A Manual Of The Dragonflies Of North America

Author : J. G. Needham
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 628 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Manual of the Dragonflies of North America written by J. G. Needham and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1975 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Field studies; Procedure; Systematic classification.

Author : James George Needham
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 615 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Manual of the Dragonflies of North America (Anisoptera) written by James George Needham and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : James G Needham
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789354020728
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Handbook of the Dragonflies of North America written by James G Needham and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Author : Kenneth J. Tennessen
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319977768
Total Pages : 627 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dragonfly Nymphs of North America written by Kenneth J. Tennessen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-03-11 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph is the first of its kind devoted entirely to the dragonfly nymphs of North America north of Mexico, the focus being accurate identification of the 330 species of Anisoptera that occur in the region. Nymphal external morphology is described and illustrated in detail, and all terms needed to navigate the dichotomous keys are defined. Species are tabulated with references that provide the most detailed, accurate descriptions for each; species that are inadequately described are so indicated. The key separating the seven families in the region contains several new characters. The families are then covered separately: Aeshnidae (13 genera), Gomphidae (17 genera), Petaluridae (2 genera), Cordulegastridae (2 genera), Macromiidae (2 genera), Corduliidae (7 genera), and Libellulidae (29 genera). Each family is further characterized, followed by a generic key. A drawing of the habitus and diagnostic details for each genus are provided, along with additional diagnostic remarks and notes on habitat and life cycle; for each genus, a map shows its geographic distribution in North America. Full-grown nymphs of all known species of each genus are keyed and diagnosed; characters that apply to earlier instars are noted. Morphological variation in character states was analyzed in order to assess the reliability of previously utilized characters and to discover new characters. Most of the characters used to distinguish all levels of taxa are illustrated; a total of 702 figures, comprising 1,800 original drawings, along with selected photographs where necessary for clarity, accompany the keys. Measurements of total length, head width, and other variables for each species are provided in tables. Difficulties with past keys and descriptions, including errors, omissions and other shortcomings, are addressed. The importance of nymph characters in helping solve generic and specific distinctions and their role in phylogenetic studies is emphasized. Methods for collecting, rearing, and preserving dragonfly nymphs and exuviae are presented. The final chapter discusses research opportunities on North American Anisoptera nymphs, including taxonomic needs, studies on structure and function, life history and microhabitat, water quality indices and conservation efforts. The habitus drawings of all genera are arranged according to family in five plates (Appendix I); although the book is intended as a lab manual, these plates conveniently allow for comparison based on nymph shape making field identification to genus possible in many cases. Appendix II contains a brief history of dragonfly nymph studies in North America. A glossary and an index to scientific names are included.

Author : James George Needham
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780364942819
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Handbook of the Dragonflies of North America (Classic Reprint) written by James George Needham and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-18 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Handbook of the Dragonflies of North America Owing to the insistence of other duties the completion of this book has been long delayed. Many of the pupils of the senior author have contributed materials for it. It is no longer possible to name them all, but the help of all is gratefully acknowledged. In the final putting together of these materials there are those who have aided so well and so generously as to deserve special mention. Mrs. H. E. Seemann assisted in the preparation of materials and drawings. Miss Elsie Broughton helped with the completion of both drawings and manuscript; and most of the drawings of genitalia were made by Mr. 0. Francis Byers. Whole sections of the text have been written by the two last named. Dr. P. P. Calvert has very kindly read the galley proofs, and has helped with useful alterations and amend ments. He has enabled us to eliminate some errors, but for such as may remain he is in no way responsible. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Ed Lam
Publisher : Mariner Books
ISBN 13 : 9780618858620
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Peterson Field Guide to Dragonflies of North America written by Ed Lam and published by Mariner Books. This book was released on with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : James George Needham
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 966 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dragonflies of North America written by James George Needham and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 966 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Rosser W. Garrison
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 0801891787
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dragonfly Genera of the New World written by Rosser W. Garrison and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2006-09-15 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Single Volume Reference/Science award of the Professional and Scholarly Publishing Awards given by the Association of American Publishers Dragonfly Genera of the New World is a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide to the taxonomy and ecology of dragonflies in North, Middle, and South America. A reference of the highest quality, this book reveals the striking beauty and complexity of this diverse order. Although Odonata—dragonflies and damselflies—are among the most studied groups of insects, until now there has been no reliable means to identify the New World genera of either group. This volume provides fully illustrated and up-to-date keys for all dragonfly genera with descriptive text for each genus, accompanied by distribution maps and 1,595 diagnostic illustrations, including wing patterns and characteristics of the genitalia. For entomologists, limnologists, and ecologists, Dragonfly Genera of the New World is an indispensable resource for field identification and laboratory research.

Author : Minter Jackson Westfall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Damselflies of North America written by Minter Jackson Westfall and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Dennis Paulson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400839661
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies of the East written by Dennis Paulson and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2011-12-19 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive single-volume fully illustrated guide This is the first fully illustrated guide to all 336 dragonfly and damselfly species of eastern North America—from the rivers of Manitoba to the Florida cypress swamps—and the companion volume to Dennis Paulson's acclaimed field guide to the dragonflies and damselflies of the West. Dragonflies and Damselflies of the East features hundreds of color photos that depict all the species found in the region, detailed line drawings to aid in-hand identification, and a color distribution map for every species—and the book's compact size and user-friendly design make it the only guide you need in the field. Species accounts describe key identification features, distribution, flight season, similar species, habitat, and natural history. Paulson's authoritative introduction offers a primer on dragonfly biology and identification, and also includes tips on how to study and photograph these stunningly beautiful insects. Illustrates all 336 eastern species Features hundreds of full-color photos Includes detailed species accounts, line drawings to aid identification, and a color distribution map for every species Offers helpful tips for the dragonfly enthusiast