Dragonflies are among the most ancient of living creatures - few insect groups fascinate as much or are more immediately recognisable. This edition is limited to 250 copies and exclusive to newnaturalists.com In this seminal new work, Philip Corbet and Stephen Brooks examine the behaviour, ecology and distribution of dragonflies in Britain and Ireland, placing emphasis on the insects' habitats and also on measures needed to conserve them. Published in 1960 -- with Philip Corbet as contributing author -- volume 41 of the New Naturalist series provided the first in-depth study of the biology of British dragonflies, helping to inspire many people to take an interest in these intriguing insects. In this new volume, Corbet has teamed up with Stephen Brooks, offering a fascinating new outlook on the natural history of dragonflies. The authors have combined their knowledge and experience to help illuminate the relevance of British dragonfly species, placing them in the overall context of natural history from a broader, worldwide perspective.
Illustrated with beautiful photography throughout, New Naturalist Dragonflies explores all aspects of the biological significance of dragonfly behaviour, thus revealing the beauty and hidden complexity of these powerful, agile, flying predators.
- ISBN10 0007288883
- ISBN13 9780007288885
- Publish Date 1 July 2008 (first published 1 January 2004)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 25 October 2010
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint Collins
- Edition Limited ed
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 480
- Language English
- URL http://harpercollins.co.uk