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Europe's Dragonflies

Author : Dave Smallshire
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691204977
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)

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Download or read book Europe's Dragonflies written by Dave Smallshire and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The go-to photographic guide to all the damselflies and dragonflies recorded in Europe, including the Macaronesian Islands and western Turkey Europe's Dragonflies is a comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Europe. Written by two well-travelled experts, the book covers all 140 resident and vagrant species recorded, focussing on the field identification of adult insects. Concise species profiles highlight key identification features and provide information on behaviour, habitat preferences, distribution, flight periods, status and conservation. Other sections cover identification tips, conservation status and legislation. Presenting an unsurpassed selection of images of the highest quality, this is the go-to guide for anyone wishing to know more about these amazing and fascinating insects. Comprehensive coverage of every species of damselfly and dragonfly recorded in Europe Stunning colour plates showing males, females, immatures, colour forms, subspecies and typical habitat for every species Over 1,200 superb photographs, supplemented with illustrations of fine details Detailed profiles for the 140 resident and vagrant species Unique comparison plates for difficult groups Easy to use by beginners and experts alike, avoiding technical terms

Europe's Dragonflies

Author : Dave Smallshire
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691168954
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book Europe's Dragonflies written by Dave Smallshire and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: La 4e de couverture indique: "Europe's Dragonflies is a comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Europe. Written by two well-travelled experts, the book covers all 140 resident and vagrant species recorded, focussing on the field identification of adult insects. Concise species profiles highlight key identification features and provide information on behaviour, habitat preferences, distribution, flight periods, status and conservation. Other sections cover identification tips, conservation status and legislation. Presenting an unsurpassed selection of images of the highest quality, this is the go-to guide for anyone wishing to know more about these amazing and fascinating insects."

The Dragonflies of Europe

Author : Richard Robinson Askew
Publisher : Brill
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book The Dragonflies of Europe written by Richard Robinson Askew and published by Brill. This book was released on 2004 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the only book written in English to cover the entire European fauna, comprising 124 species of resident damselfly (Zygoptera) and dragonfly (Anisoptera). In his Foreword to this revised edition, Professor Philip Corbet, Past-President of the Worldwide Dragonfly Association and doyen of British odonatists, states that, as a standard reference work, "it will continue to contribute importantly to the progress of odonatology." The author has made a few corrections to his original text, which covered 114 species of Odonata breeding in Europe, and has added a new Preface and an updating Supplement.

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Europe

Author : Carlo Galliani
Publisher : WBA Project Srl
ISBN 13 : 8890332360
Total Pages : 37 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies of Europe written by Carlo Galliani and published by WBA Project Srl. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A simple yet detailed guide suitable both for beginners and more expert readers who wish to improve their knowledge of the order Odonata. This book encompasses images and photographs of all the European specieshaving a stable population with chapters about their anatomy, biology, behaviour, distribution range and period of flight, plus basic information about the vagrants with only a few sightings reported. On the whole, 143 reported species and over 600 photographs are included. Una guida semplice ma dettagliata adatta sia ai principianti che ai lettori più esperti che vogliono migliorare la loro conoscenza dell’ordine Odonata. Questo libro comprende immagini e fotografie di tutte le specie europee con una popolazione stabile, capitoli sulla loro anatomia, la biologia, il comportamento, la distribuzione e il periodo di volo, oltre a informazioni basilari riguardo individui, di specie vaganti, di cui sono riportati soltanto pochi avvistamenti. Nel complesso, sono incluse 143 specie e oltre 600 fotografie.

Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe: 2nd edition

Author : K-D Dijkstra
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 147294397X
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe: 2nd edition written by K-D Dijkstra and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revised and thoroughly updated edition of the definitive guide to identifying dragonflies in Europe. The first edition of the Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe was a ground-breaking identification guide that led to an increase in Odonata recording across Europe. The second edition includes fully revised regional guides and identification texts, updated distribution maps and conservation statuses, illustrated accounts for five species that have been discovered in the region since the first edition, updated checklists and taxonomy, and new photographs throughout, as well as an introduction to larvae identification. Each species is lavishly illustrated with artworks of males, females and variations, as well as close-ups of important characters.

