Dragonflies
Dragonflies and damselflies have lived on earth for hundreds of millions of years, and there are thousands of different species living in watery environments throughout the world. But few people will have looked beyond the flash of blue, red, green or yellow to consider the lives of dragonflies.\ These masters of aerial combat are the best fliers in the animal kingdon. Harmless to humans, yet a dreaded predator in the insect world, dragonflies swoop after prey, fight rivals, hover like...
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A British Dragonfly Society member shares his enthusiasm for, and scientific and folklore information on, the ancient Odonata order of insects. Includes color photos. Published in association with The Natural History Museum, London, where the author works. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Preface4What are dragonflies and damselflies?5Immature stages14Adults28Mating43Dragonfly and damselfly diversity68Odonata and humans82Glossary93Index94Further information96
