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Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland
Sixth edition
Series: Bloomsbury Wildlife Guides
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The essential field guide to British and Irish Odonata, featuring unrivalled full-colour artwork of all 58 species. A jewel of a book - The Independent Adult dragonflies are among the largest and most spectacular insects alive today. Their beautiful colours, phenomenal aerobatic skills, and preference for...
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The essential field guide to British and Irish Odonata, featuring unrivalled full-colour artwork of all 58 species.
A jewel of a book - The Independent
Adult dragonflies are among the largest and most spectacular insects alive today. Their beautiful colours, phenomenal aerobatic skills, and preference for flying in warm, sunny weather make them easy to observe.
Now in its sixth edition, this trusted, practical guide enables you to identify all 58 species across the British Isles, featuring fascinating descriptive accounts and helpful insect-watching tips. It brings together more than 300 exquisitely detailed illustrations by renowned wildlife artist Richard Lewington alongside 168 stunning photographs to showcase the essential identification characteristics.
Regional guides, flight-period charts, and distribution maps help you to determine when and where to see each species. An identification key to the larvae of all the resident and migratory dragonfly and damselfly species is also provided.
Whether you are just beginning to explore the world of dragonflies and damselflies or are a long-time enthusiast, Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland is an indispensable companion for discovering and identifying these remarkable insects.
Series: Bloomsbury Wildlife Guides
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781399418133
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 30 April 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Wildlife
Edition: 6th edition
Illustration: Colour photos, artwork and maps throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Richard Lewington
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 218.0mm
Weight: 580g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Steve Brooks was a research scientist at the Natural History Museum for 38 years until he retired in 2017. He has published numerous scientific articles on dragonflies.
Steve Cham is a member of the British Dragonfly Societyβs Dragonfly Conservation Group. In 2011 he received the RES Marsh Award for outstanding achievements in insect conservation.
Richard Lewington FRES is one of Europeβs finest wildlife illustrators. In 2010 he was awarded Stamford Raffles Award for contribution to zoology.
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The essential field guide to British and Irish Odonata, featuring unrivalled full-colour artwork of all 58 species. 'A jewel of a book' - The Independent Adult dragonflies are among the largest and most spectacular insects alive today. Their beautiful colours, phenomenal aerobatic skills, and preference for flying in warm, sunny weather make them easy to observe. Now in its sixth...Paperback$5699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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