Birding and butterfly watching have been popular outdoor activities for decades.
He has studied robberflies, Dragonflies and other insects for more than 30 years and is the author of many popular and technical publications on these insects..
Cannings is curator emeritus of entomology at the Royal BC Museum.
Robert A.
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To make identification easy, each description has one or more colour photographs and comparisons with similar species.
Then he describes the 88 species known in British Columbia and the Yukon, noting habitat preferences and distribution.
Cannings outlines the natural history of these insects--their structure, life cycles, habitats and behaviour.
In the introduction, Dr.
In this compact book, he shows readers where to find Dragonflies and how to watch and study them in the field.
Robert Cannings introduces students, naturalists and outdoor enthusiasts to the world of dragonflies.
Noted entomologist Dr.
Dragonflies are large, colourful insects with amazing and easily observed behaviour.
Now, dragonfly watching is catching on as a fascinating and enjoyable pursuit.
Birding and butterfly watching have been popular outdoor activities for decades