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Abbott John C. (Mai 2011) Damselflies of Texas: A Field Guide (Texas Natural History Guides) BA Klein (Illustrator) 292 S. On any warm summer day, you can easily observe damselflies around a vegetated pond or the rocks along the banks of a stream. Like the more familiar dragonfly, damselflies are among the most remarkably distinctive insects in their appearance & biology, & they have become one of the most popular

creatures sought by avocational naturalists. Damselflies of Texas is the first field guide dedicated specifically to the species found in Texas. It covers 77 of the 138 species of damselflies known in North America, making it a very useful

guide for the entire United States. Each species account includes: illustrations of as many forms (male, female, juvenile, mature, & colour morphs) as possible; common & scientific names, with pronunciation; distribution map; key features; identifying characteristics; discussion of similar species; status in Texas; habitat, seasonality, & general comments In addition to photographing damselflies in the wild, the author & illustrator have developed a new process for illustrating each species by scanning preserved specimens & digitally painting them. The resulting illustrations show detail that is not visible in photographs. The book also contains chapters on damselfly anatomy, life history, conservation, names, & photography, as well as a list of species that may eventually be discovered in Texas, state & global conservation rankings, seasonality of all species in chronological order & additional resources & publications on identification of damselflies 22 €

Abbott, John C (2015) Dragonflies of Texas: A Field Guide. Including nearly half of all dragonfly species found in North America, here is the definitive field guide to the dragonflies of Texas, which will be a valuable resource for naturalists throughout the region. Texas hosts 160 species of

dragonflies, nearly half of the 327 species known in North America, making the state a particularly good place to observe dragonflies in their natural habitats. Dragonflies of Texas is the definitive field guide to these insects. It covers all 160 species with in situ photographs and detailed anatomical images as needed. Each species is given a two-page spread that includes photographs of both sexes and known variations when possible, key features, a distribution map, identification, discussion of similar species, status in Texas, habitat, seasonality, and general comments. Many of the groups also have comparative plates that show anatomically distinctive characteristics. In addition to the species accounts, John Abbott discusses dragonfly anatomy, life history, conservation, names, and photography. He also provides information on species that may eventually be discovered in Texas, state and global conservation rankings, seasonality of all species in chronological order, and additional resources and publications on the identification of dragonflies. 470 pages, colour photos, distribution maps. Paperback ca. 25 € Abbott, JC (2006 bis 2011) Dragonflies & Damselflies (Odonata) of Texas. The following 5 books are an indispensable reference to the 223 species of odonates of the Lone Star state. Included are detailed species distribution & seasonality information arranged so that users can quickly & easily search by scientific name, county name, or flight season, distribution maps. Odonata Survey of Texas. Whether using the book to find new species records in the deserts of west Texas or

perusing articles in the comfort of your home, this volume is an essential guide for both life-

long & budding odonatologists alike. These

are not intended to be used as an

identification guide, but rather compliment available field guides. (2006) Volume 1. 320 pages, b&w illus. A variety of articles are also included on the natural history, collection & preservation, & diversity of Texas odonates. Soft ca 60 € (2007) Volume 2. 310 Seiten mit Verbrktn. Articles included on the natural history, photography, migration, collection & preservation, & diversity of Texas. Soft ca 38 € (2008) Volume 3. 314 Seiten mit Verbrktn. All information is updated 2007. Soft ca 38 €

(2010) Volume 4 ca 320 S. Soft ca. 22 € (2011) Volume 5 ca 330 S. All information is updated through 2010. 1 auf Lager 22 €

Abbott, J (2005) Dragonflies & Damselflies of Texas & the South-Central United States - Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, & New Mexico. 360 S, 384

Farbfotos, 32 Zeichnungen, 6 Tabellen, 263 Karten. This is the first guide to dragonflies & damselflies of the south-central United States. The book covers 263 species, representing more than half of the North American fauna. The area of coverage significantly overlaps with other regions of the country making this book a useful aid in identifying the dragonflies & damselflies in any part of the United States, Canada or northeastern Mexico. More photographs of damselflies in North America appear here than in any other previously published work. All 85 damselfly & 178 dragonfly species found in the region are distinguished by photographs, numerous line drawings, keys, & detailed descriptions to help with identification. Geb. ca. 75 € paper 30 €

Acorn, John (2004) Damselflies of Alberta - Flying Neon Toothpicks in the Grass. Alberta UP, Canada 140 S, mit Farbfotos & Zeichn. Damselflies are some of the most beautiful flying insects as well as the most

primitive & as members of the insect order Odonata they are related to dragonflies but are classified in a separate suborder. In this book, naturalist John Acorn describes the 22 species native to the province of Alberta. Softcover 30 € Amjad, Hassan 2006 Dragonflies of West Virginia. 150 pages, colour illus. Enthält Info zu den häufigeren Arten der Region. Softcover ca 70 €

Appel, Esther & SN Gorb (2014) Comparative functional morphology of vein joints in Odonata.

Reihe: Zoologica

Volume: 159. 104 Seiten 53 Abb. 1 Tabelle.

The authors present a thorough study on the distribution of resilin-bearing wing vein joints in wings of Odonata. 22 species of 20 different families of dragonflies and damselflies, showing various wing morphologies and flight kinematics, are examined and reveal interesting evolutionary trends. Dragonflies and damselflies show an exceptional high lift production and are some of the most maneuverable flying insects. The important role of their corrugated wing profile in increasing lift production has been shown in various studies. As odonate wings lack internal muscles, their aerodynamic performance relies on passive deformations, such as pleat angle widening and camber formation. The rubber-like protein resilin has been shown to play a crucial role in

wing joint flexibility. Thus, it may be assumed that the specific distribution of either stiff or flexible, resilin-bearing vein joints may influence the overall wing deformation during flight. Using fluorescence light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy, the dorsal and ventral wing sides of different species are compared with respect to the distribution patterns of four types of vein joints, five types of resilin patches, and joint-associated spines. The results reveal a significant difference between dragonflies and damselflies. Variations of the distribution patterns suggest a classification into five different pattern groups. Their occurrence within the two suborders shows some evolutionary trends and gives insight into the wing functionality. In particular, we discussed how the combination of joint morphology, kinematics, and wing morphology may allow different passive wing deformations during flight. This study, generously illustrated with 53 mostly coloured figures is of great interest to biologists studying insect flight, functional morphology, and evolution of Odonata. Furthermore, the described distribution patterns of different vein joints in combination with wing shape and flight kinematics may possibly inspire their biomimetic imitation in micro air vehicles. Preis 119 €

Asahina, S. (1993) A List of the Odonata from Thailand (parts I - XXI). A collection of papers of 1982-87 published by the author in various journals. Hardcover. 45 € Askew, RR (2. Aufl. Dez. 2004) The

Dragonflies of Europe. First published 15 years ago, this is the only book in English to cover the entire European fauna, comprising 124 species of resident damselfly & dragonfly. All species are illustrated & in most cases

both sexes as well as important variants are depicted, all enlarged. A few corrections to the original text were made, which covered 114 species of Odonata breeding in Europe, & has added a new Preface & an updating Supplement. New information is given on

Nomenclature; Orthography; Thermoregulation; American species observed in Europe; Accidental introductions into Europe; Other species newly recognized in Europe; Species new to the British Isles; Expansion of recorded ranges in Europe; Other new distribution records; & Contraction of recorded ranges. 308 S, 30 Farbtafeln 502 Ill. 116 Karten pb 55 € Askew, R.R. Identification Chart of Brit. & Irish Dragonflies. 12 € (Versand in Rolle zzgl. 4,40 €) Babu, R., KA Subramanian & S Nandy (2013)

Endemic Odonates of India. Series: Records of the Zoological Survey of India Occasional Papers Vol 347 60 pages, colour photos Endemic species which are restricted within a geographic region are very important in characterization of biogeographic provinces. Areas

with high degree of endemism are active places of speciation or refuges of past climatic or habitat changes. The recognition of endemic species areas is also important in conservation & management of biodiversity. This volume gives an overview of endemic dragonflies and damselflies in India. ca. 30 € Barnett, RJ (2013) Dragonflies & Damselflies of the Bristol Region. 214 pages, colour photos, colour & b/w illustrations, colour distribution maps. Dragonflies & Damselflies of the Bristol Region presents the culmination of thousands of sightings by both professional ecologists, biologists & amateur naturalists, brought together by BRERC to enable the status of our species in the region to be assessed. Wonderful colour photographs accompany the distribution maps which reveal where the different species occur around Bristol, Bath & the surrounding countryside. Expert authors

analyse the threats & opportunities to the dragonfly populations; they have been subject to great changes over the last two hundred years, & will no doubt continue to change into the future. For example, the restoration of boating on the Kennet & Avon Canal has reduced the numbers of dragonflies, but at the same time, new species such as the Small Red-eyed Damselfly are colonising our area. ca 30 €

Bárta, Dan & Aleš Dolný Dragonflies of Sungai Wain: Ecological Field Guide to the Odonata of Lowland Mixed Dipterocarp Forest of Southeastern Kalimantan. 168 pages, 43+ colour photos. Trilingual in English, Czech, and Indonesian. Dragonflies of Sungai

Wain is a beautiful book that represents a valuable contribution to our knowledge of the dragonflies of Borneo. Not much is known about the dragonfly fauna of south-eastern Kalimantan and Dragonflies of Sungai Wain will help both visitors to Borneo and local researchers and enthusiasts to identify many of the species that can be found in the lowlands. As well as enabling the identification of many species, Dragonflies of Sungai Wain also illustrates the difficulties that are faced in the identification of some tropical forest species, even for experts. The reader is given not only information and images of the species themselves, but an insight into how dragonflies are entwined with the habitat in which they are found, and how changes to that habitat affect them, and how they in turn reflect those changes. It is to be hoped that Dragonflies of Sungai Wain will encourage people to visit Sungai Wain, and other locations in Kalimantan, to look for dragonflies, and, most importantly, that it will stimulate local interest in these insects and their role as bio-indicators. The book contains color scans of 82 species, 20 habitat photos, and 23 photos of living species 50 €

Beaton, Giff (2007) Dragonflies & Damselflies of Georgia & the Southeast. 368 S 417 Farbfotos. 1 Tab 155 Ktn 17 Abb Stunning photography & easy-to-understand text to help you quickly identify more than 150 species in the field! Visit any pond on a summer day & the air will be alive with dragonflies & damselflies - shimmering aerobatic daredevils that dart above the water & even into nearby fields & woodlands. Organized for easy use in the field, this abundantly illustrated guide, with more than 400 color photographs, is the first to cover Georgia's dragonflies & damselflies (odonates). It details more than 150 species - species that are also the ones most likely to be seen throughout the U.S. Southeast north of Florida. The guide first explains dragonfly & damselfly body parts, taxonomy, life cycles, & habitats; discusses conservation issues; & offers tips on observing & photographing odonates. Later chapters, organized according to the ten odonate families, such as spreadwings, darners, spiketails, & emeralds, provide general family information followed by accounts of individual species. The beautifully illustrated species accounts describe general appearance & key identification features, distribution, habitats, life history & behavior, & conservation. Softcover 25 € Bechly, G /Nel, A ua (2001) A revision & phylogenetic study of Mesozoic Aeshnoptera, with description of numerous new taxa (Insecta, Odonata, Anisoptera). 227S 137 Abb im Text, 134 Abb auf 48 Fototafeln 29x21cm (Neue paläontol. Abh. 4) All Mesozoic Aeshnoptera are revised & their phylogenetic relationships are reconstructed. The type species of the genus Mesuropetala is redescribed, two new species, Aeschnopsis perkinsi sp. nov. & A. tischlingeri sp. nov. are described from the Upper Jurassic of Germany. Paperback 48 €

Bedjanič Matjaž u.a. (2014) Dragonfly Fauna of Sri Lanka: Distribution and Biology, with Threat Status of its Endemics. 321 pages, colour photos, colour illustrations, colour distribution maps. Dragonflies are strikingly beautiful insects and small colourful pearls of Sri Lanka's remarkable biodiversity. At present, 124 species are known from the island, of which almost half are endemic. Such an extraordinary level of endemism makes Sri Lankan dragonflies an exceptionally interesting group for studies in biodiversity, zoogeography, phylogeny and ecology. This book is the result of almost 20 years of the authors' work on the subject. With detailed texts and hundreds of colour photographs, maps and charts, it summarizes all the available knowledge on the distribution, taxonomy, biology and disturbing threat status of the dragonflies of Sri Lanka. It aims to raise awareness and promote interest in odonatology among a widespread and diverse community of researchers, nature conservationists and students in Sri Lanka and abroad. Pensoft Publ. Ca. 80 €

Behr, Hauke & Naturschutzstation Zippendorf e.V. (Hrsg.) (April? 2012) Libellen - Einblicke in die biologische Vielfalt der Westmecklen-burgischen Seenlandschaft 134 Seiten 24x17 cm Auf 167 Farbfotos & in kurzen Texten

werden 57 Libellenarten & deren Lebensräume in Natura 2000-Gebieten der Westmecklenburgischen Seenlandschaft, einschließlich des Biosphärenreservates

Schaalsee, des EU Vogelschutzgebietes Schweriner Seen & des Naturparks Sternberger Seenland vorgestellt. Auch die bisher bekannte Libellenfauna der Landeshauptstadt Schwerin wird kurz beschrieben. Um der weltweiten Bedrohung der biologischen Vielfalt entgegen zu wirken, ist es notwendig, insbesondere auch auf lokaler & regionaler Ebene ausgewählte Tier- & Pflanzengruppen langfristig zu beobachten & geeignete Schutzmaßnahmen zu ergreifen. Ein kleiner Beitrag zur Auseinandersetzung mit diesem Problem wird hier anhand der Insekten-Ordnung der Libellen (Odonata) vorgestellt, die sich u.a. durch eine überschaubare Artenzahl, eine interessante Biologie & viele auf unterschiedliche Lebensraumtypen spezialisierte Arten auszeichnet. Dieses Buch gewährt naturkundlich interessierten Laien & Experten Einblicke in die bisher bekannte Vielfalt der Libellenfauna der Westmecklenburgischen Seenlandschaft. 30,80 € Behrstock, RA (2008) Dragonflies & Damselflies of the Southwest. 80 Seiten Profiles dragonflies & damselflies as striking aquatic creatures found in the desert climates of the American Southwest, in an illustrated reference that provides introductory facts about dragonfly varieties, life stages, & history ca 15 € Belden, TA et al (2004) Dragonflies of Sussex. 81 S, Verbrktn, Farbfotos. Hrsg. Sussex Wildlife Trust. A fascinating guide to the distribution & conservation of Sussex's dragonfly fauna. For each species there are stunning photographs & highly detailed, full

colour, distribution maps. Also covers the recently lost species & the history of dragonfly recording in Sussex. Softcover ca 12 €

Bellmann, Heiko (4. Aufl. 2013) Der Kosmos Libellenführer - Alle Arten Mitteleuropas. Extra: Südeuropäische Arten. Libellen gehören zu den schönsten und größten Insekten. Zu beobachten, wie sie über den Wasser-spiegel flitzen oder unbeweglich innehalten,

um ihre Beute sicher zu erwischen, ist ein ganz besonderes Naturschauspiel. Dieser Naturführer ermöglicht ein sicheres Bestim-men und bringt diese häufig gefährdeten Tiere dem Naturfreund besonders nah. Extra: Viele Arten der südlichen Länder. ca. 320 S. - 18,0 x 10,7 cm 29,99 € Bengen, Etta & C. Ritzau (2007) Es tanzt die schöne Libelle - Libellen zwischen Weser & Ems. Fotos von Josef Johanning. 110 S 23,5 x 20 cm Als "Kausterte" bezeichnet man im Oldenburger Münsterland die Libellen. Insgesamt 41 Libellenarten konnte er in 5 Jahrzehnten mit seinen eindrucksvollen Aufnahmen dokumentieren. 14 € Beschovski, V.L. (1994) Fauna Bulgaria Vol. 23 Odonata. 372S 174 Abb m zahlreichen Einzelzeichnungen (in Bulgarisch) Ln 39 €

Biggs, Katy (2004) Common Dragonflies of the Southwest - A Beginner's Pocket Guide. 160 S, 350 Farbfotos. Azalea Creek Publishing Softcover This pocket guide enables the identification of all the common dragonflies &

damselflies in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado & all the species found in Southern California. Includes descriptions of males, females, habitat, flight periods & distribution. 18 € Biggs, Kathy (2009) Common Dragonflies of California: A Beginners Pocket Guide. 128 pages, Col photos, illus. This revised, updated and expanded version of the 2000 first edition covers 100 California species of dragonflies and damselflies. 200 all NEW LARGE full-color photographs of males, smaller images of most females. Additional new black & white line drawings illustrate the dragonfly life cycle, etc. Includes descriptions

of males, females, habitat, flight periods and distribution. Checklist of ALL 113 CA species included. Companion website shows more photos, descriptions, & has links to up-to-date geographic distribution maps. Once again, Kathy Biggs has managed to pack an enormous amount of dragonfly information into an extremely compact format. Pb 16 €

