Dragonflies of the Colorado Front Range: A Photographic Guide - Softcover

Ann Cooper

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0983702012 ISBN 13: 9780983702016

Publisher: Brigham Distributing, 2014

Synopsis

Dragonflies -- they are dainty but deadly as they dart over ponds and clearings on the hunt for prey. How can they fail to catch the eye with such shimmering rainbow colors?

Use this friendly photographic guide to identify and learn more about your striking and impressive insect neighbors.

Showcasing 45 dragonflies and 28 damselflies, the guide covers the most common species found in the region, from the northern Colorado border south to Walsenburg. Accompanying more than 90 brilliant photographs are descriptions of habitat, appearance, length, behavior, similar species, flight time and interesting facts for each species. Introductory material includes tips on watching, identifying and photographing these tiny jewels.

This field guide is excellent for beginners and naturalists who would like to identify and enjoy dragonflies.

About this title

About the Author

A member of the Dragonfly Society of the Americas, Ann Cooper has monitored dragonfly populations at Boulder County wetlands for four years, and has been a volunteer naturalist there for 35 years. She has written ten nature books for children, published by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brigham Distributing
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0983702012
• ISBN 13: 9780983702016
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 111