Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Contents 5
3. Preface 7
4. Introduction 9
5. Natural History of Odonates 11
6. Odonate Anatomy 27
7. Odonate Colors 32
8. Odonate Names 32
9. Finding Odonates 33
10. Identifying Odonates 34
11. Odonate Photography 36
12. Odonate Collecting and Collections 37
13. Odonate Threats and Conservation 40
14. Odonate Research 42
15. Odonates in the East 43
16. Explanation of Species Accounts 43
17. Damselflies. Zygoptera
18. Broad-winged Damsel Family 49
19. Spreadwing Family 59
20. Pond Damsel Family 81
21. Dragonflies. Anisoptera
22. Petaltail Family 165
23. Darner Family 167
24. Clubtail Family 207
25. Spiketail Family 316
26. Cruiser Family 325
27. Emerald Family 336
28. Skimmer Family 399
29. Species Added to the Western Fauna in 2009 and 2010 519
30. Appendix: Dragonfly Publications and Resources 521
31. Glossary 523
32. Index 527