Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland

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The essential field guide to British and Irish Odonata, featuring unrivalled full-colour artwork of all 58 species.... Show more

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Product description

Series	Bloomsbury Wildlife Guides
Authors	Steve Brooks, Steve Cham, Richard Lewington
Language	English
ISBN	9781399418126
Publisher	Bloomsbury
Pages	224
Format	216 x 140 mm
Binding method	Paperback
Images	Colour photos
Year Published	2026

The essential field guide to British and Irish Odonata, featuring unrivalled full-colour artwork of all 58 species.

'A jewel of a book' - The Independent

Adult dragonflies are among the largest and most spectacular insects alive today, and their beautiful colours, phenomenal aerobatic skills and preference for flying in warm, sunny weather make them easy to observe.

Now in its sixth edition, this trusted, practical guide enables you to identify all 58 species across the British Isles, featuring fascinating descriptive accounts and helpful insect-watching tips. It brings together more than 300 exquisitely detailed illustrations by renowned wildlife artist Richard Lewington alongside 168 stunning photographs to showcase the essential identification characteristics. Regional guides, flight-period charts and distribution maps help you to determine when and where to see each species, and an identification key to the larvae of all the resident and migratory dragonfly and damselfly species is also provided.

Whether you are just beginning to explore the world of dragonflies and damselflies or are a long-time enthusiast, this an indispensable companion for discovering and identifying these remarkable insects.

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