Dragonflies and Damselflies of the East (Princeton Field Guides)
"I truly believe that if there is such a thing as the 'must-have' book,Dragonflies and Damselflies of the Eastis IT. . . . It contains all 336 species of Odonata that have been found in eastern North America. Not just dragons or just damsels, [but] all Odonata. That means ONE book for everything. It has excellent full-color photographs that are large enough to see many of coloration and patterns that are important. . . . The species accounts are well-done with reference to similar species when appropriate. The natural history summaries for genera are very good, and valuable information for any ode enthusiast."--Mark O'Brien,Michigan Odonotesblog"This is a beautiful book, a joy to hold and to look at. Although it is a paperback, it is printed on sturdy glossy paper that will hold up well in the field. . . . [I] recommend it as an essential field guide to the dragonflies."--Devorah Bennu,GrrlScientistblog"This is an excellent landmark field guide that belongs in every naturalist's collection."--Donna Schulman,10,000 Birds"[A] terrific volume that will be very popular among odonate enthusiasts in the East."--Choice"[T]hese volumes are obviously authoritative, comprehensive and clearly designed with the needs of the naturalist in mind. The photographs are excellent and . . . the text makes up for the unavoidable shortcomings of a photo-guide by including full descriptions of each species. Altogether, these two volumes constitute a complete, highly informative and beautifully illustrated guide to the Odonata of North America."--Guy Padfield,UKbutterflies