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by Kathy Biggs & Sandra von Arb
BEAR Foundation (Biodiversity, Education and Research Foundation) ISBN: 979-8-9910654-0-5 200 pages - 5.5" X 8.5" and SPIRAL BOUND so it lays and stays flat! Amazon version has a standard binding ALL 73 species of Dragonflies described with a checklist of species. A 2-page set for each species includes a distribution map. Over 146 full-color photographs of ALL males and females. Photos of nymph/exuvia provided for each genus with descriptions for each family and appendages photos for all Darners and Emeralds! NO OTHER DRAGONFLY GUIDES currently in print INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION! Descriptions of males, females, habitat, behavior and ovipositing techniques; flight periods listed. Includes descriptions of similar species. Photo Quick Guides make all identifications easy, even for beginners. Does not include damselflies. Companion website keeps you up to date! Widow Skimmer page set as a JPG image - Ringed Emerlad page set Blue-Eyed Darner page set as a JPG image - Pacific Clubtail page set Mixed Families - Black and Yellow Species, Photo Quick Guide page set First July printing was printed here in the USA by 48 Hour Books; 2nd printing by Amazon.com (also in the USA but with standard binding) became available in August; a 3rd printing, available September 4, will also be printed in the USA by 48 Hour Books |
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Reviews of Dragonflies (Anisoptera) of California
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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
Very happy with mine. You both did a great job! I particularly appreciate the Photo Quick Guides, & the comprehensive index.
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.