An Illustrated Handbook Of British Dragon Flies
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An Illustrated Handbook Of British Dragon Flies
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Author : Editor Of Naturalists' Gazette
language : en
Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com
Release Date : 2013-09
An Illustrated Handbook Of British Dragon Flies written by Editor Of Naturalists' Gazette and has been published by Rarebooksclub.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with categories.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1890 edition. Excerpt: ...the Black Mount Deer Forest eating my lunch, my rod stood erect beside me, and the casting line floated out in the breeze. I watched idly a large dragonfly, beating up and down in front of me, and was surprised to see him make for my tail fly, which he at last clutched with his legs and reposed upon. Being familiar with the workmanlike manner in which a dragonfly can sheer oil" a real fly's wing, I was unwilling that this one should pay similar attentions to my artificial one, so I took up the rod and shook him off. He returned several times, however, in the most pertinacious manner, until I laid the rOll flat on the ground. It isa coincidence that he invariably returned to the same fly each time, and that it was the one which about nine trout out of ten had been preferring likewise, though I cannot say that I saw anything like it flying about alive." In the 1Eschm' lw the eyes are contiguous, and the wings are very broad and long. Very large insects are comprised in this family, and some of the tropical examples measure as much as eight inches across the wings, while in our own country several species exceed half this in expanse. There are three British genera. The distinguishingfeature of this genus consists in the anal angle of the posterior wings, which is rounded in both sexes. It contains one British representative. 2. FoRMosUs-(Linden).---1'his is the largest British and European species of dragonfly, measuring 34 lines in length, and 46 lines in expanse. Its head is azure, luteous beneath, the mouth fuscous, and the eyes green, yellow behind. The thorax is azure or greenish, the dorsal sutures blackish. The abdomen has the basal segment tumid, third attenuated, the first greenish, and the remainder pale...
An Illustrated Handbook Of British Dragonflies
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1890
An Illustrated Handbook Of British Dragonflies written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1890 with Dragonflies categories.
Field Guide To The Larvae And Exuviae Of British Dragonflies
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Author : Stephen A. Cham
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Field Guide To The Larvae And Exuviae Of British Dragonflies written by Stephen A. Cham and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with categories.
A Guide To The Dragonflies Of Great Britain
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Author : Colin Twist
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
A Guide To The Dragonflies Of Great Britain written by Colin Twist and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Dragonflies categories.
Britain S Dragonflies
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Author : Dave Smallshire
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2018-08-28
Britain S Dragonflies written by Dave Smallshire and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-28 with Nature categories.
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
Field Guide To The Dragonflies Of Britain And Europe 2nd Edition
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Author : K-D Dijkstra
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2020-10-15
Field Guide To The Dragonflies Of Britain And Europe 2nd Edition written by K-D Dijkstra and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-15 with Nature categories.
A revised and thoroughly updated edition of the definitive guide to identifying dragonflies in Europe. The first edition of the Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe was a ground-breaking identification guide that led to an increase in Odonata recording across Europe. The second edition includes fully revised regional guides and identification texts, updated distribution maps and conservation statuses, illustrated accounts for five species that have been discovered in the region since the first edition, updated checklists and taxonomy, and new photographs throughout, as well as an introduction to larvae identification. Each species is lavishly illustrated with artworks of males, females and variations, as well as close-ups of important characters.
Field Guide To The Dragonflies And Damselflies Of Great Britain And Ireland
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Author : Steve Brooks
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2020-09-24
Field Guide To The Dragonflies And Damselflies Of Great Britain And Ireland written by Steve Brooks and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-24 with Nature categories.
An indispensable guide to Great Britain and Ireland's resident and migrant dragonfly and damselfly species. Whizzing over water with metallic bodies and often iridescent wings, dragonflies and damselflies are arguably one of our most overlooked and beautiful insects. This practical guide will help you to distinguish between skimmers and darters, with fascinating species accounts and insect-watching tips. To aid quick and accurate identification, the book also contains more than 280 stunning paintings by renowned artist, Richard Lewington. The 2002 edition was shortlisted for the BP Natural World Book Prize. This updated edition has been fully revised and redesigned to feature full descriptions, ecological notes and distribution maps, as well as a general introduction and regional guide to the best places to watch dragonflies.
Britain S Dragonflies
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Author : Dave Smallshire
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2014-05-22
Britain S Dragonflies written by Dave Smallshire and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-22 with Nature categories.
Britain's Dragonflies is the only comprehensive photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Britain and Ireland. Written by two of Britain’s foremost experts, this fully revised and updated edition features hundreds of stunning images and identification charts covering all 56 resident, migrant and former breeding species, and seven potential vagrants. The book focuses on identification--both of 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 450 stunning photographs and 550 illustrations Up-to-date species profiles and distribution maps Detailed, easy-to-use identification charts for adults and larvae
Field Guide To The Dragonflies And Damselflies Of Great Britain And Ireland
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Author : Steve Brooks
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 1997
Field Guide To The Dragonflies And Damselflies Of Great Britain And Ireland written by Steve Brooks and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Science categories.
Britain S Dragonflies
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Author : Dave Smallshire
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2014-04-20
Britain S Dragonflies written by Dave Smallshire and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-20 with Nature categories.
Britain's Dragonflies is the only comprehensive photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Britain and Ireland. Written by two of Britain’s foremost experts, this fully revised and updated edition features hundreds of stunning images and identification charts covering all 56 resident, migrant and former breeding species, and seven potential vagrants. The book focuses on identification--both of 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 450 stunning photographs and 550 illustrations Up-to-date species profiles and distribution maps Detailed, easy-to-use identification charts for adults and larvae