Odonatological Abstract Service

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Odonatological Abstract Service
published by the INTERNATIONAL DRAGONFLY FUND (IDF) in cooperation with the W ORLDWIDE DRAGONFLY
ASSOCIATION (WDA)
Editors:
Dr. Klaus Reinhardt, Dept Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK. Tel. ++44 114 222 0105;
E-mail: K.Reinhardt@sheffield.ac.uk
Martin Schorr, Schulstr. 7B, D-54314 Zerf, Germany. Tel. ++49 (0)6587 1025; E-mail: oestlap@online.de
Dr. Milen Marinov, 7/160 Rossall Str., Merivale 8014, Christchurch, New Zealand. E-mail: milen.marinov@canterbury.ac.nz
Published in Rheinfelden, Germany and printed in Trier, Germany.
ISSN 1438-0269
1997
12493. Garrison, R.W. (1997): Odonata. Nomina Insecta Nearctica 4: 551-579. (in English) [This list includes
all described Odonata of North America north of the
Mexican border. Species occurring in the Antilles and
Bahamas are considered to be Neotropical and are not
included. Species misidentifications are not included.]
Address: Garrison, R.W., Associate Insect Biosystematist, Plant Pest Diagnostics, California Dept of Food &
Agriculture, 3294 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA
95832-1448, USA. E-mail rgarrison@cdfa.ca.gov
12494. Honsig-Erenburg, W.; Konar, M.; Huber, T.; Gutleb, B.; Wieser, G.; Friedl, T.; Mildner, P. (1997): Zoologische Exkursion des Naturwissenschaftlichen Vereines
zur Kolpa (Slowenien). Carinthia II 187/107: 139-152. (in
German, with English and Slovenian summaries) [An excursion of the "Naturwissenschaftlicher Verein für Kärnten", departement of zoology, was performed between
August 12th to 14th 1996 to the Kolpa river in the region
of Dol (frontier Slovenia - Croatia). The macrozoobenthic
samples include Calopteryx virgo, Gomphus vulgatissimus
and Onychogomphus forcipatus.] Address: not stated
1998
12495. Schweighofer, W. (1998): Zur Libellenfauna (Odonata) des unteren Melktales (Niederösterreich). Lanius,
Krems 1996-1997: 17-32. (in German) [In a quartz sand
pit, in 1996/97, 31 Odonata species were recorded; the
list of species included Lestes virens and Orthetrum albistylum. Along the river Melk, 1997, 14 species were
recorded in 1997; the list of species included Gomphus
vulgatissimus, Onychogomphus forcipatus and Ophiogomphus cecilia.] Address: Schweighofer, W., Ötscherblick 10, A-3661 Artstetten, Austria. E-mail: wolfgang.
schweighofer@schule.at
12496. Tuxhorn, C.; McShaffrey, D. (1998): Flight velocities of Odonata measured using video techniques. Bull.
North American benthological society 15(1): 152. [Verbatim: We determined the flight velocity, based on over
2,800 flight segments of individuals of 4 spp. near Marietta, Ohio. A Panasonic Palmsight PV-1557 16x Optical
Zoom camcorder was used to record flight of individuals
at a pond on 3 dates in 1997. Recording was done between 1-4 pm. Distances on the monitor were determined by reference to mean lengths of individuals caught
at the time of filming. The distance a specimen flew between frames was calculated by measuring the on-screen
distance and dividing by the magnification factor. This
distance was then multiplied by the time between video
frames (0.03 sec) to determine velocity. Average flight
velocity for all flight segments of the 4 spp. was 1.9 m/s
(n=2844, sigma=0.59). Mean velocities were: Libellula
luctuosa 1.7 m/s (n=737, sigma=0.48), L. lydia 2.0 m/s
(n=1963, sigma=0.49), Pachydiplax longipennis 1.5 m/s
(n=59, sigma=0.53), Tramea lacerata 2.5 m/s (n=85,
sigma=0.85). Significant differences (t-test, alpha=0.05)
were found between the flight velocities of all 4 spp. A
positive correlation exists between the length of the
species and average flight velocity. Address: not stated.
2000
12497. Santos Lopes, F.; De Marco, P. (2000): Comportamento territorial em insetos: aspectos conceituais
e estudos de casos. Oecologia Brasiliensis 8: 193-222.
(in Portuguese, with English summary) ["Our objective
in this review, about insect territorial behaviour, isn't to
provide an exhaustive discussion on this issue, but to
establish the major theoretical aspects on this theme,
for anyone that initiate their studies on it. The paper includes: a) a review about the concept of territoriality,
based on the former ideas developed from vertebrate
studies and its applicability to insects; b) the major problems in the use these concepts, in special mistakes with
other terms related to the spatial distribution of individuals or other behaviours, associated to competition for
resources; c) theoretical considerations on territoriality
and, d) case studies in Odonata, as examples on those
Odonatological Abstract Service 38 (August 2013) - page 1
issues." (Authors)] Address: De Marco, P., Laboratorio
de Ecologia Teórica e Sintese, Depto de Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Goiás, BR-74.001-970 Goiânia,
Goiás, Brazil. E-mail: pdemarco@icb.ufg.br
12498. Tóth; S. (2000): Data to the dragonfly (Odonata)
fauna of the Villány Hills, South Hungary. Dunántúli
Dolgozatok Term. Tud. 10: 139-146. (in Hungarian, with
English summary) [In 1999 and 2000, 39 Odonata species were recorded.] Address: Tóth, S., Széchenyi u. 2,
H-8420 Zirc, Hungaria. E-mail: flycatcher@freemail.hu
ings : the yellow rings on the tergites IV-VII are not interrupted ; by a pale brown or chestnut labium, and the
labrum with a pair of yellow spots; and by the shape of
the genital plate. Asahina (1964) supposed that the larvae of Macromia sp. from the River Sintuhe (now R.
Komissarovka) near village Iljinka, Primorje Territory,
described by Popova (1953), were in fact M. manchurica. The finding of imago from a neighbouring locality
confirmed this supposition." (Authors)] Address: Malikova, E.I., Dept of Zoology, Blagoveshchensk State
Pedagogical University, Lenin Street, 104, Blagovestchensk, 675000, Russia
2001
12499. Gapud, V.P.; Recuenco-Adorada, J.D. (2001):
Contribution to the taxonomy of Philippine Megapodagrionidae (Odonata: Zygoptera). Philippine Entomology 15(2): 115-124. (in English) [Argiolestes baltazarae
sp. nov., is described from the Northern Sierra Madre
Natural Park, Philippines. A. realensis Gapud & Recuenco 1993 is redescribed, and the male of Rhinagrion philippinum is described. Illustrations and a key to Philippine species of Megapodagrionidae are provided.] Address:
Gapud, V.P., Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Univ. of the Philippines Los Banos, College,
Laguna 4031, Philippines. E-mail: vicgap@laguna.net
12500. Karube, H. (2001): New species of the genus
Chlorogomphus from Yunnan, China (Cordulegastridae:
Chlorogomphinae). Tombo 43: 9-11.["A new chlorogomphid dragonfly from Yunnan, SW China, is described
under the name of Chlorogomphus daviesi sp. nov. This
species belongs to the Chlorogomphus auratus group,
but is easily distinguished from other members mainly
by the structures of male caudal appendages and penile
organs. The Chinese chlorogomphid dragonflies have not
been well studied so far. Thirteen (including five Taiwanese) species were recorded prior to 1994. Karube
(1995) described Chlorogomphus kitawakii from Guangxi, Ishida (1996) described C. usudai from Hainan I., and
Chao (1999) reviewed Chinese chlorogomphid dragonflies with descriptions of two new species." (Author)] Address: Karube, H., Kanagawa Prefect. Mus. Nat. Hist.,
499 Iryuda, Odawara, Kanagawa, 250, Japan. E-mail:
paruki@nh-kanagawa-museum.jp
12501. Malikova, E.I.; Seidenbusch, R. (2001): Description of a female Macromia manchurica Asahina, 1964
(Macromiidae). Tombo 43: 21-22. (in English) [Southern
Primorje, Oktjabrsky region, v. Novo-Georgievka, Russia, 6. VIII. 1989, S. Kulchitsky leg; the female of this
rare Far Eastern species was unknown until present.
"One female specimen of this species identified as M.
sibirica Djakonov, 1926 (= M. amphigena fraenata Martin, 1905) was mentioned and depicted by Dr. S. Gorb
(1991) and then sent to one of us (R. S.) together with a
male specimen of true M. amphigena fraenata....The
species can be easily distinguished from co-occurring
M. amphigena by more developed yellow body mark-
12502. Matsuki, K. (2001): Description of the last instar
larva of Euphaea ochracea Selys, 1859 from Thailand
(Euphaeidae). Tombo 43: 23-24. (in English) [7-V-1985,
Huey Kaeo, N. Thailand, K. Matsuki, leg.; the female
exuvia is figured.] Address: Matusuki, K., 3-1575-14
Hasama-cho, Funabashi, Chiba, 274-0822, Japan
12503. Sasamoto, A. (2001): Description of a new subspecies of Stylogomphus lawrenceae Yang et Davies,
1996 from the Malay Peninsula (Anisoptera: Gomphidae). Tombo 43: 14-18. (in English) ["The adult and larva of Stylogomphus lawrenceae malayanus ssp. n. are
described and illustrated (holotype: male, allotype: female, Tapah to Tana Rata, 19 miles point, Perak, Malaysia; 31. III. 1999, captured at larval stage and reared
in room until emergence, and deposited in the National
Science Museum, Tokyo). This is the first record of the
genus Stylogomphus from the Malay Peninsula. This
subspecies is almost identical with nominotypi-cal subspecies in the shapes of male anal appendages, female
valvula vulvae and occiput, although discriminated in
the shapes of hamulus anterior and posterior, and thoracic markings. The genus Stylogomphus was established by Fraser in 1922 and contains 10 species, 2 of
which have one subspecies each (Tsuda, 2000). Stylogomphus species hitherto have been known from E.
