Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Odonata - Anisoptera
Illustrated Keys to Known Families, Genera, and Species in South America
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Beschreibung
Anisoptera, the first of two volumes on the Odonata in the series Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects, encompasses the large dragonfly species. A brief review of the biology of the group includes illustrations of the main morphological features and explanations of alternative systems for naming the wing veins and other structures. The review is followed by keys to facilitating identification of the adult dragonflies and the known larvae, allowing readers a high probability of identifying specimens correctly. In addition to anatomical features, the keys include the known ranges of the species, synonyms, and citations of literature in which more information about each individual species can be obtained. These citations are compiled in an extensive bibliography. To provide the user with the best possible opportunity for distinguishing the species, the keys are richly illustrated with pen and ink drawings of thousands of individual morphological structures, arranged in 797 figures.
A comprehensive overview of Anisoptera in South America Features more than 800 hand drawn pen and ink drawings Excellent possibility to accurately identify specimens Extensive bibliography Recommended text for entomologists
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Charles W. Heckman
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From the reviews:
'Students of odonates of South America should be grateful that Heckman has successfully finished this compilation of more than 500 primary publications, and no such work was available for this continent up to now. Heckman's Encyclopedia is far more complete for identification of adults to species level, and also for identification of larval stages' Jan van Tol, Tijdschrift voor Entomologie, Volume 150, 2007.
"Heckman … has provided an excellent compilation of keys to species. It will prove useful to specialists in many areas of science who need to characterize the role of Anisopteran dragonflies in South American habitats. Abundant illustrations of larvae and adults, compiled from many diverse sources, aid readers. … Primarily intended for specialists, this work will help readers to better understand the environment and to develop strategies for being better stewards of the Earth. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students through professionals/practitioners." (M. K. Harris, CHOICE, Vol. 44 (9), May, 2007)
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