num_pages: 224
description: "Britain's Dragonflies" is a highly acclaimed comprehensive photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Britain and Ireland. This fully revised and updated edition features hundreds of stunning images and easy-to-use identification charts that help beginners and experts to recognize any species they encounter.The guide provides comprehensive coverage of the 56 resident and migrant species and 7 potential vagrants, as well as 12 exotic species that have been introduced accidentally. Beautiful color plates depict every species and illustrate males, females, immatures, and all color forms. Innovative identification charts summarize the key features of both adults and larvae. For each species, a detailed profile provides information on adult identification, distribution, flight periods, behavior, habitat requirements, status, and conservation. Other sections cover biology, habitats, how and where to watch dragonflies, photography, recording and monitoring, and legislation and protection.Over 450 stunning photographs depicting 75 speciesDetailed, easy-to-use identification charts to adults and larvaeUp-to-date species profiles
language: English
title: Britain's Dragonflies: A Field Guide to the Damselflies and Dragonflies of Britain and Ireland
publisher: Princeton University Press