Asia, N. India, Bangladesh, Nepal, continental China,
Taiwan, N. Vietnam, and Japan, as well as one species
from N. America. From N. Thailand only unidentified
exuviae were reported by Matsuki (1988). In spring of
1999 in Cameron Highland, the Malay Peninsula, the
larvae supposed as Stylogomphus were caught from a
clean stream in tropical jungle, and then, reared in room
until adult emergence. This species is not only a new
record from the Malay Peninsula, but is also believed to
be a new subspecies." (Author)] Address: Sasamoto,
A., 190-4 Yakuoji, Tawaramoto-chô, Shiki-gun, Nara,
636-0341, Japan. E-mail: akssmt@sea.plala.or.jp
2002
12504. Lynch, R.J.; Bunn, S.E.; Catterall, C.P. (2002):
Adult aquatic insects: Potential contributors to riparian
food webs in Australia's wet–dry tropics. Austral Ecology 27(5): 515-526. (in English) ["Changes in the abundance and biomass of aquatic and terrestrial aerial in-
sects with distance (mid-stream, 0, 10–15 and 160 m)
from lowland streams were examined across the dry
season landscape in Kakadu National Park, northern
Australia. Malaise traps and sticky intercept traps were
used to sample the insects at four streams, spaced
over an area of 1650 km2. Malaise and intercept catches were dominated by Diptera (flies and midges), both
numerically and by biomass. Chironomid midges were
the most abundant taxon, making up 43.4 and 51.0% of
the malaise and intercept trap catches, respectively.
However, most chironomids were small (less than 3 mm
body length), contributing 34.9% to intercept trap biomass, but only 5.2% in malaise traps. Ceratopogonid
midges and caddisflies (Trichoptera) accounted for most
of the remaining adult aquatic insects. Major terrestrial
components were Diptera and Hymenoptera in malaise
traps and Coleoptera and Diptera in intercept traps. The
total abundance and biomass of insects were much
greater over streams and along the water's edge than in
riparian (10–15 m) and savanna (160 m) habitats primarily because of the presence of large numbers of
adult aquatic insects. The abundance and biomass of
terrestrial insects in malaise traps showed no relationship with distance, but intercept trap catches suggested
slightly greater abundances over the water and at the
water's edge. The great abundance of aquatic insects
relative to terrestrial insects close to streams suggests
that they have the potential to be an important component of the diets of riparian insectivores, and predation
may be an important pathway by which aquatic nutrients and energy are moved into terrestrial food webs."
(Authors) The aquatic classification included those insects with at least one fully aquatic life stage: Odonata,
Ephemeroptera, Trichoptera, Diptera (Chironomidae, Culicidae, Simuliidae), Neuroptera (Sisyridae) and Hemiptera (Veliidae, Corixidae). ... 523 odonates were caught in
malaise traps.] Address: Bunn, S.E., Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia. E-mail: s.bunn@mailbox.gu.edu.au
clopedia of insects. University of California, Berkeley.
Academic Press. 1266 pp: 814-823. (in English) [Odonata are treated at pages 814-823. In general, many
chapters contain references to Odonata.] Address: Tennessen, K., 125 N. Oxford St, Wautoma, WI 54982,
USA. E-mail: ktennessen@centurytel.net
2003
12509. Zhu, H. (2004): Odonata. In: Yang, X. (ed): Insects of the Great Yarlung Zangbo Canyon of Xizang,
China. China Science and Technology University Press:
18-19. (in Chinese, with English summary) [In November 1998, the following taxa from Motuo/Medôg in eastern Tibet Autonomous Region, China are documented:
Palpopleura sexmaculata, Sympetrum hypomelas, Calicnemia sp., Aristocypha cuneata, Anotogaster kuchenbeiseri, Acisoma panorpoides, Crocothemis servilia, Orthetrum triangulare melania (Selys, 1883) and O. pruinosum neglectum (Rambur, 1842).] Address: Yang, X.K., Key Lab. Zool. Syst. & Evolution, Chinese Academy
of Sciences, 1 Beichen West Road, Chaoyang District,
Beijing 100101, P.R. China. E-mail: yangxk@ioz.ac.cn
12505. DuBois, R.B. (2003): Development of a citizenbased Odonata survey in northwestern Wisconsin. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Final Report.
24 Oct. 2003: 8 pp. (in English) ["The objective of this
project was to develop a network of citizen volunteers
capable of assisting with surveys of Odonates in northwestern Wisconsin. As a part of this process determining effective methods of citizen contact, training, and reporting of records were established. The knowledge
gained from this study was then used as a prelude to
constructing a future statewide survey." (Author)] Address: DuBois, R., Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources, 1401 Tower Ave., Superior, WI 54880, USA. Email: robert.dubois@Wisconsin.gov
12506. Tennessen, K.J. (2003): Odonata (Dragonflies,
Damselflies). In: Resh, V.H. & R.T. Cardé (eds): Ency-
2004
12507. DuBois, R.B.; Pleski, J.M.; Smith, W.A.; Epstein,
E.J.; Mead, K. (2004): First records for Aeshna sitchensis (Odonata: Aeshnidae) and Enallagma clausum (Odonata: Coenagrionidae) and a northwestern record for
the state endangered Somatochlora incurvata (Odonata: Corduliidae) in Wisconsin. The Great Lakes Entomologist 37(3 & 4): 126-130. (in English) ["While surveying for Odonata in coastal peatlands and associated
shoreline areas adjacent to Lake Superior in Wisconsin,
two new state record species, A. sitchensis and E. clausum populations were documented. Also located was a
robust population of the state-endangered S. incurvata at
the northwestern edge of the known range of this species." (Authors)] Address: DuBois, R., Wisconsin Dept
of Natural Resources, 1401 Tower Ave., Superior, WI
54880, USA. E-mail: robert.dubois@Wisconsin.gov
12508. Meurgey, F. (2004): Première observation d'Anax
junius (Drury, 1773) en France (Odonata, Aeshnidae).
Bulletin de la Société des Sciences naturelles de l'Ouest
de la France 26(3): 176-177. (in French, with English
summary) [14-IX-2003, Pointe St Gildas, France. During a study of spatial movements of some Sympetrum
sp. along the coast of the Loire-Atlantique department,
western France, a male Anax junius has been seen in
flight on the beach. This specimen has been captured
and it is actually stored in the Natural History Museum
of Nantes.] Address: Meurgey, F., Muséum d'Histoire
naturelle de Nantes, 12, rue Voltaire, F-44000 Nantes,
France. E-mail: Francois.Meurgey@mairie-nantes.fr
2005
12510. Brunelle, P.M.; deMaynadier, P. (2005): The Maine
Damselfly and Dragonfly Survey: A Final Report. No-
vember 1 2005. Edition 2 (Revised). Prepared for: Maine
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW),
650 State Street, Bangor, Maine, USA 04401: 31 pp. (in
English) ["MDDS Final Results: The goals of the MDDS
project were two-fold: (1) To raise public awareness and
concern for damselflies and dragonflies specifically, and
invertebrate conservation generally, and, (2) To improve
the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s
ability to protect those odonate species of greatest conservation concern. Underlying the achievement of both
goals was the need for an improved understanding of
the distribution and status of Odonata in Maine. The
balance of this report provides a graphical and tabular
summary of MDDS’s final results. In summary, the project exceeded initial expectations for public participation
and scientific contributions, as evidenced by the following summary statistics: Outreach Contributions: Volunteer participation statewide: >200; Volunteers trained in
MDDS seminars: 95; Newsletters published (Mainensis): 4; Major press articles covering the project: 5:
Website hits (http://mdds.umf.maine.edu/~odonata/):
>16,000; Scientific Contributions: Total records submitted (% increase on 1999 baseline): 17,264 (229%); New
Rare, Threatened, and Endangered species records:
297; New state species records: 10; New U.S. species
records (Québec Emerald and Canada Whiteface): 2;
Scientific publications completed or in progress (4 articles; 1 book): 5." (Authors) For details see: http://mdds.
umf.maine.edu/MDDS%20Final%20Report.pdf]
Address: Brunelle, P.M., 6044-1 Compton Avenue, Halifax,
Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 1E7
thopteroids and hemipteroids; and a subsequent Modern Evolutionary Fauna of more derived clades of orthopteroids and hemipteroids and especially holometabolous insects. In addition to the P-T event, four
other extinctions are documented by multipletypes of
data: Late Pennsylvanian, Late Jurassic, later Early
Cretaceous; and the end-Cretaceous (CretaceousPaleocene; K-P). There also is an analogous record of
insect origination that is characterized by major, abovebackground events. Four methods are used to detect
insect extinction in the fossil record. The taxic approach
is widely used, whereby the temporal durations of fossil
taxa are tallied for each geologic unit of interest and
analyzed in a manner analogous to demography used
in ecology. By contrast, the phylogenetic approach uses
clades as the basic units of interest. A recent approach
uses proxy data such as quantification of plant-insect
associations across major boundaries in lieu of an insect body-fossil record. Last, the clustering of times of
origin from modern coevolved plant-insect associations
provides data for likely interruptions from major paleoenvironmental perturbations. Pluralism, emphasizing
multiple approaches to determine the ecological dynamics of insects during an extinction, is the best strategy to evaluate insect demise or survival in the fossil
record." (Author) The paper includes several references
to dragonflies.] Address: Labandeira, C., Dep Paleobiology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian
Institution, Washington, DC 20560-0121, USA. E-mail:
labandec@si.edu
2006
12511. Feige, K.-D.; Jueg, U.; Zessin, W. (2005): Beitrag zur Fauna des Treptow-Sees (Landkreis Parchim)
– Vögel, Weichtiere, Egel und Libellen. Mitteilungen der
Naturforschenden Gesellschaft West-Mecklenburg 5(1):
54-63. (in German) [Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; 10 in most cases common Odonata species were observed at 3.7.04 and 21.8.04: Lestes sponsa,
Coenagrion puella, Pyrrhosoma nymphula, Ischnura
elegans, Enallagma cyathigerum, Aeshna mixta, Libellula quadrimaculata, Orthetrum cancellatum, Sympetrum flaveolum, S. vulgatum.] Address: Zessin, W., Lange Str. 9, D-19230 Jasnitz, Germany. E-mail: zessin@
zoo-schwerin.de
12512. Labandeira, C.C. (2005): The fossil record of
insect extinction. New approaches and future directions. American Entomologist • Spring 2005: 14-29. (in
English) ["The fossil record of insect extinction at the
family level is characterized by two basic modes: background extinction, which represents an ambient level of
taxa extirpation, and mass extinctions, which are occasional severe events in which taxa are eliminated significantly above background levels. The most significant
mass extinction, at the end-Permian (Permian-Triassic;
P-T), divides the history of insects into two major evolutionary faunas: an earlier Paleozoic Evolutionary Fauna
of apterygotes, paleopterans, and basal clades of or-
12513. DuBois, R.B.; Smith, W.; Tennessen, K.; Berg,
M.; Remsburg, A. (2006): GLOM 2006 Informs Beginners and Showcases Rare Clubtails. Argia 18(3): 3-4.