Atlas of the European Dragonflies and Damselflies

Author : Jean-Pierre Boudot
Publisher : Knnv Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9789050114806
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (148 download)

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Book Synopsis Atlas of the European Dragonflies and Damselflies by : Jean-Pierre Boudot

Download or read book Atlas of the European Dragonflies and Damselflies written by Jean-Pierre Boudot and published by Knnv Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first detailed and complete overview of the distribution of the dragonflies and damselflies of Europe. An important reference work for professionals and amateurs alike. - Covers the distribution and habitat selection of all 143 European species of dragonflies and damselflies. - Gives a complete description of their global and European distribution, illustrated using over 200 distribution maps. - Gives per species information on taxonomy, range, population trends, flights season-, and habitat. - Includes unique photos and flight season diagrams for virtually all European dragonflies. - Contains extensive background information on taxonomy, conservation, and for each country an overview of the history of odonatological studies.

Britain's Dragonflies

Author : Dave Smallshire
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691181411
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book Britain's Dragonflies written by Dave Smallshire and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully revised, comprehensive photographic field guide to the dragonflies of Britain and Ireland Britain’s Dragonflies is the only comprehensive photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Great Britain and Ireland. Written by two of Britain’s foremost Dragonfly experts, this fully revised and updated fourth edition features hundreds of stunning images and identification charts covering all 57 resident, migrant and former breeding species, and six potential vagrants. The book focuses on the identification of both adults and larvae, highlighting the key features. Detailed species profiles provide concise information on identification, distribution, flight periods, behaviour, habitat, status and conservation. Other sections cover biology; how to watch, photograph, record and monitor Dragonflies; conservation status and legislation; and introduced exotic species. This redesigned, updated and expanded edition features: Beautiful colour plates showing males, females, immatures and all colour forms for every species Over 500 stunning photographs, many of which are new, and more than 550 illustrations Up-to-date species profiles and distribution maps Detailed, easy-to-use identification charts for adults and larvae

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Britain and Western Europe

Author : Jean-Pierre Boudot
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472982207
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies of Britain and Western Europe written by Jean-Pierre Boudot and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dragonflies and damselflies are some of the most beautiful, fragile and resilient insects found in the natural world. With their complex behaviours, astonishing aerobatic skills and preference for freshwater habitats, they are a very rewarding group of animals to observe in the field. Dragonflies and Damselflies of Britain and Western Europe features all 98 species found in the region. Packed with outstanding photography, this comprehensive book includes close-up illustrations to highlight key identification features, diagrams of wing venation, and detailed guides to dragonfly larvae and exuviae. Each species account includes an accurate distribution map and information on field characteristics, confusion species, habitat and ecology. An introduction to the life cycle of Odonata, guidance on when and where to look for them, and the best ways to observe and photograph dragonflies and damselflies in the field are also included. These sections, combined with the identification guides, make this book the ultimate resource for any field naturalist or entomologist interested in these incredible insects.

The Dragonfly Diaries : The Unlikely Story of Europe's First Dragonfly Sanctuary

Author : Ruary Mackenzie Dodds
Publisher : Saraband
ISBN 13 : 1915089042
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book The Dragonfly Diaries : The Unlikely Story of Europe's First Dragonfly Sanctuary written by Ruary Mackenzie Dodds and published by Saraband. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain is home to some forty species of dragonfly, and public interest in their plight is high right now thanks to their primeval beauty, aerobatic grace and a growing realisation of their importance for water eco-systems. In 'The Dragonfly Diaries', Ruary Mackenzie Dodds shares his quirky fascination for these remarkable creatures over the 25 years he has been photographing and working with them. Combining fascinating description of the lives of dragonflies, with a diary chronicling the ups and downs of establishing Britain's first public dragonfly sanctuary, 'The Dragonfly Diaries' is a must for nature buffs and for anyone who wants to be inspired by the resolve and dedication of a man on a mission to save these critically important insects.

Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland

Author : Steve Brooks
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472982401
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland written by Steve Brooks and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-24 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable guide to Great Britain and Ireland's resident and migrant dragonfly and damselfly species. Whizzing over water with metallic bodies and often iridescent wings, dragonflies and damselflies are arguably one of our most overlooked and beautiful insects. This practical guide will help you to distinguish between skimmers and darters, with fascinating species accounts and insect-watching tips. To aid quick and accurate identification, the book also contains more than 280 stunning paintings by renowned artist, Richard Lewington. The 2002 edition was shortlisted for the BP Natural World Book Prize. This updated edition has been fully revised and redesigned to feature full descriptions, ecological notes and distribution maps, as well as a general introduction and regional guide to the best places to watch dragonflies.

Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West

Author : Dennis Paulson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400832942
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West written by Dennis Paulson and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2009-04-13 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West is the first fully illustrated field guide to all 348 species of dragonflies and damselflies in western North America. Dragonflies and damselflies are large, stunningly beautiful insects, as readily observable as birds and butterflies. This unique guide makes identifying them easy--its compact size and user-friendly design make it the only guide you need in the field. Every species is generously illustrated with full-color photographs and a distribution map, and structural features are illustrated where they aid in-hand identification. Detailed species accounts include information on size, distribution, flight season, similar species, habitat, and natural history. Dennis Paulson's introduction provides an essential primer on the biology, natural history, and conservation of these important and fascinating insects, along with helpful tips on how to observe and photograph them. Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West is the field guide naturalists, conservationists, and dragonfly enthusiasts have been waiting for. Covers all 348 western species in detail Features a wealth of color photographs Provides a color distribution map for every species Includes helpful identification tips Serves as an essential introduction to dragonflies and their natural history

Dragonflies and Damselflies

Author : Dennis Paulson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691192537
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies written by Dennis Paulson and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lavishly illustrated introduction to the world's dragonflies and damselflies Dragonflies and damselflies are often called birdwatchers’ insects. Large, brightly colored, active in the daytime, and displaying complex and interesting behaviors, they have existed since the days of the dinosaurs, and they continue to flourish. Their ancestors were the biggest insects ever, and they still impress us with their size, the largest bigger than a small hummingbird. There are more than 6,000 odonate species known at present, and you need only visit any wetland on a warm summer day to be enthralled by their stunning colors and fascinating behavior. In this lavishly illustrated natural history, leading dragonfly expert Dennis Paulson offers a comprehensive, accessible, and appealing introduction to the world’s dragonflies and damselflies. The book highlights the impressive skills and abilities of dragonflies and damselflies—superb fliers that can glide, hover, cruise, and capture prey on the wing. It also describes their arsenal of tactics to avoid predators, and their amazing sex life, including dazzling courtship displays, aerial mating, sperm displacement, mate guarding, and male mimicry. Dragonflies and Damselflies includes profiles of more than fifty of the most interesting and beautiful species from around the world. Learn about the Great Cascade Damsel, which breeds only at waterfalls, the mesmerizing flight of Blue-winged Helicopters, and how the larva of the Common Sanddragon can burrow into sand as efficiently as a mole. Combining expert text and excellent color photographs, this is a must-have guide to these remarkable insects. A lavishly illustrated, comprehensive, and accessible natural history that reveals the beauty and diversity of one of the world’s oldest and most popular insect groups Offers a complete guide to the evolution, life cycles, biology, anatomy, behavior, and habitats of dragonflies and damselflies Introduces the 39 families of dragonflies and damselflies through exemplary species accounts Features tips on field observation and lab research, and information on threats and conservation

Dragonflies

Author : Pieter van Dokkum
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300213468
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Dragonflies written by Pieter van Dokkum and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost without our noticing, dragonflies dart through our world, flying, seeing, hunting, mating. Their lives are as mysterious as their gossamer wings are beautiful. In this book Pieter van Dokkum reveals many of the dragonfly’s secrets, capturing the stages of this striking insect’s life cycle in unprecedented close-up photographs. He documents scenes of dragonfly activity seldom witnessed and rarely photographed. The book begins on a moonlit summer night, when an alien-looking larva crawls out of the water and transforms into a fully formed dragonfly. In the following chapters we witness dew-covered dragonflies sparkling in the morning sun, then a pair of mating dragonflies moving through the air in a twelve-legged, eight-winged dance. In the final chapter, one generation dies as the next prepares to leave the water and begin its own winged journey. Each stage is documented through van Dokkum’s inquisitive lens and accompanied by information on various species of dragonflies and damselflies, their metamorphosis, and their ecological importance as insect predators.

WG: Dragonflies

Author : Cynthia Berger
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 0811751066
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book WG: Dragonflies written by Cynthia Berger and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2004-03-10 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • First title in Stackpole Books' new Wild Guide series • A complete, expert introduction to the world of dragonflies and also covers damselflies • Detailed color drawings of different species and behaviors Dazzling in appearance, idiosyncratic in behavior, dragonflies and damselflies have long captured the imaginations of nature lovers. In this illustrated natural history guide, Cynthia Berger takes the reader on a whirlwind trip through the lives of these intriguing insects, from their birth underwater (where they actually spend most of their lives as ferocious nymphs) to their miraculous transformation into free-flying adults. Features a field guide to the most common North American species--including life-size silhouettes for easy identification--as well as tips for observing dragonflies in the wild and attracting them to your backyard.

