Dragonflies of North America - (Princeton Field Guides) by Ed Lam (Paperback)

About the Book

"A comprehensive illustrated field guide to the 340 dragonfly species found in North America"--

Book Synopsis

A comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to every dragonfly species found in North America

Dragonflies are large and beautiful insects, diverse in color and pattern. This premier field guide provides all the information you need to identify every male and female dragonfly found in North America, whether in the field, in the hand, or under the microscope. The extensive illustrations are the heart of the book. Close-up color portraits of each species, often several times life size, show the best possible specimens for close examination. Each sex is depicted using multiple images, with postures and viewpoints consistently maintained to aid comparison. Dragonflies of North America is the ultimate guide to these extraordinary insects.

• Covers all 329 North American species, including distinctive subspecies and variations
• Features nearly 1,900 highly detailed paintings and drawings, providing clarity and consistency that photographs cannot match
• Illustrates each species with multiple views for easy identification and comparison
• Gives an invaluable introduction to dragonfly anatomy, behavior, and life cycle
• Offers additional guidance for the most challenging species that defy field identification, highlighting anatomical characteristics to aid identification in the hand
• Includes a distribution map for every species

Review Quotes

"There is no question that this is both the definitive field guide for North America's dragonflies and a fabulous collection of beautiful paintings and illustrations of these colorful and interesting creatures. Ed Lam has achieved for dragonflies what Roger Tory Peterson did for birds. . . . [A] monumental achievement.""---Dan R. Kunkle, Wildlife Activist

"A MUST-HAVE for anyone with an interest in the dragonflies of the continental United States and Canada!"---Ian Paulsen, The Birdbooker Report

"A terrific guide. . . . Whatever your level of proficiency, you will benefit from this work, and perhaps even more important you will revel in the beauty of it all. Well done, Ed Lam!"---David M. Gascoigne, Travels with Birds

About the Author

Ed Lam is a natural science illustrator and partner at the Schoolhouse Studio, where he teaches art to children. He is the author and illustrator of Damselflies of the Northeast: A Guide to the Species of Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States.