Fabulous reads – Flutter of added extras in revised book

A Guide to Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa, Warwick and Michèle Tarboton, Penguin Random House, ISBN: 9781775847007

IN this fully revised edition of A Guide to Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa, all 164 species known to occur in South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland are described, illustrated and grouped according to family (six dragonfly and six damselfly families).

The species entries feature scans close-up and side-view images of live insects and photographs of specimens in their natural environment, showing key behaviours. Detailed descriptions focus on size, identifying features and occurrence. An introductory chapter unpacks the life cycle, behaviour, biology and breeding of this fascinating group of insects.

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Presented in a classic field guide format, this revised edition also features expanded annotations to all illustrations that highlight diagnostic features to ensure accurate identification, new distribution maps and additional colour plates and photographs.

Warwick and Michèle Tarboton are accomplished authors. Warwick is a recognised ornithologist who has produced a number of well-received books, and has been awarded the Gill Memorial Medal for services to ornithology. He has self-published two successful books about dragonflies. The duo have spent many years in the field studying and photographing their subject.

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