Dragonflies and Damselflies of California, 72 - (California Natural History Guides) by Timothy D Manolis (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"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" <BR>"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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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. <br /><br />o Species accounts discuss identification in the field and in the hand, behavior, habitat associations, geographic distribution, and flight season<br /><br />o Includes 40 vivid full-color plates and supplemental black-and-white drawings <br /><br />o Provides a general overview of dragonfly anatomy, behavior, life history, and a complete set of range maps<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>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 <i>Dragonflies of Washington</i><br /><br />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<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"This attractive book, with its beautiful paintings and authoritative text, should be in the library of all Californians interested in nature."<br><br>"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 from May through October."<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Timothy D. Manolis</b> is an artist, illustrator, and biological consultant. From 1986 to 1990, he was the editor and art director of the magazine <i>Mainstream. </i>His papers on birds and his bird illustrations have appeared in many journals and magazines.
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