Dragonflies & Damselfies
Ivy Press (Verlag)
978-1-78240-563-4 (ISBN)
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"A thoroughly entertaining and informative read." - BBC Wildlife
Dragonflies are often called birdwatchers’ insects. They are large, brightly colored, active in the daytime, and with complex and interesting behavior. Like butterflies, they appeal even to people who don’t think highly of insects in general. They have been with us since the dinosaurs lived, and they continue to flourish. Their ancestors were the biggest insects ever, and they still impress us with their size—the largest is bigger than a small hummingbird. There are over 6,000 species of Odonata known at present, and you need only to visit any wetland on a warm summer day to be enthralled by their bright colors and fascinating behavior.
Dennis Paulson is an international expert on dragonflies, having written the major field guides to North American species and more than 50 scientific papers on the group. With a PhD degree from the University of Miami, he has watched and photographed his favorite animals on all the continents. Now retired from his position as Director of the Slater Museum of Natural History at the University of Puget Sound, he continues to spend his time in teaching and research.
Introduction
About This Book
Chapter One What is a Dragonfly?
Dragonfly Classification/The Evolution of Dragonflies/Dragonfly Size/Dragonfly Anatomy/Dragonfly Habitats/The Daily Cycle/Thermoregulation/Coloration
Ancient Greenling
Desert Shadowdamsel
Dancing Jewel
Red-tipped Ashtail
Ruby Dancer
Damseldragon
Two-striped Forceptail
Sarracenia Spiketail
Seaside Dragonlet
Filigree Skimmer
Chapter Two Adaptations For Life: Capturing Prey and Avoiding Predators
Dragonfly Flight/Dragonfly Vision/Foraging Behavior/Diet/Dragonfly Predators/Dragonfly Parasites
Horned Twigtail
Ebony Jewelwing
Blue Bareleg
Variable Cora
Little Wisp
Giant Petaltail
Flag-tailed Spinyleg
Splendid Cruiser
Four-spotted Skimmer
Jewel Flutterer
Chapter Three Reproduction
Territoriality/Rendezvous Sites/Courtship/Mating/Sperm Competition/Mate Guarding/Oviposition
Mountain Malachite
American Rubyspot
Black Velvetwing
Phoenix
Citrine Forktail
Common Green Darner
Dragonhunter
Common Shutwing
Common Archtail
Club-tailed Skimmer
Chapter Four The Life Cycle
The Nymph/Nymphs in Surprising Places/Metamorphosis and Emergence/Seasonality/Dispersal and Migration/Longevity
Great Spreadwing
Green Metalwing
Ochraceous Gossamerwing
Great Cascader
Scarlet Kauai Damsel
Black Emperor
Common Tigertail
Common Baskettail
Scarlet Dwarf
Large Woodskimmer
Chapter Five Dragonflies and People
Dragonfly Research/Teaching About Dragonflies/Threats to Dragonflies and Conservation/Ecosystem Services/Dragonflies in the Literature
Blue Ringtail
Glittering Demoiselle
Red-and-black Flatwing
Powdered Wiretail
Blue-winged Helicopter
Dark-saddled Darner
Corkscrew Hooktail
Hine’s Emerald
Lucia Widow
Greenbolt
Chapter Six Dragonfly Diversity Around The World
Drivers of Diversity/Phylogeny/The Families of Dragonflies
Common Winter Damsel
Magenta-flecked Jewel
Arrowhead Rockmaster
Blue Featherleg
Crimson Threadtail
Waterfall Redspot
Spectacular Skycruiser
Eastern Pondhawk
Wandering Glider
Common Blue-wing
Glossary
Further Resources
Index
Picture Credits
Acknowledgments
| Erscheinungsdatum | 21.02.2019 |
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 210 x 240 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78240-563-1 / 1782405631 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78240-563-4 / 9781782405634 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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