(in English) ["This report describes the events, presentations, and Odonata species recorded at the 6th Annual Great Lakes Odonata Meeting (GLOM) held July 2225, 2006." (Authors)] Address: DuBois, R., Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources, 1401 Tower Ave.,
Superior, WI 54880, USA. E-mail: robert.dubois@Wisconsin.gov
12514. Jocqué, M.; Martens, K.; Riddoch, B.; Brendonck, L. (2006): Faunistics of ephemeral rock pools in
southeastern Botswana. Arch. Hydrobiol. 165(3): 415431. (in English) ["Rock pools on granite outcrops occur
worldwide and are poorly studied, despite their intrinsic
biological interest. In semi-arid Botswana, such habitats
occur mainly on the granite outcrops in the southwestern Hardveld zone. To date, studies on these systems
have focused mainly on individual species or particular
interactions. By means of frequent sampling (every other day) during an entire wet phase (hydrocycle), we attempted to get a time integrated overview of invertebrate species composition in a set of 18 rock pools from
two clusters (meta-communities). A faunal list (including
Pantala flavescens) is presented and described. Rock
pool species were separated in permanent and ephemeral inhabitants, based on their strategy to survive or
escape the frequent dry phases of their habitat, respectively. A new chydorid species, four new turbellarian taxa
and two new ostracod species were discovered. All new
taxa were permanent inhabitants, illustrating the need
for more intense and time-integrated studies of these
ephemeral systems and especially the permanent residents with specific adaptations to the vagaries of their
variable habitat. The best sampling strategy to assess
species richness in these rock pool systems is to randomly sample three to four pools in a cluster, each in
the final phase of their hydrocycle." (Authors)] Address:
Jocqué, M., K. U. Leuven, Laboratory of Aquatic Ecology, De Bériotstraat 32, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
12515. Wang, B.; Huang, F (2006): Xizang insect differentiation. Henan Science and Technology Publishing
House, Zhengzhou: 540 pp. (in Chinese with English
abstract and Latin names) [Xizang (Tibet, China), 11
Odonata species are checklisted.] Address: not stated
2007
12516. DuBois, R.B. (2007): GLOM 2007 Visits Northeastern Illinois. Argia 19(4): 17-18. (in English) ["This
report is a summary of the 7th Annual Great Lakes
Odonata meeting (GLOM) held at the Volo Bog State
Natural Area in Lake County, IL. The educational focus
of this meeting was on the federally endangered Somatochlora hineana since the meeting was held close to
some known Hine's Emerald habitat. Areas sampled for
Odonata were not far from the Wisconsin state line, and
habitats and species recorded were similar to those
found in many areas in southern Wisconsin." (Author)]
Address: DuBois, R., Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources, 1401 Tower Ave., Superior, WI 54880, USA.
E-mail: robert.dubois@Wisconsin.gov
12517. DuBois, R.B. (2007): Gomphus spicatus (Odonata: Gomphidae) rediscovered in Illinois and Libellula
semifasciata (Odonata: Libellulidae) recorded near Wisconsin DNR. The Great Lakes Entomologist 40(1&2):
99-100. (in English) ["A single adult female L. semifasciata was collected on a hiking trail along the Dead River (in Illinois, USA) on 10 June 2007. The finding of this
dragonfly … is noteworthy because that species has
not been found in Wisconsin since Muttkowski (1908)
reported it from Milwaukee County in 1903 (Smith et al.
2003; Wisconsin Odonata Survey 2008). Populations of
L. semifasciata may persist, and should be looked for,
in the southern tier of counties of Wisconsin, especially
in Kenosha County near Lake Michigan." (Author)] Address: DuBois, R., Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources, 1401 Tower Ave., Superior, WI 54880, USA. Email: robert.dubois@Wisconsin.gov
12518. DuBois, R.B.; Tennessen, K.J.; Berg, M. (2007):
Efficacy of morphological characters for distinguishing
nymphs of Epitheca cynosura and Epitheca spinigera
(Odonata: Corduliidae) in Wisconsin. The Great Lakes
Entomologist 40(3&4): 129-139. (in English) ["Attempts
to distinguish exuviae and last-instar nymphs of E. cynosura and E. spinigera using lateral spine characters
have proven to be unreliable, and recent use of setae
counts on only one side of the prementum or one labial
palp have led to confusion because these structures often hold unequal numbers of setae on the two sides of
the same specimen. Based on exuviae of 67 reared E.
cynosura and 55 reared E. spinigera from lakes
throughout Wisconsin, this study tested the efficacy of
previously used character states for distinguishing these
species and searched for new characters to improve
the reliability of regional keys." (Authors)] Address: DuBois, R., Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,
1401 Tower Ave., Superior, WI 54880, USA. E-mail:
robert.dubois@Wisconsin.gov
12519. Fields, S.E.; Speer, H.; Castleberry, J.S.; Hook,
M.W.; Hunsucker, R.; Lambert, D.M (2007): A listing of
flora and fauna of Saint Helena Island, South Carolina
with emphasis on historic Penn center. Journal of the
South Carolina Academy of Science 4(1): 33-47. (in
English) [USA; "We present baseline occurrence data
for at least 306 taxa of plants and animals in the vicinity
of Historic Penn Center on St. Helena Island, South
Carolina. It is hoped that this list will be appended by future surveyors and can serve as an aid in the conservation of species and the preservation of the natural, as
well as the cultural history of the site." (Authors) The list
contains the following Odonata taxa: Epiaeschna heros,
Enallagma spp., Erythemis simplicollis, Libellula axilena, L. semifasciata, Pachydiplax longipennis] Address:
Fields, S, School of the Environment, University of
South Carolina, 702G Byrnes Bldg., Columbia, SC
29208, USA. E-mail: stevefields@chmuseums.org
12520. Goncalves, F.B. (2007): Análise comparativa de
índices bióticos de avaliação de qualidade de água, utilizando macroinvertebrados, em um rio litoraneo do Estado do Paraná. Dissertação apresentada ao Programa
de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Conservação, Setor
de Ciências Biologias Universidade Federal do Paraná,
como requisito parcial para obtenção do grau de Mestre em Ecologia e Conservação: IX + 43 pp. [Brazil; this
work aimed to compare four different biotic indices of
water quality using benthic macroinvertebrate, in order
to verify if there is one better to be applied in the costal
streams in the Paraná state; describe its communities
and analyse its environmental condition through the
functional feeding groups. Five biotic indices were chosen to it: 1- EPT INDEX (Percent of Ephemeroptera,
Plecoptera and Trichoptera); 2- BMWP’ (Biological
Monitoring Work Party System); 3- BMWP’-ASPT (Average Score Per Taxon) and 4-HFBI (Hilsenhoff Family
Biotic Index). They were applied in two different sites in
a coastal stream in the Paraná state. The “do Pinto”
stream headwaters’ are placed in a protected area.
There are many input materials from headwaters to the
mouth as organic house material, craps and funny activities. Five samples were taken between April of 2005
and April of 2006. It was observed the HFBI index does
not represent the real conditions of the stream. This
way, no one of the indices can be suggested as a better
one, since everyone presented many differences among
their scores and the structure of community. The functional feeding groups protocol suggested the stream as
a not structured one, mainly in the inferior site that has
an human influence." (Author) Odonata are treated at
the family level.] Address: not stated
12521. Smolis, A.; Malkiewicz, A.; Stelmaszczyk, R.;
Kadej, M. (2007): Nowe stanowiska trzepli zielonej
Ophiogomphus cecilia (Geoffroy in Fourcroy, 1785) w
województwie dolnośląskim. Przyroda Sudetów 10: 8588. (in Polish, with German and Czech summaries) [Records of O. cecilia from eleven localities, in most cases
situated in the Odra valley (area of the Lower Silesian
Voivodeship, Poland) are documented.] Address: Stelmaszczyk, R., Muzeum Przyrodnicze, Uniwersytet
Wrocławski, ul. Sienkiewicza 21, 50-335 Wrocław, Poland. E-mail: stelma@biol.uni.wroc.pl
12522. Torralba Burrial, A.; Ocharan, F.J. (2007): Comparación del muestreo de macroinvertebrados bentónicos fluviales con muestreador surber y con red manual en ríos de Aragón (NE Península Ibéerica). Limnetica 26(1): 13-24. (in Spanish, with English summary)
["Comparison between Surber and hand net sampling
methods to survey benthic macroinvertebrates in rivers
of Aragon (NE Iberian Peninsula) When monitoring the
ecological state of rivers and other surface waters, the
Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/CE) establishes that the methods used should guarantee that
the information given be of an equivalent scientific quality and comparability; for rivers and communities of
benthic macroinvertebrates in shallow waters, it remits
to the standards for the biological sampling with Surber
and hand net. These sampling methods were compared
in 15 sites located in the fluvial network of Aragon (NE
Spain), including the different types of rivers and ecological states existent in it. Both methods provided similar results when employed with the same community,
showing high correlation coefficients and slopes near 1,
for number of taxa captured, number of EPT groups
(Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera), number
of taxa included in the index IBMWP (formerly known as
BMWP'), value of this index and of the IASPT. In spite
of this high correlation, the Surber sampler presented a
higher average efficiency in the total number of taxa
captured than the hand net, capturing a slightly greater
number of taxa, taxa included in the IBMWP among
them (increasing the value of the index a little). Other
advantages of Surber versus hand net are commented,
especially that of allowing quantitative samplings." (Authors) Samples include Coenagrionidae, Calopterygidae, Aeshnidae, and Gomphidae (all at the family lev-
el).] Address: Torralba Burrial, A., Depto de Biología de
Organismos y Sistemas, Universidad de Oviedo, E33071 Oviedo, Spain. E-mail: antoniotb@hotmail.com
12523. Torralba Burrial, A.; Ocharan, F.J. (2007): Presencia de Hemianax ephippiger (Burmeister, 1839) (Odonata: Aeshnidae) en la provincia de Huesca (NE España). Boletín de la Sociedad Entomológica Aragonesa
40: 426. (in Spanish) [18-VIII-2003, river Asabón, Salinas de Huesca (30TXM821980; alt. 604 m a.s.l.), Spain]
Address: Torralba Burrial, A., Depto de Biología de Organismos y Sistemas, Universidad de Oviedo, E-33071
Oviedo, Spain. E-mail: antoniotb@hotmail.com
2008
12524. Johansson, F.; Crowley, P.H. (2008): Larval
cannibalism and population dynamics of dragonflies. In:
Lancaster, J. & R.A. Briers (eds): CAB International
2008. Aquatic insects: Challenges to populations. Proceedings of the Royal Entomological Society’s 24th
symposium: 36-54. (in English) ["Cannibalism, the process of killing and eating conspecifics, is common
among odonate larvae and is believed to influence
odonate population dynamics. Here we attempt to
summarize and consider interactions among key factors
linked to cannibalism at both the individual and population levels. Through cannibalism, odonate larvae receive energy directly from the consumption of the conspecific, and indirectly from reduced exploitation competition because the per capita food supply may increase. Cannibalism might, however, also incur costs
such as risk of death and pathogen infections. Alternative food availability, population density and size structure of the cannibalistic population, and habitat structure are environmental factors that affect cannibalism
rate in odonate larvae on a short-term basis. Theoretical models predict that cannibalism reduces size variation under most cannibalism intensities and life histories. The models also show that cannibalism can – but
will not always – stabilize population dynamics. Unfortunately few long-term studies examining the population
dynamics on dragonfly larvae have been performed,
and we urge more such studies." (Authors)] Address:
Johansson, F., Dept of Ecology and Environmental Science, Animal Ecology Group, Umea University, 90187
Umea, Sweden. E-mail: frank.johansson@eg.umu.se
2009
12525. Bingham, S.N. (2009): Aquatic macroinvertebrate use of rootmat habitat created by eight woody
reparian species. M.Sc. thesis, Graduate School of The
Ohio State University: XII + 61 pp. (in English) [oas
38;"Rootmats are an instream habitat type created by
fine roots of riparian vegetation that are exposed through
natural erosion at the stream bank. Previous research
indicated that rootmats may be important habitats for
aquatic invertebrates and may have a distinct inverte-
brate composition compared to other instream habitat
types. The objective of this study was to examine the
invertebrate communities inhabiting rootmats of eight
common woody riparian species in Cuyahoga Valley
National Park, Ohio (CVNP). I collected 47 rootmat
samples from pools across 10 CVNP streams. Coarse
particulate organic matter, root morphology, and physiochemical variables were measured to characterize the
local habitat at each location. Invertebrate community
indices, multivariate techniques and univariate techniques were used to investigate the role of rootmats as
habitat and determine whether any associations existed
between invertebrate communities and eight woody riparian species. Additionally, invertebrate communities of
rootmats were compared to adjacent riffles for eight
sites. A total of 138 taxa were collected from rootmats
across all woody species. Most (59%) of the taxa were
gathering collectors and this suggests that fine particulate organic matter may be a dominant food source
within or near rootmats. Additionally, 15% of the captures were predators, while scrapers, shredders and filtering collectors were present in similar proportions (89% each). Paratanytarsus dissimilis was the most
abundant organism across the samples at nearly 250
organisms m². Other abundant taxa were Chironomidae
Calopteryx maculata, Caecidotea communis (isopod),
Stenelmis sp. and Dubiraphia bivittata (riffle beetles).
