The go-to photographic guide to all the damselflies and dragonflies recorded in Europe, including the Macaronesian Islands and western Turkey
Europe's Dragonflies is a comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Europe. Written by two well-travelled experts, the book covers all 140 resident and vagrant species recorded, focussing on the field identification of adult insects. Concise species profiles highlight key identification features and provide information on behaviour, habitat preferences, distribution, flight periods, status and conservation. Other sections cover identification tips, conservation status and legislation. Presenting an unsurpassed selection of images of the highest quality, this is the go-to guide for anyone wishing to know more about these amazing and fascinating insects.
Comprehensive coverage of every species of damselfly and dragonfly recorded in Europe
Stunning colour plates showing males, females, immatures, colour forms, subspecies and typical habitat for every species
Over 1,200 superb photographs, supplemented with illustrations of fine details
Detailed profiles for the 140 resident and vagrant species
Unique comparison plates for difficult groups
Easy to use by beginners and experts alike, avoiding technical terms
Автор: Dijkstra, Dr. Klaas-douwe B. (postdoctoral Researc Название: Dragonflies and damselflies of the world ISBN: 0691255032 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780691255033 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 4435.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Chaon, Phil Campbell, Iain Название: Habitats of north america ISBN: 0691245061 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780691245065 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 4752.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть (1 шт.)
Автор: Bradley Richard A. Название: Common Spiders of North America ISBN: 0520315316 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780520315310 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 4752.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This stunning field guide provides a comprehensive resource for identifying and appreciating nearly 500 species of spiders. Arachnids are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This is the most comprehensive field guide to all 68 spider families in North America, with beautiful illustrations of 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable accurate identification by web pattern, morphology, and other observable details, and species descriptions include tips to help everyday naturalists identify spiders, as well as their common names, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. Featuring 82 gorgeous color plates, this book is an accessible and detailed resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere.
A fully revised, comprehensive photographic field guide to the dragonflies of Britain and Ireland
Britain's Dragonflies is the only comprehensive photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Great Britain and Ireland. Written by two of Britain's foremost Dragonfly experts, this fully revised and updated fourth edition features hundreds of stunning images and identification charts covering all 57 resident, migrant and former breeding species, and six potential vagrants. The book focuses on the identification of both adults and larvae, highlighting the key features. Detailed species profiles provide concise information on identification, distribution, flight periods, behaviour, habitat, status and conservation. Other sections cover biology; how to watch, photograph, record and monitor Dragonflies; conservation status and legislation; and introduced exotic species.
This redesigned, updated and expanded edition features:
Beautiful colour plates showing males, females, immatures and all colour forms for every species
Over 500 stunning photographs, many of which are new, and more than 550 illustrations
Up-to-date species profiles and distribution maps
Detailed, easy-to-use identification charts for adults and larvae
Автор: Abbott, Dr. John C. (chief Curator & Director Of M Название: Insects of north america ISBN: 0691232857 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780691232850 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 3168.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Dunne, Pete Karlson, Kevin T. Название: Shorebirds of north america ISBN: 0691220956 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780691220956 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 4752.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Phillips David M. PhD Название: Insects of North America: A Field Guide ISBN: 1493039237 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781493039234 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 2801.00 р. 4002.00-30% Наличие на складе: Есть (1 шт.) Описание: Insects of North America presents over 300 insect species of North America, including dominant species and insects most likely noticed. With information about distinguishing less common species from those that are more widespread, this guide is sure to please entomologists and more serious insect enthusiasts. Including many of the rare insects that make North America unique, this is a must-have for any insect lover.
Look inside to find:*Detailed yet user-friendly descriptions and full-color photos of over 300 insects *Information on breeding season and interesting facts about each insect*Natural history information for North America, broken out by region, including geography, geology, and climate*Information on conservation and threats to insect species*Insects arranged by family*A glossary of entomological terms
Автор: Dijkstra, K-d Название: Field guide to the dragonflies of britain and europe ISBN: 1472965817 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472965813 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 4818.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This ground-breaking identification guide to all the dragonflies and damselflies of Britain and Europe brings some of the top field experts in Odonata from across the continent together with Richard Lewington, widely accepted to be Europe's foremost illustrator of insects. The guide covers all of Europe, from the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean basin, including western Turkey, Cyprus, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and the Azores, Canaries and Madeira. All 160 species are described, with detailed field descriptions, notes on similar species, information on behaviour, range and status, habitat and flight season.
Where necessary, simple keys and tables of similar species are provided. Distribution maps indicate species' ranges. Each species is lavishly illustrated with artworks of males and females, immatures, colour varieties, detailed side views, and close-ups of important characters.
Photographs and line drawings of key features are additional identification aids.
Автор: Dennis R. Paulson, William A. Haber Название: Dragonflies and Damselflies of Costa Rica: A Field Guide ISBN: 1501713167 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781501713163 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 4383.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Among the largest of all insects, dragonflies and damselflies are conspicuous. Active during the day, often brightly colored, and extremely photogenic—something about their appearance and dashing flight suggests a primeval world of tree ferns and dinosaurs.
The first guide of its kind, this book includes an in-depth introduction with an overview of Costa Rican biodiversity and illustrated morphological terms. The species accounts show males and females of most species, detailed illustrations and close-ups of key distinguishing features, and descriptions of habitat, behavior, and range. Dragonflies and Damselflies of Costa Rica gives readers the information they need to identify nearly every species in the country. Experienced dragonfly fans and new enthusiasts alike will find it an indispensable resource.
Автор: Endersby Ian, Fliedner Heinrich Название: The Scientific Names of North American Dragonflies ISBN: 1925949087 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781925949087 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 4136.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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