Author: Kurt Mead
Publisher: Kollath-Stensaas Publishing
ISBN: 9780979200656
Category : Dragonflies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Which dragonfly eats large butterflies and other dragonflies? Learn about all 103 species of dragonflies and some common damselflies in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and northwestern Ontario. This field guide is a National Outdoor Book Award winner!
Dragonflies of the North Woods
Author: Kurt Mead
Publisher: Kollath-Stensaas Publishing
ISBN: 9780979200656
Category : Dragonflies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Which dragonfly eats large butterflies and other dragonflies? Learn about all 103 species of dragonflies and some common damselflies in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and northwestern Ontario. This field guide is a National Outdoor Book Award winner!
Publisher: Kollath-Stensaas Publishing
ISBN: 9780979200656
Category : Dragonflies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Which dragonfly eats large butterflies and other dragonflies? Learn about all 103 species of dragonflies and some common damselflies in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and northwestern Ontario. This field guide is a National Outdoor Book Award winner!
Damselflies of the North Woods
Author: Bob DuBois
Publisher: Adventurekeen
ISBN: 9780967379371
Category : Odonata
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to all 44 species of North Woods damselflies, exclusively for Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. The book's innovative format shows: 120 color photos of all North Woods, easy-to-use phenograms, and bars on photos which indicate damselfly length.
Publisher: Adventurekeen
ISBN: 9780967379371
Category : Odonata
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to all 44 species of North Woods damselflies, exclusively for Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. The book's innovative format shows: 120 color photos of all North Woods, easy-to-use phenograms, and bars on photos which indicate damselfly length.
Insects of the North Woods
Author: Jeffrey Hahn
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
"A handy field guide to 444 of our most distinctive and interesting insects"--Cover.
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
"A handy field guide to 444 of our most distinctive and interesting insects"--Cover.
Dragonfly Nymphs of North America
Author: Kenneth J. Tennessen
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319977768
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 627
Book Description
This monograph is the first of its kind devoted entirely to the dragonfly nymphs of North America north of Mexico, the focus being accurate identification of the 330 species of Anisoptera that occur in the region. Nymphal external morphology is described and illustrated in detail, and all terms needed to navigate the dichotomous keys are defined. Species are tabulated with references that provide the most detailed, accurate descriptions for each; species that are inadequately described are so indicated. The key separating the seven families in the region contains several new characters. The families are then covered separately: Aeshnidae (13 genera), Gomphidae (17 genera), Petaluridae (2 genera), Cordulegastridae (2 genera), Macromiidae (2 genera), Corduliidae (7 genera), and Libellulidae (29 genera). Each family is further characterized, followed by a generic key. A drawing of the habitus and diagnostic details for each genus are provided, along with additional diagnostic remarks and notes on habitat and life cycle; for each genus, a map shows its geographic distribution in North America. Full-grown nymphs of all known species of each genus are keyed and diagnosed; characters that apply to earlier instars are noted. Morphological variation in character states was analyzed in order to assess the reliability of previously utilized characters and to discover new characters. Most of the characters used to distinguish all levels of taxa are illustrated; a total of 702 figures, comprising 1,800 original drawings, along with selected photographs where necessary for clarity, accompany the keys. Measurements of total length, head width, and other variables for each species are provided in tables. Difficulties with past keys and descriptions, including errors, omissions and other shortcomings, are addressed. The importance of nymph characters in helping solve generic and specific distinctions and their role in phylogenetic studies is emphasized. Methods for collecting, rearing, and preserving dragonfly nymphs and exuviae are presented. The final chapter discusses research opportunities on North American Anisoptera nymphs, including taxonomic needs, studies on structure and function, life history and microhabitat, water quality indices and conservation efforts. The habitus drawings of all genera are arranged according to family in five plates (Appendix I); although the book is intended as a lab manual, these plates conveniently allow for comparison based on nymph shape making field identification to genus possible in many cases. Appendix II contains a brief history of dragonfly nymph studies in North America. A glossary and an index to scientific names are included.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319977768
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 627
Book Description
This monograph is the first of its kind devoted entirely to the dragonfly nymphs of North America north of Mexico, the focus being accurate identification of the 330 species of Anisoptera that occur in the region. Nymphal external morphology is described and illustrated in detail, and all terms needed to navigate the dichotomous keys are defined. Species are tabulated with references that provide the most detailed, accurate descriptions for each; species that are inadequately described are so indicated. The key separating the seven families in the region contains several new characters. The families are then covered separately: Aeshnidae (13 genera), Gomphidae (17 genera), Petaluridae (2 genera), Cordulegastridae (2 genera), Macromiidae (2 genera), Corduliidae (7 genera), and Libellulidae (29 genera). Each family is further characterized, followed by a generic key. A drawing of the habitus and diagnostic details for each genus are provided, along with additional diagnostic remarks and notes on habitat and life cycle; for each genus, a map shows its geographic distribution in North America. Full-grown nymphs of all known species of each genus are keyed and diagnosed; characters that apply to earlier instars are noted. Morphological variation in character states was analyzed in order to assess the reliability of previously utilized characters and to discover new characters. Most of the characters used to distinguish all levels of taxa are illustrated; a total of 702 figures, comprising 1,800 original drawings, along with selected photographs where necessary for clarity, accompany the keys. Measurements of total length, head width, and other variables for each species are provided in tables. Difficulties with past keys and descriptions, including errors, omissions and other shortcomings, are addressed. The importance of nymph characters in helping solve generic and specific distinctions and their role in phylogenetic studies is emphasized. Methods for collecting, rearing, and preserving dragonfly nymphs and exuviae are presented. The final chapter discusses research opportunities on North American Anisoptera nymphs, including taxonomic needs, studies on structure and function, life history and microhabitat, water quality indices and conservation efforts. The habitus drawings of all genera are arranged according to family in five plates (Appendix I); although the book is intended as a lab manual, these plates conveniently allow for comparison based on nymph shape making field identification to genus possible in many cases. Appendix II contains a brief history of dragonfly nymph studies in North America. A glossary and an index to scientific names are included.