Billqvist, M. (2012) Svenska Trollsländeguiden. 208 S über 400 Farbfotos Basiert auf dem engl. Buch von Smallshire & Swash. 36 €

Bönsel, André / Frank, M (1. Aufl. 2014) Verbreitungsatlas der Libellen Mecklenburg-Vorpommerns. ca. 256 S. 24,5 x 17,0 cm. In dem vorliegenden Verbreitungsatlas der Libellen Mecklenburg-Vorpommerns wird für jede einzelne der bisher 63 nachge-wiesenen Libellenarten das gegenwärtige Vorkommen darge-stellt & die jeweiligen Erstfunde angegeben. Der Atlas vereint somit historische Daten & aktuelle Funde in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Insgesamt wurden mehr als 30.000 Datensätze aus dem Zeitraum von 1853 bis 2012 berücksichtigt. Jede Libellen-art wird in einem eigenen Kapitel mit einer Verbreitungskarte & farbigen Fotos vor-gestellt. Die Autoren beschreiben den Lebensraumanspruch & die Lebensweise unter Beachtung von landesspezifischen Besonderheiten. Sie diskutieren die Bestandsentwicklung & die Gefährdung & schlagen, wenn möglich & sinnvoll, individuelle Schutzmaßnahmen für jede Art vor. 25,00 €

Bos, F. & M. Wasscher. Veldgids Libellen. 5. Aufl. 2007 12x21cm 256S 160 Farbfot Verbrktn & sw Zeichn 32,00 € Bos, F, M Wasscher & W Reinboud (2014)

Veldgids libellen – Europa compleet voor NW-Europa - veldkenmerken - met extra foto's 260 Seiten, 13cmx21 cm. Libellen van Europa herkennen & determineren. Voor iedereen die alle libellensoorten van Noordwest Europa, juffers en echte libellen, wil leren herkennen. Combineert duidelijke beschrijvingen met handige achtergrondinformatie, waarne-mingstips en

goede foto's. De beste fotogids op dit gebied. •100 Noord- en Midden-Europese soorten juffers en echte libellen herkennen •ecologie, leefwijze, verspreiding, herkenning en bescherming •foto's van mannetje en vrouwtje en detailtekeningen •extra aandacht voor variatie in tekening en kleur bij 'moeilijke' soorten •waarnemingstips •verspreidingskaartjes voor de soorten van de Benelux •overzicht van de libellen van Zuid-Europa Een toegankelijke gids voor beginners en gevorderden. Geschreven door Nederlandse topauteurs. 32 € Bowers, John (2008). The Dragonflies of Lesbos. 92 Seiten, 26 Fototafeln. This book starts with a brief discussion of dragonfly biology & ecology. Dragonfly habitats are listed with the species they contain. Each of the 43 species found on the island is briefly described & illustrated with a photograph. Other insects that may be confused with dragonflies are also illustrated. There is a gazeteer of the main dragonfly sites together with instructions on getting to them. The book finishes with a discussion of problems of dragonfly conservation. 27 €

Brochard, Christophe, Dick Groenendijk, Ewoud van der Ploeg, Tim Termaat (2012) Fotogids Larvenhuidjes van Libellen – Libellenlarven. Compleet voor Noordwest-Europa - ruim 80 soorten - unieke foto's. In het voorjaar vind je ze soms aan de waterkant: lege hulsjes in de vorm van een insect. Het zijn huidjes waar zojuist een libelle uit is gekropen, na een jarenlang onderwaterbestaan als larve. Die huidjes vertellen veel over het voorkomen van libellen, en daarmee over de ecologie van het gebied. Voor het eerst verschijnt er nu een Nederlandstalige veldgids waarmee je deze huidjes op naam kunt brengen. Het eerste deel geeft achtergrond-informatie over libellen en over het verzamelen, conserveren en determineren van hun huidjes. Het tweede deel in deze libellengids beschrijft de huidjes van de 80 meest voorkomende libellen en waterjuffers van Noordwest Europa. •Unieke foto’s van de huidjes, de larven, de volwassen libellen en hun biotoop •Heldere soortbeschrijvingen en determineersleutel van de huidjes € 52,90 Brochard, Christophe & Ewoud van der Ploeg (2014) Fotogids Larven van Libellen

Noordwest Europa - meer dan 80 soorten - uniek beeldmateriaal. Libellenlarven van Noordwest Europa determineren Libellen brengen het grootste deel van hun leven door als larve. Niet alleen liefhebbers, maar ook onderzoekers

willen deze larven graag op naam brengen. De aanwezigheid van libellenlarven zegt namelijk veel over de kwaliteit van het water.

De praktische Fotogids Larven van Libellen is een handig hulpmiddel voor determinatie. •Een logische aanvulling op de succesvolle 'Fotogids Larvenhuidjes van Libellen' •800 unieke foto’s van de larven en hun leefmilieu •Meer dan 80 soorten •Heldere soortbeschrijvingen •Praktische informatie over het zoeken naar en opkweken van larven •Handige verwijzingen naar het ‘larvenhuidjesboek’ Christophe Brochard is bioloog en gedreven natuurfotograaf. Ewoud van der Ploeg is een veelzijdig ecoloog en preparateur van insecten. Beide auteurs zijn al jarenlang gefascineerd door de vlinder- en libellenwereld. 272 Seiten 17 cm x 24 cm. Gebunden 49,95 €

Brockhaus, Thomas & Fischer, Uwe (Hrsg) 2005 Die Libellenfauna Sachsens. 427 Seiten, 478 farbige Abbildungen, 531 farbige Tabellen, 846 Farbfotos - 24×16,5cm 49,90 €

Brooks, S, S Cham, Richard Lewington (Illustrator) (3. Auflage 2014) Field Guide to the Dragonflies & Damselflies

of Great Britain and Ireland. 192 pages 270+ colour illustrations, colour distribution maps. -More than 50 colour photographs -Full descriptions and ecological notes and distribution maps for the 39 resident (plus 3 extinct) species and 13

migrants -Comprehensive introduction includes sections on the fossil record, world perspec-tive, biology, flight, life history, distribution, habitats and dragonflies and the law -Illustrated keys to both adults and larvae -Information on creating ponds for dragonflies, conservation, field craft & study

-Site guide to the best places to watch dragonflies throughout Britain and Ireland, compiled by regional experts -Shortlisted for the 1998 BP Natural World Book, this highly successful title is widely considered as the definitive guide to the dragonflies and damselflies found in Britain and Ireland. This best-seller in its field has been revised and updated to include recent additions to the British list, ensuring it is up to date and lives up to its reputation of being the best guide on the subject. -The comprehensive species descriptions, written by a team of UK experts, include field characters, jizz and similar species, status and conservation, ecology and behaviour, including habitat, larval form, flight season, feeding, territorial and mating behaviour. The superbly detailed artworks by Europe's leading entomological artist, Richard Lewington, include males and females, immature and over mature forms, as well as dorsal views and details of diagnostic features, making identification much easier than with photographs. Preis 27 € Brooks, S & R Askew (2004) Guide to the Dragonflies & Damselflies of Britain. 12 Seiten Farbillus in A5 gefaltet. Dragonflies & damselflies belong to the order of insects called Odonata. With practice most of the British species of dragonflies can be identified in the field & many while they are in flight. This guide covers 16 damselfly species & 28 dragonfly species. 7 € Buchwald, Rainer (Hrsg) (2006) Habitatwahl, Fortpflanzungsverhalten & Schutz mitteleuropäischer Libellen (Odonata) - Ergebnisse der 23. Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft deutschsprachiger Odonatologen (GdO), 19.-21.3.2004, Oldenburg. 128 Seiten, zahlr. sw Abb 17x24cm Pb 14,80 € Bun, Tang Hung, Wang Luan Keng & Matti Hamalainen (2010) A Photographic Guide to the Dragonflies of Singapore. 222 pages, col photos, line illus. Softcover. This guide includes details of

all 124 species currently found in the country & almost all are illustrated in brilliant colour photographs. There are additional chapters covering Odonata taxonomy, morphology, ecology & conservation & tips on where to find & how to study them. Ca. 38 € Cannings, Robert (2002) Introducing the Dragonflies of British Columbia & the Yukon. 96 S, 14x21 cm, ca 120 Farfotos, zahlreiche sw-Zweichn. 1 farb. Karte pb ca 20 € Catling, PM & VR Brownell (2000) Damselflies & Dragonflies (Odonata) of Ontario: Resource Guide & Annotated List. 200 S, Illus., Verbrktn. Annotated list of 168 species of odonata in Ontario including conservation status, flight period, habitat, distribution & identification Softcover ca. € 75

Cham, Steve (2004) Dragonflies of Bedfordshire.139 S, Farbfotos, Ktn. This book is the culmination of over 20 years of dragonfly recording in Bedfordshire by the author. It is lavishly

illustrated with colour photographs of dragonflies, their habitats, & their behaviour. For readers new to dragonflies the book has a brief introduction & overview of dragonfly anatomy & the emergence sequence from larva to adult as well as observations on predators, parasites & prey. The history of dragonfly recording in Bedfordshire is described & there are sections on habitat & conservation. The author pioneers the use of colour 1km dot distribution maps to more accurately portray both adult distribution & abundance. The national distribution is also illustrated with 10km dot maps. Histograms are used to illustrate the flight periods of each the county's species, & are superimposed on the national flight period. The species accounts cover all of the species breeding in Bedfordshire & also migrants & those with historic records. These are frequently illustrated with colour photographs of interesting behaviour & supplemented with local -observations. Geb ca 30 € Cham, Steve Field Guide to the Larvae & Exuviae of British

Dragonflies – Vol. 2 Damselflies. (Zygoptera) 76 pages, col photos, drawings. The 2. vol of Cham's exuviae identification guides. As with the previous volume on Dragonflies, it is a new approach to identification of these important life stages without the need for keys. The book contains colour photographs of all the key distinguishing features. The book opens up the exciting world of damselfly larvae & exuviae. Features a new approach to identification of these important life stages with tips of where to find larvae & exuviae along with emergence periods for each species. 12 €

Cham, Steve (2012) Field Guide to the Larvae and Exuviae of British Dragonflies: Damselflies (Zgypotera) and Dragonflies (Anisoptera).

152 S, Farbphotos, farb. & sw Illustrationen. This publication combines the original volume 1 on dragonflies and volume 2 on damselflies, now both out of print. It aids the identification of dragonfly and damselfly larvae and exuviae without the need for keys. It is fully illustrated with close-up colour photographs of all the key distinguishing

features. It includes information on where to find larvae and exuviae and emergence periods for each species. In this new volume, two new species, dainty damselfly Coenagrion scitulum and Southern migrant hawker Aeshna affinis, have been added. A new

appendix for willow emerald Lestes viridis shows extra features on the exuvia and the scars left by ovipositing females. There have

also been revisions to other pieces of text, but the overall format of this book matches the earlier field guides. Ca 20 €

Cham, Steve u.a. (2014) Atlas of Dragonflies in Britain and Ireland. This full colour book (approx. 400 pages) represents five years work by volunteers & partner organisations to map the distribution of

damselflies & dragonflies in Britain & Ireland. This much needed atlas summarises the distribution of over 1 million dragonfly records, & includes: Species accounts, including maps, for all 56 resident & immigrant species recorded in Britain & Ireland. Four pages for each resident species. Sections on habitats, conservation, distribution changes & phenology. High quality colour photographs of all species & their habitats. 40 € Chandler, David & Steve Cham (2013) Dragonfly. 128 Seiten, 80 Farbfotos. Supremely colourful, among the most voracious predators of the insect world & on the wing for more than 300 million years, dragonflies & damselflies capture the imagination in so many ways. Yet many aspects of their fascinating lives are little-known to humans. Dragonfly provides an insight into a hidden world through engaging text and stunning close-up photography. Dragonfly combines insightful writing with rarely seen images of the life and behaviour of the world's dragonfly & damselfly species. There are chapters on subjects such as hunting, courtship and the emergence of the nymphs & their subsequent transformation into adult dragonflies. These insects are further brought to life through the personal experiences of the author & photographers & these are woven into the text. Ca 20 € China Scientific Book Services (Hrsg. 2012) Research Progress on Odonata of China. In Chinese and English bilingual. 110 Seiten This research material contains following twenty papers:

01. Catalogue of Chinese Dragonflies (Insecta: Odonata) 02.The First Record of the Genus Hylaeothemis with a Species From China (Odonata,Libellulidae) (English) 03. A New Species of the Genus Planaeschna Mclachlan from Fujian, China (Odonata, Aeshnidae) (English) 04. The Genus Gomphidia Selys in China (Odonata, Gomphidae) (English) 05. Two New Species of the Family Chlorocyphidae (Odonata) from China 06. The Genus Prodasineura Cowley in China (Odonata, Protoneuridae) (English) 07. A New Species of Protoneuridae and a New Species of Coenagrionidae (Odonata) from China 08. A New Species of the Genus Perissogomphus Laidlaw (Odonata: Gomphidae) from Yunnan, China 09. Study of Chinese dragonflies of the family Chlorogomphidae (Odonata) 10. A Study of the Genus Pyrrhosoma from China with Description of a new species (Odonata, Coenagrionidae) 11. Notes on the Chinese Sarasaeschna, With Description of A New Species from Fujian (Odonata, Aeshnidae) (English) 12. A New Species of the Genus Sinocnemis (Odonata: Platycnemididae) from Henan Province of China 13. Rhipidolestes fascia spec. Nov and rhipidolestes lii spec. Nov, two new dragonflies from Cuizhou, china (zygoptera: megapodagrionidae) (English) 14. The Genus Gomphidia Selys in China (Odonata, Gomphidae) (English) 15. A new species of the genus Aciagrion Selys from Fujian, China (Odonata: Coenagrionidae) 16. Research progresses and status on Odonata of China 17. Two New Species of Onychogomphinae (Odonata: Gomphidae) from Yunnan Province, China 18. A New Species of the Genus Megalestes (Odonata: Chlorolestidae) from China 19. New Record of Odonata in the Northeast Area and Jilin Province in China

20. Research on the Resource of the Dragonfly and Damselfly in Ningxia. Hardcover ca. 55 €. Corbet, Philip & Stephen Brooks (2008) Dragonflies. (NEW NATURALIST SERIES 106) erschienen. 454 Seiten, zahlreiche Farbfotos, Diagramme & Verbreitungskarten. Dragonflies are among the most ancient of living creatures - few insect groups fascinate as much or are more immediately

recognisable. In this seminal new work, Corbet & Brooks examine the behaviour, ecology & distribution of dragonflies in Britain & Ireland, placing emphasis on the insects' habitats & on measures needed to conserve them. Published in 1960

volume 41 of the New Naturalist series provided the first indepth study of the biology of British dragon-flies, helping to inspire many people to take an interest in these intriguing insects. In this new volume, Corbet has teamed up with Stephen Brooks, offering a fascinating new outlook on the natural history of dragonflies. The authors have combined their knowledge & experience to help illuminate the relevance of British dragonfly species, placing them in the overall context of natural history from a broader, worldwide perspective. Illustrated with beautiful photography throughout, Dragon-flies explores all aspects of the biological significance of dragonfly behaviour, thus revealing the beauty & hidden complexity of these powerful, agile, flying predators. Paperback 29,80 € gebunden ca. 55 € Corbet (Reprint? für Juli 2014 angekündigt – wird wohl nicht erscheinen) Dragonflies: Behaviour and Ecology of Odonata. Cordoba-Aguilar, Alex (Hrsg 2008 bzw 2010) Dragonflies & Damselflies - Model Organisms for Ecological & Evolutionary Research. Ca. 260 Seiten Dragonflies & Damselflies documents the latest advances in odonate biology & relates these to a broader ecological & evolutionary research agenda.

Despite being one of the smallest insect orders, dragonflies offer a number of advantages for both laboratory & field studies. In fact, they have been crucial to the advancement of our understanding of insect ecology & evolution. This book provides a critical summary of the major advances in these fields. Contributions from many of the leading researchers in dragonfly biology offer new perspectives & paradigms as well as additional, unpublished, data. The editor has carefully assembled a mix of theoretical & applied chapters (including those addressing conservation & monitoring) & achieves a balance of emerging & established research topics, providing suggestions for future study in each case. This accessible text is not about dragonflies per se but an essential source of knowledge that describes how different sets of evolutionary & ecological principles/ideas have been tested on a particular taxon. It will therefore be suitable for graduate students & researchers in entomology, evolutionary biology, population & behavioural ecology, & conservation biology. It will of course be of particular interest & use to those working on insects & an indispensable reference text for odonate biologists. Gebunden ca. 75 € paper 42 € Curry, JR (2001) Dragonflies of Indiana. 303 S, Farbfotos, Ktn. geb. It is one of the most attractive guides I have encountered. The photographs are remarkable. I cannot imagine anyone who has seen this book failing to develop an affection for Anisoptera. Aus einer Rez. von “Philip Corbet” 30 € Daya T.V. Sathe (2013) Dragonflies

Production Technology. ix, 104 p, 50 b/w figs, col. plates, tables, Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. National and international status. 3. Project profile. 4.

