From nature lovers to birdwatchers, from kids to adults, dragonflies and damselflies enthrall us all. You cannot help being drawn to their gossamer jeweled wings, their brilliant colors, their exciting behavior, and most of all their spectacular aerial abilities. But when it comes to dragonflies and damselflies, we are almost all beginners, for until now there has not existed an introductory guide to help us learn about them on a national basis.
So this Stokes Beginner's Guide to Dragonflies and Damselflies is a first, a truly creative, well-organized, authoritative, and user-friendly guide to some of nature's most intriguing creatures. We asked Blair Nikula and Jackie Sones, two superb naturalists and dragonfly experts, to write this beginner's guide to more than 100 of the most common species to be found across North America.
The innovative identification table in the front of the book will quickly enable you to identify and learn about the species you see in your backyard and farther afield. And the stunning photographs and clearly organized text will help lead you to an appreciation of the behavior and lives of these amazing animals.
We hope this guide opens up a whole new world for you, the fascinating world of dragonflies and damselflies. Ebony Jewelwings, Aurora Damsels, Variable Dancers, Stream Cruisers, Elfin Skimmers, and Sedge Sprites-these are just some of the dragonflies and damselflies that await you. Go outside and start to discover and enjoy them.
Yours in nature, Don and Lillian Stokes
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