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Field Guide to Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa

ISBN 
9781775847014
Format 
Epub
Recommended Price 
R410.00
Published 
June 2019
About the book: 
In this fully revised edition of A Guide to Dragonfl ies & Damselfl ies of South Africa, all164 species known to occur in South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland are described and illustrated, grouped according to family (six dragonfl y and six damselfl y families). The species entries feature scans of live insects (close-up and side-view images) and photographs of specimens in their natural environment and showing key behaviours. Detailed descriptions focus on size, identifying features and occurrence. An introductory chapter unpacks the life cycle, behaviour, biology and breeding of this fascinating group of insects. Presented in a classic field guide format, this revised edition now also features:
  • Expanded annotations to all illustrations, highlighting diagnostic features to ensure accurate identifi cation
  • New distribution maps
  • Additional colour plates and photographs
Beautifully presented, informative and authoritative, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in South Africa’s insect life, and to nature lovers in general.
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