Dragonflies (Odonata) are one of the most rewarding insect groups to study. Over the last 50 years, the number of species found in the Sheffield area has increased dramatically, thanks to improvements in water and air quality, and the effects of climate change on temperatures and weather patterns. This book is a guide to all of the dragonflies and damselflies species that can now be found in the region, including parts of South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Contents include photographs and descriptions of each locally occurring species, alongside maps and analysis of their distribution. showing where and when they can be found.