Damselflies of Alberta

Flying Neon Toothpicks in the Grass

AvJohn Acorn

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

Del i serien Alberta Insects Series

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Beskrivning

With iridescent blues and greens, damselflies are some of the most beautiful flying insects as well as the most primitive. As members of the insect order Odonata they are related to dragonflies but are classified in a separate suborder. These aquatic insects are a delight to the eye and a fascinating creature of study. In Damselflies of Alberta, naturalist John Acorn describes the twenty-two species native to the province. Exhaustively researched, yet written in an accessible style, the author's enthusiasm for these flying neon toothpicks is compelling. More than a field guide, this is a passionate investigation into one of nature's winged marvels of the wetlands.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2004-09-21
Mått:152 x 229 x 10 mm
Vikt:250 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Alberta Insects Series
Antal sidor:168
Förlag:University of Alberta Press
ISBN:9780888644190
Utmärkelser:Winner of Alberta Book Publishing Awards - 2005 Book Design of the Year 2005

Utforska kategorier

Fjärilar, insekter, spindlar inom Djur och Natur

Mer om författaren

John Acorn is a writer, broadcaster, and biologist. In 2008, he received NSERC's Michael Smith Award for Science Promotion. He lives in Edmonton with his wife Dena and sons Jesse and Ben.

Recensioner i media

"This is an intensely personal book, written by someone who observes and appreciates all aspects of nature and loves to educate anyone who will pay attention. The book treats the 22 species of zygopterans in Alberta in great detail and is without question a scholarly treatise. But it's worth having a copy just because it's a good read.How many books have you seen in which some of the species are introduced by limericks? Enough said." Dr. Dennis Paulson, University of Puget Sound, Faculty of Biology/Slater Museum of Natural History