A Photographic Field Guide to the Dragonflies & Damselflies of Singapore
This book is a fully comprehensive field guide to the 136 species of dragonfly and damselfly found in Singapore.
Oxford 2022, geb., 340 Seiten, 700 Farbfotos. This book is a fully comprehensive field guide to the 136 species of dragonfly and damselfly found in Singapore. With stunning, close-up photographs from the authors, each species is illustrated with multiple variants. The general introduction provides a comprehensive overview of dragonfly anatomy, feeding habits, courtship and reproduction; also dragonfly research and conservation in Singapore, plus the best places for dragonfly watching in Singapore. Detailed coverage of every species includes key features for field identification; telling apart similar species; habitat and habits; presence in Singapore; etymology, wider distribution; national and IUCN conservation statuses; and larval features. Additional-ly, a QR code links to detailed larvae images from the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum website. The final section gives a checklist of the country status and conservation status of all of Singapore’s odonates. 9781912081400
Autor | NGIAM R.: |
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Sprache | Englisch |