Dragonflies and Damselflies of Britain and Western Europe: A Photographic Guide

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Britain and Western Europe: A Photographic Guide
ISBN-10
1472982207
ISBN-13
9781472982209
Category
Science
Pages
152
Language
English
Published
2021-05-27
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Authors
Jean-Pierre Boudot, Guillaume Doucet, Daniel Grand

Description

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.

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