The guide opens with a general introduction to dragonflies. The first two chapters, "What is a dragonfly?" and "Biology and ecology of Odonata", aim to establish the appearance of dragonflies, their ecology and their behaviour in general, with special reference to Namibian species. The third chapter deals with dragonfly habitats in Namibia and their assemblages. The reader is guided on where to find dragonflies in the country, and what their special habitat  requirements are. The fourth chapter, entitled "Surveying dragonflies", introduces the reader to specific methods of recording these insects in respect of surveys or long-term monitoring.