Preface
Introduction
Natural History of Odonates
Odonate Anatomy
Odonate Colors
Odonate Names
Finding Odonates
Identifying Odonates
Odonate Photography
Odonate Collecting and Collections
Odonate Threats and Conservation
Odonate Research
Odonates in the West
Explanation of Species Accounts
Damselflies (Zygoptera)
Broad-winged Damsel Family (Calopterygidae)
Spreadwing Family (Lestidae)
Pond Damsel Family (Coenagrionidae)
Shadowdamsel Family (Platystictidae)
Threadtail Family (Protoneuridae)
Dragonflies (Anisoptera)
Petaltail Family (Petaluridae)
Darner Family (Aeshnidae)
Clubtail Family (Gomphidae)
Spiketail Family (Cordulegastridae)
Cruiser Family (Macromiidae)
Emerald Family (Corduliidae)
Skimmer Family (Libellulidae)
Species Added to the Western Fauna in 2008
Appendix: Dragonfly Publications and Resources
Glossary
Index