Chasing Dragonflies
Author: Cindy Crosby
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
ISBN: 0810142309
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
This book is an engaging introduction to dragonflies for a general reader, incorporating facts, conservation information, illustrations, and the author's personal stories.
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
ISBN: 0810142309
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
This book is an engaging introduction to dragonflies for a general reader, incorporating facts, conservation information, illustrations, and the author's personal stories.
Moths and Caterpillars of the North Woods
Author: James Sogaard
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 9780979200663
Category : Caterpillars
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This first-of-its-kind field guide presents over 300 species of moths of the North. The innovative format, complete with neat-to-know information, makes field identification a snap, and 700-plus color photos illustrate how colorful moths can be.
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 9780979200663
Category : Caterpillars
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This first-of-its-kind field guide presents over 300 species of moths of the North. The innovative format, complete with neat-to-know information, makes field identification a snap, and 700-plus color photos illustrate how colorful moths can be.
Amphibians & Reptiles of the North Woods
Author: Allen Blake Sheldon
Publisher: Adventurekeen
ISBN: 9780967379388
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A field guide to all 46 northern herps"--Cover
Publisher: Adventurekeen
ISBN: 9780967379388
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A field guide to all 46 northern herps"--Cover
Dragonflies and Damselflies
Author: James Kavanagh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781583554753
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Dragonflies and damselflies are large-winged insects that are usually found in the vicinity of water. Impressive fliers - they can fly forward, backward, glide and hover -they feed on insects they capture on their wing. Despite their large size and prominent jaws, they are harmless to humans and do not bite. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 70 familiar and unique species and includes information on their life cycle and features illustrations of common caterpillars and pupae. This guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by naturalists of all ages. Made in the USA.www.waterfordpress.com
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781583554753
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Dragonflies and damselflies are large-winged insects that are usually found in the vicinity of water. Impressive fliers - they can fly forward, backward, glide and hover -they feed on insects they capture on their wing. Despite their large size and prominent jaws, they are harmless to humans and do not bite. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 70 familiar and unique species and includes information on their life cycle and features illustrations of common caterpillars and pupae. This guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by naturalists of all ages. Made in the USA.www.waterfordpress.com
Dragonflies and Damselflies of Costa Rica
Author: Dennis R. Paulson
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN: 9781501713163
Category : Damselflies
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
"Describes the 283 species of dragonflies and damselflies known to occur in Costa Rica. Illustrated with photographs, and drawings show close-up features of morphology important for identification. Descriptions include body and wing measurements, tips on how to identify and distinguish species, and notes on natural history, habitat, and range"--
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN: 9781501713163
Category : Damselflies
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
"Describes the 283 species of dragonflies and damselflies known to occur in Costa Rica. Illustrated with photographs, and drawings show close-up features of morphology important for identification. Descriptions include body and wing measurements, tips on how to identify and distinguish species, and notes on natural history, habitat, and range"--
Lichens of the North Woods
Author: Joe Walewski
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 9780979200601
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Lichens have the capability to dissolve granite. They are very colorful; oranges, yellows, greens, blacks and whites adorn trees, bedrock and even gravestones. This field guide spotlights 120 species, shown in color photos with natural history text.
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 9780979200601
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Lichens have the capability to dissolve granite. They are very colorful; oranges, yellows, greens, blacks and whites adorn trees, bedrock and even gravestones. This field guide spotlights 120 species, shown in color photos with natural history text.