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Author(s): Dennis Paulson
ISBN(s): 9781400832941, 1400832942
Edition: Course Book
File Details: PDF, 28.61 MB
Year: 2009
Language: english
SKU: EB-51954422 Category: Tag:

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ISBN 10: 0691122814 

ISBN 13: 978-0691122816

Author: Dennis Paulson

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

Table of contents:

  1. Introduction
     
  2. Natural history of Odonates
     
  3. Odonate anatomy
     
  4. Odonate colors
     
  5. Odonate names
     
  6. Finding Odonates
     
  7. Identifying Odonates
     
  8. Odonate photography
     
  9. Odonate collecting and collections
     
  10. Odonate threats and conservation
     
  11. Odonate research
     
  12. Odonates in the West
     
  13. Explanation of species accounts
     
  14. DAMSELFLIES (ZYGOPTERA)
     
  15. Broad-winged Damsel Family (Calopterygidae)
     
  16. Spreadwing Family (Lestidae)
     
  17. Pond Damsel Family (Coenagrionidae)
     
  18. Shadowdamsel Family (Platystictidae)
     
  19. Threadtail Family (Protoneuridae)
     
  20. DRAGONFLIES (ANISOPTERA)
     
  21. Petaltail Family (Petaluridae)
     
  22. Darner Family (Aeshnidae)
     
  23. Clubtail Family (Gomphidae)
     
  24. Spiketail Family (Cordulegastridae)
     
  25. Cruiser Family (Macromiidae)
     
  26. Emerald Family (Corduliidae)
     
  27. Skimmer Family (Libellulidae)
     
  28. Species added to the Western Fauna in 2008
     
  29. Appendix: Dragonfly publications and resources

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