Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland

Sixth edition

AvSteve Brooks,Steve Cham

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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The essential field guide to British and Irish Odonata, featuring unrivalled full-colour artwork of all 58 species.'A jewel of a book' - The IndependentAdult dragonflies are among the largest and most spectacular insects alive today, and their beautiful colours, phenomenal aerobatic skills and preference for flying in warm, sunny weather make them easy to observe. Now in its sixth edition, this trusted, practical guide enables you to identify all 58 species across the British Isles, featuring fascinating descriptive accounts and helpful insect-watching tips. It brings together more than 300 exquisitely detailed illustrations by renowned wildlife artist Richard Lewington alongside 168 stunning photographs to showcase the essential identification characteristics. Regional guides, flight-period charts and distribution maps help you to determine when and where to see each species, and an identification key to the larvae of all the resident and migratory dragonfly and damselfly species is also provided.Whether you are just beginning to explore the world of dragonflies and damselflies or are a long-time enthusiast, this an indispensable companion for discovering and identifying these remarkable insects.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-04-30
Mått:138 x 218 x 20 mm
Vikt:580 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Bloomsbury Wildlife Guides
Antal sidor:224
Upplaga:6
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Richard Lewington
ISBN:9781399418133

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Steve Brooks was a research scientist at the Natural History Museum for 38 years until he retired in 2017. He has published numerous scientific articles on dragonflies. Steve Cham is a member of the British Dragonfly Society’s Dragonfly Conservation Group. In 2011 he received the RES Marsh Award for outstanding achievements in insect conservation.Richard Lewington FRES is one of Europe’s finest wildlife illustrators. In 2010 he was awarded Stamford Raffles Award for contribution to zoology.

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An exceptionally good field guide; it is well written, superbly illustrated, and published to a very high standard … an essential addition to the bookcase of anyone interested in this group of insects, and I strongly recommend it.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction Life history Distribution Dragonfly habitats Dragonflies and the law Regional guides Identification Introduction to the families Key to dragonfly larvae Species descriptions ZYGOPTERA DAMSELFLIES Calopterygidae Demoiselles Lestidae Emerald damselflies Platycnemididae White-legged damselflies Coenagrionidae Red damselflies and blue damselflies ANISOPTERA DRAGONFLIES Aeshnidae Hawker dragonflies Gomphidae Club-tailed dragonflies Cordulegastridae Golden-ringed dragonflies Corduliidae Emerald dragonflies Libellulidae Chaser, skimmer and darter dragonflies Further reading Addresses Checklist of Odonata of Great Britain and Ireland Index