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Book Synopsis Guide to the Dragonflies & Damselflies of South Africa by : Warwick Tarboton
Download or read book Guide to the Dragonflies & Damselflies of South Africa written by Warwick Tarboton and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This field guide to the dragonflies and damselflies of South Africa covers all species known to occur in the region. A detailed introduction covers behaviour, life cycles, biology and breeding; and the species entries focus on identification and distribution. Colour plates feature scans of the actual insects – males and females where possible – as well as close ups and side views; and diagnostic labels help ensure accurate ID. Additional photographs show species in their specific habitat and illustrate key behaviour. Beautifully presented and authoritative, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in South Africa’s insect life, and to nature lovers in general.
Book Synopsis A Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa by : Warwick Tarboton
Download or read book A Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa written by Warwick Tarboton and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fully revised edition of A Guide to Dragonflies & Damselflies of South Africa, all 164 species known to occur in South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland are described and illustrated, grouped according to family (six dragonfly and six damselfly families). The species entries feature scans of live insects (close-up and side-view images) and photographs of specimens in their natural environment and showing key behaviours. Detailed descriptions focus on size, identifying features and occurrence. An introductory chapter unpacks the life cycle, behaviour, biology and breeding of this fascinating group of insects. Presented in a classic field guide format, this revised edition now also features: expanded annotations to all illustrations, highlighting diagnostic features to ensure accurate identification; updated distribution maps; additional colour plates and photographs. Beautifully designed, informative and authoritative, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in South Africa’s insect life, and to nature lovers in general. Sales points: Text and distribution maps fully updated and revised; lavish colour plates make ID easy; growing area of interest; the authors’ two previous books on this topic were well received and have sold through (now out of print). This fully revised edition of A Guide to Dragonflies & Damselflies of South Africa, all 164 species known to occur in South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland are described and illustrated, grouped according to family (six dragonfly and six damselfly families). The species entries feature scans of live insects (close-up and side-view images) and photographs of specimens in their natural environment and showing key behaviours. Detailed descriptions focus on size, identifying features and occurrence. An introductory chapter unpacks the life cycle, behaviour, biology and breeding of this fascinating group of insects. Presented in a classic field guide format, this revised edition now also features: expanded annotations to all illustrations, highlighting diagnostic features to ensure accurate identification; updated distribution maps; additional colour plates and photographs. Beautifully designed, informative and authoritative, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in South Africa’s insect life, and to nature lovers in general. Sales points: Text and distribution maps fully updated and revised; lavish colour plates make ID easy; growing area of interest; the authors’ two previous books on this topic were well received and have sold through (now out of print).
Book Synopsis Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa by : Michael J. Samways
Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa written by Michael J. Samways and published by Pensoft Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dragonflies are a beautiful, important and conspicuous component of freshwater, whether still or flowing. South Africa's dragonflies are particularly interesting as many are special or endemic to the area, making it a part of the world of great conservation significance. This book discusses this exciting dragonfly fauna. Dragonflies are a beautiful, important and conspicuous component of freshwater, whether still or flowing. They are also important indicators of freshwater quality and condition, which is significant for current and future conservation initiatives in South Africa. The country's dragonflies are particularly interesting as many are special or endemic to the area, making it a part of the world of great conservation significance. Sadly however, many of these endemic species are highly threatened, especially by invasive alien trees which shade out their habitat. This book is about this exciting dragonfly fauna. Besides aiming at increasing awareness of these lovely and sensitive insects, it enables their identification, using several approaches, from simple flick-through to the use of comprehensive identification keys. Each species is also given a Dragonfly Biotic Index, covering a spectrum from the most common, widespread and tolerant species through to the most threatened, rare and sensitive ones. Michael Samways is Professor and Chair of the Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology, Stellenbosch University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa and a Fellow of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He has published 260 scientific papers and written several books on insect biology and conservation, the most recent of which is Insect Diversity Conservation, Cambridge University Press. He has won several awards, and in the last two years, these include the Stellenbosch University Rector's Award for Research Excellence, the John Herschel Medal from the Royal Society of South Africa, and the Senior Captain Scott Medal from the South African Academy for Science and Art. Michael is on several international editorial boards and involved with various international committees devoted to invertebrate conservation. Indeed, his research team is dedicated to the conservation of invertebrates and other biodiversity, which so enrich our planet.
Book Synopsis A Guide to the Dragonflies & Damselflies of South Africa by : Warwick Rowe Tarboton
Download or read book A Guide to the Dragonflies & Damselflies of South Africa written by Warwick Rowe Tarboton and published by Struik Nature. This book was released on 2015 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This field guide to the dragonflies and damselflies of South Africa covers all species known to occur in the region.
Book Synopsis The Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa by : Michael J. Samways
Download or read book The Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa written by Michael J. Samways and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Dragonflies and Damselflies of Eastern Africa by : Klaas-Douwe B. Dijkstra
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.
Book Synopsis Sasol First Field Guide to Dragonflies of Southern Africa by : Warren Goodwin
Download or read book Sasol First Field Guide to Dragonflies of Southern Africa written by Warren Goodwin and published by Struik Publishers. This book was released on 2003 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This field guide introduces readers to the little-known world of the colourful dragonflies and damselflies of southern Africa. The introduction explores dragonfly characteristics and biology, and offers useful advice for collectors.
Book Synopsis Dragonflies and Damselflies of Georgia and the Southeast by : Giff Beaton
Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies of Georgia and the Southeast written by Giff Beaton and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than one hundred and fifty species of dragonflies and damselflies most likely to be seen throughout the U.S. Southeast north of Florida are covered in this abundantly illustrated guide that is organized for easy use in the field and contains information on the insects' life cycles, taxonomy, characteristics, habitats, distribution, behavior, and identification.
Book Synopsis Atlas and Red List of the Reptiles of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland by : Michael F. Bates
Download or read book Atlas and Red List of the Reptiles of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland written by Michael F. Bates and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Atlas and Red List details the outcomes of the Southern African Reptile Conservation Assessment (SARCA), the most thorough reptile assessment project ever conducted in Africa. The conservation status of the 422 recognised species and subspecies of reptiles of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland was evaluated against IUCN guidelines, based on detailed distribution maps, published literature and the collective expertise of leading herpetologists. This important publication includes, for the first time, colour photographs of all snakes, lizards, tortoises, terrapins, turtles and crocodiles of the region, as well as detailed maps illustrating their ranges.
Book Synopsis A Fieldguide to the Dragonflies of South Africa by : Warwick Rowe Tarboton
Download or read book A Fieldguide to the Dragonflies of South Africa written by Warwick Rowe Tarboton and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Dragonflies of the World by : Jill Silsby
Download or read book Dragonflies of the World written by Jill Silsby and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2001-07-16 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, for the first time, is a comprehensive and accessible overview of one of the world’s most popular insect groups, the Odonata. Written for interested amateurs as well as more experienced professionals, Dragonflies of the World covers their evolution, ecology, behaviour, physiology and taxonomy. It describes their unique attributes and the distinctive features of the suborders, superfamilies, families and subfamilies.
Book Synopsis Odonata Or Dragonflies of South Africa by :
Download or read book Odonata Or Dragonflies of South Africa written by and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Odonata Or Dragonflies of South Africa by : Friedrich Ris
Download or read book The Odonata Or Dragonflies of South Africa written by Friedrich Ris and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Dragonflies and Damselflies of Namibia by : Frank Suhling
Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies of Namibia written by Frank Suhling and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Odonata Or Dragonflies of South Africa by : F 1867-1931 Ris
Download or read book The Odonata Or Dragonflies of South Africa written by F 1867-1931 Ris and published by Andesite Press. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Book Synopsis Dragonflies and Damselflies of New Zealand by : Milen Marinov
Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies of New Zealand written by Milen Marinov and published by Auckland University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-18 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated natural history and field guide to New Zealand's extraordinary dragonflies and damselflies.Superb flyers with extraordinary vision and startling colours, dragonflies and damselflies are exquisite examples of evolutionary adaptation and a favourite of nature lovers around the world. This book is a beautifully illustrated natural history and field guide to New Zealand's 14 species of dragonflies and damselflies.Key features include:&• Expert and up-to-date information on the 14 species breeding in New Zealand.&• Natural history of the group including an introduction to evolution, habitats, biology, behaviour, photography and conservation.&• More than 200 new photographs and hand-drawn illustrations of dragonflies and damselflies at all life stages in their environment.&• Authoritative text on each species covering identification, measurement, behaviour, breeding, flying period and where to observe the species.&• Range maps for all species.
Book Synopsis Dragonflies and Damselflies of Britain and Western Europe by : Jean-Pierre Boudot
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.
