Field Guide To The Dragonflies And Damselflies Of Great Britain And Ireland

Author : Steve Brooks,Steve Cham
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472982407

Get Book

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 : K-D Dijkstra,Asmus Schröter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 559 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472943989

Get Book

Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe: 2nd edition by K-D Dijkstra,Asmus Schröter Pdf

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.

Author : Dave Smallshire,Andy Swash
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781400851867

Get Book

Britain's Dragonflies by Dave Smallshire,Andy Swash Pdf

Britain's Dragonflies is the only comprehensive photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Britain and Ireland. Written by two of Britain’s foremost experts, this fully revised and updated edition features hundreds of stunning images and identification charts covering all 56 resident, migrant and former breeding species, and seven potential vagrants. The book focuses on identification--both of 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 450 stunning photographs and 550 illustrations Up-to-date species profiles and distribution maps Detailed, easy-to-use identification charts for adults and larvae

Author : Jean-Pierre Boudot,Guillaume Doucet,Daniel Grand
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781472982209

Get Book

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 : Dave Smallshire,Andy Swash
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691168951

Get Book

Europe's Dragonflies by Dave Smallshire,Andy Swash Pdf

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."

Author : S. BROOKS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1402313461

Get Book

Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland by S. BROOKS Pdf

Author : Steve Brooks,Steve Cham
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472982391

Get Book

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

An indispensable guide 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 : Dave Smallshire,Andy Swash
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691181417

Get Book

Britain's Dragonflies by Dave Smallshire,Andy Swash Pdf

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

Author : Steve Brooks
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN : CORNELL:31924094777715

Get Book

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

Author : Paul Waring,Martin Townsend
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472930323

Get Book

Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland by Paul Waring,Martin Townsend Pdf

This latest edition of the Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland has been fully revised, updated and restructured, bringing it in line with the latest thinking in taxonomy. Moths are illustrated in their natural resting postures, and there are also paintings of different forms, underwings and other details to help with identification. New descriptions and illustrations have been included for species that have been newly recorded in Britain and Ireland since the last edition of the guide was published. The text descriptions of all other species – covering field characters and similar species, flight season, life cycle, larval foodplants, and habitat – have been revised and updated where necessary, and particular attention has been paid to updating the distribution information, which is now supported by maps. The revised general introduction explains how the methods of identifying and recording moths have evolved over recent years with the advent of new technologies and as a result of data analysis.

Author : Richard Allen Bailowitz,Doug Danforth,Sandy Upson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-28
Category : Damselflies
ISBN : 0990902307

Get Book

A Field Guide to the Damselflies and Dragonflies of Arizona and Sonora by Richard Allen Bailowitz,Doug Danforth,Sandy Upson Pdf

An identification guide for all 167 known species of Odonata (dragonflies & damselflies) of the states of Arizona (USA) and Sonora (Mexico).

Author : Phil Sterling,Barry Henwood
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 1176 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472933577

Get Book

Field Guide to the Caterpillars of Great Britain and Ireland by Phil Sterling,Barry Henwood Pdf

'A much-needed guide – you can't truly understand a moth or a butterfly without first getting to know the caterpillar.' – Nick Baker This beautifully illustrated field guide covers caterpillars of the moth and butterfly species that are most likely to be encountered in the British Isles. The comprehensive introduction covers how to study caterpillars and provides a window into their diverse natural histories, while the species accounts cover status, field characters, similar species, habitat, foodplant and field notes, and are accompanied with up-to-date distribution maps.

Author : Dennis Paulson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-14
Category : Damselflies
ISBN : 9781782405634

Get Book

Dragonflies and Damselfies by Dennis Paulson Pdf

This book brings these insects to life. As well as providing a broad introduction to their natural history, it features profiles of sixty of the most interesting and beautiful species from around the world.

Author : Dave Smallshire,Andy Swash
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691161235

Get Book

Britain's Dragonflies by Dave Smallshire,Andy Swash Pdf

Britain's Dragonflies is the only comprehensive photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Britain and Ireland. Written by two of Britain’s foremost experts, this fully revised and updated edition features hundreds of stunning images and identification charts covering all 56 resident, migrant and former breeding species, and seven potential vagrants. The book focuses on identification--both of 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 450 stunning photographs and 550 illustrations Up-to-date species profiles and distribution maps Detailed, easy-to-use identification charts for adults and larvae

Author : Steven Falk
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 935 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472970374

Get Book

Field Guide to the Bees of Great Britain and Ireland by Steven Falk Pdf

Bees are a fascinating and indispensable group of insects, but many species are in decline, and efforts to help determine distributions and changes in abundance have to date been compromised by a serious lack of identification resources. This book is from author Steven Falk, who is a professional naturalist and conservationist with over forty years' experience of working with bees. It is a comprehensive introduction to bee classification, ecology, field techniques and recording, a full glossary, and information on how to separate the sexes and distinguish bees from other insects. Also included are introductions to families and genera, describing key characters and life histories, as well as detailed species descriptions covering field and microscopic characters, similar species, variants, flight season, habitat, flowers visited, nesting habits, status & distribution, and parasites & associates. A series of innovative illustrated keys to genera and species are designed to guide the user step by step through the identification process. The book is illustrated with over 1,000 colour and black and white artworks by Richard Lewington, one of Europe's leading insect artists. It also includes stunning photographs of living insects as seen in the wild and 234 up-to-date distribution maps. This eagerly anticipated new addition to the highly acclaimed British Wildlife Field Guides series will unravel the complexities of identification, and is designed to cater for people new to the bee world as well as to more experienced recorders who wish to identify every species accurately. It provides the latest information on the identification, ecology, status and distribution of all 275 species of bee in Britain, Ireland and the Channel Islands.