Invertebrate diversity, species composition and functionnal feeding guilds differed among certain tree species. Specifically, rootmats of two willow species (Salix
interior and S. nigra) were consistently similar to each
other, and different from rootmats of Carpinus caroliniana, Fraxinus pennsylvanica, and Acer saccharum. Additionally, invertebrate species composition was different in adjacent rootmat and riffle habitats, but the habitats were similar in terms of diversity and abundance."
(Author)] Address: not stated
12526. Bolzon, D.M.; Nordström, K.; O'Carroll, D.C.
(2009): Local and large-lange inhibition in feature detection. Journal of Neuroscience 9(45): 14143-14150.
(in English) ["Lateral inhibition is perhaps the most ubiquitous of neuronal mechanisms, having been demonstrated in early stages of processing in many different
sensory pathways of both mammals and invertebrates.
Recent work challenges the long-standing view that assumes that similar mechanisms operate to tune neuronal responses to higher order properties. Scant evidence for lateral inhibition exists beyond the level of the
most peripheral stages of visual processing, leading to
suggestions that many features of the tuning of higher
order visual neurons can be accounted for by the receptive field and other intrinsic coding properties of visual neurons. Using insect target neurons as a model,
we present unequivocal evidence that feature tuning is
shaped not by intrinsic properties but by potent spatial
lateral inhibition operating well beyond the first stages
of visual processing. In addition, we present evidence
for a second form of higher-order spatial inhibition—a
long-range interocular transfer of information that we
argue serves a role in establishing interocular rivalry
and thus potentially a neural substrate for directing attention to single targets in the presence of distracters.
In so doing, we demonstrate not just one, but two levels
of spatial inhibition acting beyond the level of peripheral
processing." (Authors) Hemicordulia tau] Address:
O’Carroll, D., Discipline of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005,
Australia
12527. Donohue, I.; Donohue, L.A.; Ní Ainín, B.; Irvine,
K. (2009): Assessment of eutrophication pressure on
lakes using littoral invertebrates. Hydrobiologia 633(1):
105-122. (in English) ["Until the E.U. Water Framework
Directive listed benthic invertebrates as a biotic element
to be used for ecological classification of lakes, techniques for the assessment of the response of littoral invertebrates to anthropogenic pressures were extremely
limited compared with those of rivers and lake profundal
zones. We describe here the development of an ecological classification model based on changes of littoral
invertebrate assemblages across a gradient of eutrophication, which is the most widespread anthropogenic
pressure on lakes across Europe. The model comprises
three derived parameters, two of which were developed
from taxon-specific optima along a total phosphorus
gradient calculated using canonical correspondence
analysis, and the third based on invertebrate abundance.
Combining the parameter metrics, we can estimate the
ecological quality ratio (EQR), relative to those from paleolimnologically-confirmed reference lakes. The model
was tested using independent samples collected from
both hard and soft substrata and across two seasons
from 45 lakes, comprising three alkalinity groups (n =
15 in each), and across gradients in water column total
phosphorus concentrations. For hard substrata, EQRs
were related consistently and highly significantly to water column concentrations of total phosphorus, accounting for the majority of the variance in every alkalinity
group. For samples taken from soft substrata, a significant relationship was found only for high alkalinity
lakes, accounting for a moderate proportion of the variability in water column total phosphorus concentrations.
Our results compare highly favourably with those from
other aquatic ecological assessment methods, irrespective of the faunal or floral group upon which they are
based, demonstrating that littoral invertebrate assemblages can provide a statistically robust prediction of
nutrient status when samples are collected from hard
substrata. While the method was developed specifically
to assess nutrient pressures on littoral invertebrates,
many lakes are subject to multiple pressures. The development of classification models that incorporate multiple pressures presents a particularly significant challenge for the implementation of the Water Framework
Directive, requiring both reliable identification of minimally-impacted reference states and incorporation of
pressures that are unlikely to interact in predictable
ways." (Authors) Taxa classified as ‘sensitive’ to total
phosphorus used in the calculation of the %Sensitive to
TP Metric include Brachytron pratense, Coenagrionidae,
Libellulidae, Orthetrum cancellatum, and O. coerulescens.]
Address: Donohue, I., School of Natural Sciences, Dept
of Zoology, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland. Email: ian.donohue@tcd.ie
12528. Drake, M. (2009): A survey of the aquatic invertebrates of RSPB Otmoor Reserve, Oxfordshire. Royal
Society for the Protection of Birds: 22 pp. (in English)
[UK; Aquatic invertebrates were sampled at 25 waterbodies at Greenaways field at RSPB’s Otmoor Reserve
on 24 – 25 July 2009. Brachytron pratense (scarce),
Anax imperator, Ischnura elegans, Pyrrhosoma nymphula,
Coenagrionidae, Libellula depressa, Libellula quadrimaculata, and Sympetrum sp. (all common) are listed.] Address: Drake, C.M., Orchid House, Burridge, Axminster,
Devon EX13 7DF, UK
12529. DuBois, R.B.; Pleski, J.M.; Smith, W.A.; Epstein,
E.J. (2009): Odonata of coastal peatland habitats adjacent to Lake Superior in Wisconsin. Great Lakes Entomologist 42(3/4): 158-172. (in English) ["We sampled
adults and exuviae of Odonata in eleven coastal fens
and poor fens near Lake Superior in Douglas, Bayfield,
and Ashland counties in Wisconsin to determine species
that were breeding in these areas, and gain knowledge
about their relative abundances, flight periods, and nymphal habitats. The flora in these fens was characterized
by mats of Sphagnum mosses, a variety of ericaceous
shrubs, and a number of sedges, among which Carex lasiocarpa was most dominant. We averaged seven visits
per site from early June through September, 2004, to
cover the flight periods of most species of Odonata at
this latitude. Fifty species of Odonata were identified at
the sites, 33 of which exhibited evidence of breeding.
Species commonly breeding in the fens included Lestes
disjunctus, Coenagrion resolutum, Enallagma hageni,
Nehalennia irene, Aeshna canadensis, Williamsonia
fletcheri, Leucorrhinia frigida, L. glacialis, L. hudsonica,
Libellula quadrimaculata, Sympetrum obtrusum, and S.
vicinum. Eight uncommon species were found to breed in
at least one of the fens, including L. eurinus, A. sitchensis, A. tuberculifera, A. verticalis, Somatochlora incurvata,
W. fletcheri, Nannothemis bella, and S. danae. W. fletcheri and S. danae were found to be more common in
these habitats than previously thought, causing their rarity status with the Natural Heritage Inventory of the Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources to be relaxed, and
they will no longer be actively tracked. Emergence and
flight periods of Odonata in coastal peatlands began at
least a week later than in similar inland peatlands in
these counties." (Authors)] Address: DuBois, R., Wisconsin Dept Natural Resources, 1401 Tower Ave., Superior,
WI 54880, USA. E-mail: robert.dubois@Wisconsin.gov
12530. DuBois, R.B. (2009): GLOM 2009 Visits Indiana
Dunes National Lakeshore. Argia 2184): 4-5. (in Eng-
lish) ["The 9th annual Great Lakes Odonata Meeting
(GLOM) was held during 10-12 July in Indiana Dunes
National Lakeshore (IDNL). The IDNL has not previously received much attention from odonatologists. Surveys
were done in the area from 1993-1997 and over 60 species of Odonata were recorded. At the 2009 meeting
surveys were done and 42 species were recorded, including eight not found in the previous 1993-1997 survey." (Author)] Address: DuBois, R., Wisconsin Dept of
Natural Resources, 1401 Tower Ave., Superior, WI
54880, USA. E-mail: robert.dubois@Wisconsin.gov
12531. Fiorenza, T.; Pecile, I. (2009): The Pygmy damselfly Nehalennia speciosa is still part of the Odonata
fauna of Italy (Insecta, Odonata, Coenagrionidae). Boll.
