California Dragonflies And Damselflies

"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

Expanded and updated 2nd edition of this popular guide: A field guide to the identification of common dragonflies and damselflies within California. Introduces California's 100 most common species with photos, flight seasons, descriptions, habitats, distribution, checklist, glossary, references, index and more. Fits in your pocket. Very compact form with a tremendous amount of information. Kathy Biggs is the author of 4 dragonfly-related books. Ray Bruun has been photographing dragonflies since 2001.

The Dragonflies and Damselflies of Santa Barbara County, California contains a wealth of information about the status and distribution of odonates in this southern California county enabling observers to understand which species they can expect to see in specific habitats. Some of the localized odonate species that occur in the county include the Serpent Ringtail, Great Spreadwing, and Exclamation Damsel.There are over 50 species accounts which each include a color photo taken in the county and that discuss geographic distribution, abundance, and habitat associations. Introductory sections describe the county's geography and how it influences odonate distribution and the species associated with specific habitats. Further sections discuss odonate migration and vagrancy to the county and which additional odonate species that might occur in the future.

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

A field guide to all 99 dragonflies & damselflies of of the Rocky Mountains. --Cover.

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

Damselflies and Dragonflies (Odonata) of Texas is an indispensable updated reference to the 234 species of odonates distributed throughout the Lone Star state. Included in this volume are detailed species distribution and seasonality information arranged so that users can quickly and easily search by scientific name, county name, or flight season. This is not intended to be used as an identification guide, but rather compliment available field guides. All information is updated through 2009. Whether using the book to find new species records in the deserts of west Texas or perusing articles in the comfort of your home, volume 4 of the Odonata Survey of Texas is an essential guide for both life-long and budding odonatologists alike.

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