{"product_id":"dragonflies-and-damselflies-of-costa-rica-a-field-guide-paperback","title":"Dragonflies and Damselflies of Costa Rica: A Field Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDennis R. Paulson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWilliam A. Haber\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmong the largest of all insects, dragonflies and damselflies are conspicuous.\u003c\/b\u003e Active during the day, often brightly colored, and extremely photogenic--something about their appearance and dashing flight suggests a primeval world of tree ferns and dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first guide of its kind, this book includes an in-depth introduction with an overview of Costa Rican biodiversity and illustrated morphological terms. The species accounts show males and females of most species, detailed illustrations and close-ups of key distinguishing features, and descriptions of habitat, behavior, and range. \u003ci\u003eDragonflies and Damselflies of Costa Rica\u003c\/i\u003e gives readers the information they need to identify nearly every species in the country. Experienced dragonfly fans and new enthusiasts alike will find it an indispensable resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDennis Paulson is a world authority on Odonata, which he has been studying for more than fifty years. His many books include \u003ci\u003eDragonflies and Damselflies of the Wes\u003c\/i\u003et and \u003ci\u003eDragonflies and Damselflies\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWilliam Haber has been researching insects and plants in Costa Rica since 1972. He has described six new species of Odonata from Costa Rica, with more in the works.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.5 x 7.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 15, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51787690869024,"sku":"9781501713163","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/474add7f2e43a3d725494e66cdd66c7b.webp?v=1780653010","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/dragonflies-and-damselflies-of-costa-rica-a-field-guide-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}