Description
Book SynopsisAn indispensable guide to Great Britain and Ireland's resident and migrant dragonfly and damselfly species.Whizzing over water with metallic bodies and often iridescent wings, dragonflies and damselflies are arguably one of our most overlooked and beautiful insects. This practical guide will help you to distinguish between skimmers and darters, with fascinating species accounts and insect-watching tips. To aid quick and accurate identification, the book also contains more than 280 stunning paintings by renowned artist, Richard Lewington.The 2002 edition was shortlisted for the BP Natural World Book Prize. This updated edition has been fully revised and redesigned to feature full descriptions, ecological notes and distribution maps, as well as a general introduction and regional guide to the best places to watch dragonflies.
Trade Review...it's excellent to see a comprehensively updated, accurate and beautifully presented new edition released. There can be no question that this is the essential field guide for any British and Irish odonatologist. -- Josh Jones * Birdwatch *
...so much more than a field guide and if you only have one book on UK dragonflies, then this is the one. -- Mark Tyrell * Dragonfly News *
...this field guide fulfils its purpose excellently and can be recommended without reservation. -- Mark Young * BES Bulletin *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Regional guides Identification Further reading Addresses Checklist of Odonata of Great Britain and Ireland
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