Eponym Dictionary of Odonata
- ISBN-10
- 1849953651
- ISBN-13
- 9781849953658
- Category
- Entomologists
- Pages
- 352
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-08-31
- Publisher
- Whittles
- Author
- Bo Beolens
Description
Provides a listing of all those after whom damselflies and dragonflies have been named. Each entry is cross-referenced so the relationships between scientific authors, entomologists and others can be followed. Many entries have been contributed by the people honoured.
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