Dragonflies and Damselflies of the World

A Guide to Their Diversity

Dr. Klaas-Douwe B. Dijkstra (Postdoctoral Researcher)

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Princeton University Pres
05 August 2025

Reference works; Mathematics & Sciences; Wildlife: butterflies, other insects & spiders

Series: A Guide to Every Family

A richly illustrated guide to the incredible diversity of dragonflies and damselflies around the world.

Airily dancing over rivers and ponds, the thousands of colourful dragonfly and damselfly species that cohabit our planet may seem of little importance. Few life-forms, however, convey the condition of the most limiting resource on land and life's most bountiful environment as well as they can: while the adults are exceptional aerial hunters, their nymphs are all confined to freshwater. Dragonflies and Damselflies of the World showcases their beauty and diversity while shedding light on how they evolved into the vital symbols of planetary health we celebrate today.

By: Dr. Klaas-Douwe B. Dijkstra (Postdoctoral Researcher)
Imprint: Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 171mm,
ISBN: 9780691255033
ISBN 10: 0691255032
Series: A Guide to Every Family
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 05 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Klaas-Douwe B. Dijkstra is one of the world's leading experts on dragonflies and damselflies and the author of guides for Europe, Africa, and Madagascar. As an independent researcher, his focus is on the group's global classification and African species diversity. He is an associate of Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands and a member of the Freshwater Conservation Committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.