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Europe's Dragonflies

Author : Dave Smallshire

Publisher : Princeton University Press

Page : 361 pages

File Size : 49,98 MB

Release : 2020-07-14

Category : Nature

ISBN : 0691204977

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The go-to photographic guide to all the damselflies and dragonflies recorded in Europe, including the Macaronesian Islands and western Turkey Europe's Dragonflies is a comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Europe. Written by two well-travelled experts, the book covers all 140 resident and vagrant species recorded, focussing on the field identification of adult insects. Concise species profiles highlight key identification features and provide information on behaviour, habitat preferences, distribution, flight periods, status and conservation. Other sections cover identification tips, conservation status and legislation. Presenting an unsurpassed selection of images of the highest quality, this is the go-to guide for anyone wishing to know more about these amazing and fascinating insects. Comprehensive coverage of every species of damselfly and dragonfly recorded in Europe Stunning colour plates showing males, females, immatures, colour forms, subspecies and typical habitat for every species Over 1,200 superb photographs, supplemented with illustrations of fine details Detailed profiles for the 140 resident and vagrant species Unique comparison plates for difficult groups Easy to use by beginners and experts alike, avoiding technical terms



Atlas of the European Dragonflies and Damselflies

Author : Jean-Pierre Boudot

Publisher : Knnv Publishing

Page : 381 pages

File Size : 37,53 MB

Release : 2015

Category : Science

ISBN : 9789050114806

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This is the first detailed and complete overview of the distribution of the dragonflies and damselflies of Europe. An important reference work for professionals and amateurs alike. - Covers the distribution and habitat selection of all 143 European species of dragonflies and damselflies. - Gives a complete description of their global and European distribution, illustrated using over 200 distribution maps. - Gives per species information on taxonomy, range, population trends, flights season-, and habitat. - Includes unique photos and flight season diagrams for virtually all European dragonflies. - Contains extensive background information on taxonomy, conservation, and for each country an overview of the history of odonatological studies.



European Red List of Dragonflies

Author : Vincent J. Kalkman

Publisher : Iucn

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 19,60 MB

Release : 2010-01-01

Category : Dragonflies

ISBN : 9789279141539

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Dragonflies and Damselflies of Europe

Author : Carlo Galliani

Publisher : WBA Project Srl

Page : 37 pages

File Size : 34,29 MB

Release : 2017-05-01

Category : Science

ISBN : 8890332360

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A simple yet detailed guide suitable both for beginners and more expert readers who wish to improve their knowledge of the order Odonata. This book encompasses images and photographs of all the European specieshaving a stable population with chapters about their anatomy, biology, behaviour, distribution range and period of flight, plus basic information about the vagrants with only a few sightings reported. On the whole, 143 reported species and over 600 photographs are included. Una guida semplice ma dettagliata adatta sia ai principianti che ai lettori più esperti che vogliono migliorare la loro conoscenza dell’ordine Odonata. Questo libro comprende immagini e fotografie di tutte le specie europee con una popolazione stabile, capitoli sulla loro anatomia, la biologia, il comportamento, la distribuzione e il periodo di volo, oltre a informazioni basilari riguardo individui, di specie vaganti, di cui sono riportati soltanto pochi avvistamenti. Nel complesso, sono incluse 143 specie e oltre 600 fotografie.



Wildlife in a Changing World

Author : Jean-Christophe Vié

Publisher : IUCN

Page : 184 pages

File Size : 14,48 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Biodiversity conservation

ISBN : 2831710634

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"Wildlife in a Changing World" presents an analysis of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Beginning with an explanation of the IUCN Red List as a key conservation tool, it goes on to discuss the state of the world s species and provides the latest information on the patterns of species facing extinction in some of the most important ecosystems in the world, highlighting the reasons behind their declining status. Areas of focus in the report include: freshwater biodiversity, the status of the world s marine species, species susceptibility to climate change impacts, the Mediterranean biodiversity hot spot, and broadening the coverage of biodiversity assessments."



1996 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals

Author : Ulf Gärdenfors

Publisher : IUCN

Page : 452 pages

File Size : 17,17 MB

Release : 1996

Category : Nature

ISBN : 9782831703350

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The 1994 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals was a major advance on its predecessors in clarity of layout and amount of information presented. This is taken further in the 1996 edition, which is also the first global compilation to use the complete new IUCN Red List category system.



Europe's Dragonflies

Author : Dave Smallshire

Publisher : Princeton University Press

Page : 360 pages

File Size : 24,53 MB

Release : 2020-07-14

Category : Nature

ISBN : 0691168954

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La 4e de couverture indique: "Europe's Dragonflies is a comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Europe. Written by two well-travelled experts, the book covers all 140 resident and vagrant species recorded, focussing on the field identification of adult insects. Concise species profiles highlight key identification features and provide information on behaviour, habitat preferences, distribution, flight periods, status and conservation. Other sections cover identification tips, conservation status and legislation. Presenting an unsurpassed selection of images of the highest quality, this is the go-to guide for anyone wishing to know more about these amazing and fascinating insects."



The Dragonflies and Damselflies of Eastern Africa

Author : Klaas-Douwe B. Dijkstra

Publisher :

Page : 264 pages

File Size : 29,14 MB

Release : 2015-08-24

Category : Damselflies

ISBN : 9789491615061

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Few animal groups can represent the greatest (insects) and most threatened (freshwater) biodiversity on Earth as well as dragonflies, perhaps the best-known and most colourful of all aquatic insects. Extending from Sudan and Somalia to Zambia and Mozambique, including the entire eastern half of the Congo Basin, this book covers a third of Africa.





The Status and Distribution of Dragonflies of the Mediterranean Basin

Author : Elisa Riservato

Publisher : IUCN

Page : 43 pages

File Size : 45,62 MB

Release : 2009

Category :

ISBN : 2831711614

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This report contains a review of the conservation status of 165 Mediterranean species of dragonflies occurring in the Mediterranean basin, according to the IUCN regional Red Listing criteria. It identifies species that are threatened with extinction at regional level so that appropriate conservation action can be taken improve their status.