Dragonflies (Anisoptera) of California
Dragonflies (Anisoptera) of California
First printing JULY 2024
Now you can make the most of your outdoor experiences throughout California.
It is also useful in all of California's nearby states.
Dragonflies (Anisoptera) of California is an ALL new dragonfly guide for California and the nearby areas. It expands upon and updates all prior California dragonfly guides.
California is a LARGE state with many regions including its mountains, valleys and arid areas and each has a unique dragonfly fauna - species from all these habitats are included.
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Includes ALL the 73 species of Dragonflies (Anisoptera) found in California.
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Reviews of Dragonflies (Anisoptera) of California
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Matthew Dodder, Executive Director, Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance - This revised and expanded Dragonflies of California by Kathy Biggs and Sandra von Arb is a triumph of field guide design. [It is] portable, practical, and a genuine pleasure to use. This new edition builds beautifully on the success of earlier versions, featuring stunning images of both male and female for each species, nymphs for each genus, and thoroughly updated range maps throughout. [This is] evolution at its best: familiar in format but refined and enriched in every way.
My interest in dragonflies began over a decade ago when I stumbled upon the first pocket-sized edition of this gem at my local Audubon chapter. Since then, my fascination with Anisoptera (my library—has grown significantly) thanks in large part to Kathy Biggs clear, approachable guides.
While other dragonfly books may cover larger regions, more species, or the minutiae visible only when an insect is in hand, this slender volume strikes the perfect balance. It offers just enough detail to support confident field identification without overwhelming the reader. In the field, no other guide matches its utility.
Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or just beginning your journey into the world of dragonflies, this newly expanded edition is the guide to carry. I recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone drawn to these beautiful, fascinating creatures.
Kathy Keatley Garvey in her Bug Squad's "Happening in the insect world"
Ann Constantino - confirmed purchaser of the guide -
I got mine and it is awesome. So user friendly and comprehensive, which do not always go together.
For an outstanding reference that will not bowl you over with scientific terminology but will not talk down to you either, get this guide
Lu Young - purchaser of the guide -
Very happy with mine. You both did a great job! I particularly appreciate the Photo Quick Guides, & the comprehensive index.
Ben Kolstad - purchaser of the guide -
Just got my copy. Love it! It's a hoot comparing it to the 2000 edition, Common Dragonflies of California. So much more thorough treatment, with maps and other important info. Flight periods for many species are MUCH longer, presumably a combination of climate change and more data points in the intervening 24 years. Love the expanded treatment. Hope there's enough interest to produce a companion Damselflies version; that's the only thing I miss about the older book.
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Comprehensive review by Jack Holloway, a well known naturalist and vetter on iNaturalist
