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A Dazzle of Dragonflies
| "Creatures of the sunlight that pirouette on sparkling wings
in plain view of all who take the time to look, dragonflies are nonetheless
among the most elusive of insects. Few people get a close look at
these ever-vigilant aerial predators, and fewer still know what they
are seeing."— from the Introduction |
From fossils and folklore to life cycles and the latest in digital
imaging techniques, A Dazzle of Dragonflies will take you into the far-reaching
and sometimes secret world of one of our most beneficial insects. The
guides are two of the most experienced and ardent fans of the "mosquitohawk," and
your journey will include encounters with poets and prehistoric giants;
peeks into hidden, watery universes; side trips to garden ponds and
scientific laboratories; and much more. Pioneers in the electronic imaging
of insects and creators of the award-winning website Digital Dragonflies,
the authors share their spectacular scans of live dragonflies, enhanced
with beautiful photographs that showcase them in their natural environment.
Imparting a lifelong passion for these remarkable creatures, the authors
also ask us to join them in some hands-on activities to increase our
awareness of and interaction with dragonflies—from tips on creating
a dragonfly garden to instructions for catching, photographing, and
scanning them. Get ready to have your eyes opened by this true education
about all things "dragonfly."
Take a peek inside the book!
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About the Authors:
FORREST L. MITCHELL is an associate professor
at Texas A&M University and a research entomologist at the Texas
Agricultural Experiment Station in Stephenville, Texas, where he joins
Senior Research Associate JAMES
L. LASSWELL in the pursuit and study
of dragonflies.
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Flame skimmer,
Libellula saturata
Male.
Photo © Greg Lasley |
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Red-tailed pennant,
Brachymesia furcata,
recently emerged male
Photo © James Lasswell
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Red-tailed pennant,
Brachymesia furcata,
mature male
Photo © Robert Behrstock |
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