Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe

This is the best current field guide. Recently published, it is an improvement on previous guides and is also the most comprehensive in area and species covered.

Authors: Klaas-Douwe B Dijkstra, Richard Lewington

Edited by: British Wildlife Publishing

The Dragonflies of Europe

Until recently, the most important dragonfly field guide. However, it has been superseded by the above guide.

Author: R.R. Askew

Edited by: Harley Books

Libellules. Guide d'identification des libellules de France, d'Europe septentrionale et centrale.

A small guide with species from Central Europe. A good complement to the other guides. The keys are very good and can be helpful in the identification of problematic species.

Authors: Arne Wendler i Johann-Hendrik NuB

Edited by: Société française d'odonatologie