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Biggs, Kathy. (2000)
Common Dragonflies of California, A Beginner's Pocket Guide. ISBN 0-9677934-0-8
-- Second printing copies - $9.95, Bookstore Overstock 1st Printing copies -
$7.95. Order through http://www.sonic.net/dragonfly/azaleaforth.html,
Azalea Creek Publishing soft bound (laminated cover); 96 pages with 119
color photos/scans; fits in your pocket (5.75" X 4.5"); 77 species of
dragonflies and damselflies included; species paired by similarities; gives
sizes, descriptions, comparisons, habitats, flight periods, behavior &
distribution information; includes a checklist of all CA species.
Cannings, Robert A. 2002.
Introducing the Dragonflies of British Columbia and the Yukon. Royal British
Columbia Museum, Victoria. 96 pp. ISBN 0-7726-4637-6 (paper). Adding to the
fast-growing list of regional Odonata books, a new, colour guide to the Odonata
of British Columbia and the Yukon (Canada) is now available. This is a small 96
page book, illustrated with colour photographs, intended as an introduction to
the order, and designed to help students, naturalists and other dragonfly
enthusiasts identify species in the field. It covers all the 88 species known
to occur in the region. The best way to buy the book in Canada is to order it
through your local bookstore. Tell them the book is distributed by UBC Press
via Raincoast Fulfillment Services. Or if you want, or if you are outside
Canada, send orders to: Royal Museum Shop, Royal British Columbia Museum, 675
Belleville Street, Victoria, B.C., Canada, V8W 9W2. Phone: (250) 356-0505; Fax:
(250) 356-8197. $12.95. Orders should be accompanied by a cheque or money
order made payable to "The Royal
Museum Shop". Please do not send cash by mail. Or you can pay by Visa,
Mastercard or American Express -- include your card number and expiry date.
Your signature is required to validate mail-in or faxed credit-card orders. In
North America send $5 postage and handling for the first book ordered and $2.50
for each additional book; overseas, add $10 for the first book and $5 for each
additional book. In Canada, add 7% GST to the total, including postage and
handling.
Corbet, P.S. (1999) Dragonflies: Behavior and Ecology of
Odonata. - Orders from all countries except British Commonwealth and Europe but
including Canada. $95.00 US excluding postage and packing. From Cornell
University Press Services, P.O> Box 6525, 750 Cascadilla Street, Ithaca, New
York 14851-6525, USA. Fax: 1-800-688-2877. e-mail: orderbook@cupserv.org. - Orders from
Europe and British Commonwealth excluding Canada. £62.50 excluding postage
and packing. From Harley Books, Great Horkesley, Colchester Essex
CO6 4AH, UK. Fax: (UK 00 44) 1206-271-216. e-mail: harley@keme.co.uk
Glotzhober, R.C. and D. McShaffrey (Editors). 2002. The
Dragonflies and Damselflies of Ohio. Ohio Biological Survey Bulleting New
Series Volume 14 Number 2. ix + 364 p. The Ohio Biological Survey is
pleased to announce the release of this new book on the dragonflies and
damselflies of Ohio. This volume represents the culmination of efforts by
the Ohio Odonata Survey and Ohio Odonata Society over the last ten years to
collect and compile information about the odonates of Ohio. The book
contains chapters on the natural history of odonates, a history of Ohio odonate
workers, 15 multiple-image color plates, illustrated keys and species
descriptions and distributions. The illustrated keys are designed for not
only the professional but also the serious amateur -- with over 460 line
drawings to explain the characters described in the keys. The species
descriptions include a discussion of habitat preferences, behavior and
distribution, with county dot maps for Ohio and a flight line showing when
adults have been reported in flight in Ohio. Eleven authors worked on the
various chapters, providing a baseline documentation of Ohio's species and a
valuable resource for further study. You can order this book for $40 plus $5
postage and handling (and $2.30 Ohio
Tax if applicable) tax by sending a check or to: Ohio Biological Survey, Inc.,
P.O. Box 21370, Columbus, OH 43221-0370. Be sure to specify if you want
the spiral bound version for easy opening in the lab, or the Smythe-Sewn
(stiched) version with a label on the binding - both versions are soft
cover. Quantity orders of ten or more copies are available at a 30%
discount.
NEW !!!