Methodology. 5. Experimental results. 6. Publications. Bibliography. Species index. From the preface: Dragonflies are very good biocontrol agents of mosquitoes, jassids and several lepidopterous pests. Control of mosquitoes and other insect pests with conventional pesticides is difficult task. Dragonflies can solve the problem of mosquito control and other pests by keeping environment eco-friendly. Preis ca. 30 €

Boer Eduard Peter de, Ep van Hijum, Christophe Brochard und Ronald Bonne van Seijen (2014) Libellenrijk Fryslân: Mei Ljochtsjende Wjukken oer it Wetter. 352 pages, 400+ colour photos, distribution maps. Libellenrijk Fryslân is een uniek boek waarin een overzicht

wordt gepresenteerd van tien jaar libellenonderzoek in Fryslân. In dit rijk geïllustreerde overzichtswerk worden 64 soorten libellen beschreven, waaronder tevens zeven nieuw te verwachten soorten. Bij elke soort is een verspreidingskaart opgenomen met alle waarnemingen voor en na het jaar 2000. Na een korte karakteristiek van de soort volgt een gedetailleerde beschrijving en worden in aparte kaders diverse wetenswaardigheden vermeld. Prachtige foto’s (meer dan 400) maken dit boekwerk compleet. Een must voor elke natuurliefhebber in Friesland, maar de informatie in dit boek is zeker ook relevant voor de rest van Nederland. Een boek vol wetenswaardigheden en nieuwtjes over de Friese libellenfauna. Ca. 50 €

Deliry, C. (2008) Atlas illustré des Libellules de la région Rhône-Alpes. 408 pages couleur. Cet ouvrage richement illustré présente chacune des espèces sous forme de monographie détaillée (répartition, biologie, écologie, ...) 36 € Dijkstra, Klaas-Douwe B, illustrated by Richard Lewington (2006) Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain & Europe. This guide

covers all of Europe, from the Arctic Circle to the Mediter-ranean basin, including western Turkey, Cyprus, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, & the Azores, Canaries & Madeira. Paperback 29,00 € Hardback ca 45,00 €.

Dijkstra, Klaas-Douwe B. (Hrsg.) / Lewington, Richard (Illustrator) (2014) Libellen Europas - Der Bestimmungsführer. 320 Seiten, ca.

1000 Zeichnungen/Abb. kartoniert, 13,5 x 21,6 cm. Der umfassende Bestimmungsführer für alle Libellenarten Europas, von der Arktis bis zur Sahara - einschließlich Westtürkei, Zypern, Marokko, Algerien, Tunesien sowie Azoren, Kanaren & Madeira. Detaillierte Texte beschreiben die 160 Libellenarten Europas

mit Informationen zu Lebensweise, Verhalten, Verbreitung, Gefährdung & Häufigkeit. Exzellente Farbzeichnungen zeigen Männchen & Weibchen jeder Art, Jugendstadien, Varianten, Seitenansichten & Details besonderer Merkmale. Mit übersichtlichen tabellarischen Gegenüberstellungen ähnlicher Arten oder Gruppen - zur raschen & sicheren Bestimmung. Mit einer Einführung in die Libellenbeobachtung, einem reich illustrierten Bestimmungsschlüssel & Hinweisen auf bestimmungsrelevante Teile der Libellen. Mit einem umfangreichen Kapitel zu den Libellen-Hotspots in Europa oder Nordafrika. Alle deutschen Artnamen wurden von einem Expertenteam überprüft oder neu vorgeschlagen. 49.90 €

Dijkstra, Klaas-D & Viola Clausnitzer (2014) The Dragonflies and Damselflies of Eastern Africa. Handbook for all Odonata from Sudan to Zimbabwe Series "Studies in Afrotropical Zoology" n° 298. Published by the Royal Museum for Central Africa, in partnership with Naturalis (Leiden) and the support of JRS

Biodiversity Foundation and the German Federal Ministry of Education & Research. 264 Seiten, ca. 360 Farbfotos, über 1000 sw-Abb. Eine Karte sowie einige Tabellen. The authors: KD Dijkstra was the author of the highly successful “Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe”. Viola Clausnitzer has been chairwoman of the IUCN Dragonfly Specialist Group for more than ten years. Few animal groups can represent the greatest (insects) & most threatened (freshwater) biodiversity on earth as well as dragonflies, perhaps the best-known and most colourful of all aquatic insects. Fifteen years in development, The Dragonflies and Damselflies of eastern Africa is the first handbook of its extent and detail on tropical Odonata. Extending from Sudan and Somalia to Zambia and Mozambique, including the entire eastern half of the Congo Basin, The Dragonflies and Damselflies of Eastern Africa covers a third of Africa, about ten million square kilometres, an area comparable to China or the United States, but treats almost two-thirds of the continent's species. More than 500 species are illustrated with 1 120 original drawings and over 360 colour photographs portraying 320 species. Identification keys to adult males of all species set a new standard for recognising 'the birdwatcher's insects' in Africa, detailed genus descriptions provide the most comprehensive account of their ecology and taxonomy so far, and all species have been furnished with a vernacular English name for the first time. Verified checklists are presented for Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Preis ca. 34,00 €

Dodds, RM (April 2014). The Dragonfly Diaries: The Story behind Europe's first Dragonfly & Damselfly Sanctuary. 216 pages,

plates with colour photos. Britain is home to some 40 species of dragonfly, and public interest in their plight is high right now thanks to their primeval beauty,

aerobatic grace and a growing realisation of their importance for water ecosystems. In The Dragonfly Diaries, Dodds shares his quirky fascination for these remarkable creatures over the 25 years he has been photographing and working with them. Combining fascinating description of the lives of dragonflies, with a diary chronicling the ups and downs of establishing Britain's first public dragonfly sanctuary, The Dragonfly Diaries is a must for nature buffs and for anyone who wants to be inspired by the resolve & dedication of a man on a mission to save these critically important insects Ca 15 €

DuBois, Robert (2010) Dragon-flies & Damselflies of the Rocky Mountains. The first compre-hendsive field guide to all 111 species of dragonflies & damsel-flies found in the six-state Rocky Mountain region (ID, MT, WY, CO, UT, NM). From the foothills to the highest mountain meadows, this guide covers every species you're likely to encoun-ter.

Included inside are detailed range maps, field mark arrows & phenograms that tell you when each species is on the wing. Softcover Ca. 29 €

Dudley, S & C & A Mackay (2007) Watching British Dragonflies 341 Seiten, 48 Seiten mit Farbabbildungen sowie Karten. Softcover Watching British Dragonflies is a totally new style of field guide to help you find & identify all the regularly occuring dragonflies in Britain & Northern Ireland. For the very

first time, a field guide combines expert species identification (including specially commissioned colour plates) with detailed information on the best dragonfly watching sites in the country. Quick ID Guide: A unique 14 page section with side by side comparison of each regular British species by family. All 46 species British breeding species receive a 2 page spread wit artwork opposite species accounts. Site Guide: featuring 94 of Britain's top dragonfly watching sites. All sites get at least a full page with full access details, species to look for, best time to visit & site map. 36 € Dunkle, S.W. (2000) Dragonflies through Binoculars: A Field & Finding Guide to Dragonflies of North America. 266S 48 Taf m ca 360 Farbfot pb ca 40 €

Dunkle, Sidney W & Michael L May (2007) DAMSELFLIES OF NORTH AMERICA 2 Color Supplement 156 Seiten, 104 Farbtaf, Ktn, Tab Supplement to the 2. edition, illustrating 155 species with full-colour images taken

from nature, & showing both males & females. Most images are greatly enlarged & arranged four to a page to show the important colour patterns of the head & body to full advantage for field identification. ca. 180 € Earley, Chris G (2013) Dragonflies: Hunting - Identifying - How and Where They Live. 32 pages, colour photos an illustrated guide to observing, catching and releasing dragonflies. Dragonflies are as fascinating as they are beautiful. In Dragonflies: Hunting -

Identifying - How and Where They Live readers will learn how to observe them in the wild and have them hover as close as their nose! Dragonflies and their close relatives, damselflies, have been around longer than dinosaurs and can be found on all continents except Antarctica. One dragonfly species makes the longest migration of any insect in the world. Dragonflies: Hunting - Identifying - How and Where They Live can be found in wetlands, forests, fields and even back gardens. This illustrated guide to dragonflies and damselflies is packed with all the facts about what they are, what they eat, and what eats them. Their life cycle is explored, beginning from eggs that hatch into wingless nymphs that live underwater and breathe through gills. With the help of this detailed guide featuring close-up photographs, readers will learn tips and tricks for how to properly catch, hold and let a dragonfly go. An identification section allows the reader to quickly and easily identify the most popular species and illustrates how each is unique, from darners to clubtails, spiketails to cruisers, and emeralds to skimmers. Plastic laminated hardcover ca 16 € pb ca 10 € Ellenrieder, Natalia von & RW Garrison (2007) Dragonflies of the Yungas (Odonata) - A Field Guide to the Species from Argentina. 116 pages, colour photos, drawings, tabs, figs. Softcover The Yungas are highly biodiverse cloud forests extending from Venezuela south through NW Argentina, & are considered one of the biodiversity 'hot spots' in South America. This pocket field guide, the first of its kind for any region in South America, is accompanied by 280

illustrations including detailed diagnostic drawings & numerous colour photos of live dragonflies. It covers all 102 species in 45 genera & 9 families found in the Argentine Yungas, representing over a third of all species known from the country. This guide

provides a reliable & original means of identifying adult odonates for limnologists, ecolo-gists, biologists, naturalists, amateurs

& to anyone interested in the aquatic ecosystems of the cloud forests of the South American Andes, their biota & conservation. Text Spanisch & Englisch 27 € Emiliyamma KG, C Radhakrishnan & Muhamed Jafer Palot (2007) Odonata (Insecta) of Kerala 204 Seiten, mehrere Abb.

& Tafeln, paperback. RECORDS OF THE ZOOLO-GICAL SURVEY OF INDIA 269 Documents 137 species & subspecies of Odonata spread over 79 genera, 12 families & 31 subfamilies known to date from Kerala. Of these 137

species of Odonata, 7 species, Agriocnemis keralensis Peters, Protosticta antelopoides Fraser, Caconeura risi (Fraser), Mero-gomphus longistigma tamaracherriensis Fraser, Davidioides martini Fraser, Onychogomphus malabarensis (Fraser) & Idionyx rhinoceroides Fraser are endemic to Kerala. ca € 60 Emiliyamma KG & C Radhakrishnan (2005) Pictorial Handbook of the Common Dragonflies & Damselflies of Kerala 68 pages, colour photos. Ca 40 €

Esquivel, C (2006) Libélulas de Mesoamérica y el Caribe. Dragonflies & damselflies of Middle America & the Caribbean. 319 S, einige Farbfot, m Bestimmungsschlüssel. 15x23cm, softcover. Text

Spanisch & Englisch 45,00 € Ferro, ML ua (2011) Dragonflies & Damselflies of Louisiana 178 S. 25x20cm enthält eine nicht zählbare Fülle guter Farbfotos 35 € Fleck, G. & Nel, A, (2003) Revision of the Mesozoic family Aeshnidiidae. 170S 148 Abb 3 Tab in: Zoologica 153. 88 € Fliedner-Kalies, Traute & Heinrich Fliedner (2011) Libellen im Kanton Schwyz. Berichte der Schwyzerischen Naturforschenden Gesellschaft. 16. Heft Inhalt:

Untersuchungsgrundlagen, Das Untersuchungsgebiet, Libellenerkundung im Kanton Schwyz, Allgemeines zu Libellen, Die Lebensräume der Libellen im Kanton Schwyz, Einfluss des Klimawandels, Zur Bedeutung der wissenschaftlichen Namen unserer Libellen, Die einzelnen Arten & Libellenschutz. 208 Seiten, sehr viele gute Farbfotos, dazu zahlreiche farbige Verbreitungskarten & Diagramme. Der Kanton Schwyz ist reich an Libellen-Arten, die viele naturnahe Gewässer bevölkern. Einleitend wird der Lebenszyklus erklärt, die vom Ei zur unscheinbaren Larve heranreifen, um dann in voller Pracht zu schlüpfen, zu jagen & sich zu paaren. Dann werden die Lebensräume der Libellen beschrieben, & einer neuartigen, interessanten Analyse unterzogen. Kerngebiete ihrer Verbreitung wie die Linthebene, große Seen, stehende & fließende Gewässer sowie Moore werden vorgestellt. Kern-stück des Heftes bildet das Inventar, das die faszinierende Vielfalt der im Kanton Schwyz vorkommenden Libellen darstellt. Jede der 62 Libellen-Arten wird auf einer Doppelseite mit Bildern & im Text vorgestellt, mit Beschreibung der Art, Verbreitung, Lebensraum, Lebensweise, Gefährdung & Schutz. Der Übersicht dienen Karten des Kantons Schwyz & der Schweiz auf denen die Verbreitung dargestellt ist. Als Leckerbissen werden die Bedeutung der wissenschaftlichen Namen der Libellen erklärt & die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels diskutiert. Das vom Autoren-Paar ehrenamtlich erarbeitete Heft wendet sich an ein Laienpublikum, wird aber auch unter Fachleuten Beachtung finden. Es besticht durch die Klarheit der Darstellung & den qualitativ hochwertigen Druck der schönen Bilder Paperback 32 € Follett, Peter (1996) Dragonflies of Surrey. 87S 13 Farb- 3 sw-Taf div Graf & Ktn ca 22 € Garner, Peter (2005) The Dragonflies of Herefordshire. 140 pages, colour photos, dist

maps. Herefordshire, as one of the most picturesque & unspoilt counties in lowland Britain is rich in wildlife. With magical rivers

running through the heart of it & with an abundance of ponds & lakes it is a haven for dragonflies, & yet until 20 years ago it was largely unrecorded. This book is the product of 20 years of recording in which Peter Garner gives an intimate & personal account of Herefordshire's 27 species of which all but 3 have been proven or are likely to be breeding. Soft 19,80 €

Garrison, RW, N v Ellenrieder & JA Louton (2006) Dragonfly Genera of the New World - An Illustrated & Annotated Key to the Anisoptera. 384 pp. 24 color illus., 31 halftones, 1595 line drawings Info: This is a beauty-fully illustrated & comprehensive

guide to the taxonomy & ecology of dragonflies in North, Middle, & South America. A reference of the highest quality, this book reveals the striking beauty & complexity of this diverse order. Although Odonata 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 & up-to-date keys for all dragonfly genera with descriptive text for each genus, accompanied by distribution maps & 1,595 diagnostic illustrations, including wing patterns & characteristics of the genitalia. For entomologists, limnologists, & ecologists, Dragonfly Genera of the New World is an indispensable resource for field identification & laboratory research. Reviews: "Dragonflies have been moving up to join butterflies as a model group for natural history & scientific study. This well-organized & readable book will help speed that trend on a hemispheric basis. Hardcover 85 €

Garrison, Rosser W, Natalia von Ellenrieder & Jerry A Louton (2010) Damselfly Genera of the New World: An Illustrated & Annotated Key to the Zygoptera. 490 pages, 24 col plates, line illus, dist maps.. This companion

to "Dragonfly Genera of the New World" provides a comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to the damselflies of North, Central, & South America. Damselflies are more diverse & harder to identify than dragonflies. This reference contains original, up-to-date keys to the 125 genera of Zygoptera in North, Central, & South America; descriptive text for each genus; distribution maps; and, highly detailed diagnostic illustrations. Each account lists all known species & generic synonyms, information on the status of classification, & references to larval descriptions. Features more than 2,500 illustrations. Hardcover 80 € Gerlach, Justin (2013) Odonata, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera and Other Insects of the Seychelles Islands. 400 pages, 4 plates with colour photos; 20 b/w photos, 325 b/w line drawings The Seychelles islands are biogeographically interesting, with ancient affinities to Africa and Asia, recent colonizing species from the Indo-Pacific and modern introductions. Until recently, relatively little was known about the biodiversity of the islands. This has changed through the publication of a series of monographs on the Seychelles fauna, presenting the latest information on all the terrestrial and freshwater animals of the islands. In this current volume on the odonata, hemiptera, hymenoptera and other insects of the Seychelles islands, 15 expert scientists from nine different countries have provided contributions that cover all 954 species of these insect orders and other orders not covered in previous volumes (e.g. Protura, Collembola, Diplura, Microcoryphia, Zygentoma, Thysanoptera, Psocodea, Neuroptera, Siphonaptera and Trichoptera) recorded from the islands. Odonata, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera and Other Insects of the Seychelles Islands includes taxonomic keys, diagnostic illustrations and descriptions for many species, in addition to distribution records and assessments of species conservation status as defined by the International Union for the conservation of Nature (IUCN). 78 € Geseke, C. ua (2011) Atlas der Libellen Hessens. In dem über 180 Seiten starken

Buch werden alle heimischen Arten Hessens dieser faszinierenden Insektengruppe

vorgestellt. Neben Steckbriefen der häufigen Libellenarten wie Vierfleck oder Blau-grüner Mosaikjungfer finden sich auch die Portraits von echten Raritäten wie der Arktischen Smaragdlibelle. Beim Durchblättern fallen die

zahlreichen prächtigen Fotos auf – Ergebnisse hervorragender Hobbyfotografie durch die Mitglieder des AK Libellen. Über 1000 Bilder wurden vom Arbeitskreis Libellen gesichtet, um schließlich mehr als zweihundert davon tatsächlich im Buch zu verwenden. 21,40 € Glitz, D. (2010) Libellen-Geländeschlüssel für Rheinland-Pfalz & das Saarland. Um alle 68 Libellenarten sicher im Gelände unter-scheiden zu können, ist ein neuer Bestimmungsschlüssel für die Libellen entwickelt worden. Er richtet sich im Wesentlichen nach Farb- & Körpermerk-malen, die im Gelände erkannt werden können. Alle Libellenarten sind auf 83 Fotos erkennbar &

50 Zeichnungen erleichtern das Bestimmen. Im Textteil wird auf Fachausdrücke & Abkürzungen zu Gunsten einer

besseren Lesbarkeit & einem schnellen Verständnis verzichtet. Für Einsteiger wird damit das Libellenbestimmen erleichtert. Als Nachschlagewerk & zum Erlernen von Arten ist außerdem erstmals eine CD mit vier Lernabschnitten zusammengestellt worden: • Alle Libellenarten sind auf ca. 230 Fotos zu finden, soweit verfügbar gibt es auch Farb-variationen, Jugend- oder Altersfärbungen je Art zu sehen. - In 5 Serien zu je 15 Fotos ohne Beschriftung kann man sein Wissen testen. - typische natürliche Libellenbiotope präsentiert.

