Common Dragonflies of California

Common Dragonflies of California

Common Dragonflies of California

$9.50
7

Portability

8.0/10

Quality

9.0/10

Features

8.0/10

Usability

8.0/10

Completeness

2.0/10

Pros

  • bold line showing the length of each species
  • color photographs of both males and females
  • light enough to carry
  • companion website

Cons

  • limited to California

“Naturalist Kathy Bigg’s beginner-friendly book covers the 113 species of dragonflies and damselflies of California. The guide features a bold line showing the length of each species, to help compare dragonflies of different sizes. Color photographs of both males and females are included. The descriptions are detailed but succinct, so it’s light enough to carry into the outdoors. Beginners will also appreciate the explanations of technical terms included in the glossary.”

Common Dragonflies of California
March 3, 2016
FGR Team (FieldGuideReview.com)


Publisher’s Description:

This revised, updated and expanded version of the 2000 first edition covers 100 California species of dragonflies and damselflies. 200 all NEW LARGE full-color photographs of males, smaller images of most females. Additional new black & white line drawings illustrate the dragonfly life cycle, etc. Includes descriptions of males, females, habitat, flight periods and distribution. Checklist of ALL 113 CA species included. Companion website shows more photos, descriptions, & has links to up-to-date geographic distribution maps.

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