princeton university princeton nj 2009 (3 Ergebnisse)

sewn PAPERBACK, cover price $29.95, attractive copy, appears unused. PAULSON, DENNIS. Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2009, 1st printing number line ending in 1, 536pp., . Princeton Field Guides, 47. Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West is the first fully illustrated field guide to all 348 species of dragonflies and damselflies in western North America. Dragonflies and damselflies are large, stunningly beautiful insects, as readily observable as birds and butterflies. This unique guide makes identifying them easy--its compact size and user-friendly design make it the only guide you need in the field. Every species is generously illustrated with full-color photographs and a distribution map, and structural features are illustrated where they aid in-hand identification. Detailed species accounts include information on size, distribution, flight season, similar species, habitat, and natural history. Dennis Paulson's introduction provides an essential primer on the biology, natural history, and conservation of these important and fascinating insects, along with helpful tips on how to observe and photograph them. Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West is the field guide naturalists, conservationists, and dragonfly enthusiasts have been waiting for. Covers all 348 western species in detail Features a wealth of color photographs Provides a color distribution map for every species Includes helpful identification tips Serves as an essential introduction to dragonflies and their natural history - CONTENTS: Introduction -- Natural History of Odonates -- Odonate Anatomy -- Odonate Names -- Finding Odonates -- Identifying Odonates -- Odonate Photography -- Odonate Collecting and Collections -- Odonate Threats and Conservation -- Odonate Research -- Odonates in the West -- Explanation of Species Accounts -- Damselflies(Zygoptera) -- Broad- winged Damsel Family(Calopterygidae) -- Spreadwing Family(Lestidae) -- Pond Damsel Family(Coenagrionidae) -- Shadowdamsel Family(Platystictidae) -- Threadtail Family(Protoneuridae) -- Dragonflies(Anisoptera) -- Petaltail Family (Petaluridae) -- Darner Family (Aeshnidae) -- Clubtail Family (Gomphidae) -- Spiketail Family (Cordulegastridae) -- Cruiser Family (Macromiidae) -- Emerald Family (Corduliidae) -- Skimmer Family (Libellulidae) -- Species Added to the Western Fauna in 2008 -- Appendix: Dragonfly Publications and Resources -- Glossary -- Index. ISBN 9780691122816.

Reissue. 8vo. xiv + 208pp. B/w. illustrations, diagrams. Ownership inscription to half title, otherwise a very good paperback copy. ISBN 9780691141190 US$7.

Zustand: As New. Exhibition catalog in pristine condition; 46 p., immaculate and completely unmarked; many full-page color ill. of unusual beauty and interest; binding tight; clean undamaged pictorial wrapper featuring "Reclining couple reading a love letter," by Kikugawa Eizan.