Damselflies of Alberta
Flying Neon Toothpicks in the Grass
- Publisher
- The University of Alberta Press
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2004
- Category
- Insects & Spiders, Natural History
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9780888647573
- Publish Date
- Sep 2004
- List Price
- $23.99
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Description
With iridescent blues and greens, damselflies are some of the most beautiful flying insects as well as the most primitive. As members of the insect order Odonata they are related to dragonflies but are classified in a separate suborder. These aquatic insects are a delight to the eye and a fascinating creature of study. In Damselflies of Alberta, naturalist John Acorn describes the twenty-two species native to the province. Exhaustively researched, yet written in an accessible style, the author's enthusiasm for these flying neon toothpicks is compelling. More than a field guide, this is a passionate investigation into one of nature's winged marvels of the wetlands.
About the author
CHRIS FISHER is a university-educated naturalist with a research background in endangered species management and wildlife interpretation. He has conducted extensive birding expeditions throughout Canada, the United States and Thailand, and he has authored or co-authored several bird books.
