![]() ![]() Each family is further characterized, followed by a generic key. 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). The key separating the seven families in the region contains several new characters. Species are tabulated with references that provide the most detailed, accurate descriptions for each species that are inadequately described are so indicated. Nymphal external morphology is described and illustrated in detail, and all terms needed to navigate the dichotomous keys are defined. His main expertise is with butterflies, moths and dragonflies.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. He is a retired lecturer in ecology and invertebrate zoology, still actively researching. Albert OrrĪlbert Orr is a professional entomologist, writer, illustrator, consultant and scientific editor. He studied the ecology of dragonfly larvae for his Master’s degree and has since published greatly on their ecology, taxonomy and conservation. John Hawking is an Honorary Research Fellow at La Trobe University and former invertebrate ecologist at the Murray Darling Freshwater Research Centre, Wodonga. He has been a visiting scientist at the Australian National Insect Collection in Canberra, and is a Research Associate of the Australian Museum and a Visiting Fellow at the Smithsonian Institution. He has published more than 300 scientific papers, and over the years has described more than 60 new species and several new genera of Australian dragonflies. Günther Theischinger has had a lifelong interest in aquatic insects. ![]() Features illustrations by renowned dragonfly illustrator Albert Orr.Includes distribution maps and stunning color photographs. ![]() Provides identification keys for both adults and larvae.Includes newly established taxa, as well as at least five new species and several reclassified species/genera.Fully revised text, with updates to family names to match new world consensus systematics.The extraordinary diversity of dragonflies will interest entomologists and amateur naturalists alike. This second edition of The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia also includes illustrations by Albert Orr, one of the most renowned dragonfly illustrators. Stunning full-color images and distribution maps are accompanied by identification keys for adults as well as larvae, which are often used as bait for freshwater fish. It has been updated with newly identified species and revised family names to reflect new world consensus systematics. This comprehensive guide to the Australian dragonfly fauna covers eight families of dragonflies and 10 families of damselflies, comprising the 113 genera and 333 species found in Australia. A detailed knowledge of the dragonfly fauna is therefore an important basis for decisions about environmental protection and management. They are also valuable indicators of environmental wellbeing. Dragonflies and damselflies are conspicuous insects: many are large and brightly colored. ![]()
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