{"product_id":"dragonflies-and-damselflies-of-britain-and-western-europe-9781472982223","title":"Dragonflies and Damselflies of Britain and","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDragonflies and damselflies are some of the most beautiful, fragile and resilient insects found in the natural world. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith their complex behaviours, astonishing aerobatic skills and preference for freshwater habitats, they are a very rewarding group of animals to observe in the field. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDragonflies and Damselflies of Britain and Western Europe \u003c\/i\u003efeatures 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 iden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the ultimate resource for any field naturalist interested in these intriguing insects. * Countryside *\u003cbr\u003eThis guide is sure to make a major contribution to amateur naturalists' accurate recording of dragonflies and damselflies. * Birdwatch Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eThis new book by three renowned French entomologists ... is a true tour-de-force. A tremendous amount of thought has gone into its overall design and lay-out. Crammed with superb crisp colour photographic portraits of all relevant Odonata species, each annotated (but not too much) to draw attention to specific identification features, it is a really joy to use. A bench mark publication. -- John Badmin * Journal of Entomology and Natural History *\u003cbr\u003eThis new photographic guide seeks to provide identification information for all 98 species to be found in Western Europe [and is] a fully comprehensive field guide for the area. [It is] attractively produced, with high quality pictures and a few full-page photographs between sections, which are superb. -- Pam Taylor * Entomologist’s Monthly Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e  1. The Life Cycles of Dragonflies and Damselflies 2. Dragonflies and their Habitats 3. Dragonfly Surveying, Observation and Photography 4. Field Key to Adult Dragonflies 5. Field Guide to the Exuviae and Larvae (Final Instar) of Dragonflies  \u003ci\u003ePterography (Wing photography) Comparative Plate of Dragonfly Morphology Bibliography Checklist of the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Britain and Western Europe Authors Acknowledgements Index of Common Names Index of Scientific Names\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47851784536407,"sku":"9781472982223","price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472982223.jpg?v=1710644684","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/dragonflies-and-damselflies-of-britain-and-western-europe-9781472982223","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}