With iridescent blues and greens, damselflies are some of the most beautiful flying insects as well as the most primitive. As members of the insect order Odonata they are related to dragonflies but are classified in a separate suborder. These aquatic insects are a delight to the eye and a fascinating creature of study. In Damselflies of Alberta, naturalist John Acorn describes the twenty-two species native to the province. Exhaustively researched, yet written in an accessible style, the author's enthusiasm for these flying neon toothpicks is compelling. More than a field guide, this is a passionate investigation into one of nature's winged marvels of the wetlands.
- ISBN10 0888644191
- ISBN13 9780888644190
- Publish Date 21 September 2004
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint University of Alberta Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 168
- Language English