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Field Guides & Natural History  Insects & other Invertebrates  Insects  Dragonflies & Damselflies (Odonata)

A Guide to the Dragonflies & Damselflies of South Africa Covering the 164 Species of Dragonfly and Damselfly Found in South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland

Field / Identification Guide Identification Key Out of Print
By: Warwick Tarboton(Author), Michèle Tarboton(Author)
224 pages, colour photos, b/w illustrations, colour distribution maps
NHBS
Completely revised, this field guide covers all 164 species of dragonfly and damselfly found in South Africa. Photos show live individuals in the field, as well as close-up views of identifying characters.
A Guide to the Dragonflies & Damselflies of South Africa
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  • A Guide to the Dragonflies & Damselflies of South Africa ISBN: 9781775847007 Edition: 2 Paperback Aug 2019 Out of Print #247237
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In this fully revised edition of A Guide to the 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
- New distribution maps
- Additional colour plates and photographs

Beautifully presented, informative and authoritative, A Guide to the Dragonflies & Damselflies of South Africa will appeal to anyone with an interest in South Africa's insect life, and to nature lovers in general.

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Field / Identification Guide Identification Key Out of Print
By: Warwick Tarboton(Author), Michèle Tarboton(Author)
224 pages, colour photos, b/w illustrations, colour distribution maps
NHBS
Completely revised, this field guide covers all 164 species of dragonfly and damselfly found in South Africa. Photos show live individuals in the field, as well as close-up views of identifying characters.
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