A fully revised, comprehensive photographic field guide to the dragonflies of Britain and Ireland
Britain's Dragonflies is the only comprehensive photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Great Britain and Ireland. Written by two of Britain's foremost Dragonfly experts, this fully revised and updated fourth edition features hundreds of stunning images and identification charts covering all 57 resident, migrant and former breeding species, and six potential vagrants. The book focuses on the identification of both adults and larvae, highlighting the key features. Detailed species profiles provide concise information on identification, distribution, flight periods, behaviour, habitat, status and conservation. Other sections cover biology; how to watch, photograph, record and monitor Dragonflies; conservation status and legislation; and introduced exotic species.
This redesigned, updated and expanded edition features:
Beautiful colour plates showing males, females, immatures and all colour forms for every species
Over 500 stunning photographs, many of which are new, and more than 550 illustrations
Up-to-date species profiles and distribution maps
Detailed, easy-to-use identification charts for adults and larvae
This beautifully illustrated photographic field guide is the first to focus on the identification of the fascinating, diverse and unique wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands--featuring the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and dragonflies that are most likely to be seen. Richly illustrated introductory sections cover the key wildlife sites to visit on each of the islands and provide an overview of the islands' geography, climate, habitat types and current conservation efforts. Stunning colour photographs highlight the key identification features of each species, and the accompanying text covers status, habitat preference, behaviour and, where appropriate, calls. The guide also features an up-to-date distribution map for each species. Complete with an attractive, user-friendly design, this is a must-have guide for all visitors to these magical islands.
A beautifully designed and illustrated photographic field guide to the wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands
Highlights the islands' unique native species and their conservation status
Covers all birds, land and marine mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and dragonflies that are likely to be seen
Features richly illustrated introductory sections on key sites to visit on each of the islands, covering their geography, climate, habitats and conservation
Includes distribution maps for all species, as well as information on occurrence, status, habitat preference, behaviour and calls
Автор: Crosby Cindy Название: Chasing Dragonflies: A Natural, Cultural, and Personal History ISBN: 0810142309 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780810142305 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 4158.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: An engaging, beautifully illustrated introduction to these remarkable insects. Drawing on her experiences as a natural history instructor, dragonfly monitor, cancer survivor, and grandmother, Crosby tells the stories of dragonflies: their roles in poetry and art, their sex life and their evolution from dark-water dwellers to denizens of the air.
Автор: Paulson Dennis Название: Dragonflies and Damselflies: A Natural History ISBN: 0691180369 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780691180366 Издательство: Wiley Цена: 3960.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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A lavishly illustrated, comprehensive guide to the natural history of dragonflies and damselflies, covering species from around the world
Dragonflies and damselflies are often called birdwatchers' insects. Large, brightly colored, active in the daytime, and displaying complex and interesting behaviors, they have existed since the days of the dinosaurs, and they continue to flourish. Their ancestors were the biggest insects ever, and they still impress us with their size, the largest bigger than a small hummingbird. There are more than 6,000 odonate species known at present, and you need only visit any wetland on a warm summer day to be enthralled by their stunning colors and fascinating behavior. In this lavishly illustrated natural history, leading dragonfly expert Dennis Paulson offers a comprehensive, accessible, and appealing introduction to the world's dragonflies and damselflies.
The book highlights the impressive skills and abilities of dragonflies and damselflies--superb fliers that can glide, hover, cruise, and capture prey on the wing. It also describes their arsenal of tactics to avoid predators, and their amazing sex life, including dazzling courtship displays, aerial mating, sperm displacement, mate guarding, and male mimicry.
Dragonflies and Damselflies includes profiles of more than fifty of the most interesting and beautiful species from around the world. Learn about the Great Cascade Damsel, which breeds only at waterfalls, the mesmerizing flight of Blue-winged Helicopters, and how the larva of the Common Sanddragon can burrow into sand as efficiently as a mole.
Combining expert text and excellent color photographs, this is a must-have guide to these remarkable insects.
A lavishly illustrated, comprehensive, and accessible natural history that reveals the beauty and diversity of one of the world's oldest and most popular insect groups
Offers a complete guide to the evolution, life cycles, biology, anatomy, behavior, and habitats of dragonflies and damselflies
Introduces the 39 families of damselflies and dragonflies through exemplary species accounts
Features tips on field observation and lab research, and information on threats and conservation
