AuthorCham, S.
Year2007
TitleField Guide to the larvae and exuviae of British Dragonflies - Volume 1:Dragonflies (Anisoptera)
ISBN978-0-9556471-0-9
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteAll the British species known at the time
Source75pp, British Dragonfly Society
IllustrationsGood colour photographs
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

A guide to identifying dragonfly exuviae and live well-grown larvae. There is no dichotomous key, but the "quick guide" on p20-21 offers life-sized silhouettes which quickly take you to the correct group.

I think it’s fair to say that if you’re used to using a stereo microscope, you’ll probably prefer the key in Hammond.

Examinein the field in the field ( with x8 or x10 hand lens is also useful)
Specimen PreparationSome exuviae may need cleaning in vinegar.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentANISOPTERAdragonfliesAnimalia: Odonata
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