Mus. civ. St. nat. Venezia 60: 17-27. (in English, with
Italian summary) ["Authors make a short synthesis on
the presence and distribution of N. speciosa in Friuli,
along with the results of the researches conducted in
the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. The confirmation of the
Friulian presence, which was already known in the past,
and its discovery in three unknown locations, testify that
the species is still present in Italy." (Authors)] Address:
Fiorenza, T., Via Morosina, 17/c, 33100 Udine. Italy. Email: Tizianofiorenza@libero.it
12532. Fulan, J.A. (2009): Metodologias de amostragem em macrói tas e seu efeito na abundância de odonata. A comparison of two sampling techniques in the
study of the macrophytes and their effects on abundance of odonata. Estud Biol. 31(73/74/75): 67-73. (in
Portuguese, with English summary) ["The aim of this
work was assess the distribution of the abundance of
Odonata on macrophytes utilizing distinct methods
sampling insect net of 0,25 mm mesh size and square
method. The samplings were realized in two lakes in its
mouth zone into the Jurumirim Reservoir, São Paulo
State, Brazil. Three stands of E. azurea and three of S.
auriculata were assessed. In each sampling station
were measured surface temperature, dissolved oxygen,
pH and conductivity. It was realized two statistical analysis: the Student test to compare the abundances of
Odonate with insect net and square and correlation between the abundances of Odonata and abiotic factors.
The results showed that the abundances of Odonata
did not differ significantly between insect net and
square, however, insect net exhibited higher abundance
in every one sites of sampling. Insect net also was efficient in the caught of small nymphs as Telebasis sp.,
Tauriphila sp. and Erythemis sp." (Author)] Address: Fulan, J.A., Doutorado (andamento), Depto de Zoologia,
Instituto de Biociências, Univ. Estadual de São Paulo
(UNESP), Botucatu, SP - Brazil. E-mail: joaofulan@
ig.com.br
12533. Mohi-Ud-Din, I.; Singh, M.; Borana, K. (2009):
Statistical approach to monthly variations of physicochemical factors at Lower lake of Bhopal in relation to
insect fauna. Current World Environment 4(1): 195-198.
(in English) [The monthly variations of insects was studied in Lower lake of Bhopal (India), during June 2002 to
May 2004. The density of total population of insects
ranged between 201 org/m² to 450 org/m² and dominated by Coleoptera during most of the study period.
Taxa are treated at genus level and include Nearctic
Odonata species.] Address: Mohi-Ud-Din, I., Sadhu
Vaswani College, Bairagarh, Dept of Applied Aquaculture, Barkatullah University, Bhopal - 462 016, India
12534. O'Carroll, D.C.; Shoemaker, P.A. (2009): Mechanisms for visual detection of small targets in insects.
AOARD-09-4058 / FA2386-09-1-4058. Final Performance Report, December 1, 2009: 26 pp. (in English)
["The grantee investigated insect visual detection of
small targets against a cluttered, moving background.
The work focused on deducing neural mechanisms that
underlie this ability, to an understanding of the computational principles. Electrophysiology examined the
complex function of small-target sensitive neurons (of
dragonflies). Experiments explored the receptive field
properties and underlying mechanisms involved in target detection, suggested the form of computational
models, and focused anatomical investigations. Conceptual models were translated into numerical models
that can be evaluated in simulations under a variety of
conditions and compared with biological systems." (Authors)] Address: O’Carroll, D., Discipline of Physiology,
School of Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, Australia
12535. Sutton, P.G. (2009): A checklist of the dragonflies (Odonata) of Corfu (Kérkira) including a new record for the Ionian Islands, the Black Pennant Selysiothemis nigra (Vander Linden, 1825). Bulletin of the Amateur Entomologists’ Society 68(485): 136-144. (in English) [Greece; the checklist for the Odonata of Corfu
now includes S. nigra, bringing the total number of species recorded from the island to 40, and the current total for the Ionian Islands to 41. The list also includes the
very rare and threatened species Pyrrhosoma elisabethae and Ceriagrion geogrifreyi.] Address: Sutton,
P.G., 2 Fir Tree Close, Flitwick, Beds. MK45 1NZ, UK.
E-mail: petersutton@freeuk.com
12536. Torralba-Burrial, A.; Alonso-Naveiro, M. (2009):
Las comunidades de libélulas (Odonata) del Parque
Natural de Sierra de Cebollera (La Rioja, N España).
Zubia 27: 7-52. (in Spanish, with English summary) ["Odonata communities were sampled in 22 locations in
Natural Park Sierra de Cebollera (La Rioja). 21 species
were found; eleven have been not recorded before from
La Rioja. Records of threatened dragonflies Coenagrion
caerulescens and Sympetrum flaveolum are very interesting. The last species has great populations in Sierra
de Cebollera. Dragonfly communities are analysed
showed differences between running and stagnant waters. Biogeographical analysis shows a low percentage
of Ethiopic elements and high percentage of West-
Mediterranean elements. A provisional checklist of La
Rioja odonates is included." (Authors)] Address: Torralba Burrial, A., Departamento de Biología de Organismos y Sistemas, Universidad de Oviedo, E-33071
12537. Walia, G.K. (2009): The impact of industrial effluent on moulting and emergence in the damselfly Ceriagrion coromandelianum (Fabricius) (Odonata: Zygoptera: Coenagrionidae). National journal of Life Sciences 6(1): 99-102. (in English) ["The antipenultimate and
penultimate larval instars of C. coromandelianum were
reared in effluent free medium. The antipenultimate larvae required 32 days to become adult and penultimate
larvae needed 9 days to become final instars. In sub lethal concentration of industrial effluent the moulting is
arrested and all the antipenultimate larvae died in 25-32
days, while in case of penultimate larvae, all of them
died within 15 days. However, few of them exhibited incomplete moulting but died without eclosion on the
same day. Rate of oxygen consumption and various biochemical constituents in the tissues were decreased
significantly in the effluent treated larvae. These could
be the probable cause for the mortality of larvae under
the toxicity of industrial effluent. As industrial effluent inhibits moulting thus juvenomimetic action could be attributed to it." (Author)] Address: Walia, Gurinder Kaur,
Dept of Zoology & Environmental Sciences, Punjabi
University, Patiala-147002, Punjab, India. E-mail: gurinderkaurwalia@yahoo.co.in
2010
12538. Henderson, C.L; Adams, S. (il.). (2010): Butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates of Costa Rica: a
field guide. Mariposas, polillas y otros invertebrados de
Costa Rica: una guía de campo. Editorial Austin, TX,
University of Texas Press, US: 173 pp. (in English) [" At
the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica
hosts an astonishing array of plants and animals-over
half a million species! Ecotourists, birders, and biologists come from around the world, drawn by the likelihood of seeing more than three or four hundred species
of birds and other animals during even a short stay. To
help all these visitors, as well as local residents, identify
and enjoy the wildlife of Costa Rica, Carrol Henderson
published Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica in
2002, and it instantly became the indispensable guide.
Now Henderson has created a dedicated field guide to
more than one hundred tropical butterflies, moths, and
other invertebrates that travelers are most likely to see
while exploring the wild lands of Costa Rica. He includes fascinating information on their natural history,
ecology, identification, and behaviour gleaned from his
forty years of travels and wildlife viewing, as well as details on where to see these remarkable and beautiful
creatures. The butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates
are illustrated by over 180 stunning and colourful photographs, most of which were taken in the wild by Hen-
derson. A detailed and invaluable appendix that identifies many of Costa Rica's best wildlife-watching destinations, lodges, and contact information for trip-planning
purposes completes the volume." (Publisher) The book
includes a brief chapter on Pseudostigmatidae.] Address: not stated
12539. Indermuehle, N.; Angélibert, S.; Rosset, V.; Oertli,
B. (2010): The pond biodiversity index "IBEM", a new tool
for the rapid assessment of biodiversity in ponds from
Switzerland. Part 2. Method description and examples of
application. Limnetica 29(1): 105-119. (in English, with
Spanish summary) ["Ponds are now widely recognized to
contribute significantly to regional freshwater biodiversity.
Therefore, tools to easily and rapidly assess biological
quality specificalIy for these aquatic habitats have been
increasingly requested by conservation planners and nature managers. In c10se association with practitioners,
we developed such a method for Switzerland; the pond
biodiversity index "IBEM". The IBEM-Index is based on
the assessment of the taxonomic richness of 5 groups:
aquatic vegetation, Gastropoda, Coleoptera, adult
Odonata and Amphibia. No abundance data are necessary and genus level identification is required for alI
groups except Amphibia (species level). The sampling
methodology is a stratified random strategy and alIows
the use of richness estimators to transform the observed
taxonomic richness (Sobs) into true taxonomic richness
(Strue). As the IBEM assessment folIows the methodology presented in the Water Framework Directive, it is
based on the caIculation of the ratio of true taxonomic
richness (Strue) to reference-based predicted richness
(Sref)' Each of the five taxonomic groups is assessed
separately and the overalI biological quality of any given
pond (i.e. the IBEM-Index) is the average of the five ratios. This score is later converted into one of five quality
c1asses for each pond: bad (O to 0.2), poor (> 0.2 to
0.4), moderate (> 0.4 to 0.6), good (> 0.6 to 0.8), and
high (> 0.8 to 1). In this paper, the implementation of the
IBEM-Index is described in detail. The sampling methodologies are developed (for the biodiversity and the environmental variables) as welI as the assessment methodology. FinalIy, two examples are presented in detail, for a
"good" quality pond and for a "bad" quality pond. The
method implementation also includes a website
(http://campus. hesge.ch/ibem) which allows the online
caIculation of the index, and provides support for both
sampling and assessment methodologies to users. The
IBEM-Index is a rapid assessment method which gives
an overalI value of pond biodiversity in terms of taxa
richness and can be used, for example, in regional
screenings or site monitoring in Switzerland. Moreover,
as biodiversity is generalIy recognized as a good indicator of global ecological quality, the IBEM-Index can also
be used to investigate ecosystem quality.] Address:
Oertli, B., hepia Geneva, Univ. of Applied Sciences
Western Switzerland, technology, architecture and landscape. 1254 Jussy-Geneva, Switzerland. E-mail: beat.
oertli@hesge.ch
12540. Ramirez, A. (2010): Macroinvertebrados de
agua dulce de Costa Rica I, Capitulo 5. Odonata. Rev.
