A Photographic Field Guide to the Dragonflies & Damselflies of Singapore (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781912081400)

A Photographic Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Singapore is a fully comprehensive field guide to the 136 species of dragonfly and damselfly found in Singapore. With stunning, close-up photographs from the authors, each species is illustrated with multiple variants. The general introduction provides a comprehensive overview of dragonfly anatomy, feeding habits, courtship, and reproduction; also dragonfly research and conservation in Singapore, plus the best places for dragonfly watching in Singapore. Detailed coverage of every species includes key features for field identification; telling apart similar species; habitat and habits; presence in Singapore; etymology; wider distribution; national and IUCN conservation statuses; and larval features. Additionally, a QR code links to detailed larvae images from the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum website. The final section gives a checklist of the country status and conservation status of all of Singapore's odonates.

Author: Robin Ngiam, Marcus Ng
ISBN-10: 1912081407
ISBN-13: 9781912081400
Publisher: John Beaufoy Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/20/2023
Pages: 340
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs