Marianne Taylor – RSPB ID Spotlight - Dragonflies and Damselflies – Fold-out book – Multicolor

RSPB ID Spotlight Dragonflies and Damselflies is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of 42 of our most widespread and familiar Odonata by renowned artist Richard Lewington. Watching dragonflies dart among the plants on a riverbank or at the edge of your pond is one of the joys of summer.But do you know a Southern Damselfly from a Variable Damselfly? Or can you tell the difference between a Scarce Chaser and a Keeled Skimmer?Dragonflies and damselflies - known collectively as Odonata - are some of our most fascinating insects.Although they only live for a short time, they have many behaviours that are easy to observe, including captivating aerial skills that they utilise to hunt in mid-air. The species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification, while artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field.The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and die