Lencioni, Frederico 2005. Damselflies of Brazil - An Illustrated identification
guide - 1 - Non-Coenagrionidae families. This is the first publication which
allows the means to identify all described species of Zygoptera found in
Brazil. If features Hard
cover; 17,5 cm x 24 cm, 332 pages in 90 gr. couché paper, English text
with a section in Portuguese (with the full text without the species drawings);
6 pages on damselfly morphology; Keys for families and genera; 1044 diagnostic
drawings of the 153 non-coenagrionidae species (More than 300 are original
drawings); Each species in a single page with: Data on Original
description, Data on imago (if male and female are described), Type locality,
Where the types are housed, Synonymy, Distribution in South America,
Distribution in Brazil, Data on larvae (described or not and where), Data on
revision; plus a glossary with 156 entries in English and Portuguese (in
Portuguese with the English word or expression) and Bibliography with 120
papers. The price is US$ 60.00 + shipping. the book is available
for the sale from the author on the internet (www.zygoptera.bio.br). [NOTE: “This
is a well prepared, excellent, “must-have” book for anyone interested in
Neo-tropical Odonata.” Bill Mauffray]
Lattanzio, May. 2004. Dragonfly Dreams – An
Album of Summer. A PowerPoint slide show on compact disc was created as an
introduction to dragonflies and damselflies of
the northwest Florida panhandle.
It will appeal to children and adults alike. None of the photographs are posed and most were taken in Bayou
George, Bay County, Florida. It is a
good representation of the common species of the area. The photographer is also the author of
“Waltz on the Wild Side – An Animal Lover’s Journal” and specializes in nature
writing. Original text and poetry adds
a personal touch in a conversational way.
$10.95 free shipping. Contact
May Lattanzio, 5944 Piza Circle, Youngstown, FL 32466 or email: waltzmewild@hotmail.com International orders, please inquire. NEW
Legler, K & D, & D.
Westover. (1998) A Color Guide to Common Dragnoflies of Wisconsin. 76 plates.
$19.95 (inc postage), [Karl Legler, 429 Franklin St. Sauk City, WI 53583-1228. http://userpages.chorus.net/karlndot/
e-mail karlndot@bankpds.com phone
(608) 643-4926
Mead, Kurt. (2003).
Dragonflies of the Northwoods. Kollath-Stensaas Publishers. 200 color photos,
212 pages 4 1/2’ x 8 1/4”, softcover $18.95, ISBN 0-9673793-6-9. This reginonal field guide by Kurt Mead is a
comprehensive reference to all 102 species of North Woods dragonflies and some
common damselflies. This is the first field guide exclusively for the
North Woods of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Ontario. Kurt’s innovative
format makes field ID a snap! It features Close-up color photos for over 100
dragonfly species, fieldmark arrows point to the best distinguishing
characteristics, easy-to-use red-bar phenograms shows you when that species is
on the wing, black bars on each photo indicate actual dragonfly length, 200
color photos of ALL our North Woods dragonflies, handy field guide size makes
it easy to pack along. http://www.dragonfliesofthenorthwoods.com/
Ontario Odonata Volume 1 (1999) : This publication with 153 pages includes 1999 Odonata observations and 16 articles on the Odonata of Ontario. The articles cover topics such as conservation status ranks, natural history, migration, lists and records, and an illustrated key to the mature nymphs and exuviae of eastern Canadian Stylurus. ISBN: 0921631219 June 2000. In Canada-$25 Can. includes gst and S&H; In USA/overseas $25 US (includes S&H). Toronto Entomologists' Association c/o Alan Hanks, 34 Seaton Drive, Aurora, Ontario Canada L4G 2K1, (905) 727-6993; or e-mail inquiries to info@ontarioinsects.org
Ontario Odonata Volume 2 (2000): Volume 2 has 200 pages and includes 16
articles and observations of Ontario odonata for 2000 as well as news, reviews
and recent literature. The articles discuss significant range extensions
ecology, regional lists, conservation and information on a museum collection.
The printed database summary table includes names, counties, locations, dates,
numbers and observers for over 5000 reports. ISBN: 0-921631-22-7 May 2001. In
Canada-$25 Can. includes gst and S&H; In USA/overseas $25 US (includes
S&H). Toronto Entomologists' Association c/o Alan Hanks, 34 Seaton Drive,
Aurora, Ontario Canada L4G 2K1, (905) 727-6993; or e-mail inquiries to info@ontarioinsects.org
Ontario Odonata Volume 3 (2001): This is an 8.5" x 11" publication
with 208 pages that includes articles and observations of Ontario Odonata for
the year 2001. In addition, there are sections including news, reviews and
recent literature. The 18 articles feature significant range extensions,
ecology. status, conservation. regional lists, taxonomy and identification. The
printed database summary table includes names, counties, locations, dates,
numbers, and observers for 4122 reports for 2001 and 1937 reports for 1996 to
1998. (ISBN 0921631243, June 2001). In Canada-$25 Can. Includes gst and S&H
via surface post; In USA/overseas $25 US (includes S&H). Toronto
Entomologists' Association c/o Alan Hanks, 34 Seaton Drive, Aurora, Ontario
Canada L4G 2K1, (905) 727-6993; or e-mail inquiries to info@ontarioinsects.org
Ontario Odonata Volume 4 (2002): This is an
8.5" x 11" publication with 213 pages that includes articles and
observations of Ontario Odonata for the year 2002. In addition, there are
sections including news, reviews and recent literature. The 18 articles feature
significant range extensions, ecology, status, conservation, regional lists,
taxonomy and identification. The printed database summary table includes names,
counties, locations, dates, numbers, and observers for over 6800 reports for
2002. (ISBN 0-921631-27-8 February 2004). In Canada-$30 Can. Includes gst and
S&H via surface post; In USA/overseas $32 US (includes S&H). Toronto
Entomologists' Association c/o Alan Hanks, 34 Seaton Drive, Aurora, Ontario
Canada L4G 2K1, (905) 727-6993; or e-mail inquiries to info@ontarioinsects.org
Damselflies and Dragonflies (Odonata) of Ontario: Resource Guide and Annotated List (2000) by P.M. Catling and V.R. Brownell. Annotated list of 168 species of odonata in Ontario including conservation status, flight period, habitat, distribution and identification. In Canada-$34 Can. includes gst and S&H; In USA/overseas $25 US (includes S&H). Toronto Entomologists' Association c/o Alan Hanks, 34 Seaton Drive, Aurora, Ontario Canada L4G 2K1, (905) 727-6993; or e-mail inquiries to info@ontarioinsects.org
NEW !!! For CHILDREN Rinehart, Suzie Caldwell. (2004). Eliza and the Dragonfly .
