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Research
I am an amateur photographer and I have several pictures of dragonflies, etc. but not the names.This has helped considerably.

Handy, but it's only a folded card, not a book
This is a handy folded card to carry on the trail. Don't mistake it for a book or trail guide. The species images are especially tiny, just over an inch and a half across, and often hard to distinguish from each other at that scale. About 70 species are included. I would recommend opting for a full book if you're enthusiastic about dragonflies or insects in general -- but if you have a casual interest, this is suitable. ... Read more

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Damselflies and Dragonflies (Odonata) of Texas is an indispensable updated reference to the 234 species of odonates distributed throughout the Lone Star state. Included in this volume are detailed species distribution and seasonality information arranged so that users can quickly and easily search by scientific name, county name, or flight season. This is not intended to be used as an identification guide, but rather compliment available field guides. All information is updated through 2009. Whether using the book to find new species records in the deserts of west Texas or perusing articles in the comfort of your home, volume 4 of the Odonata Survey of Texas is an essential guide for both life-long and budding odonatologists alike. ... Read more

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2nd Edition is available
This is an awesome book for Dragonfly and Damselfly identification. Full color photos of males and females of each species that can be found in Massachusetts, along with descriptions of habits, and where you might find them.

A 2nd edition can be found with a quick web search. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Ohio Journal of Science, published by Ohio Academy of Science on December 1, 2002. The length of the article is 959 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Dragonflies and Damselflies of Northeast Ohio.(Book Review) (book review)
Author: Gordon Ramel
Publication: The Ohio Journal of Science (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 2002
Publisher: Ohio Academy of Science
Volume: 102Issue: 5Page: 128(1)

Article Type: Book Review

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Damselflies and Dragonflies (Odonata) of Texas is an indispensable reference to the 223 species of odonates distributed throughout the Lone Star state. Included in this volume are detailed species distribution and seasonality information arranged so that users can quickly and easily search by scientific name, county name, or flight season. A variety of articles are also included on the natural history, collection and preservation, and diversity of Texas odonates. Whether using the book to find new species records in the deserts of west Texas or perusing articles in the comfort of your home, this volume is an essential guide for both life-long and budding odonatologists alike. ... Read more

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Data reference of maps, seasonality, and county presence
Basics: 2006, softcover, 320 pages, 223 species, range maps, seasonal bars, no illustrations

A subtitle would be helpful for anyone buying this book unseen.That subtitle should read something like:"A Reference of Distribution Maps, County Lists, and Seasonal Presence".This book is strictly a data reference.It contains zero illustrations and no identification or descriptive information.

The information in this book is excellent and highly useful for anyone with a keen interest in the Odonata beyond just pretty pictures.Each of the 223 Texas species receives one full page that offers these four things:Texas map of county presence, a seasonal chart of presence, a list of counties in which the species has been found, and a brief, one-line description of its habitat.

The Texas map, showing outlines for all counties, contains a star to denote the presence of the species in a county.Additionally, each map is tailored to fit into the half-page section by zooming in or out.This helps to maximize the space by showing only the small or the large distribution within Texas.

Found at the beginning of the book, some "pre-pendices" provide excellent information.An example is the Seasonality of Odonata in Texas which displays the seasonal charts of all the species.Additionally, the species-charts are arranged in chronological order by first appearance in the year.This was a very useful method to visually display all this data.

Several types of lists are also provided.Besides just a listing of all Texas species, a list has been prepared for each of the Texas counties.There are several other unique charts, discussions, and site information that will be appreciated.

I recommend this book to anyone with a desire to advance their data-knowledge on the Odonata of Texas.This is a good companion to Abbott's illustrated guide, "Dragonflies and Damselflies of Texas and the South-Central United States."

I've listed several related books below...
1) Dragonflies and Damselflies of TX and the South-Central US: TX, LA, AR, OH, and NM by Abbott
2) Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata) of Texas, Volume 2 by Abbott
3) Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata) of Texas, Volume 3 by Abbott
4) Common Dragonflies of the Southwest by Biggs
5) Dragonflies and Damselflies of California by Manolis
6) Dragonflies and Damselflies of Georgia and the Southeast by Beaton
7) Dragonflies of the Florida Peninsula, Bermuda, and Bahamas by Dunkle
8) Dragonflies through Binoculars by Dunkle
9) Common Dragonflies and Damselflies of Eastern North America (DVD) by Walton/Dodge ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences, published by Thomson Gale on October 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1530 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: New species records for Mississippi: an expected dragonfly and an unexpected damselfly.
Author: Jason T. Bried
Publication: Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 50Issue: 4Page: 233(2)

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Damselflies and Dragonflies (Odonata) of Texas is an indispensable updated reference to the 223 species of odonates distributed throughout the Lone Star state. Included in this volume are detailed species distribution and seasonality information arranged so that users can quickly and easily search by scientific name, county name, or flight season. All information is updated as of 2006. A variety of articles are also included on the natural history, photography, migration, collection and preservation, and diversity of Texas odonates. Whether using the book to find new species records in the deserts of west Texas or perusing articles in the comfort of your home, volume 2 of the Odonata Survey of Texas is an essential guide for both life-long and budding odonatologists alike. ... Read more

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dragonflies of texas v.2
Technical, Texas-only records of occurrence of species in counties and date-spans of adult activity.Not for field use.

