Author: Rüppell, G.; Hilfert-Rüppell, D.
Title: Dragonfly Behavior: Discovering the Dynamic Life of an Ancient Order of Insects
Description: Springer 2024 200, 30 illus. . HB. NEW. . Text English, translated from German. This book is the first to allow you to experience the details of the ultra-fast lives of dragonflies, these large, beautiful flying insects, through an abundance of unique snapshots and image sequences. Dragonflies are world champions of flight, bionic wonders; they reveal much about the mysteries of evolution. We witness their social interaction and appreciate their success over three hundred million years. Dragonflies - what an evocative name! - are easy to observe, even for beginners. About 80 species live in Germany, and every body of water is home to a few. They are not shy, do not sting and often come very close. Perhaps you will fall in love with dragonflies - just like the two authors who have been studying them for over 30 years. With the knowledge in this book, you will look at dragonflies in a completely novel way.. [9783662702338]

Keywords: Dragonflies; Anisoptera; Odonata; Insect Behaviour


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