Dragonfly Nymphs of North America

Author : Kenneth J. Tennessen
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319977768
Total Pages : 627 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Dragonfly Nymphs of North America written by Kenneth J. Tennessen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-03-11 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph is the first of its kind devoted entirely to the dragonfly nymphs of North America north of Mexico, the focus being accurate identification of the 330 species of Anisoptera that occur in the region. Nymphal external morphology is described and illustrated in detail, and all terms needed to navigate the dichotomous keys are defined. Species are tabulated with references that provide the most detailed, accurate descriptions for each; species that are inadequately described are so indicated. The key separating the seven families in the region contains several new characters. The families are then covered separately: Aeshnidae (13 genera), Gomphidae (17 genera), Petaluridae (2 genera), Cordulegastridae (2 genera), Macromiidae (2 genera), Corduliidae (7 genera), and Libellulidae (29 genera). Each family is further characterized, followed by a generic key. A drawing of the habitus and diagnostic details for each genus are provided, along with additional diagnostic remarks and notes on habitat and life cycle; for each genus, a map shows its geographic distribution in North America. Full-grown nymphs of all known species of each genus are keyed and diagnosed; characters that apply to earlier instars are noted. Morphological variation in character states was analyzed in order to assess the reliability of previously utilized characters and to discover new characters. Most of the characters used to distinguish all levels of taxa are illustrated; a total of 702 figures, comprising 1,800 original drawings, along with selected photographs where necessary for clarity, accompany the keys. Measurements of total length, head width, and other variables for each species are provided in tables. Difficulties with past keys and descriptions, including errors, omissions and other shortcomings, are addressed. The importance of nymph characters in helping solve generic and specific distinctions and their role in phylogenetic studies is emphasized. Methods for collecting, rearing, and preserving dragonfly nymphs and exuviae are presented. The final chapter discusses research opportunities on North American Anisoptera nymphs, including taxonomic needs, studies on structure and function, life history and microhabitat, water quality indices and conservation efforts. The habitus drawings of all genera are arranged according to family in five plates (Appendix I); although the book is intended as a lab manual, these plates conveniently allow for comparison based on nymph shape making field identification to genus possible in many cases. Appendix II contains a brief history of dragonfly nymph studies in North America. A glossary and an index to scientific names are included.

The Dragonflies of Europe

Author : R.R. Askew
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004474382
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book The Dragonflies of Europe written by R.R. Askew and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the only book written in English to cover the entire European fauna, comprising 124 species of resident damselfly (Zygoptera) and dragonfly (Anisoptera), illustrated on the 30 plates of 219 colour figures. In most cases, both sexes as well as important variants are depicted, all enlarged. In his Foreword to this revised edition, Professor Philip Corbet, Past-President of the Worldwide Dragonfly Association and doyen of British odonatists, states that, as a standard reference work, “it will continue to contribute importantly to the progress of odonatology.” The author has made a few corrections to his original text, which covered 114 species of Odonata breeding in Europe, and has added a new Preface and an updating Supplement. The Introduction, which is largely unchanged, includes chapters on History; Life History; the Adult Dragonfly; Distribution; Morphology of the Adult Dragonfly; a complete, updated Check List; and Keys to the suborders and families. The Systematic section gives keys to the genera and species, with clear descriptions and details of the biology, flight periods, and distribution of all species found in Europe, with distribution maps showing national boundaries. This is now followed by the Supplement, in which Dr Askew has added a further ten resident species, including one new to science, and several adventives. It also provides new information under the following headings: Nomenclature; Orthography; Thermoregulation; American species observed in Europe; Accidental Introductions into Europe; Other species newly recognized in Europe; Species new to the British Isles; Expansion of recorded ranges within Europe; Other new distribution records; and Contraction of recorded ranges. The author goes on to list major European and national literature on the Odonata published since 1988. There are numerous line-drawings throughout the text and over 100 new references to the European literature have been added to the supplement bringing the total to over 650. The book concludes with a new Index to English and scientific names, incorporating all species, subspecies and synonyms cited in the revised text. There are two plates of colour photographs showing biology and habitats and the author has added a further colour plate to his original 29 plates of adult insects, depicting five of the new European species and one from North America. In its new, slightly-reduced, softback format, this classic work, which has already sold 3000 copies, will be more practical in the field and should prove extremely popular with British and Continental odonatists.

The Dragonflies and Damselflies of Eastern Africa

Author : Klaas-Douwe B. Dijkstra
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789491615061
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book The Dragonflies and Damselflies of Eastern Africa written by Klaas-Douwe B. Dijkstra and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-24 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few animal groups can represent the greatest (insects) and most threatened (freshwater) biodiversity on Earth as well as dragonflies, perhaps the best-known and most colourful of all aquatic insects. Extending from Sudan and Somalia to Zambia and Mozambique, including the entire eastern half of the Congo Basin, this book covers a third of Africa.