Book ID: 32462
ASKEW, R.R.
The Dragonflies of Europe. 1988. 29 col.plates. 12 col.pho- tos. 502 figs. (line-drawings). 114 maps. 291 p. Lex8vo. Cloth.
Dragonflies are among the most beautiful insects on our planet but,although completely harmless, they are also among the most threatened inthe developed world. Their habitats are under constant attack fromurbanization, industrialization and modern agricultural practices.Dr. Askew's avowed aim is to simplify the identification of Europeandragonflies and to promote interest in this intriguing Order of insectsknowing that a greater awareness and understanding of dragonflies is anessential prerequisite for their conservation.