- Beispiele für Schutzmaßnahmen für Teich- & Fließgewässerlibellen werden vorgestellt Buch & CD 15 €

Glitz, Dietmar (2012) Libellen in Norddeutschland – Geländeschlüssel. Herausgegeber: NABU Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg und Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. 374 Seiten Es handelt sich um

Bestimmungsbuch, das für Laien verständlich ist. Es enthält ca. 150 Farbfotos. Zusätzlich zum Buch gibt es eine DVD mit Fotos, Informationen zum Schutz der Libellen, ihrer Lebensräume, Beschreibungen der Lebensräume, einem Lern-Quiz sowie kurzen Filmen. 19,80 €

Glotzhober, RC & D McShaffrey (2002) Dragonflies & Damselflies of Ohio. 364 S, 15 Farbtaf, sw-Fotos & -ill. VerbrKtn Includes discussion of the basic biology and life history of the Odonata, diagnostic keys for the adults to species level, keys for the larvae to the generic level, and species accounts with county dot maps for the 162 species now known from Ohio. pb ca 85 € Gorb, Stanislav: Functional morphology of the head-arrester system in Odonata. 1998. IV,132 S., 92 Abb., 9 Tab, 2 Anh. 30x23cm (Zoologica 148) Hard ca 85 € pb ca 74 €

Grand, Daniel u.a. (2015) Cahier d'identification des libellules de France, Belgique, Luxembourg et Suisse Toutes les libellules (larves + adultes) dans

un cahier pratique et à jour! Ce guide original dans sa conception est très illustré (+ de 700 illustrations) et enrichi de magnifiques photographie de Stéphane HETTE et des dessins de Yves DOUX. Il comporte tout ce qui est nécessaire pour identifier les libellules lorsque l’on est sur le terrain.Chacune des 103 libellules (sous-espèces incluses) est illustrée par les photographies fléchées du mâle et de la femelle, par des dessins concis et par une carte de distribution munie d’indices d’abondance. L’habitat est décrit et les possibles confusions entre espèces très similaires sont signalées. Les périodes de vol sont indiquées. Ce cahier comprend une clé d’identification de toutes les larves

identifiables sur le terrain, ce qui est très utile pour attester de l’indigénat d’une espèce en un lieu donné.

Des chapitres généraux sont consacrés au cycle biologique des odonates, à leurs habitats et à leur anatomie qui vous aideront à trouver et à identifier les libellules sur le terrain. Les auteurs ont mis à jour la nomenclature, ajouté trois espèces nouvelles pour la France (Brachythemis impartita, Orthetrum trinacria, Lindenia tetraphylla), et actualisé les cartes de répartition. Pour compléter vos connaissances et accéder à la liste bibliographique, nous vous recommandons de vous référer au premier livre des auteurs "Les Libellules de France, Belgique et Luxembourg" où chacune des espèces fait l’objet d’une monographie très complète. Ce cahier est recommandé par Vigie Nature du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle comme ouvrage de référence. Participez avec ce cahier aux programmes de suivis en faveur des libellules comme le STELI (Suivi Temporel des Libellules, présenté dans le cahier) pour faire partager vos observations. Preis ca. 28 €

Heckman, Charles W (2006) Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Odonata – Anisoptera. Illustrated Keys to Known Families, Genera, & Species in South America. 705 pages, 793 illus. The Anisoptera volume

encompasses the large dragonfly species. A brief review of the biology of the group includes illustrations of the main

morphological features as well as explainations of alternative systems for naming the wing veins & other structures. Hardcover ca 365 €. Als E-Book (PDF mit Adobe DRM) ca 356 €

Heckman, C.W (2006) Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Odonata – Zygoptera. 687 S, figs. This volume encompasses the relatively small dragonflies, often called damselflies. A brief review of the biology of the group includes illustrations

of the main morphological features as well as explanations of alternative systems for naming the wing veins & other characteristics commonly used to distinguish the species. . Hardcover Ca 320 €. Als E-Book (PDF mit Adobe DRM) ca 310 €

Heidemann, Harald & Richard Seidenbusch (2. überarb. Aufl. 2002) Die Libellenlarven Deutschlands. Handbuch für Exuviensammler. 328 S. 12 sw Fotos, zahlreiche sw Zeichnungen. Mit Bestimmungsschlüsseln bis zur Art & sehr vielen Zeichnungen der

Bestimmungsmerkmale. Einige Fotos runden das Buch ab Gebunden 42,00 € Hilfert-Rüppell; Dagmar & Georg Rüppel (2007) Juwelenschwingen - Geheimnisvolle Libellen 168 S., 264 Fotos u. Ill. - 22 x 28 cm 34,95 € Hill, Paul, Colin Twist, Kevin Koster and Don Powell (1997) Butterflies and Dragonflies: A Site Guide. 108 pages, Col photos, b/w illus, maps. Beim Verlag vergriffen- noch 2 Stück auf Lager. 28,80 €

Holzinger W. E. & Komposch B. (2012) Die Libellen Kärntens. 336 S pb Das Buch aus der Reihe "Natur Kärnten" bietet nach einer

allgemeinen Einführung in die Libellenkunde detaillierte Informationen zur Erforschungs-geschichte und aktuellen Verbreitung der 63 in Kärnten heimischen Libellenarten. Die

Verbreitungskarten wurden von REVITAL mittels GIS und auf Basis von 4.200 Datensätzen der Jahre 1859 bis 2012 ausgewertet und grafisch aufbereitet. 28,00 € Hope, Paul (2007) The Dragonflies of Eastern Mugla Province, Southwest Turkey. 232 pages, 117 photos, distrib maps. The province of Mugla is situated in Southwest Turkey. 56 species of dragonfly have been recorded for this area. This book describes the species, their habitats & locations & includes colour photos, hand-drawn location maps & distrib. maps 22 € Hunger, Dr. Holger, Franz-Josef Schiel & Kerstin Geigenbauer (INULA - Institut für Naturschutz & Landschaftsanalyse) (2012) Libellen in Kiesgruben & Steinbrüchen. Hrsg. Dr. M. Rademacher 21x24cm 96 Seiten. Steinbrüche & Kiesgruben sind Lebensräume aus 2. Hand. Sie sind Rohstofflieferanten für die Steine- & Erdenindustrie & Grundlage zahlreicher Produkte des alltäglichen Lebens. Recht wenig bekannt ist, dass Abbaustätten auch wertvolle Lebensräume für zahlreiche Tier- & Pflanzenarten darstellen können. Nicht nur nach dem Gesteinsabbau, sondern auch während des laufenden Betriebs dienen Steinbrüche & Kiesgruben als

Rückzugsgebiete für viele seltene & gefährdete Arten. Abbaustätten zeichnen sich durch eine Vielzahl unterschiedlicher Lebensräume aus, die wiederum einer ganzen Reihe von spezialisierten Arten einen Rückzugsraum bieten. Mit der überaus interessanten & schönen Tiergruppe der Libellen (Odonata) werden die besonders charakteristischen Lebensräume unserer Abbaustätten vorgestellt. Libellen sind ähnlich wie unsere einheimischen Amphibien in einer wichtigen Lebensphase an Gewässer gebunden. Dabei kommt es zu artspezifischen Anpassungen an ganz unterschiedliche Gewässertypen. Dies macht Libellen zu wichtigen Umweltindikatoren. Es mag in diesem Zusammenhang erstaunen, dass nicht nur Kiesgruben, sondern auch Steinbrüche reich an Klein- & Kleinst-gewässern sind, die besonders seltene Pionierarten & Lebensraumspezialisten beherbergen können. Dieses Buch soll in unterhaltender Form Einblicke in die faszinierende Welt der Libellen geben & gleichzeitig über den Lebensraum Wasser in Abbaustätten informieren. Gebunden 19,90 € Jödicke, Reinhard (1997) Die Binsenjungfern & Winterlibellen Europas. Lestidae 277S 135 Abb 49 Tab 21x15cm (Neue Brehm-Bücherei 631)(Die Libellen Europas 3) Der Ästhetik von Libellen kann sich wohl niemand entziehen. Sie ist zweifellos eine wesentliche Motivation für die zunehmende Beschäftigung mit diesen hochinteressanten Insekten, egal, ob es um Naturbeobachtung, Forschung, Fotografie oder Landschaftsanalyse & -bewertung geht. Das Studium der Libellenbiologie verspricht eine spannende Erfahrung, das beweist besonders die hier behandelte Familie Lestidae. Binsenjungfern sind typische Libellen des Hochsommers. Einige Arten fliegen bis zum Wintereinbruch. Aufgrund ihrer Entwicklungsrhythmik sind sie in der Lage, sogar solche Gewässer zur Fortpflanzung zu nutzen, die im Sommer oder Winter trocken fallen. Winterlibellen überwintern grundsätzlich im Imaginalstadium & erreichen damit eine ungewöhnlich lange Lebensdauer. Das ist einzig unter den europäischen Libellen. Das fast unüberschaubare Schrifttum über Lestidae, ihre Systematik, Verbreitung, Ei- &

Larvalentwicklung, Geschlechtsreifung & Fortpflanzungsbiologie wird hier zusammenfassend dargestellt. 24,95 € Johnson, Ann (2009) Dragonflies & Damselflies in Your Pocket: A Guide to the Odonates of the Upper Midwest. 16 S 55 Farbfotos, laminierte Falttafel. Introduction to 50 of the showiest odonates of the Upper Midwest. The text is clear & informative & her photographs are stunning; it is impossible to look at them without wanting to head out for the nearest stream & search for the living insects. In addition to providing useful general information about broad-winged damsels, spreadwings, pond damsels, darners, clubtails, cruisers, emeralds, & skimmers, she includes common & scientific names, sizes, general flight seasons, & the best habitats in which to find each species: rocky rivers, wetlands, ponds, still waters, & so on. With their extremely large eyes, elongated transparent wings, long & slender abdomens, & prehensile extendible jaws, dragonflies & damselflies are efficient hunters & quick, darting fliers. Their beauty & behavior make them delightful subjects for birdwatchers & other nature lovers. Ca 12 € Kalkman, Vincent J & Albert G Orr (2013) Field Guide to the Damselflies of New Guinea (Supplement of the Dutch journal

Brachytron - Hrsg Nederlandse Vereniging voor Libellenstudie) 118 pages, 300 colour photos, 250 b/w illustrations Bilingual in English & Bahasa Indonesian. Contains nearly 300 colour drawings & over 250 line drawings by Albert Orr &

sixteen colour photographs taken in the field by Stephen Richards. New Guinea is one of the least studied regions of the world. Most species & numerous genera are found nowhere else, particularly among the Zygoptera or damselflies. The authors hope

that these books become dog-eared with use, as students & local researchers take them to the field & through them learn to appreciate the beauty of damselflies, to study their biology & use them in biodiversity studies supporting the conservation of freshwater habitats on their island. Paperback Ca. 20 € Karjalainen, Sami (2. Aufl. 2010) Suomen Sudenkorennot (The Dragonflies of Finland). 239 S. zahlr. Farbfotos & Karten geb. Covers all the 52 species of dragonfly recorded in Finland, of which 51 were observed in the field & photographed by the author over a period of more than ten years. The first part of the book provides a broad general introduction to dragonfly life. In the main part of the book, a double page spread is reserved for each of the 52 local species. On the left page is one full page photo & on the right 1-2 smaller photos, distribution map, diagrams showing flight season & size & a brief text giving identification characters, habitats & habits. Brief instructions are given in English to help interpret data given in specific accounts. This revised ed. includes updated maps & photos along with new information gathered since the publication of the original book. Finnisch Ca 60 €

Sami Karjalainen & Matti Hämäläinen (2913) Demoiselle Damselflies / Neidonkorennot: Winged Jewels of Silvery Streams / Solisevien Vetten Lentävät Jalokivet. 224

pages, colour photos In English & Finnish. The demoiselle damselflies are among the most beautiful of all insects. They typically inhabit clear pristine streams, where they cavort jewel-like in the sun over the waters. The superb photographs in Demoiselle Damselflies: Winged Jewels of Silvery Streams & an informative text introduce us to their fascinating world. Besides the familiar European species, the book also includes

representatives of all Demoiselle genera from around the world, as well as their nearest relatives. Demoiselle Damselflies: Winged Jewels of Silvery Streams is the product of a fruitful collaboration between an exceptionally gifted nature photographer & a wellknown scientific authority on these insects. Hardback ca 50 € Kern, Dietrich (2009) Fliegende Edelsteine Libellen im Landkreis Diepholz. 156 S 25x21 cm Fast 30 Jahre lang wurde das lokale Libellen-vorkommen erforscht & dokumentiert. 57 Arten konnte er entdecken & fotografieren. Neben der Be-schreibung der Landschaft & einer Einführung zur Biologie wird jede Art mit 1 Foto & einer näheren Charakterisierung vorgestellt. Auch für Laien wird es so zu einem Bestimmungsbuch. Zusätzlich folgen Analysen der Ergebnisse, Gedanken zum Schutz sowie konkrete Vorschläge zur Erhaltung der nötigen Lebensräume. 16 € Kerst, C & S Gordon (2011) Dragonflies and Damselflies of Oregon: A Field Guide. 304 S. zahlreiche Farbfotos & Illustrationen. Growing interest in watching & identifying dragonflies & damselflies has sharpened the need for an authoritative resource like Dragonflies & Damselflies of Oregon, a definitive field guide devoted solely to

dragonflies and damselflies found in the state. The books includes information on identification, as well as biology d behavior, & using common terms useful to the novice & experienced enthusiast alike. The book features stunning color photographs of male & female of all species

currently known in Oregon, along with helpful illustrations & charts with important identification characteristics. Also it presents the life cycle & larval habits of dragonflies & damselflies, along with photographs of the larvae of families. The Oregon range for each species is mapped, & the size range of adults is provided in text & illustration. The book also includes a description of the best sites in Oregon to observe these amazing insects, a useful tool for viewing uncommon species in

spectacular settings. It is an essential reference for Odonatologists, entomologists, wetland experts, & more: - 91 species descriptions, with ID charts - Full-color photographs of all species known in Oregon, with illustrations and charts - Description of 30 best locations in Oregon to observe dragonflies - Tables of illustrations used as pictorial keys - Useful appendices and index ca. 25 €. Knijf, Geert De, Anny Anselin, Philippe Goffart & Marc Tailly (2006) De Libellen (Odonata) van België: verspreiding – evolutie –habitats 368 Seiten, vierfarbig, gebunden. Een uitgave van de Libellen-werkgroep Gomphus in samenwerking met Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek (INBO) 25 € französische Ausgabe 39,90 € Kolthoff, D. (2010) Libellen im Landkreis Leer. ca. 84 S. - 18,0 x 10,5 cm Paperback 5,00 € Kondratieff, AR Opler, Garhart & Schmidt. (2004) Insects of Western North America, Volume 3: Survey of Selected Insect Taxa of Fort Sill, Comanche County, Oklahoma, Part 2 Dragonflies (Odonata), Stoneflies & moths Softcover ca 40 € Kuhn, K. & K Burbach (1998) Libellen in

Bayern. Hrsg Bayer. Landesamt f Umweltschutz & Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. ca. 300S 150 Farbfotos 200 Graf, 70 Verbreitungsktn. Das Werk stellt den Kenntnisstand zur Verbreitung & Ökologie der in Bayern nachgewiesenen

Libellen (74 Arten) dar & gibt einen Überblick über die wesentlichen Gewässertypen & Naturräume, ihre spezifische Libellenfauna, deren Gefährdung & Schutzmöglichkeiten. Ln 29,90 € Lam, Ed (2004) Damselflies of the North East - A Guide to the Species of Eastern Canada

