Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West (Princeton Field Guides)
by Dennis Paulson
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Author: Dennis PaulsonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2009-04-13
ISBN: 0691122814
Number of pages: 536
Publisher: Princeton University Press
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- ISBN13: 9780691122816
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Book Reviews of Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West (Princeton Field Guides)
Book Review: Where's the key?
Summary: 3 Stars
If I was an entomologist specializing in Odonata, I would be full of praise for this volume. This book has great photographs and plenty of information. However, the book assumes a level of expertise that most amateurs and even professional scientists probably do not possess - that users are able identify Odonata down to the genus level before the book reveals it's usefulness. The lack of a key makes this volume more of a reference manual than a useful field guide. I would have to create a key before I can use this volume in the field.
The author spent a great deal of time and effort developing common names so that amateurs would be more comfortable with the Order - I find it odd that he did not include a method for interested non-experts to tease the genera apart.
Summary of Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West (Princeton Field Guides)
Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West is the first fully illustrated field guide to all 348 species of dragonflies and damselflies in western North America. Dragonflies and damselflies are large, stunningly beautiful insects, as readily observable as birds and butterflies. This unique guide makes identifying them easy--its compact size and user-friendly design make it the only guide you need in the field. Every species is generously illustrated with full-color photographs and a distribution map, and structural features are illustrated where they aid in-hand identification. Detailed species accounts include information on size, distribution, flight season, similar species, habitat, and natural history. Dennis Paulson's introduction provides an essential primer on the biology, natural history, and conservation of these important and fascinating insects, along with helpful tips on how to observe and photograph them.
Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West is the field guide naturalists, conservationists, and dragonfly enthusiasts have been waiting for.
- Covers all 348 western species in detail
- Features a wealth of color photographs
- Provides a color distribution map for every species
- Includes helpful identification tips
- Serves as an essential introduction to dragonflies and their natural history
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