Dragonflies of North America

Dragonflies are large and beautiful insects, with a variety of colors and patterns. This leading field guide provides all the information you need to identify every male and female dragonfly found in North America, whether in the field, in hand, or under the microscope. Detailed illustrations are at the heart of the book. Color portraits of each species, often several times their actual size, show the best possible specimens for close examination. Each sex is represented by several images, with consistent poses and viewpoints to facilitate comparison. Dragonflies of North America is the ultimate guide to these extraordinary insects.

• Covers all 329 North American species, including subspecies and distinctive variations
• Includes nearly 1,900 highly detailed paintings and drawings, offering a clarity and consistency that photographs cannot match.
• Illustrates each species from several views for easy identification and comparison
• Provides an invaluable introduction to dragonfly anatomy, behavior, and life cycle
• Offers additional tips for the most difficult species that defy field identification, highlighting anatomical features to facilitate identification in hand
• Includes a distribution map for each species