& the Northeastern United States. 96 pages, 300 col illus & photos, distrib maps. Biodiversity Books. Softcover Covers all 69 species of damselflies from the NE USA

(Virginia northward) & eastern Canada. It should be useful for all of the eastern USA. Each species account is a full page & includes: life history, range map, flight dates, identification tips, detailed illustrations of both sexes, &

smaller diagrams showing anatomic details. There is an introduction to damselflies with detailed diagrams explaining anatomic terms, & there are two pages of references. 32 € Landmann, Armin. (2005) Die Libellen Tirols. 324 S. Der Sommer ist die richtige Zeit, um in Tirol an Seen, Bächen, Mooren & Tümpeln das Wunder "Libelle" zu erforschen. Der reißende Flug auf glitzernden Schwingen, die riesigen Facettenaugen & brillanten Farben dieser einzigartigen Insekten faszinieren Jung & Alt, Experten & Laien. Wer weiß schon, dass in Tirol insgesamt 65 Libellenarten vorkommen? Dass Teichjungfern sehr gute Unterwasserjäger sind? Oder dass Artenvielfalt & Artenzusammensetzung der Libellenfauna wichtige Faktoren bei der ökologischen Bewertung von Gewässern sind? Die Informationen in "Die Libellen Tirols" stützen sich auf Daten, die von den Autoren in 25 Jahren an über 400 Fundorten gesammelt wurden & enthalten Verbreitung & Lebensräume. Gebunden 38,40 € Lencioni, FAA (2005) Damselflies of Brazil: An illustrated identification guide, Number 1. Non-Coenagrionidae Families. 332 pages, 1000 illus. Hardcover in Portug. & Englisch. This profusely illustrated book will allow entomologists, aquatic biologists, freshwater ecologists, & persons interested in natural history the means to identify all described species of damselflies thus far known to occur in Brazil. With more than 300 species among ten families, Brazil contains one of the most species-rich damselfly assemblages in the world. The

book begins with an introductory chapter containing illustrations of all diagnostic characters, collection, preservation techniques, & identification keys for families & genera. Each species account includes original literature citation, synonymies, references to described larvae, & diagnostic illustrations, usually of the caudal appendages and/or wing scans. The last chapter includes an extensive, up-to-date bibliography & glossary. More than 1000 diagnostic illustrations for the 153 species of non-Coenagrionidae species are included. Volume 1 covers nine of the ten families known from Brazil. Ca 160 €

Lencioni, F.A.A.: Damselflies of Brazil. 2 - Coenagrionidae. An illustrated identification guide. 2006.419 S, 43 col. photos, many illustrations, 17x24cm. Die Bücher sind meist leicht beschädigt, da

der Versand in mangelhafter Verpackung erfolgt! Hardcover ca 170 € Lohr, M. (2010) Libellen zweier europäischer Flusslandschaften. - Arbeiten aus dem Institut für Landschaftsökologie Münster. 183 S 57 Abb 25 € Manolis, TD (2003) Dragonflies & Damselflies of California. The only complete guide to finding & identifying all 108 of California’s odonata. Incl. a general overview of behaviour & life history; distribution maps; ill. & photos to aid identification; info on habitat & flight season; tips on identification in field & hand. California Natural History Guides 72 400S 40 Farbabb, 13 sw Zeichn.

108 Ktn geb ca. 30 €, pb 22 € Maravalhas, E. & A. Soares (2013) The Dragonflies of Portugal - As Libélulas de Portugal. 21x15cm. 336 pages. Illustrated throughout

in colours with numerous high quality photographs. Distribution maps to all species. Illustrations of many details. Text bilingual Portugese-English. This is the first book to cover the dragonflies known from Portugal. It aims to provide a comprehensive identification guide for both the general naturalist as well as for the scientist & conservationist. The book has more than 600 photos covering the 67 species known so far from Portugal. For each species there is a concise text, a map & photos of living specimens in their natural environment. Further there are numerous photos of details that are important help for identification. The book is an important contribution to the knowledge of the biodiversity of Portugal. Softcover. 46 €. Marinov, M (2000) Pocket Guide to the Dragonflies of Bulgaria. 104 pages, dist maps, illus 110x210, color drawings & maps, keys. Hardcover in Bulgarisch € 24 Marinov, Milen & Hilda Waqa-Sakiti (2013) An Illustrated Guide to Dragonflies of Viti Levu, Fiji. The book provides a detailed analysis of these fascinating insects, as well as a wonderful introduction to the techniques of identifying them in their natural state. 144 Seiten mit zahlreichen Farbfotos, Farb- und sw-Zeichnungen sowie Verbreitungskarten. 28 € Martens, Andreas (1996) Die Federlibellen Europas. Platycnemididae. 149S 80 sw & 11 Farbabb 21x15cm Neue Brehm Bücherei 626 (Libellen Europas 1) Pb. Als Bioindikatoren sind diese Insekten Zeiger für den Zustand unserer Feuchtgebiete. Zugleich

sind sie gute Forschungsobjekte der modernen Biologie. Ihr vielfältiges & auffälliges Fortpflanzungsverhalten macht sie zu Modelorganismen für Evolutionsbiologen & Ökologen. Dieser Band handelt von den Federlibellen Europas & der angrenzenden Gebiete, einer nur auf den ersten Blick unscheinbaren Gruppe. Im Vordergrund steht die Blaue Federlibelle, ein typischer Bewohner der Flussauen. Sie ist eine der wenigen europäischen Kleinlibellen, über deren Fortpflanzungsbiologie & Lebenszyklus umfassende Kenntnisse bestehen. Diese werden, neben Informationen zu Systematik, Ökologie, Verbreitung & Schutz der Federlibellen, ausführlich vorgestellt. 19,95 € Martire, Dominique (2010) Les Libellules et Ephemeres de la Reunion. 72 pages BIOTOPE Softcover in franz. 22 € Mead, Kurt (2009) Dragonflies of the North Woods - A Comprehensive Field Reference to all 102 Species of North Woods Dragonflies. Behandelt die Libellenarten & Lebensräume

derselben in den Staaten Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan & NW Ontario. Gute & praktischer Feld-führer incl. aller regelmässig vor-kommender Arten. 203 S, durchgehend

mit Farbfotos ausgestattet. softcover 16 €

Mendel (1993) Suffolk Dragonflies. 160 pages, Col plates, maps ca 22 € Meurgey, François & Lionel Picard (2011) LES LIBELLULES DES ANTILLES FRANÇAISES

432 Seiten Zu den Odonata der Französisch Antillen gab es bisher noch keine umfassenden Studien. Das Buch erläutert zunächst den geographischen Rahmen (Lebensraum, Ökologie & Schutz). Es beschreibt dann im

Detail 41 Libellenarten. Ein reich bebilderter Schlüssel dient der Identifizierung von Imagos, Larven & Exuvien. Es behandelt Verbreitung & Häufigkeit der Arten auf den Antillen. Softcover mit Klappen Ca 38 € Michalski, John (2012). A Manual for the Identification of the Dragonflies & Damselflies of New Guinea, Maluku, & the Solomon Islands. First comprehensive guide to all 620 species of dragonflies of New Guinea & the neighbouring islands, which is home to ten percent of the world’s dragonfly fauna. Nearly

half of the species are found nowhere else on Earth. Includes 1,275 illustrations & eight pages of color plates showing representative species & habitats. Includes introductory sections on structure, habitat, history,

collection & photography, as well as appendices discussing taxonomic questions & a full bibliography. Illustrated keys to all taxa, & illustrations of larval forms where known. Over the past ten years there has been a growing interest in the dragonflies of this remarkable part of the world. This manual brings together all of the published research on this fauna from its origins in the 1800s to the present. 561 pages, 8 pages of color photos, 1275 line illustrations Hardback 85 € Miller, Peter L (2.A. 1995) Dragonflies 84 pages, 4 col plates. This fully revised edition

also features colour illustrations drawn from Askew's “The Dragonflies of Europe”. All aspects of the natural history of this ancient order are covered, with sections addressing their study & conservation Soft ca

18 € Hardcover ca 25 € Mitchell, FL & JL Lasswell (2005) A Dazzle of Dragonflies. 224 S, 133 colour photos. Hardcover. Pioneers in the electronic imaging of insects & creators of the website

Digital Dragonflies, the authors share their spectacular scans of live dragonflies, enhanced with photographs that showcase them in their natural environment. Tips on creating a dragonfly garden, instructions for catching, photographing, & scanning them. ca 40 €

Mitra, Tridib R & R Babu (2012) Revision of Indian Species of the Families Platycnemididae and Coenagrionidae (Insecta: Odonata: Zygoptera): Taxonomy and Zoogeography. In der Reihe: Records of the Zoological Survey

of India Band 315 104 S, 87 sw Abbildungen, 2 Karten. This volume presents a revision of several Indian families of dragonflies and damselflies. 32 € Mitra, TR (1994) Observations of the Habits of Adults Dragonflies of Eastern India with Special Reference to the fauna of West Bengal. 39 S, 3 Farbtaf. Zoological Survey of India ca 22 €

Mitra, TR (2003) Ecology & Biogeography of Odonata with Special Reference to Indian Fauna. 41 pages, 4 col plates. Zoological Survey of India ca 22 €

Mitra, TR (2002) Geographical Distribution of Odonata (Insecta) of Eastern India. 208 pages Zoological Survey of India Softcover ca 40 €

Mitra, TR (1994) Observations of the Habits of Adults Dragonflies of Eastern India with Special Reference to the fauna of West Bengal. In: Records of the Zoological

Survey of India 166. 39 pages, 3 col plates ca 20 € Mitra, TR (2006) Handbook on Common

Indian Dragonflies (Insecta: Odonata) Zoological Survey of India, pbk, viii, 136 p, figs, maps.Contents: Introduction. Systematic list. Suborder: Zygoptera. "The present book contains short

description, geographical distribution and note on habit and habitats of 119 species of Indian dragonflies (Odonata). It contains coloured photographs either taken from nature or in laboratory and coloured sketches of important features of the species along with black & white diagrams, keeping in mind the conditions of specimens after post mortem change in colours." Preis ca. 39 € Mitra A & B (2009) Pictorial Handbook on Common Dragon- and Damsel-Flies (Odonata : Insecta) of Mangroves of Sunderbans, India - Zoological Survey of India, pbk, viii, 56 p, 44 colour figs. Contents: Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. General morphology. Habit, habitat and behavioural patterns. Economic importance. Systematic list. Field Identification. Suggested readings. Related websites. Preis ca. 28 € Moore, Norman W (2002) Oaks, Dragonflies & People - A gem of a book by the distinguished conservationist. Creating a Small Nature Reserve & Relating its Story to Wider Conservation Issues. 132 S Farb- & sw Fotos Illus. Tab. & Karten. The first part of the book describes Moore's transformation of a bare field into a private nature reserve & the successes & failures he had in attracting wildlife which sub-sequently colonised it. The 2. part of the book relates his own local experiences to the wider conservation scene. ca 34 € Müller, Ole (1966) Ökologische Untersuchungen an Gomphiden unter

besonderer Berücksichtigung ihrer Larvenstadien. Dissertation 234 S 15 € Nationalparkverwaltung Harz (Hrsg.) (2014) Die Libellen des Nationalparks Harz. Schriftenreihe aus dem Nationalpark Harz, Band 11, 212 S. mit ca. 230 Farbfotos sowie zahlreichen Verbreitungskarten, Diagrammen und Tabellen. Das Buch präsentiert die

Ergebnisse umfangreicher mehrjähriger Erfassungsarbeiten der Libellenfauna im Nationalpark Harz, die u.a. von Dr. Kathrin Baumann durchgeführt wurden. Von den 81 in Deutschland vorkommenden Libellen wurden bisher 42 Arten auch im Nationalpark nachgewiesen. Von diesen gelten wiederum 22 Arten als bodenständig. Neben

der Vorstellung aller im Nationalpark vorkommenden Arten und der detaillierten Beschreibung ihrer Lebensräume mit zahlreichen Bildern, beinhaltet der Band spezielle Kapitel zur Libellenfauna der intakten sowie revitalisierten Moore des Harzes. Die weitgehend von menschlichen Eingriffen verschont gebliebenen und in vielfältiger Ausprägung vorhandenen Moore des Hochharzer Moorgebietes weisen eine spezielle und teils hochgradig gefährdete Libellenfauna auf. Hier kommen so seltene Arten, wie die Arktische und die Alpen-Smaragdlibelle oder die Hochmoor-

Mosaikjungfer noch in guten Beständen vor. Fragen der unterschiedlichen Einnischung der Arten in den Mooren werden behandelt.

In einem zusätzlichen Beitrag werden von Dr. Joachim Müller die zoogeographische Herkunft und die ökologischen Ansprüche der Libellenarten Sachsen-Anhalts beleuchtet. Zudem erfolgt eine aktuelle Bewertung des Gefährdungsgrades mit einem Neuvorschlag für die Rote Liste der Libellen Sachsen-Anhalts. 16 € Naumann, Hans. (Reprint der Auflage von 1952) Wasserjungfern oder Libellen. Die Neue Brehm-Bücherei 55. 64 Seiten, 42 sw Fotos - 20×14 cm Paperback 17,45 € De Nederlandse Libellen (NEDERLANDSE FAUNA 4) 440 S,

zahlreiche Farbphotos, Farbill., Verbrktn. Geb. Waar zoet water is kun je libellen vinden. Daarom zijn ze vrijwel overal in het waterrijke Nederland aan te treffen. In hun eerste levensfase leven ze als larve minimaal een jaar in het water. Vervolgens

vliegen de volwassen libellen een paar weken boven of bij het water. Dit kan bij een tuinvijver, een beek of rivier, een sloot in de polder of een slenk in het hoogveen zijn. In Nederland zijn niet minder dan zeventig soorten libellen vastgesteld en in dit boek komen ze alle uitgebreid aan bod. Niet alleen in woord, maar ook in beeld aan de hand van talloze tekeningen, kleurenfoto’s en de speciaal voor deze uitgave door tekenaars van Naturalis gemaakte aquarellen. De Nederlandse Libellen is het resultaat van een speciaalinventarisatieproject. In het hele land is gedurende een periode van zes jaar door bijna 250 mensen gekeken welke libellen er voor-komen. De huidige verspreiding van elke soort wordt uitgebreid besproken en vergeleken met gegevens uit het verleden, mede aan de hand van honderden verspreidingskaarten. Voor elke soort wordt verder een overzicht gegeven van de kennis over biotoop, levenswijze, vliegtijden, bedreiging, bescherming en verspreiding buiten Nederland. Een aantal inleidende hoofdstukken behandelt onderwerpen als lichaamsbouw en ontwikkeling, ecologie, gedrag, voortplanting, evolutie, naam-geving, biotoopvoorkeur, veranderingen in de fauna, verspreidings onderzoek, beheer en deter-minatie van Nederlandse libellen. Daarmee is

een compleet overzicht van de kennis over de Neder-landse libellen beschikbaar ge-komen. Het boek sluit af met een handreiking om zelf in het veld onderzoek te gaan doen. De Nederlandse libellen is het vierde deel in de serie ‘Nederlandse Fauna’. Iedereen die libellen wil leren kennen, wil begrijpen of ze wil beschermen zal in dit boek zijn weg vinden. Uitgegeven in samenwerking met museum Naturalis en EIS-Nederland. Beim Verlag vergriffen – noch 1 Exemplar auf Lager 55 €

Needham, JG ,MJ Westfall, Jr. & ML May (New Edition 3. Aufl. 2014) Dragonflies of North America: The Odonata (Anisoptera) Fauna of Canada, the Continental United

States, Northern Mexico and the Greater Antilles 658 pages, b/w line drawings. Since its first publication in 1955, this classic work has become the benchmark reference for the identification of dragonflies

(Anisoptera) in North America. After the revised edition came out in 2000, a need arose for an updated edition, with new species and new records added to the fauna up to 2012, revised taxonomy, and revised keys, resulting in the present third edition. All species known to occur in the United States and Canada, plus the Greater Antilles and the northern states of Mexico bordering the United States, are included, for a total of 365 species, 15 more than the previous edition. The text has been updated to include species discovered over the last 12 years, with these species accounts added, as well as revised and corrected adult and larval keys. Thus, the work encompasses all of the larger Odonata species likely to be encountered in North America north of Mexico. The core of Dragonflies of North America is a series of carefully researched identification keys, each of which is extensively illustrated with

drawings and light micrographs. These are supplemented with detailed notes for adults and larvae of all species. The companion book, Damselflies of North America (1996; revised 2006), treats all the smaller species, the damselflies (Zygoptera). Color images are depicted in the Supplement, 3558B, (2007). The keys have been rewritten to incorporate species added to the fauna since 2000, as well as added larval discoveries. The most current distribution records are noted, along with the flight dates for each species (including a new phenological table). Many new line drawings and halftones are included for a total of 650 text figures, many of which have multiple images on one numbered figure (thus, several thousand actual figures). Dragonflies of North America for North America, south to northern Mexico and the northern Caribbean, will allow users to identify these important aquatic insects, both the adults and known immature stages. Hb ca. 200 €. Ngiam, Robin (2011) Dragonflies of Our Parks and Gardens (in Singapore) 110 pages, colour photos, maps. Dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) have always had a special place in human

imagination. Dragonflies of Our Parks and Gardens provides an overview of studies of dragonflies done in Singapore, where there are now thought to be 124 species, which is followed by an illustrated

chapter on the anatomy, physiology and ecological roles of dragonflies. A section is given to discussion of each of six public parks and the nature reserves in Singapore and their roles as home for dragonflies. Dragonfly conservation pre-requisites, the need for public partnership, the ongoing National Parks

