Dragonflies and damselflies of the West / Dennis Paulson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paulson, Dennis, 1937-

Series:

Princeton field guides.

Princeton field guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dragonflies--West (U.S.)--Identification.

Dragonflies.

Dragonflies--Canada, Western--Identification.

Damselflies--West (U.S.)--Identification.

Damselflies.

Damselflies--Canada, Western--Identification.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (536 p.)

Edition:

Course Book

Place of Publication:

Princeton : Princeton University Press, c2009.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West is the first fully illustrated field guide to all 348 species of dragonflies and damselflies in western North America. Dragonflies and damselflies are large, stunningly beautiful insects, as readily observable as birds and butterflies. This unique guide makes identifying them easy--its compact size and user-friendly design make it the only guide you need in the field. Every species is generously illustrated with full-color photographs and a distribution map, and structural features are illustrated where they aid in-hand identification. Detailed species accounts include information on size, distribution, flight season, similar species, habitat, and natural history. Dennis Paulson's introduction provides an essential primer on the biology, natural history, and conservation of these important and fascinating insects, along with helpful tips on how to observe and photograph them. Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West is the field guide naturalists, conservationists, and dragonfly enthusiasts have been waiting for. Covers all 348 western species in detail Features a wealth of color photographs Provides a color distribution map for every species Includes helpful identification tips Serves as an essential introduction to dragonflies and their natural history

Contents:

Front matter

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Natural History of Odonates

Odonate Anatomy

Odonate Names

Finding Odonates

Identifying Odonates

Odonate Photography

Odonate Collecting and Collections

Odonate Threats and Conservation

Odonate Research

Odonates in the West

Explanation of Species Accounts

Damselflies(Zygoptera)

Broad- winged Damsel Family(Calopterygidae)

Spreadwing Family(Lestidae)

Pond Damsel Family(Coenagrionidae)

Shadowdamsel Family(Platystictidae)

Threadtail Family(Protoneuridae)

Dragonflies(Anisoptera)

Petaltail Family (Petaluridae)

Darner Family (Aeshnidae)

Clubtail Family (Gomphidae)

Spiketail Family (Cordulegastridae)

Cruiser Family (Macromiidae)

Emerald Family (Corduliidae)

Skimmer Family (Libellulidae)

Species Added to the Western Fauna in 2008

Appendix: Dragonfly Publications and Resources

Glossary

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-93599-2

9786612935992

1-4008-3294-2

OCLC:

697174336