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Recommended Odonata Books and Links
Species name is at the bottom of each photo.
Dragonflies
Clubtail Dragonfly Family
Darner Dragonfly Family
Skimmer Dragonfly Family
Damselflies
Broad-winged Damsel Family
Pond Damsel Family
Spreadwing Damsel Family
Recommended Books and Guides:
My main reference guide is Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West (Princeton Field Guides), Dennis Paulson, 2009
It's very comprehensive and informative, yet understandable by those just starting out.
I use this eBook guide in the field via the Kindle app. on my smart phone:
Dragonflies of California and the Greater Southwest A Beginner's Guide by Kathy Biggs.
If you are past the beginner stage, you might benefit from this excellent book:
Dragonflies and Damselflies of Texas and the South-Central United States:
Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico by John Abbott.
Links about Odonates:
General Article on the dragonfly at Wikipedia
OdonataCentral
OdonataCentral makes use of relational databases to dynamically generate maps, checklists, and accompanying data.
Odonata Central - Bernalillo County Checklist & Records
Odonata Central - Sandoval County Checklist & Records
Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata) of the United States, USGS
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