapore, plus the best places for dragonfly watching in Singapore. Detailed coverage of every species includes key features for field identification; telling apart similar species; habitat and habits; presence in Singapore; etymology; wider distribution; national and IUCN conservation statuses; and larval features. Additionally, a QR code links to detailed larvae images from the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum website. The final section gives a checklist of the country status and conservation status of all of Singapore's odonates.