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Europe's Dragonflies: A Field Guide to the Damselflies and Dragonflies
Contributor(s): Smallshire, Dave (Author), Swash, Andy (Author)
ISBN: 0691168954     ISBN-13: 9780691168951
Publisher: Princeton University Press
OUR PRICE:   $30.40  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: July 2020
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BISAC Categories:
- Nature | Animals - Insects & Spiders
- Nature | Regional
- Travel | Europe - General
Series: Wildguides
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6" W x 8.4" (2.05 lbs) 360 pages
 
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The go-to photographic guide to all the damselflies and dragonflies recorded in Europe, including the Macaronesian Islands and western Turkey

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.

  • Comprehensive coverage of every species of damselfly and dragonfly recorded in Europe
  • Stunning colour plates showing males, females, immatures, colour forms, subspecies and typical habitat for every species
  • Over 1,200 superb photographs, supplemented with illustrations of fine details
  • Detailed profiles for the 140 resident and vagrant species
  • Unique comparison plates for difficult groups
  • Easy to use by beginners and experts alike, avoiding technical terms