The definitive guide to identifying dragonflies in Europe.

The definitive guide to identifying dragonflies in Europe

Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe is the ultimate identification guide to the Odonata of the region, with coverage stretching from the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean basin and including western Turkey, Cyprus, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and the Azores, Canary Islands and Madeira..

Each species is lavishly illustrated with Richard Lewington's incomparable artwork of males, females and variations, as well as close-ups of important characteristics. Concise identification texts, is accompanied by accurate distribution maps, checklists and photography, and an introduction to larval identification is included.

This ground-breaking field guide represents the last word in field identification of these insects across the continent.

"A superb guide and a magnificent achievement. This book could scarcely have been better." - Birding World

"A superb field guide to all dragonflies and damselflies you’re likely to encounter in Europe … this is a book that will continue to serve you well should your interest in dragonflies and damselflies blossom." - Ireland's Wildlife