Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West by Dennis Paulson

Did you know dragonflies and damselflies form a heart shape when mating? Do you know the difference between the two? Satisfy these questions and more by getting out in nature and watching these beautiful insects dart through the sky, skim across ponds, or hover in the air. This field guide contains extensive descriptions of natural history and distinct identification cues, along with high-resolution images in nature and diagrams of unique anatomy of over 300 species. Marvel at the incredible diversity of colors, stripes, and splotches of one of the world’s most efficient hunters. 

Paperback, 536 pages, Princeton University Press, 8 ½” x 5 ½”.