Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe (2nd Edition)

The Essential Dragonfly Identification Guide for Britain and Europe

Take the guesswork out of identifying dragonflies and damselflies with Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe—a beautifully illustrated, authoritative companion for wildlife enthusiasts, naturalists and experienced recorders alike.

Covering species across Britain and Europe, from the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean basin and beyond, this comprehensive guide combines clear identification guidance with Richard Lewington’s exceptional artwork. Detailed illustrations show males, females, variations and the key features you need to distinguish similar species confidently in the field.

• Identify with confidence: concise species accounts and close-ups highlight important characteristics.
• Explore an extensive region: coverage includes western Turkey, Cyprus, North Africa and the Atlantic islands.
• Find species faster: accurate distribution maps, checklists and photography support practical field use.
• Go beyond adults: an introduction to larval identification helps deepen your knowledge.
  

Whether you are beginning your first season of dragonfly watching or adding an indispensable reference to your natural-history library, this landmark guide gives you the detail, clarity and visual accuracy to make every sighting count.

Order your copy today and identify the dragonflies of Britain and Europe with confidence.

About the Author

Klaas-Douwe ‘KD’ B Dijkstra developed an interest in natural history as a child living in Egypt. KD was a founding member of the Dutch society for odonatology in 1997, was editor of its journal Brachytron, and co-authored the handbook of Dutch Odonata published in 2002. As a research associate of the National Museum of Natural History Naturalis in the Netherlands, KD has worked on the systematics and biogeography of tropical African Odonata since 2001. In 2005, he shared the Worldwide Dragonfly Association Outstanding Achievement Award for this work.

Asmus Schröter is an expert on European dragonflies, with a special interest in their identification, ethology and biogeography, especially those of mountain regions and the Subarctic. Asmus is Executive Editor of the international odonatological journal Notulae Odonatologicae.

Richard Lewington is an acknowledged leader in the field of insect illustration. His meticulous paintings of wildlife are the mainstay of many of the modern classics of field-guide art, from butterflies and moths to bees, spiders and dragonflies. Richard has also designed and illustrated wildlife stamps for several countries. In 1999, he was awarded Butterfly Conservation's Marsh Award for the promotion of Lepidoptera conservation, and in 2010, the Zoological Society of London's Stamford Raffles Award for contribution to zoology. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society.