Illustrated by Anisa Claire Hovemann.
[Ages 4-10] When a dragonfly lands on her toothbrush, Eliza goes to a nearby pond
with her bug-loving Aunt Doris. There in the pond she sees an "awful green
creature" - a dragonfly nymph - the size of a paperclip.
"Eeeeewwww!" she says. Before long Eliza changes her tune. Includes
information about the lifecycle of dragonflies and a resource section. Dawn
Publications, 12402 Bitney Springs Road, Nevada City, CA 95959 $8.95 + S&H,
800-545-7475, email: nature@dawnpub.com , Web site http://www.dawnpub.com/
Larry Rosche (2002). Dragonflies and Damselflies of Northeast Ohio. Cleveland Museum of Natural History. A beautifully illustrated field guide to the 124 odonate species recorded from the region. Each species is illustrated, terminal features are drawn for species difficult to ID in the field, and temporal occurrence graphs are given. Those interested in purchasing the book, please send your address to Renee Boronka, rboronka@cmnh.org or by mail to The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106. The book will be mailed with an invoice for $18.95, plus $5.00 for UPS shipping. When received, mail the Museum the remittance copy of the invoice with payment.
Samways, M.J., and Gael Whitely. (2000) Dragonflies of the Natal Drakensberg. University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg. 70 pages, 10 plates. Price R45-00 (about 6 dollars US). This is an introductory guide as part of the Ukahlamba series designed for naturalists exploring the high mountainous region of South Africa, known as the Drakensberg. Coloured photographs and keys are given of the common 23 species encountered about 1500m (4500 feet). Descriptions are also given of the larvae, along with illustrated keys. The booklet is designed for carrying into the field, and for field recognition. Available from : books@nu.ac.za or Samways@nu.ac.za (25-Nov-2000)
Walton, Richard
& Greg Dodge, (2003). Common Dragonflies and Damselflies of Eastern
North America. DVD - 60 minutes. / Brownbag Productions, January 2004. An
introduction to common Eastern odonata treating field identification, biology
and natural history. Fifty species are included using close-up videography to
show various characters as well as to illustrate comparative points of similar
species. “An excellent
video with stunning, close-up videography. I heartily recommend it to people
just starting to study these beautiful insects. . . .experienced oders will
find much new and valuable information.” Nick Donnelly, Editor, Argia -
Dragonfly Society of the Americas. The retail price for the Odes-DVD is $24.95. Individual copies may
be ordered from Transit Media by calling 800-343-5540. Organizations and retail
outlets may order from: Brownbag
Productions, 3324 Walker Rd., Hillsborough, NC 27278, 919-643-2740, cbirdpro@ix.netcom.com . http://www.brownbagproductions.com/
Walker, E.M. (1912). The North American Dragonflies of the Genus Aeshna (with
colour plates) (U of T Back-in-Print Reproduction). In Canada-$65 Can. includes
gst and S&H via surface post; In USA $50 US includes S&H via surface
post; add $3 US for airmail. Foreign orders please inquire. Toronto
Entomologists' Association c/o Alan Hanks, 34 Seaton Drive, Aurora, Ontario
Canada L4G 2K1, (905) 727-6993; or e-mail inquiries to info@ontarioinsects.org
Walker, E.M.& P. Corbet 3-volume set "The Odonata of Canada &
Alaska", (U of T Back-in-Print Reproduction). In Canada- $196 Can.
includes gst and S&H via surface post; In USA $145 US includes S&H via
surface post; add $5 US for airmail. Foreign orders please inquire. Toronto
Entomologists' Association c/o Alan Hanks, 34 Seaton Drive, Aurora, Ontario
Canada L4G 2K1, (905) 727-6993; or e-mail inquiries to info@ontarioinsects.org