Dragonflies Through — Binoculars: A Field Guide T...

: Beyond identification, Dunkle provides practical advice for beginners and experts alike on Amazon, including: Choosing the right binoculars for viewing insects. Tips for finding and photographing dragonflies. Explanations of mating rituals and other natural history. Expert and User Perspectives

, written by Sidney W. Dunkle and published by Oxford University Press in 2000, was a groundbreaking resource that treated dragonflies as "watchable" wildlife, similar to birds and butterflies. Key Features of the Guide Dragonflies through Binoculars: A Field Guide t...

The guide is available in paperback from several online retailers: Expert and User Perspectives , written by Sidney W

: The guide includes 47 color plates featuring photographs of 293 of the 307 North American species. Each profile also includes a range map to help users determine if a species is likely to be found in their area. Each profile also includes a range map to

: Each species is given a complete written profile including identification marks, similar species for comparison, habitat preferences, and seasonal flight periods.