NO PICTURES OF MOSQUITO HAWKS!!
This is definitely NOT a field guide for someone who wants to identify the dragonflies (mosquito hawks) in Texas. THERE ARE NO PICTURES!!!!!!!NONE!!!!

The scientific data will be interesting to some, but probably not to the novice.

Most Up-to-date catalogue of Texas Odonata
Edited by Dr. John C. Abbott of the University of Texas (Austin), this is the second volume of the most recent knowledge on Texas Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies). Not only does it contain the most recent and accurate knowledge on species distribution, but there are charts on flying season for each species of both dragonflies and damselflies. As well, there are informative articles written by enthusiasts and experts alike. This volume is the result of efforts by Abbott to include the input of dragonfly enthusiasts state-wide in the Odonata Survey of Texas (OST). It is a work of invaluable worth to the budding enthusiast and expert alike. I highly recommend this excellent survey. ... Read more

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Damselflies and Dragonflies (Odonata) of Texas is an indispensable updated reference to the 224 species of odonates distributed throughout the Lone Star state. Included in this volume are detailed species distribution and seasonality information arranged so that users can quickly and easily search by scientific name, county name, or flight season. All information is updated through 2007. A variety of articles are also included on the natural history, collection and preservation, and diversity of Texas odonates. Whether using the book to find new species records in the deserts of west Texas or perusing articles in the comfort of your home, volume 3 of the Odonata Survey of Texas is an essential guide for both life-long and budding odonatologists alike. ... Read more

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True flies are insects of the order Diptera, possessing a single pair of wings on the mesothorax and a pair of halteres, derived from the hind wings, on the metathorax. The presence of a single pair of wings distinguishes true flies from other insects with "fly" in their name, such as mayflies, dragonflies, damselflies, stoneflies, whiteflies, fireflies, alderflies, dobsonflies, snakeflies, sawflies, caddisflies, butterflies or scorpionflies. Some true flies have become secondarily wingless, especially in the superfamily Hippoboscoidea, or among those that are inquilines in social insect colonies. Diptera is a large order, containing an estimated 240,000 species of mosquitos, gnats, midges and others, although under half of these (about 120,000 species) have been described. It is one of the major insect orders both in terms of ecological and human (medical and economic) importance. The Diptera, in particular the mosquitoes (Culicidae), are of great importance as disease transmitters, acting as vectors for malaria, dengue, West Nile virus, yellow fever, encephalitis and other infectious diseases. ... Read more

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Chapters: Dragonfly, Damselfly, Obelisk Posture, Double-Striped Bluet, Epiprocta, Epitheca, Cordulia, Dorocordulia, Helocordulia, Lintneri, Idionyx. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 47. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: AeshnidaeAustropetaliidaeChlorogomphidaeCordulegastridaeCorduliidaeGomphidaeLibellulidaeMacromiidaeNeopetaliidaePetaluridaeSynthemistidae Dragonfly emerging as an adult Pair of Yellow Striped Hunters matingA dragonfly is a type of insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera. It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body. Dragonflies are similar to damselflies, but the adults can be differentiated by the fact that the wings of most dragonflies are held away from, and perpendicular to, the body when at rest. Even though dragonflies possess 6 legs (like any other insect), they are not capable of walking. Dragonflies are valuable predators that eat mosquitoes, and other small insects like flies, bees, ants, and butterflies. They are usually found around lakes, ponds, streams and wetlands because their larvae, known as "nymphs", are aquatic. Anisoptera comes from the Greek meaning not, meaning equal, and meaning wings. Their hind wings are broader than their forewings. Female dragonflies lay eggs in or near water, often on floating or emergent plants. When laying eggs, some species will submerge themselves completely in order to lay their eggs on a good surface. The eggs then hatch into nymphs. While in the nymph stage they eat mosquito larva. Most of a dragonfly's life is spent in the nymph form, beneath the water's surface, using extendable jaws to catch other invertebrates or even vertebrates such as tadpoles and fish. They breathe through ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=57621 ... Read more

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This pocket-sized nature guide contains a introduction to the biology, life-cycles, behaviour and conservation of dragonflies and damselflies, and an identification guide to over 75 species including details of distribution, habitat and similar species. ... Read more

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Hands-on activities designed for grades 3-5. ... Read more