Among the largest of all insects, dragonflies and damselflies are conspicuous. Active during the day, often brightly colored, and extremely photogenic--something about their appearance and dashing flight suggests a primeval world of tree ferns and dinosaurs.

The first guide of its kind, this book includes an in-depth introduction with an overview of Costa Rican biodiversity and illustrated morphological terms. The species accounts show males and females of most species, detailed illustrations and close-ups of key distinguishing features, and descriptions of habitat, behavior, and range. Dragonflies and Damselflies of Costa Rica gives readers the information they need to identify nearly every species in the country. Experienced dragonfly fans and new enthusiasts alike will find it an indispensable resource.

Author: Dennis R. Paulson, William A. Haber
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Comstock Publishing
Published: 05/15/2021
Series: Zona Tropical Publications / Antlion Media
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.5lbs
Size: 8.50h x 7.70w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781501713163

About the Author

Dennis Paulson is a world authority on Odonata, which he has been studying for more than fifty years. His many books include Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West and Dragonflies and Damselflies.

William Haber has been researching insects and plants in Costa Rica since 1972. He has described six new species of Odonata from Costa Rica, with more in the works.