Biol. Trop. 58 (Suppl. 4): 97-136. [The chapter introduces into the morphology of Odonata and gives detailed
keys at the genus level to identify the regional Odonata
fauna (imagos, larvae)] Address: Ramírez, A., Inst. para
Estudios de Ecosistemas Tropicales, Univ. de Puerto
Rico, Ruerto Rico. E-mail: alonso.ites@gmail.com
12541. Scott, R.W. (2010): The diversity and composition of benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages in
streams in the Mackenzie River System, Northwest Territories. M.Sc. thesis, University of Waterloo, Ontario,
Canada: X + 138 pp. (in English) [Impending natural resources development and concern about the effects of
climate change have spurred increased efforts to study
and monitor aquatic habitats in the Mackenzie River
system. As part of Environment Canada’s attempt to
survey the system in advance of the construction of the
Mackenzie Gas Pipeline, benthic macroinvertebrates
were sampled at 50 streams spanning the geographical
range of the Mackenzie system in the Northwest Territories, Canada, to assess spatial patterns in diversity and
assemblage structure and the environmental factors
driving them. Replicated, quantitative D-net samples
were collected during the late summer of 2005 through
2008, mostly at crossings of the proposed pipeline
route. 373 macroinvertebrate taxa were recorded, mainly aquatic insects, which were identified to the genus or
species levels; other groups were identified to higher
taxonomic levels. Ephemeroptera and Plecoptera diversity declined along a latitudinal gradient, while Trichoptera diversity declined in the middle of the latitudinal range and rose towards the far north. Chironomidae
(Diptera) increased in diversity and abundance towards
the far north, becoming dominant in the northern subarctic forest and lowland tundra of the Mackenzie Delta.
Diversity, measured as the average generic richness
per stream, correlated with a composite environmental
variable representing stream size, but not much else;
spatial trends in local generic richness were only apparent in the far north of the study area. Regional diversity was assessed using rarefaction curves and showed
a clear decrease from south to north across the study
area for most taxa; the major exception was the chironomid subfamilies Orthocladiinae and Chironomini, the
former being diverse throughout the study area and the
latter increasing in diversity on the tundra. Odonata,
Hemiptera and Coleoptera were well-represented in the
south of the study area, but decreased sharply in diversity and abundance in the north; another common order, Megaloptera, was entirely absent from the study
area, as were crayfish. Community composition varied
along a latitudinal gradient, with some species restricted to northern latitudes and many more species restricted to the southern areas. Composition varied by
region, as did the environmental factors that control it.
Streams in the north of the system are connected to
hundreds of small lakes and tend to freeze in the winter,
which increases habitat stability; assemblages in this
region were characterized by relatively large chironomids that are usually associated with lentic habitats and
by a lack of taxa that are intolerant to freezing. Substrate was the main factor explaining differences in assemblage composition in this region. Just to the south,
alluvial streams are more common and permafrost is
continuous with very shallow active layers, which likely
results in intense discharge peaks and ice scour in the
spring and flashy summer hydrographs. Invertebrates in
this region were mainly short-lived, small sized orthoclads, baetids and chloroperlids; the annual disturbance
regime seems likely to be an important factor shaping
community composition in this region. Many streams in
this region received input from saline springs, resulting
in perennial flow, and these streams harboured several
taxa that were absent or rare in other streams at similar
latitudes, including several stoneflies (e.g. Pteronarcys,
Sweltsa); the presence of flow during the winter was
found to be a major factor affecting community composition in this region, which surrounded the town of Norman Wells, NT. Nutrient dynamics appeared to be important in structuring benthic assemblages in the
southern portion of the study region, with highnutrient
streams supporting a diverse fauna which included
many taxa that were absent in the north, while communities in low-nutrient streams were more similar to the
northern alluvial stream fauna. There was no spatial
distinction between low- and high-nutrient streams in
the southern region, and the difference may be due to
the local conditions of permafrost, which is patchy and
discontinuous in the region. Evidence that winter ice
and permafrost conditions are important drivers of benthic invertebrate diversity and community composition
in the Mackenzie system, along with the latitudinal gradients which are consistent with a temperature/climate
gradient, raises the possibility that benthic assemblages
may be useful as indicators of effects of global climate
change on freshwater habitats in the Canadian north.
More immediately, construction of the Mackenzie Gas
Pipeline may affect stream habitat due to sedimentation,
and plans for the operation of the pipeline have raised
concerns about potential effects on permafrost conditions. Implications for development of a biomonitoring
program utilizing benthic invertebrates and their potential as indicators of climate change are discussed." (Author) Mainly in table 10, the following Odonata taxa are
listed: Aeshna sp., Somatochlora minor, Epitheca canis,
Amphiagrion sp., Coenagrion/Enallagma sp., Lestes unguiculatus, Ophiogomphus severus.] Address: not stated
12542. Sy, T.; Schulze, M. (2010): Leucorrhinia pectoralis (Charpentier, 1825) – Große Moosjungfer. Berichte
des Landesamtes für Umweltschutz Sachsen-Anhalt
Halle, Sonderheft 2/2010: 77-93. (in German) [The paper compiles the regional knowledge on ecology and
distribution of L. pectoralis and assesses the current local status within the Natura 2000 network of protected
areas in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.] Address: Sy, T.,
RANA - Büro fur Ökologie und Naturschutz, Frank
Meyer, Mühlweg 39, D-06114 Halle(Saale), Germany.
E-mail: thoralf.sy@rana-halle.de
12543. Sy, T.; Schulze, M. (2010): Ophiogomphus cecilia (Fourcroy, 1785) – Grüne Keiljungfer. Berichte des
Landesamtes für Umweltschutz Sachsen-Anhalt Halle,
Sonderheft 2/2010: 96-112. (in German) [The paper
compiles the regional knowledge on ecology and distribution of O. cecilia and assesses the current local status within the Natura 2000 network of protected areas
in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.] Address: Sy, T., RANA Büro fur Ökologie und Naturschutz, Frank Meyer,
Mühlweg 39, D-06114 Halle(Saale), Germany. E-mail:
thoralf.sy@rana-halle.de
12544. Sy, T.; Schulze, M. (2010): Coenagrion mercuriale Charpentier, 1840 – Helm-Azurjungfer. Berichte des
Landesamtes für Umweltschutz Sachsen-Anhalt Halle,
Sonderheft 2/2010: 63-76. (in German) [The paper
compiles the regional knowledge on ecology and distribution of C. mercuriale and assesses the current local
status within the Natura 2000 network of protected areas in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.] Address: Sy, T., RANA - Büro fur Ökologie und Naturschutz, Frank Meyer,
Mühlweg 39, D-06114 Halle(Saale), Germany. E-mail:
thoralf.sy@rana-halle.de
12545. Torralba-Burrial, A.; Ocharan, F.J. (2010): Presencia de Ischnura elegans (Vander Linden, 1829) (Odonata: Coenagrionidae) en 1980 en Louro (Galicia,
noroeste de España). Boletín de la Sociedad Entomológica Aragonesa 46(1): 466. (in Spanish, with English
summary) ["The study of Ischnura material collected in
1980 in Louro shows that colonization of this coastal lagoon by Ischnura elegans occurred earlier than indicated by the scientific literature. This fact should be taken
into account when evaluating the replacement processes of the Iberian-Maghrebian endemic Ischnura graellsii
by its vicarious cogeneric I. elegans." (Authors)] Address:
Torralba Burrial, A., Depto de Biología de Organismos y
Sistemas, Universidad de Oviedo, E-33071 Oviedo,
Spain. E-mail: antoniotb@hotmail.com
12546. Torralba-Burrial, A.; Ocharan, F.J. (2010): Primera
cita de Anax parthenope (Selys, 1839) (Odonata: Aeshnidae) de La Rioja (España). Boletín de la Sociedad
Entomológica Aragonesa 46(1): 418. (in Spanish, with
English summary) [El Villar de Arnedo (La Rioja, Spain),
12-VIII-1994 Leg. María José Bañuelos. 30TWM78,
400 m a.s.l.] Address: Torralba Burrial, A., Depto de Biología de Organismos y Sistemas, Univ. de Oviedo, E33071 Oviedo, Spain. E-mail: antoniotb@hotmail.com
12547. Torralba-Burrial, A.; Mezquita, I. (2010): De Monstruos y Prodigios (30): Teratologias alares en Sympetrum Newman, 1833 (Odonata: Libellulidae). Boletín de
la S.E.A. 47: 463-466. (in Spanish, with English summary) ["Wing teratologies, possibly caused by extension
problems during emergence, are reported in three individuals of Sympetrum fonscolombii, one of S. meridionale and one of S. striolatum." (Authors)] Address: Torralba Burrial, A., Departamento de Biología de Organismos y Sistemas, Universidad de Oviedo, E-33071 Oviedo, Spain. E-mail: antoniotb@hotmail.com
12548. Walther, G.-R.; Nagy, L.; Heikkinen, R.K.; Penuelas, J.; Ott, J.; Pauli, H.; Pöyry, J.; Berger, S.; Hickler, T. (2010): Observed climate-biodiversity relationships. In: Settele, J., L. Penev, T. Georgiev, R. Grabaum, V. Grobelnik, V. Hammen, S. Klotz, M. Kotarac &
I. Kuehn (Eds): Atlas of Biodiversity Risk. Pensoft Publishers, Sofia: 74-75. (in English) [The range expansion
of Crocothemis erythraea in Germany in the course of
the last decades of the twentieth century is presented in
more details. Additional odonatan range extensions or
extractions are briefly outlined.] Address: Ott, J., Friedhofstr. 28, 67705 Trippstadt, Germany. E-mail: L.U.P.O.
GmbH@t-online.de
12549. Zhao, H.X.; Yin, Y.J.; Zhong, Z. (2010): Nano fibrous multilayered composites in pterostigma of dragonfly. Chinese Science Bulletin 55(18): 1856-1858. (in
Chinese) ["The sections of the pterostigma of Crocothemis servilla are observed through FEG-ESEM, and
interesting nano fibrous multilayered structures are discovered. The sleeve-like pterostigma has a center layer
with the thickness of 2~3 µm. The center layer is composed of more than twenty ultra-thin nano layers with
the thickness of 90~150 nm. Every ultra-thin nano layer
is formed by parallel nano fibers adhered one-by-one.
