The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of AustraliaDragonflies and damselflies are conspicuous insects – many are large and brightly coloured. Here for the first time is a comprehensive guide to the Australian dragonfly fauna. The book includes identification keys not only for adults but also for their larvae, commonly known as ‘mud eyes’ and often used as bait for freshwater fish. With stunning full-colour images and distribution maps, the book covers all 30 families, 110 genera and 324 species found in Australia. Dragonflies are valuable indicators of environmental well-being. A detailed knowledge of the dragonfly fauna and its changes is therefore an important basis for decisions about environmental protection and management. Their extraordinary diversity will interest entomologists and amateur naturalists alike. |
Contents
Species guide | 11 |
EpiproctophoraAnisoptera Dragonflies proper | 108 |
Aeshnidae Hawkers | 148 |
Gomphidae Clubtails | 164 |
Synthemistidae TigertailsSouthern Emeralds | 196 |
Illustrated glossary | 300 |
Keys for the identification of adults | 310 |
Keys for the identification of larvae | 328 |
Studying dragonflies | 343 |
References and further reading | 354 |
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Other editions - View all
The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia Albert Orr,Günther Theischinger,John Hawking Limited preview - 2021 |
The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia Albert Orr,Günther Theischinger,John Hawking Limited preview - 2021 |
The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia G. Theischinger,John Hawking Limited preview - 2006 |
Common terms and phrases
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