Dragonfly Project, and how individuals can foster dragonflies are all discussed in this stimulating and colourful book. With glossary, distribution, sketchmap, checklist for six public parks, and reading list. 22 €

Nielsen, Ole Fogh. (1999) De danske guldsmede. 279S

mit Bestschlüssel, 233 Farbfotos. Verbreitungs-karten zu allen Arten. In Dänisch Hb 43,- € Nikula, Blair, J Loose & Matthew Burne (2nd Ed

2007) A Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Massachusetts. Newly revised and updated. Features 197 pages of color photographs of adult males and females, illustrations of diagnostic characters for groups such as the Enallagma and

Somatochlora, and range, flight period, habitat, and behavior notes. It is the first guide to cover all 166 species found in the Commonwealth, and as the range of many Massachusetts species extends well beyond our borders, will be useful to those interested in dragonflies and damselflies throughout the northeast. Spiralgeb Ca 35 € Nikula, Blair, J Sones & L Stokes (2002) Stokes Beginner's Guide to Dragonflies & Damselflies. 160 pages, col photos, distrib

maps. A truly creative, well-organized, authoritative, & user-friendly guide to more than 100 of the

most common species to be found across

North America. The innovative identification table in the front of the book enables quick reference & behavioural information about the species. The stunning photographs & clearly organized text help lead to an appreciation of the behavior & lives of these amazing animals. Softcover ca 16 € Orr, AG (2005) A Pocket Guide to Dragonflies of Peninsular Malaysia. 127 pages, colour illus, map. Natural History Publications Paper Dragonflies are among the most beautiful of insects. Peninsular Malaysia & Singapore are home to more than 230 species (twice the number found in Europe). They include some of the most exquisite forms found anywhere in the World. This book figures 98.7% of species known from Peninsular Malaysia & Singapore. For most, coloured drawings of the whole insect (omitting one pair of wings) are provided. Where necessary, coloured or monochrome drawings showing diagnostic features are also included. For some species, especially small Zygoptera (damselflies), only detailed structures are figured, as the general resemblance between close species is strong. A wide range of larval types is also figured. 20 € Orr, AG (2003) A Guide to the Dragonflies of Borneo - Their Identification & Biology. First guide to the dragonfly fauna of Borneo, one

of the richest in the world. To date 275 named species have been recorded, & many more remain to be discovered. Over 40% of species are endemic, making it the most distinctive subregion of Sundaland. This book presents about 60% of

known species, with photographs & half-wing coloured drawings. It discusses structure & general biology, ecology & conservation, faunistics & biogeography. Includes a

complete checklist, illustrated keys to families of adults, & illustrations of main larval forms. 195 S, Fotos, ill. 18x25cm hardback ca 100 € Orr, Bert & M Hämäläinen (2007) The Metalwing Demoiselles (Neurobasis & Matronoides) of the Eastern Tropics. 115 Seiten The metalwing demoiselles of the eastern tropics include 14 species in two

genera of calopterygid damselflies, distribu-ted from Pakistan & Sri Lanka in the W to S China & New Guinea in the E. With their brilliant iridescent hindwings, the males of

Neurobasis are among the most conspicuous & well-known inhabitants of clear forest streams throughout the region. A lifetime goal of Lieftinck, & before him Friedrich Ris, was to produce a full taxonomic revision of the group. Sadly, both died before their aims could be realised. This book provides this revision, & includes a new species described from the highlands of New Guinea in 2006. Patterns of speciation are discussed in their zoogeographical context & in the light of recent molecular studies of the higher classification of the Calopterygidae. The book also includes a detailed historical account of the study of metalwings. In the past few decades, a good deal of work has focussed on the biology of these insects, including analyses of their complex mating behaviour & of the physical basis for their brilliant colours. This book summarises all published information on all aspects of metalwing biology & includes also many original observations on their ecology & behaviour. Gebunden.98 € Ott, J Schorr, M Trockur, B Lingenfelder, U (2007) Artenschutzprogramm fur die Gekielte Smaragdlibelle (Oxygastra curtisii, Insecta: Odonata) in Deutschland - das Beispiel der Population an der Our 16x24cm,

zahlreiche sw & Farbillustrationen, Graphiken & Fotos, extended (5 pp.) English & French summary 130S Paperback 30 € Ott J. (Hrsg) (2010) Monitoring climate

changes using Dragonflies. 16x24cm, collection of papers, illustrated with b/w & color figures, photos & graph. In English. Hardback, 250 pp. Climate change impacts on biodiversity: the ALARM approach for the assessment of multiple risks & the

consequences for dragonflies by J Settele et al. - Trends in occurence of thermophilous dragonfly species in NRW - AK Libellen NRW by KJ Conze ua. - Do climatic changes influence dispersial & population dynamics of dragonfilies in the western Peruvian Andes? J Hoffmann - Impacts of extreme weather & climate change on South African dragonflies by M Samways - Climate & evaluational range in a South African dragonfly assemblage M Samways & A Niba - Southern dragonflies expanding in Wallonia (S-Belgium): a consequence of global warming? By P Goffart - Dragonfly & Damselfly Distributions in Ontario, Canada: Investigating the Influence of Climatic Change by CD Beatty ua. - The local species richness of Dragonflies in mountain waterbodies: an indicator of climatic warming? by B Oertli - Monitoring of Odonata in Britain & possible insights into climate change by Ad Parr - Effects of climatic changes on dragonflies - results & recent trends in Europe by J Ott - When south goes north: Mediterranean dragonflies conquer Flanders (N-Belgium) - G De Knijf & A Anselin - Changes in the range of dragonflies in the Netherlands & the possible role of temperature change by T Termaat ua. - Monitoring the effects of conservation actions in agricultural & urbanized landscapes - the dragonfly example - by H Wildermuth - Anthropogenic climate change impacts on ponds: a thermal mass perspective by J Matthews.The ecological problems of climatic changes have become more & more apparent & obvious, in Europe in particular after the hot summer of 2003. The future of some very attractive & well known species - like the polar bear - entered even the public discussions. Insects play in general a much smaller role, beside the problems caused in forest (e.g. bark beetles - Scolytidae),

agriculture (different parasites) & human health. On the other hand Naturalists & Scientists observe changes in the natural fauna since decades, e.g. with an intervention of Mediterranean species in Northern Europe & presently the invasion of African species to southern Europe. This may indicate a general change of the natural ecosystems as the process is ongoing & even increasing. Similar processes are now found in several other parts of the world. Dragonflies are in this context a nearly perfect group, as they are easy to determine & observe, their ecology is mostly well known, they react directly on changes in the climate & they are widespread. As they have aquatic larval stages & the adults are terrestrial, they are also perfect indicators for both worlds. This volume puts together the results of studies which were carried out in Europe, but also in several other countries & continents, as well as some reviews of recent trends. For the first time in the climate change discussion an invertebrate group is documented to this extent. The book is addressed to researchers & lecturers in entomology, nature conservation & ecology, but also to practical conservationists, planners & decision makers 100 € Ozono, Akira, Itsura Kawahima, Ryo Futahashi (2012) Dragonflies of Japan. 532 pages, colour photos, b/w line drawings, colour distribution maps. This is the first fully illustrated guide to all 203 dragonfly

(including damselfly) species of Japan. Every species is generously illustrated with fully-colored photographs, color distribution maps, & detailed line drawings to aid species identification. Key features for identification,

distribution, seasons of occurrence, habitats, similar species, and current taxonomic status based on molecular phylogeny is described for every species. Compact book size and user-friendly design make it the only guide you need in the field. Dragonflies of Japan will be one of the essential references for

anyone who is interested in dragonflies in Japan. Japanisch mit engl. Zusammenfassungen. ca. 80 - 90 €

Pape-Lange, Dirk (2014) Libellen Handbuch. Extra klein 14,8cm x 10,5cm, passt es in jede Tasche rein! Das Buch hat 260 Seiten, auf denen mehr als 500 Libellenfotos gezeigt werden. 18,95 €

Kennen Sie das? Sie stehen an einem Teich, vor Ihnen fliegt eine wunderschöne Libelle - Sie machen eventuell ein paar Fotos, oder Sie beobachten die Libelle eine Weile. Irgendwann hat die Libelle nicht nur Ihre Aufmerksamkeit, sondern auch Ihr Interesse geweckt. Es stellt sich dann schnell die Frage: Was ist das denn für eine Libelle? Dieses Handbuch ist eine wertvolle Hilfe zur Artbestimmung der Libellen direkt im Habitat. Mehr als 100 europäischen Libellen-Arten werden z.T. in Originalgröße und als Makroaufnahme in verschiedenen Ansichten gezeigt. Gattungen, wie z.B.: Mosaikjungfern, Heidelibellen, Azurjungfern werden zum

besseren Vergleich nebeneinander auf einer Seite abgebildet. Kurze Erklärungen und Markierungen auf den Fotos erleichtern die Bestimmung. Bei den

Beschreibungen gilt der Grundsatz: So wenig wie möglich, so viel wie nötig. So sieht man auf den ersten Blick was beim Bestimmen wichtig ist. Eine Ampel zeigt an, wie selten eine Libelle in Deutschland, Österreich, Niederlanden und der Schweiz ist.

Artprofil: der Frühe Schilfjäger (Brachytron pratense) Männchen und Weibchen sind immer nebeneinander, so dass man auf den ersten Blick die Unterschiede zwischen den beiden Geschlechtern sehen kann. Alle heimischen Libellenarten sind in der Auf- und in der Seitenansicht zu sehen. Links ist die Gefährdung der Libellenart in Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz und in den Niederlanden.

Meist hilft eine einfache Übersicht am besten bei der Bestimmung der Libellen. Im Kapitel "Libellen im Vergleich" werden die wichtigsten Libellen-Gattungen direkt

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3 Seiten: Azurjungfern und Granataugen, 2 Seiten: Binsenjungfern und Weidenjungfer, 2 Seiten: Mosaikjungfern, 1 Seite: Hochmoor- und Torf-Mosaikjungfer 1 Seite: Smaragd- und Falkenlibellen, 1 Seite: Keiljungfern, 1 Seite: Blaupfeile, 2 Seiten: Heidelibellen, 1 Seite: Moosjungfern.

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Paulson, Dennis (1999) Dragonflies of Washington. 31 pages, col photos, line illus. Seattle Audubon Society Softcover ca 15 €

Paulson, Dennis (2009) Dragonflies & Damselflies of the West. 536 Seiten. This is the first fully illustrated field guide to all 348 species of dragonflies & damselflies in western North America. This unique guide makes identifying them easy--its compact size & userfriendly design

make it the only guide you need in the field. Every species is generously illustrated with full-colour photographs & a distribution map, & structural features are illustrated where they aid in-hand identification. Detailed species accounts include information on size, distribution, flight season, similar species, habitat, & natural history. Paulson's introduction provides an essential primer on the biology, natural history, & conservation of these important & fascinating insects, along with helpful tips on how to observe & photograph them. Gb Ca 50 € paper ca. 28 €

Paulson, Dennis (2011) Dragonflies and Damselflies of the East. 576 S, 675 Farbfotos. 350 sw Zeichnungen 333 Karten. This is the first fully illustrated guide to all 336 dragonfly & damselfly

species of eastern North America - from the rivers of Manitoba to the Florida cypress swamps & the companion volume to the acclaimmed field guide to the dragonflies & damselflies of the West. It features hundreds of colour photos that depict all the species found in the region, detailed line drawings to aid inhand identification, & a colour distribution map for every species - & the book's compact size & userfriendly design make it the only guide you need in the field. It provides species accounts that describe key identification features, distribution, flight season, similar species, habitat, & natural history. The introduction offers a primer on dragonfly biology & identification, & also includes tips on how to study & photograph these stunningly beautiful insects. It illustrates all 336 eastern species. It features hundreds of full-colour photos. It includes

detailed species accounts, line drawings to aid identification, and a colour distribution map for every species. Geb ca 70 € paperback ca 25 € Peters, Günther (2.Aufl. 2006) Die Edellibellen Europas - Aeshnidae. Neue Brehm-Bücherei Bd. 585. 140 Seiten, 11 farbige Abbildungen, 3 sw Tabellen, 51 sw Fotos - 20×15 cm Paperback. Die Großlibellen der Gruppe der Aeshniden gehören zu den stattlichsten & eindrucks-vollsten Insekten der europäischen Fauna. Eine kritische Zusammenstellung der wesentlichen, über die einzelnen Arten & über das Taxon insgesamt bekannten Daten dürfte nicht nur den Interessen mancher Fach- & zahlreicher Laienentomologen entgegenkommen, sondern auch dem Anliegen ihrer weiteren Erforschung neue Impulse verleihen. 22,95 € Pfau, Hans Klaus (2011) Functional Morphology and Evolution of the Male Secondary Copulatory Apparatus of the Anisoptera (Insecta: Odonata). In this study, the functions and mechanical interactions of different parts of the secondary copulatory apparatus of Anisoptera are reconstructed in

detail and possible evolutionary pathways are described. Whereas in Zygoptera and Anisozygoptera the vesica spermalis of the third abdominal segment is a single segmented intermediate

sperm-storage, this organ is subdivided into four segments in the Anisoptera. The evolutionary consequences of acquiring new functions as secondary (in reality tertiary) "penis" and sperm-syringe are one focus of this study. The secondary copulatory apparatus of male dragonflies (Odonata), located at the second and third abdominal

segment, consists of a number of sequentially arranged devices. These serve (1) as support of the female ovipositor, (2) for carrying out preparatory actions for filling an intermediate sperm-storage, (3) for levering and inserting a secondary "penis" (in the primitive case the ligula) and (4) as transmitter of sperm to the female vagina. Each subtask affords a sequence of actions of the corresponding sclerites and muscles of this apparatus. An impressive variety of different solutions to perform and secure the filling of the sperm-reservoir of the vesica spermalis in the Anisoptera is described. In the primitive case a laborious and time-consuming procedure - which probably depends on interrelated functions of the ligula and female ovipositor - is carried out. Reduction of the ovipositor in different lines of the Anisoptera apparently initiated evolutionary modifications, which finally led to more sophisticated modes of preparing filling and protection. Another focus are the auxiliary devices and techniques in the Anisoptera for emptying the sperm-reservoir of the vesica spermalis. For instance, two different types of sperm-pumps are incorporated in its distal segment ("glans"). These pumps - which extend the function of a hydraulically working gland-structure, the erectile organ - show an opposite co-ordination of spermsuction and -ejection in connection with compression and decompression movements. It was tried to reconstruct a transitional system to close a serious gap in the phylogenetic interpretation. A comparative investigation of different "glans" led to the discovery of different "ways" of combining the emptying-mechanism of the sperm-reservoir with an intensification of the sperm-jet and a "washing out" of sperm of the male predecessor (sperm displacement). The different stages of evolution of the glans, which reflect phylogenetic splittings, are outlined and discussed. This study is of great interest to biologists interested in the functional morphology of the Odonata. It does not merely rely on painstaking comparisons of morphological details, but integrates functional points of view to use the heuristic power of hypothetical approach. 103 S. - 31,0 x 23,0 cm Paperback 118,00 €

Pilon, Jean-Guy & D Lagacé (1998) Les Odonates du Québec. 367 pages, b\w illus, tabs, maps. Entomofaune du Québec Inc Hardcover ca 120 € Pinguey Damian K (2007) The Dragonflies of Mortimores Wood. 48 S über 60 Farbfotos. Photo identification guide to the 10 dragonflies & 9 damselflies that have been recorded in Mortimores Wood in Wiltshire. Species accounts include several photos, notes on identification, status, distribution, habitat & flight period 12 € Pinratana, A, B Kiauta and M Hamalainen (1988) List of the Odonata of Thailand and Annotated Bibliography. 44 pages, 20 col plates. More than just a checklist, this book includes 20 p of colour photos of dragonflies in the wild & specimens. 242 species are covered. Softcover ca 45 €

Poitou-Charentes Nature (2009) Libellules du Poitou-Charentes. 256 S. Karten, Farbfotos, Abb. Aktueller Stand der Kenntnisse über Verbreitung, Lebensrythmus & Schutzstatus der 73 Libellenarten die in der

Region leben oder erst kürzlich verschwunden sind. Verarbeitet wurden über 60.000 Beobachtungen In Französisch Hardcover. 50 € Por, FD, Imperatriz-Fonseca, VL, Lencioni FN. 2005. Biomes of Brazil. An Illustrated Natural History. Biomas do Brasil. Uma Historia Natural Ilustrada. 21x29cm 208 S excellently illust by color drawings, graphs & maps bibliography. In English & Portuguese gb ca € 39,50 Powell, Dan (2. A. 2001) A Guide to the Dragonflies of Great Britain. 136S Verbrktn 21x15cm. A unique field guide to the resident & vagrant dragonflies of Great Britain, fresh in approach & full of original observations. Numerous full colour illustrations of each

species by award winning artist D Powell, show the key features, jizz, behaviour & habitat on a double page spread. Clear & unfussy text makes identification straight forward. Plus a special feature on vagrants & quick reference key to adults, habitat & flight period. 30 € -vergriffen-noch 1 auf Lager Prendergast, E.V. The Dragonflies of Dorset. 1991 73S ca 40 SW-Zeichn & 31 Karten, A5 8,00 € -vergriffen, noch 1 auf Lager- Randolph, S. Dragonflies of the Bristol Region. 1992 86S sw-Ill 25 Ktn Tab. ca 12 € Reinboud, Weia & Tieneke de Groot (2006) DVD - Libellen in Nederland. Een fantastische film waarin de makers, libellenspecialisten bij uitstek, de wereld van de libellen ontsluieren. Vrijwel alle in Nederland voorkomende libellensoorten staan op de dvd vastgelegd. De film kan gebruikt worden als introduc-tie tot deze insectengroep, maar ook als hulp bij het leren herkennen van de ver-schillende soorten. Daarnaast laat hij allerlei facetten van het leven en gedrag zien die zonder filmcamera aan het oog ontsnappen. Vergriffen - noch 1 auf Lager € 14,95 Reynolds, A. et al (2008) Dragonflies & Damselflies of Hertfordshire. 143 S, Farbfot.

