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Dragonflies and Damselflies of California (California Natural History Guides)

by Tim Manolis

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Publisher Comments:

"A book that will both educate and delight anyone who wants to know more about these fascinating insects. Packed with facts but written in a straightforward style, the book makes California's 108 dragonfly and damselfly species easily accessible. . . . It will engender a renewed appreciation of the value of our wetlands."--Dennis Paulson, author of Dragonflies of Washington

"This is now the book on all the California Odonates and should ride in the pack of every naturalist, butterflier, and birder in the American west."--Rich Stallcup, Point Reyes Bird Observatory

Synopsis:

The Exclamation Damsel, Bison Snaketail, Powdered Dancer, Black Meadowhawk, and Sedge Sprite are just a few of the dragonflies and damselflies identified in this complete guide to California's abundant Odonates.

o Species accounts discuss identification in the field and in the hand, behavior, habitat associations, geographic distribution, and flight season

o Includes 40 vivid full-color plates and supplemental black-and-white drawings

o Provides a general overview of dragonfly anatomy, behavior, life history, and a complete set of range maps

Synopsis:

The only complete and authoritative guide to California's 108 dragonflies and damselflies.

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About the Author

Timothy D. Manolis is an artist, illustrator, and biological consultant. From 1986 to 1990, he was the editor and art director of the magazine Mainstream. His papers on birds and his bird illustrations have appeared in many journals and magazines.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780520235670

Author:

Manolis, Tim

Publisher:

University of California Press

Author:

Manolis, Timothy D.

Location:

Berkeley

Subject:

General

Subject:

California

Subject:

Dragonflies

Subject:

Damselflies.

Subject:

Life Sciences - Zoology - Entomology

Subject:

United States - State & Local - General

Subject:

Dragonflies - California

Subject:

Damselflies - California

Subject:

Entomology

Subject:

Biology-Entomology and General Invertebrates

Edition Description:

Trade Paper

Series:

California Natural History Guides

Series Volume:

72

Publication Date:

20030531

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

295

Dimensions:

7.66x4.52x.69 in. .72 lbs.

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Dragonflies and Damselflies of California (California Natural History Guides) New Trade Paper Tim Manolis

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Product details 295 pages University of California Press - 2003-05-00 English 9780520235670 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Firebrand,

The Exclamation Damsel, Bison Snaketail, Powdered Dancer, Black Meadowhawk, and Sedge Sprite are just a few of the dragonflies and damselflies identified in this complete guide to California's abundant Odonates.

o Species accounts discuss identification in the field and in the hand, behavior, habitat associations, geographic distribution, and flight season

o Includes 40 vivid full-color plates and supplemental black-and-white drawings

o Provides a general overview of dragonfly anatomy, behavior, life history, and a complete set of range maps

"Synopsis" by Libri, The only complete and authoritative guide to California's 108 dragonflies and damselflies.