Dragonflies And Damselflies Of Namibia
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Dragonflies And Damselflies Of Namibia
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Author : Frank Suhling
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Dragonflies And Damselflies Of Namibia written by Frank Suhling and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Damselflies categories.
Sasol First Field Guide To Dragonflies Of Southern Africa
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Author : Warren Goodwin
language : en
Publisher: Struik Publishers
Release Date : 2003
Sasol First Field Guide To Dragonflies Of Southern Africa written by Warren Goodwin and has been published by Struik Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Nature categories.
This field guide introduces readers to the little-known world of the colourful dragonflies and damselflies of southern Africa. The introduction explores dragonfly characteristics and biology, and offers useful advice for collectors.
The Dragonflies And Damselflies Of Eastern Africa
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Author : Klaas-Douwe B. Dijkstra
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-08-24
The Dragonflies And Damselflies Of Eastern Africa written by Klaas-Douwe B. Dijkstra and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-24 with Damselflies categories.
Few animal groups can represent the greatest (insects) and most threatened (freshwater) biodiversity on Earth as well as dragonflies, perhaps the best-known and most colourful of all aquatic insects. Extending from Sudan and Somalia to Zambia and Mozambique, including the entire eastern half of the Congo Basin, this book covers a third of Africa.
Guide To The Dragonflies Damselflies Of South Africa
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Author : Warwick Tarboton
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Release Date : 2015-05-01
Guide To The Dragonflies Damselflies Of South Africa written by Warwick Tarboton and has been published by Penguin Random House South Africa this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-01 with Nature categories.
This field guide to the dragonflies and damselflies of South Africa covers all species known to occur in the region. A detailed introduction covers behaviour, life cycles, biology and breeding; and the species entries focus on identification and distribution. Colour plates feature scans of the actual insects – males and females where possible – as well as close ups and side views; and diagnostic labels help ensure accurate ID. Additional photographs show species in their specific habitat and illustrate key behaviour. Beautifully presented and authoritative, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in South Africa’s insect life, and to nature lovers in general.
Dragonflies And Damselflies Of South Africa
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Author : Michael J. Samways
language : en
Publisher: Pensoft Publishers
Release Date : 2008
Dragonflies And Damselflies Of South Africa written by Michael J. Samways and has been published by Pensoft Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Damselflies categories.
Dragonflies are a beautiful, important and conspicuous component of freshwater, whether still or flowing. South Africa's dragonflies are particularly interesting as many are special or endemic to the area, making it a part of the world of great conservation significance. This book discusses this exciting dragonfly fauna. Dragonflies are a beautiful, important and conspicuous component of freshwater, whether still or flowing. They are also important indicators of freshwater quality and condition, which is significant for current and future conservation initiatives in South Africa. The country's dragonflies are particularly interesting as many are special or endemic to the area, making it a part of the world of great conservation significance. Sadly however, many of these endemic species are highly threatened, especially by invasive alien trees which shade out their habitat. This book is about this exciting dragonfly fauna. Besides aiming at increasing awareness of these lovely and sensitive insects, it enables their identification, using several approaches, from simple flick-through to the use of comprehensive identification keys. Each species is also given a Dragonfly Biotic Index, covering a spectrum from the most common, widespread and tolerant species through to the most threatened, rare and sensitive ones. Michael Samways is Professor and Chair of the Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology, Stellenbosch University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa and a Fellow of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He has published 260 scientific papers and written several books on insect biology and conservation, the most recent of which is Insect Diversity Conservation, Cambridge University Press. He has won several awards, and in the last two years, these include the Stellenbosch University Rector's Award for Research Excellence, the John Herschel Medal from the Royal Society of South Africa, and the Senior Captain Scott Medal from the South African Academy for Science and Art. Michael is on several international editorial boards and involved with various international committees devoted to invertebrate conservation. Indeed, his research team is dedicated to the conservation of invertebrates and other biodiversity, which so enrich our planet.
Forests And Dragonflies
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Author : Worldwide Dragonfly Association
language : en
Publisher: Pensoft Publishers
Release Date : 2006
Forests And Dragonflies written by Worldwide Dragonfly Association and has been published by Pensoft Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Dragonflies categories.
A Guide To The Dragonflies Damselflies Of South Africa
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Author : Warwick Rowe Tarboton
language : en
Publisher: Struik Nature
Release Date : 2015
A Guide To The Dragonflies Damselflies Of South Africa written by Warwick Rowe Tarboton and has been published by Struik Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Damselflies categories.