The marvelous nano fibrous multilayered structure provides reference for mankind to understand better the
function of the pterostigma and to improve better the
bionics manufactures." (Authors)] Address: Zhong, Z.,
School of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China. E-mail:
zhongk@tongji.edu.cn
12550. Rao, D.V.; Chandra, K.; Devi, K. (2010 (?)): Endemic fauna of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bay of
Bengal. Zoological Survey of India. Kolkata: 290 pp. (in
English) [On page 14, eleven Odonata taxa are checklisted and discussed in more details on pages 147-149.]
Address: Rao, D.V., Freshwater Biology Regional Centre, Zoological Survey of India, Hyderabad-500048
2011
12551. Babu, R. (2011): New distributional record of
coenagrionids (Odonata: Zygoptera: Coenagrionidae)
from Himachal Pradesh, India. Rec. zool. Surv. India
111(4): 73-77. (in English) ["A list of ten species under
six genera of family Coenagrionidae (Zygoptera) constituting the first record from Himachal Pradesh State,
along with necessary collection data and their distribution, has been provided. The distribution of three genera Aciagrion Selys, Mortonagrion Fraser and Rhod-
ischnura Laidlaw are new records to Himachal Pradesh.
Three species Aciagrion approximans, A. azureum, and
Mortonagrion aborense are reported for first time from
the outside of Eastern India. Agriocnemis splendidissima, Pseudagrion hypermelas, and P. microcephalum
have been recorded for the first time from the Western
Himalaya Region." (Authors)] Address: Babu, R., Zoological Survey of India, “M”-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata700 053
12552. Bagworth, T. (2011): Reports from Coastal Stations—2010: Gibraltar Point NNR, Lincolnshire. Atropos
42: 66. (in English) [UK, Erythromma najas, E. viridulum, Brachytron pratense, Sympetrum flaveolum, S.
fonscolombii] Address: not stated
12553. Benken T.; Kommander, M. (2011): Die Senegal-Pechlibelle (Ischnura senegalensis) schlüpft in einem
Aquarium bei Ulm. Mercuriale 11: 51-52. (in German,
with English summary) [Baden-Württemberg, Germany;
"We report on three specimens of I. senegalensis accidentally introduced to Germany in 2011. The odonates
were encountered in the surroundings of Ulm and we
assumed the larvae were imported by exotic aquatic
plants." (Authors)] Address: Benken, T. Nuitsstr. 19,
76185 Karlsruhe, Germany. E-mail: theodor@benkenonline.net
12554. Bowman, N. (2011): Reports from Coastal Stations—2010: Eccles-on-Sea, Norfolk. Atropos 42: 6566. (in English) [UK, 19-VII-2010, influx of 50+ specimens of Erythromma viridulum] Address: not stated
12555. Burwell, C.J.; McDougall, A.; Nakamura, A.;
Lambkin, C.L. (2011): New butterfly, hawkmoth (Lepidoptera) and dragonfly (Odonata) records from vegetated coral cays in the southern Great Barrier Reef,
Queensland. Australian Entomologist 38(2): 75-88. (in
English) [Cays, including the first data from Lady Elliot
and North Reef Islands, are presented and previously
published records summarised. ... Not surprisingly, the
Odonata fauna of the Capricomia Cays is depauperate,
with only 10 species recorded from our survey. Most are
strong-flying species and/or species that are known to
disperse or be blown long distances from their larval
breeding sites. Seven are distributed throughout most
or all of Australia with the other three occurring in
northern and eastern Australia: Diplacodes trivialis occurring as far south as southern NSW, Orthetrum
sabina as far south as south-eastern Queensland and
O. serapia as far south as Rockhampton, central
Queensland (Theischinger & Endersby 2009). Odonata
are probably regular visitors to islands of the Capricomia Cays, but the absence of permanent water bodies
means that they are unable to establish resident populations. However, on Lady Elliot Island there is a sizable
depression which fills with rainfall and might provide
temporary larval habitat for some dragonflies and damselflies. All 10 odonate species we collected from Lady
Elliot Island are known to breed in temporary water
bodies (Watson et al 1991, Theischinger and Hawking
2006). We recorded only two dragonfly species from
other islands: Ischnura aurora from Lady Musgrave and
North Reef Islands and Pantala flavescens from North
Reef Island." (Authors) ] Address: Burwell, C.J., Biodiversity Program, Queensland Museum, PO Box 3300,
South Brisbane, Qld 4101, Australia
12556. Clancy, S.P. (2011): Reports from Coastal Stations—2010: Dungeness area, Kent Sean. Atropos 42:
55-57. (in English) [UK, Anax parthenope, Erythromma
viridulum] Address: not stated
12557. Deans, M.J. (2011): Reports from Coastal Stations—2010: Bawdsey Peninsula, Suffolk. Atropos 42:
62-63. (in English) [UK, Chalcolestes viridis, Erythromma viridulum] Address: not stated
12558. Dewick, S., (2011): Reports from Coastal Stations—2010: Curry Farm, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex. Atropos 42: 61. (in English) [UK; Calopteryx splendens;
Sympetrum striolatum at light trap] Address: Dewick, S.;
Curry Farm, Bradwell-on-Sea, Southminster, Essex,
CM0 7NL, UK
12559. DuBois, R.B. (2011): Comparison of field- and
classroom-based forms of environmental education to
motivate adult learner involvement in Citizen-Based
Monitoring of Odonata. Master of Science in Education,
University of Wisconsin – Superior: VII + 74 pp. (in English) ["Environmental education has been one of the
primary means used to recruit volunteers for citizenbased monitoring partnerships. However, little research
has been done to investigate the forms of environmental education that are most effective in promoting these
partnerships or how to effectively motivate adult learners who will become meaningfully involved in them.
This study sought to determine the relative effectiveness
of two forms of short-term environmental education in
motivating adult learners to become involved in a citizen-based monitoring activity related to dragonflies and
damselflies (Odonata), called the Wisconsin Odonata
Survey (WOS). The two forms of environmental education examined were 1) a classroom-based interactive
lecture form in which PowerPoint presentations of
learning content and accompanying question and answer periods were used in conjunction with exploration
of display items and live specimens, and 2) a fieldbased guided discovery form in which learning content
was delivered orally and with illustration poster boards,
after which students observed odonate behaviour in the
wild, captured and handled live specimens, and practiced making field identifications. Three replications of
each form of education were examined during summer
of 2010, and student intent to become involved with
WOS was measured using survey questionnaires given
to willing volunteers immediately after each education
event and again through the mail after six weeks. Re-
sults were largely equivocal, but suggested the possibility of a weak advantage with the use of field-based
guided-discovery learning over classroom-based interactive lecturing when recruiting citizen volunteers for
WOS. Both forms of education had value in other areas
including building a greater understanding of the need
to protect odonates and their habitats, increasing interest in odonates, and prompting participants to learn
more about them. " (Author)] Address: DuBois, R., Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources, 1401 Tower Ave.,
Superior, WI 54880, USA. E-mail: robert.dubois@Wisconsin.gov
12560. Ficsor, M.; Szabo, A. (2011): Contribution to the
aquatic macroinvertebrate fauna of Szinva and its tributaries, NE Hungary. Acta Biol. Debr. Oecol. Hung. 26:
75-88. (in English, with Hungarian summary) [The list of
taxa includes Calopteryx splendens, Platycnemis pennipes, Coenagrion puella, Ischnura pumilio, Gomphus
vulgatissimus, Onychogomphus forcipatus, Ophiogomphus cecilia, Orthetrum brunneum, O. cancellatum, and
O. coerulescens.] Address: Ficsor, M., North Hungarian
Regional Environmental, Nature Conservation and Water Management Inspectorate, Laboratory, 4. Mindszent
tér, H-3530, Miskolc, Hungary. E-mail: ficsor.mark@
emikofe.kvvm.hu
12561. Fiedler, W. (2011): Kleines Drama im Teich.
Mindori 22(Sommer 2011): 40-44. (in German) [Pictures
of an Aeshna larva demonstrate preying of a newt larva
and a mollusc.] Address: not stated
12562. Gnanasekaran, S.; Paulraj, M.G.; Sivasankaran,
K.; Ignacimuthu, S. (2011): Diversity of Odonata (insecta) in the areas of Poondi reservoir (Tiruvallur district) in
Tamil Nadu. Hexapoda 18(1): 19-24. (in English) ["The
Odonata diversity and species composition in the surrounding areas of Poondi reservoir in Tiruvallur district
of Tamil Nadu were studied from January 2009 to November 2010. The specimens were collected from agricultural crops, grasses, herbs and shrubs by sweeping
net. Eighteen different species of Odonates belonging
to 15 genera and four families were recorded during the
study period. Family Libellulidae was predominant in
this area with 11 species. Family Coenagrionidae was
represented by five species. Other families viz., Lestidae and Gomphidae were represented by only one
species each. The Shannon’s and Simpson’s diversity
indices were maximum during Sep-Nov. 2009 with
2.381 and 0.8817 scores respectively. Maximum evenness of 0.6306 was recorded during Jun-Aug. 2010."
(Authors)] Address: Ignacimuthu, S., Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai – 600 034.