Ktn. The book covers all 19 species breeding in the county, with distribution maps & flight charts based on the results of the six-year countywide survey carried out by the Herts Dragonfly Group, all rare migrants

recor-ded since 1975 with col photos & a history of all species recorded from 1835-2006 19,80 € Rivera, A.C. (2006): Forest & Dragonflies. 4th WDA Symposium of Odonatology, Pontevedra, Spain, July 2005. Collection of 14 papers on dragonflies, graphs, tables & col.fot. 300 S gb 78 €

Rüppell, Georg u.a. (2005) Die Prachtlibellen - Calopterygidae 256 S. - 20,5 x 14,5cm Pb 34,95 €

Samways, M. 2008. The Dragonflies & Damselflies of South Africa. Pensoft Series Faunistica 66 Pensoft Publishers, Sofia-Moscow, 145x210, full-color guide with excellent photos,

index, references. Softcover ca 300S 50 € Sathe TV & KP Shinde (2008) Dragonflies & Pest Management. 180 S, 56 Abb, Tab. The book contains four chapters. The first chapter deals with biodiversity of dragonflies to be utilized in biological pest control under which 15 new species of dragonflies have been described & six redescribed. The 2. chapter refers to biology of dragonflies which highlights life cycle, fecundity, habitat, behaviour, migration & endangered species. The third chapter is devoted for utilisation of dragonflies in biological control of insect pests which contain predator-prey index of dragonflies, mass rearing methods of dragonflies, methods of biological pest control & biocontrol programmes designed with dragonflies. Incl bibliography. Hard 50 € Schlüpmann, Martin /Grüne, Gabi (2001) Beiträge zur Libellenfauna in Südwestfalen. 134 S 14,50 € Schneeweihs, Stefan et al (2009) Dragonflies of the Golfo Dulce Region, Costa Rica: Piedras Blancas National Park "Regenwald der Österreicher”. 56 pages, colour photos, colour map. Tropical Field Station La Gamba. This booklet about the dragonflies of the Piedras Blancas National Park, Costa Rica, features the majority of the species of the region. Species descriptions and many colour photographs enable the reader to identify dragonflies. The booklet also includes an

introduction to dragonflies and to the region's natural history. Softcover 20 € Schweighofer, W. (2011) Libellen im Bezirk Melk. 207 S zahlreiche farbige Fotos, Tab & Karten. Besonders für naturinteressierte Laien sind Libellen als „Einsteiger-Insektengruppe“ sehr interessant, da sie aufgrund ihrer Bindung an Biotope leicht auffindbar sind. Libellen sind zwar "nur" Insekten, aber doch ganz faszinierende

Tiere: Sie bringen ihre wunderschönen Farbenspiele auf Grund ihrer Körpergröße & ihres Flugverhaltens recht eindrucksvoll vor Augen. Zu erwähnen sind außerdem ökologische Besonderheiten wie etwa die faszinierenden

Anpassungen an oft ganz spezielle Lebensraumbedingungen. Die Tiere besiedeln ja nicht nur einfach irgendwelche simplen Teiche, sondern sind je nach Art an kleinsten Waldbächen ebenso zu finden, wie an größeren Flüssen, in Mooren oder an zeitweise austrocknenden Sümpfen. Libellen sind auch für den ambitionierten naturinteressierten Laien als "Einsteiger-InsektenGruppe" geradezu prädestiniert. Die Tiere sind auf Grund ihrer Bindung an Gewässer-Biotope leicht auffindbar. Ca 32 €

Sharma, Gaurav (2014) Studies on Odonata and Lepidoptera Fauna of Foothills of Aravalli Range, Rajasthan (Occ Paper No 353) ZSI,

2014, Pbk, 104 p, maps, 21 col plates. Contents: 1. Aravalli Range

of Rajasthan: i. Introduction. ii. Aravali Ranges. iii. Geology. iv. River valley catchments. v. Rainfall pattern. vi. Temperature regimes. vii.Vegetation (Trees and Shrubs). viii. Forests. ix. National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. References. 2. Odonata (Damsel and Dragonflies): i. Introduction. ii. Materials and Methods. iii. Results. iv. Discussion. References. 3. Lepidoptera (Butterflies &

Moths): i. Introduction. ii. Materials & Methods. iii. Results. iv Discussion. Summary. References. Photoplates ca. 45 € Sherwin. Graham A DVD Guide to the Damselflies of Britain & Ireland is the culmination of 8summers filming & many hours editing. The original objective was to create a DVD that would be an aid to the identification of both dragonflies & damselflies. From the outset of filming I was recording aspects of the insects’ life cycles

and behaviour as well as clips for identification purposes that included immature and over mature individuals. In consequence, this DVD starts with an Introduction offering tips on how to use it and explaining the natural history of both dragon- & damselflies with particular reference to

their anatomy, predators, life cycle, behaviour and habitats. Short films on each species, which are usually divided into four parts: an introduction to the species, male identification, female identification, breeding behaviour. Habitat views are included along with graphics showing distribution & flight seasons. Similar damselfly species are compared and if you need a longer look at a specific view hit the ‘pause’ button. In addition, all the species in some family groups (eg Emerald Damselflies) are compared side by side. The running time for the Introduction is approximately 60 minutes and the running time for the Damselfly Species Films is approximately 90 minutes. All 20 British species are shown including vagrants - plus a couple of potential visitors. With only about 60 species in total, learning their IDs is a far less daunting task than it is with the hundreds of bird species to be seen. (Texte von Graham Sherwin) 30 € Sherwin, Graham A DVD Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Ireland. The DVD starts with an Introduction offering tips on how to us it updated from the Damselflies volume. It continues with a short description of the

Dainty Damselfly found breeding again in Britain after the Damselfly DVD had been released. Descriptions of the Dragon-flies follow. It has four parts, just like the previous DVD: an introduction to the species, male identifi-cation, female identification, breeding behaviour. Habitat views are included along with graphics showing distribution & flight seasons. Similar dragonfly species are compared & if you need a longer look at a specific view hit the ‘pause’ button. In addition, all the species in some family groups (eg. Chasers & Skimmers) are compared side by side. The running time for the Introduction is approximately 6 minutes and the running time for the Dragonfly Species Films is approximately 160 minutes (2 hours 40 minutes). ALL 25 of the breeding and migrant British species are described plus some of the vagrants. Together with the Damselflies DVD, All the breeding and migrant species of dragonflies and damselflies are covered along with the more frequent vagrants and some potential visitors. With only about 60 species in total, learning their IDs is a far less daunting task than it is with the hundreds of bird species to be seen. (Texte von Graham Sherwin) 30 € Silsby, Jill & J. Trueman 2002 Dragonflies of the World. Mit der CD kann jede adulte Libelle ihrer Familie oder Unterfamilie zugeordnet werden. Enthält Farbfotos vieler Beispielarten. CSIRO Buch ca 65 € Simard, Ghislain (2010) Flying Dragons 144 S mit tollen Fotos. Hardcover Highspeed manoeuvres, instant changes of direction, hovering, reverse flight, dragonflies can do almost anything on the wing. The photographs of Ghislain Simard open a fresh window into a world where aerial motions are too fast to be observed by human eyes. The photographer's lens offers a journey through miniature landscapes around ponds, canals,

streams, rivers & peat bogs. The chapters are arranged to show the diversity of behaviour that these spectacular insects enjoy. Frail Damselflies are unpredictable, Broad-bodied Chasers always return to the same roost, Keeled Skimmers mate in flight, Common Darters play with their reflections in the water while the Emperor flaunts its aerial prowess. The briskness of dragonflies’ actions turns the photography of their flight an almost impossible task. To shoot such movement, high-speed equipment dedicated to flying insects is required. Some tools have even been designed specifically to catch dragonflies in flight. The final section of the book details the working method for wildlife photographers 45 € Skvortsov, VE (2010) The dragonflies of Eastern Europe & Caucasus: An illustrated guide. 623 Seiten, zahlr. SW-Zeichnungen, russisch / englisch. This book is both a scientific monograph & a richly illustrated field guide suitable even for amateurs. It contains the full-sized revision of the dragonfly fauna in the entire territory of Eastern Europe & Caucasus, supported with faunistic data & distribution maps. Illustrated keys, for imagos & larvae, incl all species of the region & some of adjacent countries. Geb 60 € Smallshire, D & A Swash (April 2010) Britain’s Dragonflies. Ca 210 S 64 Farbtafeln, sehr guten Fotos, Verbreitungskarten, Tab -vergriffen– noch 1 auf Lager 23 € Dave Smallshire & Andy Swash

(Neuauflage im Mai 2014). Britain's Dragonflies: A Field Guide to the Damselflies & Dragonflies of Britain and Ireland. Beautiful colour plates showing males, females, immatures and all colour forms for every species; Over 450

stunning photographs and 550 illustrations; Up-to-date species profiles and distribution maps; Detailed, easy-to-use identification charts for adults and larvae. 224 pages, 321 colour illustrations, 66 maps Ca 25 €

Sternberg/Buchwald (Hrsg.) (1999) Die Libellen Baden-Württembergs. Bd 1 Allgemeiner Teil – Klein-libellen (Zygoptera) 468 Seiten m 241 Farbfotos 49 Diagr & Zeichn 29 Verbr-Ktn. Dieses Grundlagenwerk befasst sich mit der Verbreitung, Biologie, Ökologie, Gefährdung & Schutz der 75 in Baden-Württemberg lebenden Libellenarten. Aspekte zu ihrer Faunistik, Biologie, zur praktischen Umsetzung von Arten- & Biotopschutzmaßnahmen behandelt, die von Libellen besiedelten Biotoptypen charakterisiert sowie die Lebensweise & Ökologie jeder Kleinlibellenart ausführlich dargestellt & Maßnahmen zum Schutz ihrer Lebensräume vorgeschlagen 75 €.

Subramanian, KA (Hrsg.) (2009) Dragonflies of India: A Field Guide 168 pages, col photos. First photographic field guide to 111 Indian dragonflies & damselflies. English common names introduced to Indian

dragonflies & damselflies for the first time. Field keys for identify-cation of larvae & adults. Over 200 clear photo-graphs for accurate & quick identification. Concise text provides information on key characteristics & ecology of each species. Softcover 22 € (Die Bücher sind leider immer in schlechtem Zustand) Sugimura, Mitsutoshi ua. (2001) Dragonflies of the Japanese Archipelago in colour - The Optimum Pictorial Guidebook to the Odonata of Japan. Lists all recorded species of Odonata in Japan, covering 197 species & 17 subspecies of dragonflies & damselflies in detail. Over 3600 colour photographs accompany the text showing individual specimens & live dragonflies (both adults & larvae) in their habitats, Identification is facilitated by a key showing the distinguishing features of each species. 678S 352 Farbillus gb ca 990,00 €

Suhling, F/Müller, O (1996) Die Europäischen Flussjungfern. Gomphidae. 237S 21x15cm

124 S/W-Abb Die Libellenfamilie der Flussjungfern (Gomphidae) umfasst in Europa & den angrenzenden Gebieten etwa 20 Arten. Obwohl die ökologische Forschung an Libellen in Europa eine lange Geschichte hat, sind die

Kenntnisse über die Lebensweise der Gomphiden eher lückenhaft. Dies trifft besonders für ihre Larven zu, die sich meist vergraben im Sediment von Fließgewässern entwickeln. Flussjungfern sind wichtige Zeigerarten für intakte Flußauensysteme, ein Lebensraum, der in weiten Teilen Mitteleuropas verschwunden ist. So ist es nicht verwunderlich, dass trotz gestiegener Schutzbemühungen im letzten Jahrzehnt viele Populationen vom Rückgang betroffen sind. Der Band stellt auch die in den europäischen Nachbargebieten Türkei & Maghreb lebenden Arten vor. Er enthält aktuelle Verbreitungskarten & Kurzbeschreibungen der Imagines & Larven. Ein illustrierter Bestimmungsschlüssel für Larven & Imagines erlaubt die sichere Identifizierung der meisten aufgeführten Arten. Neben der Biologie der Gomphidae wird speziell auf die Ökologie der Larvenstadien einiger gut untersuchter Arten eingegangen. Dieser Teil resultiert vor allem aus eigenen Forschungsergebnissen der beiden Autoren. Das Standardwerk über europäische Flußjungfern! 24,95 € Suhling, Frank & Andreas Martens (2007) Dragonflies & Damselflies of Namibia. 280 pages, 174 photos, 27 plates with line drawings, 125 distribution maps. Paperback The diversity of dragonflies & damselflies in Namibia is surprisingly high for such an arid country. This book describes 127 species recorded in Namibia & their distribution range, habitat, ecology & behaviour. It covers not only Namibian species but also of Botswana & Angola, 149 species in total. ca 20 € Taverner, J, S Cham, A Hold et al (2004) The Dragonflies of Hampshire. 160 S, mit

Farbfotos & Karten. Liefert Daten zu Geologie, Hydrologie, Habitattypen & wichtigen Beobachtungsgebieten in dieser südlichen Region Englands. Das Buch enthält eine systematische Artenliste, mit Angaben zur Verbreitung,

Populationsgröße, Flugzeiten. –vergriffen – noch 1 Expl. Auf Lager 25 € Taylor, Marianne (2013) Dragonflight: In Search of Britain's Dragonflies & Damselflies.