This field guide to the dragonflies and damselflies of South Africa covers all species known to occur in the region.
Dragonflies And Damselflies A Natural History
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Author : Dennis Paulson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-01-26
Dragonflies And Damselflies A Natural History written by Dennis Paulson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-26 with Nature categories.
A lavishly illustrated introduction to the world's dragonflies and damselflies Dragonflies and damselflies are often called birdwatchers' insects. Large, brightly colored, active in the daytime, and displaying complex and interesting behaviors, they have existed since the days of the dinosaurs, and they continue to flourish. Their ancestors were the biggest insects ever, and they still impress us with their size, the largest bigger than a small hummingbird. There are more than 6,000 odonate species known at present, and you need only visit any wetland on a warm summer day to be enthralled by their stunning colors and fascinating behavior. In this lavishly illustrated natural history, leading dragonfly expert Dennis Paulson offers a comprehensive, accessible, and appealing introduction to the world's dragonflies and damselflies. The book highlights the impressive skills and abilities of dragonflies and damselflies--superb fliers that can glide, hover, cruise, and capture prey on the wing. It also describes their arsenal of tactics to avoid predators, and their amazing sex life, including dazzling courtship displays, aerial mating, sperm displacement, mate guarding, and male mimicry. Dragonflies and Damselflies includes profiles of more than fifty of the most interesting and beautiful species from around the world. Learn about the Great Cascade Damsel, which breeds only at waterfalls, the mesmerizing flight of Blue-winged Helicopters, and how the larva of the Common Sanddragon can burrow into sand as efficiently as a mole. Combining expert text and excellent color photographs, this is a must-have guide to these remarkable insects. A lavishly illustrated, comprehensive, and accessible natural history that reveals the beauty and diversity of one of the world's oldest and most popular insect groups Offers a complete guide to the evolution, life cycles, biology, anatomy, behavior, and habitats of dragonflies and damselflies Introduces the 39 families of dragonflies and damselflies through exemplary species accounts Features tips on field observation and lab research, and information on threats and conservation
A Guide To The Dragonflies And Damselflies Of South Africa
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Author : Warwick Tarboton
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Release Date : 2019-06-01
A Guide To The Dragonflies And Damselflies Of South Africa written by Warwick Tarboton and has been published by Penguin Random House South Africa this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-01 with Nature categories.
In this fully revised edition of A Guide to Dragonflies & Damselflies of South Africa, all 164 species known to occur in South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland are described and illustrated, grouped according to family (six dragonfly and six damselfly families). The species entries feature scans of live insects (close-up and side-view images) and photographs of specimens in their natural environment and showing key behaviours. Detailed descriptions focus on size, identifying features and occurrence. An introductory chapter unpacks the life cycle, behaviour, biology and breeding of this fascinating group of insects. Presented in a classic field guide format, this revised edition now also features: expanded annotations to all illustrations, highlighting diagnostic features to ensure accurate identification; updated distribution maps; additional colour plates and photographs. Beautifully designed, informative and authoritative, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in South Africa’s insect life, and to nature lovers in general. Sales points: Text and distribution maps fully updated and revised; lavish colour plates make ID easy; growing area of interest; the authors’ two previous books on this topic were well received and have sold through (now out of print). This fully revised edition of A Guide to Dragonflies & Damselflies of South Africa, all 164 species known to occur in South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland are described and illustrated, grouped according to family (six dragonfly and six damselfly families). The species entries feature scans of live insects (close-up and side-view images) and photographs of specimens in their natural environment and showing key behaviours. Detailed descriptions focus on size, identifying features and occurrence. An introductory chapter unpacks the life cycle, behaviour, biology and breeding of this fascinating group of insects. Presented in a classic field guide format, this revised edition now also features: expanded annotations to all illustrations, highlighting diagnostic features to ensure accurate identification; updated distribution maps; additional colour plates and photographs. Beautifully designed, informative and authoritative, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in South Africa’s insect life, and to nature lovers in general. Sales points: Text and distribution maps fully updated and revised; lavish colour plates make ID easy; growing area of interest; the authors’ two previous books on this topic were well received and have sold through (now out of print).
The Dragonflies And Damselflies Of South Africa
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Author : Michael J. Samways
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
The Dragonflies And Damselflies Of South Africa written by Michael J. Samways and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Damselflies categories.