Field Guides

Dragonflies of Wisconsin

by Karl and Dorothy Legler, with Dan Jackson

This new version has been expanded to include all WI species of dragonflies.

To order send an Email to LeglerGuide@widragonflysociety.org

Dragonflies of the Northwoods

by Kurt Mead

This is a great field guide for Wisconsin dragonflies. The third edition contains most of the species found in the state with very few species that are not found in Wisconsin. Its size also makes it very easy to carry in the field.

Damselflies of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan

by Bob DuBois

Written by Bob DuBois, a founding member of the WDS, this is the most comprehensive guide for damselflies of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan

Dragonflies and damselflies of the East

by Dennis Paulson

A great resource for identifying dragonflies, especially out of state specimens. Paulson's companion guide, Dragonflies and Damselfies of the West, is also a must have.

Dragonflies of the North America

Ed Lam

Contains 329 North American species, with multiple hand drawn pictures for each species. A great resource for identifying dragonflies

Dragonfly Nymphs of North America

by Ken Tennessen

The first book of its kind devoted entirely to the dragonfly nymphs, the focus being the accurate identification of 330 species of Anisoptera that occur in North America north of Mexico

Stokes Beginner's Guide to Dragonflies

by Blair Nikula, Jackie Sones, Donald and Lillian Stokes

A beginners guide, featuring many of the commonly found species of Wisconsin.

Dragonflies Through Binoculars: A Field Guide to Dragonflies of North America

by Sidney W. Dunkle

One of the first dragonfly field guides. A true pioneer.