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.

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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.

Includes ALL the 73 species of Dragonflies (Anisoptera) found in California.
You can also order through AMAZON.COM (Note: The Amazon version is NOT spiral bound)


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Errata/Updates
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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Kathy Keatley Garvey in her Bug Squad's "Happening in the insect world"

Ann Constantino - purshaser 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 - purshaser 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 - purshaser 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.

Dragonflies (Anisoptera) of California is ..... Comprehensive review by Jack Holloway, a well known naturalist and vetter on iNaturalist