This book is an account of two years spent getting to know Britain's most dazzling and enigmatic insects - the dragonflies and damselflies. The quest to find, photograph, watch and learn about dragons and damsels took the author on a tour of

diverse and lovely wetlands up and down Britain, from the rugged wild peat bogs of north-west Scotland to the languid meanders of the Oxfordshire Thames. The account describes close encounters with the dragons and damsels themselves, set against backdrops of rich and vital habitats teeming with a range of other wildlife. It is also packed with background detail on dragonfly and damselfly natural history, and wetland ecology in general. The text is enlivened with line drawings and a section of colour photographs. Ca 290 Seiten 22 € Theischinger, G & JH Hawking (2003) Dragonflies of Victoria - Identification Guide to Adult & Larval Dragonflies (Odonata). Führer für Amateur- & Profi-Entomologen. Enthält Schlüssel zur Identification adulter Tiere & Larven. CORCFE Identification Guide 46. 64 S, 136 Farbfotos, sw-Zeichn. softcover ca 70 €

Theischinger, Günther & John Hawking (2006) The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. 366 pages, col illus. CSIRO Dragonflies & damselflies are conspicuous insects - many are large & brightly coloured. Here for the first time is a comprehensive guide to the Australian dragonfly fauna. The book includes identification keys not only for adults but also for their larvae, commonly known as `mud eyes' & often used as bait for freshwater fish. With stunning full-colour images & distribution maps of all species, the book covers all 30 families, 110 genera & 324 species found in Australia. Separate identification keys for both adults & larvae. Dragonflies are valuable indicators of environmental wellbeing. A detailed knowledge of the dragonfly fauna & its changes is therefore an important basis for decisions about environmental protection & management. Their extraordinary diversity will interest entomologists & amateur naturalists alike. Softcover ca € 45

Theischinger, G. (2002) Preliminary Key for the Identification of Larvae of the Australian Petaluridae, Archipetaliidae, Austropetaliidae, Telephlebiidae & Aeshnidae (Odonata) 102 pages, col plates, illus ca 65 € Theischinger, Gunther (2001) Preliminary Keys for the Identification of the Australian Synthemistidae,

Gomphomacromiddae, Pseudocorduliidae, Macromiidae & Austrocorduliidae (Odonata) 88 S, line drawings, colour plate. Spiralbound ca € 60 Theischinger, Gunther (2000) Preliminary Keys for the Identification of the Australian Gomphides (Odonata) 51 pages, figs, col photos. Spiralbound ca 50 € Thompson, R. & B. Nelson (2014) Guide to the Dragonflies and

Damselflies of Ireland. Cleverly designed as a quick guide for both experienced dragonfly and damselfly recorders and those who want to improve on their field identification skills. Simple text aims to increase understanding and

appreciation for this group of insects and increase confidence in recording. Provides a list of sites with public access ensuring the guide can be put to practical use. Fully illustrated with lavish close-up photography and detailed artwork, this is a field guide to the Irish dragonflies and damselflies designed primarily for naturalists, photographers and others who want to improve their field identification skills. The aim is to provide the reader with a quick reference guide to the adults of all the resident and migrant species which have been recorded in Ireland since 1980. There are brief texts on aspects such as behaviour, ecology and distribution, and descriptions which highlight the key diagnostic features of

each species and the average flight period. The artworks by Richard Lewington on each species page illustrate mature males (occasionally teneral males) and females (not exactly to scale). The adult length and wingspan indicates the average size of the insect from the head to the tip of the abdomen and the typical wingspan. 136 pages, 195 colour photos and colour illustrations, 1 colour map. Ca. 25 € Tyagi, BK (2007) Odonata: Biology of Dragonflies. 366 pages, colour photos, maps. Dragonflies (Odonata), represented by over 6000 known species, are unique insects. In more than one feature they differ, at the very first glance, from all other insect superorders including their nearest allies, the mayflies (Ephemeropteroidea). They probably evolved as early as in the Lower Devonian. Odonata are characterized by a number of extremely archaic features, have evolved but very little in the course of the past geological epochs, & are, therefore, justly considered as a kind of living fossils. The living dragonflies represent but one order (Odonata), organized in three suborders, viz., Zygoptera, Anisozygoptera & Anisoptera. Anisozygoptera are represented in the present day fauna only by two relic species, one of which is endemic to Japan & the other in India & Nepal. The Zygoptera & Anisoptera, on the other hand, are the dominant groups. Being voracious predators in both immature (aquatic) & adult (aerial) stages they are important elements of all, except the drier (or high alpine) environments in temperate & tropical regions, occupying a position at the apex of the food chain of invertebrate life. Many dragonfly species are tested biological control agents for several disease-transmitting vector mosquitoes, especially Aedes species. They are also ideal organisms to be used as indicators of water pollution & contamination. Many species serve as intermediate hosts of fluke parasites of birds, & thus are important in the transmission on parasitic diseases, especially of domestic poultry & wild ducks. Because of their unique morphology & physiology, dragonflies are used extensively in the study of many biological phenomena. All these subjects are discussed in this unique book comprising twenty three articles written by expert odonatologists from different parts of

the world. (auf Lager!! - leider sind die Bücher “Indien bedingt” in recht schlechtem Zustand) Geb 99 € Tyrrell, Mark (2006) The Dragonflies of Northamptonshire - Breeding Species, their Distribution & Conservation. 80 S, Farbfotos, distribution maps. The first systematic study of the distribution, abundance & conservation of breeding dragonflies & damselflies in the county. Includes colour photos of each of the 23 species recorded between 1980 & 2005, & their current known breeding status, as well as distribution maps, field notes, notes on habitat preferences & distribution. Softcover ca € 20 Tze-wai, Tam ua (2011) Dragonflies of Hongkong. Although known for its

skyscrapers, Hong Kong is also home for a rich variety of dragonflies. Since the first local record was made in 1854, a total number of 112 dragonfly species, including 3 endemic species, have now been recorded from Hong Kong. Written for interested amateurs as well as more experienced

professionals, “Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Hong Kong” opens the door to understanding and identifying these 112 dragonfly species. It provides descriptions of distinctive features, a comprehensive key of adults, information on habitat preferences, update distributional data and local status of the species. Written in both Chinese & English with over 300 high quality photos, this field guide is an essential reference for ecologists & anyone who is interested in Hong Kong’s “winged jewels” of 50 € van Dokkum, Pieter (erscheint im Mai 2015) Dragonflies - Magnificent Creatures of Water, Air, and Land. 176 p 172 color illus. Almost without our noticing, dragonflies dart through our world, flying, seeing, hunting, mating. Their lives are as mysterious as their

gossamer wings are beautiful. In this book Pieter van Dokkum reveals many of the dragonfly’s secrets, capturing the stages of this striking insect’s life cycle in unprecedented close-up photographs. He documents scenes of dragonfly activity seldom witnessed & rarely photographed. The book begins on a moonlit summer night, when an alien-looking larva crawls out of the water and transforms into a fully formed dragonfly. In the following chapters we witness dew-covered dragonflies sparkling in the morning sun, then a pair of mating dragonflies moving through the air in a twelve-legged, eight-winged dance. In the final chapter, one generation dies as the next prepares to leave the water and begin its own winged journey. Each stage is documented through van Dokkum’s inquisitive lens & accompanied by information on various species of dragonflies & damselflies, their metamorphosis, & their ecological importance as insect predators. van Dokkum is Sol Goldman Family Professor of Astronomy and chair of the Astronomy Department at Yale University. He is also an expert in insect photography, with a focus on dragonflies. Ca 35 €

Vasco, Carlos Andres (1998) Las Libélulas del Altoaragón 75 pages, col plates, b/w illus. Softcover ca € 32 Wang Zhigu (2007) The Fauna Dragonflies of Henan – Odonata.189 S plus 43 S mit Farbfotos der Libellen. In chin. mit

lat. Artrnamen Geb. 55 € Vlinder- en Libellenwerkgroep Zeeland (2014) Libellen in Zeeland. De eerste atlas van de libellenfauna van Zeeland is verschenen op 31 mei 2007, het is een uniek

document geworden. De verzamelde gege-vens bestrijken de periode 1889 - 2006. Ook al zijn de oudste data niet over geheel Zeeland en onvergelijkbaar met het huidige intensieve onderzoek, ze zijn toch waardevol genoeg. De Zeeuwse delta herbergt anno 2006 zo'n 46 soorten libellen en dat waren er bijna 50 jaar geleden aanzienlijk minder: van de jaren 1960 is slechts een handvol soorten bekend, terwijl van de jaren 1980 er 24 Geregistreerd staan. Libellen lijken minder populair bij veel mensen dan vlinders, toch is ook bij libellen de kleurenpracht en levenswijze fascinerend om volop van dit prachtige insect te genieten! De levenswijze van de libellen met de lange onderwater-cyclus en de relatief korte vliegtijd is ronduit boeiend te noemen. Het proces van het uitsluipen van de verse libel uit de oude larvehuid is een van de fraaiste momenten om te zien en mee te maken. Het is dit alles bij elkaar dat vele vrijwilligers van de Zeeuwse Werkgroep Vlinders en Libellen er toe heeft gedreven om vele dagen in het veld door te brengen in zowel de bekende libellenrijke gebieden als de onbekende terreinen. De indeling van de soortbeschrij-vingen met alle 46 soorten in Zeeland is gedaan op basis van kleuren van de soorten, ook een unieke manier, afwijkend van de meeste andere libellenboeken. De soortbeschrijvingen zijn ondersteund door vele prachtige foto’s. We zijn trots op deze productie en hopen dat het boek veel mensen inspireert om hetzij in hun tuinvijver, hetzij in het veld nog meer te letten op en te genieten van deze kleurrijke insecten. ‘Libellen in Zeeland’ is een uitgave van de Vlinder- en Libellenwerkgroep Zeeland in samenwerking met Stichting het Zeeuwse Landschap. ca. 25 € Wasscher, M et al Verspreidingsgegevens van de Nederlandse Libellen (1995) (Distribution Atlas of the Odonata in the Netherlands) 80 S, distribution maps. For each of the 69 species that are known to occur in the Netherlands details are given on status, with 3 maps showing pre-1950, 1950-1990, & post 1990 distribution. Softcover ca 24 €

Westfall, Minter J & Michael L May (2007) Damselflies of North America. Nur noch das Color Supplement ist lieferbar): 120 S, 110

colour plates. Suppl. to the 2. edition, illustrating 155 species with full-colour images taken from nature, & showing both males & females. Most images are greatly enlarged & arranged four to a page to show the

important colour patterns of the head & body to full advantage for field identification. Hard ca 200 € White, H (2011) Natural History of Delmarva Dragonflies and Damselflies: Essays of a Lifelong Observer. Ca 280 S, 200 Farbfotos 24x16cm. This book provides the first comprehensive coverage of the dragonflies and damselflies of the Delmarva Peninsula. It includes color photographs of all 129 species known to occur in the region. Each species serves as a prompt for a short essay. The collection offers an eclectic introduction to the world of dragonflies and the people who study them. There is something here for everyone from the casual reader to the expert. About the Author: Hal White is professor of biochemistry & director of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's at the University of Delaware. He is also an expert on the dragonflies of the NE United States. 30 € Wildermuth, Gonseth & Maibach (2005) Odonata. Les Libellues de Suisse. Éditions française. 398 S mit zahlr.Illustrationen von PA Robert ua, meist in Farbe, Verbreitungs-karten. Umfassende Darstellung der Libellen in der Schweiz. Zu jeder Art: allgemeine Verbreitung, Verbreitung in der Schweiz (mit Karten), Bestandsentwicklung 51.00 €

Wildermuth, Hansruedi (2006) Die Falkenlibellen Europas Die Libellen Europas Bd. 5 „Die Neue Brehm-Bücherei Bd. 653“ 160 S. 50 sw- 40 Farb-abb. Zu den 'emeralds', den fliegenden Smaragden,

gehören nebst den Smaragdlibellen mit ihren

funkelnd grünen Augen auch Zweifleck, Flussfalke, Flussherrscher & Falkenlibelle. Von den europäischen Arten sind wenige häufig, manche selten, einige endemisch, andere gefährdet. Die Rhodopen-Smaragdlibelle wurde erst kürzlich entdeckt, der Europäische Flussherrscher gilt als wilde, geheimnisvolle Art, die Arktische Smaragdlibelle lebt versteckt in Waldmooren, das Vorkommen des Zweiflecks wird oft nur anhand von Larvenhüllen nachgewiesen & die wenigsten Menschen sind jemals einer Polar-Smaragdlibelle am natürlichen Stand-ort begegnet. Dennoch haben sich Erkenntnisse & Wissen über die Falkenlibellen in jüngster Zeit enorm angehäuft & erweitert; sie werden hier zu einem ganzheitlichen Mosaik zusammengesetzt. Die Monographie geht weit über die Beschreibung aller 11 europäischen Falkenlibellen mit ihrer Verbreitung hinaus & gibt einen umfassenden Einblick in die verschieden Gebiete der Biologie einer Libellenfamilie. Der Bogen spannt sich von der molekularen Systematik über die funktionelle Anatomie bis hin zum praktischen Naturschutz gespannt. Obwohl die Schwerpunkte in den Bereichen Ökologie, Fortpflanzung, Sinnesleistungen & Verhalten liegen & sich die Themen weitgehend an einheimische Falkenlibellen orientieren, kann der Band auch als allgemeine Einführung in die Libellenbiologie dienen. 59,95 € Wildermuth, H. & D Küry (2008) Libellen schützen, Libellen fördern. Ein Leitfaden für die Naturschutzpraxis. Ca 90 Seiten. 26 der 72 Libellenarten stehen auf der Roten Liste der gefährdeten Arten in der Schweiz. 12 der 26 Arten sind vom Aussterben bedroht. Die Bewohne-rinnen der Flach- & Hochmoore sowie von Kiesbänken in Strömen & Flüssen sind am meisten gefährdet. So zählt z B die goldglänzende Kleine Binsenjungfer zu den vom Aussterben bedrohten Arten. Ihr Lebensraum sind die immer seltener werdenden flachen, locker bewachsenen Moorgewässer. Als stark gefährdet gilt auch der Östliche Blaupfeil. Dieser besiedelt Pionierstand-orte wie Gewässer der Kies- & Lehmgruben 29 €

Wildermuth, Hansruedi / Martens, Andreas (2014) Taschenlexikon der Libellen Europas - Alle Arten von den Azoren bis zum Ural im Porträt ca. 700 Seiten, 370 farbige & 42 schwarzweiße Abbildungen, 95 Tabellen Format 18x11 cm Hardcover

Wer einmal damit begonnen hat, diese schönen & geheimnisvollen Insekten zu beobachten, wird alsbald mehr über die Lebensweise dieser Tiergruppe wissen wollen. Genau dort setzt das „Taschenlexikon der Libellen Europas“ an! Beginnend mit brillanten &

aussagekräftigen Fotos, werden sowohl die in Europa heimischen als auch die sporadisch eingeschleppten Arten mit ihrer Biologie ausführlich porträtiert. Neben der Erklärung des Namens wird in diesem „taschentauglichen“ Buch das aktuelle Wissen zu jeder Art in kompakter Form zusammengefasst. Angesprochen werden mit diesem handlichen Taschenlexikon zum einen die „Kenner“, die sich schon länger mit Libellen beschäftigen & mehr Informationen über alle in Europa vorkommenden Arten & deren Lebensweise haben möchten, als in den derzeit erhältlichen Bestimmungsführern zu finden sind. Zum anderen sollen aber auch all diejenigen zu intensiveren Beobachtungen angeregt werden, die gerade damit beginnen, sich mit dieser faszinierenden Insektengruppe zu beschäftigen. 29,95 €

Wünsch, Willi & Heide Gospodinova (Ausgabe 2014) Die Libellen Nordrhein-Westfalens und darüber hinaus. CD-ROM 24,95 € Dieser zweiteilige digitale Bildband ist das Ergebnis von 6 Jahren intensiver Libellenforschung in heimischen Gefilden und einigen Ländern Europas. Er wurde als ein in sich vielfach

verlinktes PDF erstellt. Auf insgesamt 1.600 Seiten werden mit 1.097 zum Teil außergewöhnlichen und bislang noch nicht veröffentlichten Makroaufnahmen 88 Libellenarten Deutschlands und Mitteleuropas in vielen Stadien ihres Lebenszyklus und in ihren Habitaten in leicht verständlichen Artenprofilen portraitiert. Band 1: Allgemeiner Teil: In einer reich illustrierten Einleitung erfahren sie allerlei Wissenswertes über Leben und Bau der Libellen. Band 1: Spezieller Teil: Hier finden sie ausführliche Artenprofile von allen Kleinlibellen Deutschlands in ihrem Lebensraum.

Band 2: Im 2. Band werden alle Arten unserer heimischen Großlibellen vorgestellt. Auch hier zeigen sehr viele exzellente Makroaufnahmen die farbenfrohen „Juwelen der Lüfte“ in ihren diversen Lebensabschnitten, vom Schlupf über das Jagdverhalten bis hin zu ihrer Fortpflanzung. 24,95 €

Wu Hongdao (August 2012) Huizhou Dragonflies. 191 Seiten, 50 Farbtafeln. Zweisprachig: in Englisch & Chinesisch. Until relatively recent times, dragonflies were studied by only a few entomologists, but in

this new century they are receiving ever increasing attention from nature lovers all over the world. Numerous new books introducing dragonflies, enabling their identification & reporting their regional or local diversity are being published in

many countries. The present book by Wu Hongdao is among the first of its kind from the mainland of China. The bilingual text is limited, but the superb colour photos provide an excellent introduction to the diverse and colourful world of south Chinese dragonflies. Although, the area of Huizhou City covers only 6% of the land area of Guangdong province and a tiny 0.11% of the whole of China, this area is home to at least 174 species of dragonflies – about 70% of species known from Guangdong and one quarter of the total Chinese dragonfly fauna.

This is mainly because the area of Huizhou City includes several well preserved protected areas. The most famous is Nankunshan provincial reserve, which is especially rich in dragonfly species and has been particularly well studied. Within Huizhou City there are also suitable wetland habitats outside protected areas, in both lowlands and mountain. The first book illustrating Chinese dragonflies was Edward Donovan's famous classic AN Epitome of the Natural History of the Insects of China, published in London in 1798. Two of its 50 fine hand-coloured coppreengraved plates illustrate six dragonfly species. All of these, including the beautiful Neurobasis chinensis, the firs dragonfly from China and the whole of Asia to be scientifically named, are also to be founbed in Wu's book. Since the time of Donovan the world has changed in many ways. However, the beauty and diversity of insects continues to fascinate us, and books showcasing their splendor are still being published. 88 € Xiaodong, Cui (2014) Dragonflies of

Nankunshan, China. 中国南昆山蜻蜓

Nankunshan is located in the southwest of

Longmen county, Guangdong Province, This book records 155 species of dragonflies in Nankunshan. 195 Seiten im Format 180x220 mit Farbfotos. Weitere Details sind unbekannt. [in Chinese, with latin names] Hardcover ca. 70 € Yue Ying (2013) Ecological Identification

Manual of Dragonflies in Beijing. 147 Seiten This book describes more than 60 species dragonflies in Beijing. In Chinese with Latin names Soft Cover ca 20 €

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