Damselflies of North America (Hardcover)

by Minter J., Jr. Westfall (Author), Michael L. May (Author)

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Product Description
Faunal monograph on all damselflies (168 species) found in North America, from Alaska to northern Mexico and the Greater Antilles. Full details are given of each species and all known larvae, including keys for their identification. Amply illustrated for critical identification of these aquatic insects. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author
Dr. Minter J. Westfall, Jr., is late Professor of Zoology, at the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Dr. Michael L. May, is Professor of Entomology, at Rutgers University, NJ. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 649 pages
• Publisher: Scientific Pub (March 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0945417934
• ISBN-13: 978-0945417934
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,568,101 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source of information, July 20, 2000

By	Rebecca A. Hendrix (Tampa, Fl USA) - See all my reviews

I am a graduate student who is using the book as a resource for my thesis. I have found the information to be clear and concise. Often there are areas where it is hard for someone to identify an organism and these authors are clear in stating when there may be some controversy. I have also found the listing of resources used by the authors quite valuable. They have done an excellent search through the scientific literature for their information. Both authors are well known in the field of odonate research and have earned the position.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Absolute Standard for Damselflies of North America, February 10, 2004

By	David B Richman (Mesilla Park, NM USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

It is hard to compare "Damselflies of North America" with any other work on the subject because there simply are none! That said, it is a real pleasure to see the only book in its field be also one that would shine as the best if there were hundreds of similar books. I only wish such a book was available for some other arthropod taxa!

Damselflies have generally taken second place to their generally larger and faster flying relatives, the dragonflies. Thus this book fills a very real gap in the literature.

With the color photos and detailed descriptions and keys this book will be the standard for many years to come. All odontologists who have some interest in the damselflies should own a copy!

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Information on this guide..., December 29, 2005

By	Thomas E. Springer III (Baltimore, OH USA) - See all my reviews

Unfortunately I cannot locate a copy of this text for myself, and I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction. I'm a soon-to-be graduate student and a current resource management employee for the Franklin County Metro Parks (Ohio), and would greatly value this addition to my library. If anyone has valuable information, please contact me at [e-mail]. Thank you.