Dragonflies Damselflies In The Hand

Author : Dennis Paulson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 537 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691122816

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Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West by Dennis Paulson Pdf

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

Author : Milen Marinov
Publisher : Auckland University Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781776710430

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Dragonflies and Damselflies of New Zealand by Milen Marinov Pdf

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.

Author : Gordon Hutchings,David Alan Halstead
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Damselflies
ISBN : 0921104251

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Dragonflies & Damselflies in the Hand by Gordon Hutchings,David Alan Halstead Pdf

Author : Dennis Paulson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691122830

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Dragonflies and Damselflies of the East by Dennis Paulson Pdf

The definitive single-volume fully illustrated guide This is the first fully illustrated guide to all 336 dragonfly and damselfly species of eastern North America—from the rivers of Manitoba to the Florida cypress swamps—and the companion volume to Dennis Paulson's acclaimed field guide to the dragonflies and damselflies of the West. Dragonflies and Damselflies of the East features hundreds of color photos that depict all the species found in the region, detailed line drawings to aid in-hand identification, and a color distribution map for every species—and the book's compact size and user-friendly design make it the only guide you need in the field. Species accounts describe key identification features, distribution, flight season, similar species, habitat, and natural history. Paulson's authoritative introduction offers a primer on dragonfly biology and identification, and also includes tips on how to study and photograph these stunningly beautiful insects. Illustrates all 336 eastern species Features hundreds of full-color photos Includes detailed species accounts, line drawings to aid identification, and a color distribution map for every species Offers helpful tips for the dragonfly enthusiast

Author : Ohio. Division of Wildlife
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Damselflies
ISBN : OCLC:1369978582

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Dragonflies and Damselflies of Ohio Field Guide by Ohio. Division of Wildlife Pdf

Author : Tim Manolis
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0520235665

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Dragonflies and Damselflies of California by Tim Manolis Pdf

"A book that will both educate and delight anyone who wants to know more about these fascinating insects. Packed with facts but written in a straightforward style, the book makes California's 108 dragonfly and damselfly species easily accessible. . . . It will engender a renewed appreciation of the value of our wetlands."--Dennis Paulson, author of Dragonflies of Washington "This is now the book on all the California Odonates and should ride in the pack of every naturalist, butterflier, and birder in the American west."--Rich Stallcup, Point Reyes Bird Observatory

Author : Dennis Paulson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781400832941

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Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West by Dennis Paulson Pdf

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

Author : Jean-Pierre Boudot,Guillaume Doucet,Daniel Grand
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781472982209

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Dragonflies and Damselflies of Britain and Western Europe by Jean-Pierre Boudot,Guillaume Doucet,Daniel Grand Pdf

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.

Author : Forrest Lee Mitchell,James Lasswell
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1585444596

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A Dazzle Of Dragonflies by Forrest Lee Mitchell,James Lasswell Pdf

This is a passionate look at a ubiquitous group of insects.

Author : Cary Kerst,Steven Gordon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0870715895

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Dragonflies and Damselflies of Oregon by Cary Kerst,Steven Gordon Pdf

Growing interest in watching and identifying dragonflies and damselflies has sharpened the need for an authoritative resource likeDragonflies and Damselflies of Oregon,a definitive field guide devoted solely to dragonflies and damselflies found in the state. Cary Kerst and Steve Gordon include information on identification, as well as biology and behavior, using common terms useful to the novice and experienced enthusiast alike. The book features stunning color photographs of male and female of all species currently known in Oregon, along with helpful illustrations and charts with important identification characteristics. Dragonflies and Damselflies of Oregonpresents the life cycle and larval habits of dragonflies and damselflies, along with photographs of the larvae of families. The Oregon range for each species is mapped, and the size range of adults is provided in text and illustration. The book also includes a description of the best sites in Oregon to observe these amazing insects, a useful tool for viewing uncommon species in spectacular settings. Dragonflies and Damselflies of Oregonis an essential reference for Odonatists, entomologists, birders, butterfly watchers, fishermen, wetland experts, naturalists, gardeners, artists, photographers, and all outdoor enthusiasts. *91 species descriptions, with ID charts * Full-color photographs of all species known in Oregon, with illustrations and charts * Description of 30 best locations in Oregon to observe dragonflies * Useful appendices and index

Author : Dennis Paulson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691180366

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Dragonflies and Damselflies - a Natural History by Dennis Paulson Pdf

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

Author : Steve Brooks,Steve Cham
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472982407

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Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland by Steve Brooks,Steve Cham Pdf

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.

Author : Jill Silsby
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2001-07-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780643102491

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Dragonflies of the World by Jill Silsby Pdf

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.

Author : Philip S. Corbet
Publisher : Brill Academic Publishers
Page : 830 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9004278605

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Dragonflies by Philip S. Corbet Pdf

This outstanding monograph presents a critical review of information, published and unpublished, worldwide, on the behaviour and ecology of dragonflies in all stages of the life cycle for both physical and biotic environments. Information about tropical and temperate species in functional and evolutionary contexts is skilfully integrated and facts and ideas are reviewed in the context of current biological thinking. The book includes more than 4,000 bibliographical entries, and concludes with indexes to authors, taxa and subjects. Unrevised Brill edition. Originally published with imprint Harley Books, ISBN 9780946589777

Author : Tim Manolis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : SCIENCE
ISBN : 0520352769

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Dragonflies and Damselflies of California by Tim Manolis Pdf

The Exclamation Damsel, Bison Snaketail, Powdered Dancer, Black Meadowhawk, and Sedge Sprite are just a few of the dragonflies and damselflies identified in this complete guide to California's abundant Odonates. o Species accounts discuss identification in the field and in the hand, behavior, habitat associations, geographic distribution, and flight seasono Includes 40 vivid full-color plates and supplemental black-and-white drawings o Provides a general overview of dragonfly anatomy, behavior, life history, and a complete set of range maps.