Dragonflies Of The Golfo Dulce Region Costa Rica

"Describes the 283 species of dragonflies and damselflies known to occur in Costa Rica. Illustrated with photographs, and drawings show close-up features of morphology important for identification. Descriptions include body and wing measurements, tips on how to identify and distinguish species, and notes on natural history, habitat, and range"--

This is an updated compilation of keys to the identification of more than 370 species of dragonflies and damselflies known to occur on the mainland of Central America. The keys are derived from primary sources, edited and updated with new species where necessary, and illustrated with more than 400 line drawings. Brief descriptions of general appearance, behavior, and ecology are provided for each family and genus. Also included are plates introducing dragonfly morphology and wing venation, a checklist of species, a glossary of terms, and a detailed bibliography.

La publicación recoge los estudios desarrollados en la región de bahía honda. Dichos estudios intentan abordar los grupos de mayor interés. En el medio terrestre fueron objeto de investigación las plantas, algunos invertebrados, y todos los vertebrados. Pero por desgracia, hemos tenido que dejar para mejor ocasión los estudios marinos; la causa no fue otra que la carencia de las garantías mínimas de seguridad, al no disponer todavía en la zona de infraestructura adecuada para el equipo de buceo