Species are organized into like groups, with a checklist in front to point readers in the right section. The opening pages provide general information about dragonfly biology, and give tips on what to look for to aid identification.
Lightweight and portable, this guide can fit in a pocket or daypack for use in the field. Little, Brown and Company, 150 pages, $9.99 Here, Audubon offers a selection of field guides for dragonfly enthusiasts, ranging from expert to beginner, and specific region to the entire continent.īlair Nikula, Jackie Sones, Donald Stokes, Lillian Stokes Whether you’re a longtime birder looking to tackle a new type of life list, a practiced dragonfly watcher craving for more information, or a novice who’s interest in the darting, zipping jewels has just been sparked, there’s a guide for you. Now, they’re helping people explore the astounding diversity of dragonflies and damselflies.
Field guides have long helped nurture nature lovers’ passion for birds, and more recently butterflies.