Tamil Nadu, India. E-mail:entolc@hotmail.com
12563. Harvey, R.; Higgott, J. (2011): Reports from
Coastal Stations—2010: Minsmere RSPB, Suffolk. Atropos 42: 63-64. (in English) [UK, Anaciaeschna isosceles] Address: not stated
12564. Hodgson, K.I.; Howe, P. (2011): Reports from
Coastal Stations—2010: Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, Kent. Atropos 42: 59. (in English) [UK; Lestes barbarus, Libellula fulva, L. quadrimaculata, Sympetrum fonscolombii] Address: not stated
12565. Hunter, I. Hunter, S. (2011): Reports from
Coastal Stations—2010: Elms Farm, Icklesham, East
Sussex. Atropos 42: 54-55. (in English) [UK, 27-VII2010, maximum peak of 160+ specimens of Erythromma viridulum] Address: not stated
12566. Ikemeyer, D.; Olthoff, M. (2011): Dragonfly survey in the peat bog of Yenicaga lake, province Bolu,
Turkey. Report. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Eschborn. September 2011:
22 pp. (in English) ["A dragonfly investigation was carried out in the peat bog around Yenicaga lake in June
and August 2011. During this investigation, 37 dragonfly
species could be recorded. The peat bog is a valuable
habitat for many dragonfly species. Highlights include
Leucorrhinia pectoralis and Cordulia aenea, which were
mainly found at peat cuttings. Further species like Coenagrion pulchellum or Pyrrhosoma nymphula tend to be
confined to this habitat, too. Open bog habitats with shallow ponds and seasonally flooded depressions were important habitats for species like Lestes dryas, Ischnura
pumilio or Sympetrum flaveolum. The banks of Yenicaga lake are characterized by high densities of Sympetrum-species among others. Furthermore, some running waters were investigated." (Authors)] Address: Ikemeyer, D., Biologische Station Zwillbrock e.V., Zwillbrock 10, 48691 Vreden, Germany. E-mail: info@bszwillbrock.de
12567. Kawano, M.; Iwakiri, J.; Tachiyama, R.; Yamada, S. (2011): Estimation of water quality at Sakatani
and Hiroto Rivers based on zoobenthos. Annual Report
of the Miyazaki Prefecural Institute for Public Health
and Environment 23: 112-118. (in Japanese, with English summary) ["The estimation of water quality based
on ASPT (Average Score Per Taxon) is used a lot as an
investigation indicating the river conditions. And the biological indicator by the zoobenthos is very important to
make up for the chemical properties. Therefore, we
have examined the water quality and biota of rivers
flowing through Miyazaki prefecture since 1993. We investigated 3 points downward along the stream of Sakatani and Hiroto Rivers situated in the south part of the
prefecture. In order to evaluate the river environment
based on zoobenthos, we used ASPT and DI. Compared to the research in 1994, BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) was significantly reduced. More species
of zoobenthos were found, ASPT value was higher than
7.0 at all points except Obi. The result indicated that
both rivers have generally maintained the water quality,
biological condition and biodiversity at a good level."
(Authors) The list of species includes Sieboldius albarda, Sinogomphus flavolimbatus, and Onychogomphus
viridicostus.] Address: Kawano, M., Environmental Science Division, Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Nature
and History, 2-4-4 Jingu, Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture
880-0053, Japan
12568. Knill-Jones, S. (2011): Reports from Coastal
Stations—2010: Isle of Wight. Atropos 42: 50-52. (in
English) [UK, Brading Marsh, River Yar, Libellula fulva]
Address: Knill-Jones, S.A., 2 School Green Road,
Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9AL, UK
12569. Kovács, K.; Csányi, B.; Deák, C.; Kálmán, Z.;
Kovács, T.; Szekeres, J. (2011): Results of the Rába
survey 2009 on aquatic macroinvertebrates 1. Faunistical results. Acta Biol. Debr. Oecol. Hung. 26: 135-151.
(in Hungarian, with English summary) [In a joint Austrian-Hungarian study of the river Raab/Rába-system, in
June 2009 eight Odonata species were collected: Calopteryx splendens, C. virgo, Platycnemis pennipes, Ischnura elegans pontica, Stylurus flavipes, Gomphus vulgatissimus, Ophiogomphus cecilia, and Onychogomphus forcipatus.] Address: Kovács, K., North Transdanubian Regional Environmental, Nature Conservation
and Water Management Inspectorate, Laboratory,
Török Ignác u. 68., H-9028 Gyõr, Hungary. E-mail:
krik@freemail.hu
12570. Lejfelt-Sahlén, A. (2011): Sympetrum pedemontanum – ny trollslända i Sverige. fauna & flora 106(3):
40-41. (in Swedish) [S. pedemontanum was recorded at
4-IX-2011, along the river Husqvarna at Ramsjöholm
about 15 km NE Stockholm, Sweden. This is a new
species for Sweden.] Address: Anna Lejfelt-Sahlén c/o
Sahlén, G., Systematic Zoology, Evolutionary Biology
Centre, Uppsala University, Norbyvägen 18D, S-752 36
Uppsala, Sweden. E-mail: goran.sahlen@set.hh.se
12571. Marquez Rodriguez, J. (2011): Trithemis kirbyi
ardens (Gerstaecker, 1891) (Odonata: Libellulidae); datos de campo sobre su ecología en el Sur de España y
primeros registros para la provincia de Sevilla (España). Métodos en Ecología y Sistemática 6(1-2): 1020. (in Spanish, with English summary) ["In areas of the
countryside of Seville (southern Spain) with a high burden and cattle farm, the number of odonates is reduced
to a few species adapted to live in environments where
there is a strongly marked by seasonal high temperatures and low rainfall in summer. The loss of natural
habitats by human action or phenomena such as desertification, diffuse pollution of water by the subscriber of
farmland, and the evidence of warming and climate
change in countries like Spain, promote migration
Odonata of African origin to Europe via the Mediterranean Sea. The observation of several adult specimens
of Trithemis kirbyi at various locations near Corbones
and Guadaira river valleys, to certify the first records of
the species for the province of Seville and its colonization eroded by media exploitation of the earth, where
most competitors are African species, ensuring suc-
cessful expansion toward the north. (Author)] Address:
Márquez Rodríguez, J., Departamento de Sistemas
Físicos, Químicos y Naturales (Zoología). Universidad
Pablo de Olavide, A-376 km 1, 41013 Sevilla, Spain. Email: jmarrod1@admon.upo.es
12572. Mezquita Aranburu, I.M.; Torralba Burrial, A.
(2011): Primera cita de Trithemis annulata (Palisot de
Beauvois, 1805) (Odonata, Libellulidae) para Navarra
(norte de España). Boletín de la SEA 49: 360. (in Spanish, with English summary) [20-VIII-2010, male near
Balsa del Pulguer (30TXM0690456752, 322 m asl),
Cascante (Navarra), Spain] Address: Torralba Burrial,
A., Departamento de Biología de Organismos y Sistemas, Universidad de Oviedo, E-33071 Oviedo, Spain.
E-mail: antoniotb@hotmail.com
12573. Odin, N. (2011): Reports from Coastal Stations—2010: Landguard Bird Observatory, Suffolk. Atropos 42: 62. (in English) [UK, Chalcolestes viridis,
Anax imperator, Libellula depressa] Address: not stated
12574. Premachandran, S.; Giacobello, M. (2011): The
effect of wing corrugations on the aerodynamic performance of low-Reynolds number flapping flight. 17th
Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Auckland,
New Zealand, 5-9 December 2010: 4 pp. (in English)
["The effect of wing corrugations on the aerodynamic
performance of low Reynolds number hovering flight is
investigated using two-dimensional Computational Fluid
Dynamics. Corrugated sections with peaks that follow
the contours of NACA sections are compared with the
corresponding NACA airfoils, a flat plate of the same
wall thickness as the corrugated sections, and a 1:4 ellipse. Simplified kinematics comprising combined heaving and pitching motions were simulated, and it was
found that the thinner airfoil-type sections produced
more lift than the thicker sections. The corrugated sections were found to perform similarly regardless of the
size of the corrugated peaks and the orientation of the
leading edge. The net vertical force in all of the corrugated cases was approximately the same as for the flat
plate, indicating that wing corrugations produce no direct benefit in the generation of net vertical force for
wings operating with hovering kinematics." (Authors)
The paper includes references to dragonflies.] Address:
Premachandran, S., Air Vehicles Division, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, 506 Lorimer St,
Fishermans Bend VIC 3207, Australia
12575. Rai, K.R.K. (2011): Comparative studies on lentic environment of Mai pokhari, Ilam and Kechana jheel
wetland ecosystems, Jhapa, Nepal (With reference to
bottom dwelling fauna). Nepalese Journal of Biosciences 1: 32-36. (in English) ["Mai Pokahri is a mountain
lake situated in midland at an altitude of 2150 m from
sea level whereas Kechana jheel is situated in lowland
(Tarai) at an altitude of 63 m from the sea level respectively. The lentic environments of the both lakes vary in
the composition of bottomdwelling fauna and limnetic
fauna respectively. The comparative studies were carried out in two different years by sampling the macroinvertebrates periodically. The bottom-fauna at Mai
pokhari was found higher than Kechana jheel. Mai
pokhari is still in natural condition but Kechana jheel is
losing its native entity because of aquaculture. Mainly,
the abundance of Chironomids showed the stratification
in Mai pokhari but abundance of Trichoptera and Coleoptera in Kechana jheel indicate unstable bottom condition because continuous application of manure for preconditioning it as a fish pond." (Author) Odonata abundance is less than 1% of total abundance of macrozoobenthos.] Address: Kalu Ram Khambu Rai, Dept Zoology, Mechi Campus, Tribhuvan University, Bhadrapur5, Jhapa. E-mail: drraikr@ntc.net.np
12576. Rojas-Riano, N.C. (2011): Sistemática del género Polythore Calvert, 1917 (Odonata: Polythoridae).
Maestría thesis, Biología, línea Sistemática, Universidad Nacional de Colombia: 118 pp. (in English, with
Spanish summary) ["The Neotropical damselfly genus
Polythore is mainly distributed in western South America, in the foothills of the eastern slope of the Andes between Bolivia and Venezuela and in the Amazon region.
In the present study, the 19 species of Polythore are revised based on morphological adult male characters
from wing venation, wing pattern coloration, and genital
ligula. Only general characters of females are included
due to their polymorphism and to the limited availability
of specimens in collections. Presence of supplementary
sectors between RP2 and IR2 proximal to the pterostigma was found as a character that taxonomically defines the genus. Based on this character the new combination P. chiribiquete is proposed. The status of the
populations proposed in the literature for species of the
picta group is assessed by morphometric and multivariate analyses. Clear differentiation was found in populations of P. procera and P. gigantea. Populations of the
remaining species differ only by characters proposed in
the literature but not by other characters studied. Descriptions, illustrations, and an identification key to adult
males are provided. A phylogenetic analysis of 49 species, including all the species of Polythore plus 29 outgroup species, was performed based on wing venation,
wing pattern coloration of male and female, and male
genital ligula. Character coding and managing was
conducted through DELTA package. Heuristic search
tree was developed under the Ratchet method using
NONA of the WinClada package. Partitioned analysis
using male and female characters were designed and
were compared with a total evidence analysis. Also, the
relationship between morphological intraspecific variability and phylogenetic signal was studied using the
species of Polythore as a model, through lineal and geometric morphometrics approach in two body regions:
wings and genitalia. Total evidence analysis had the
lowest percentage of strict homologies (22%), being
near the percentage of partitioned analysis of female
characters (32%), while partitioned analysis of male
characters had the highest percentage of strict homologies with 37%. The statistical support for individual clades was assessed with Bootstrap and Bremer values. A
strict homology as support of the monophyly of Polythore was found. Of the six species groups proposed in
the literature, only three were found to be natural
groups. The sister group of Polythore is Euthore. Polythore williamsoni is registered for the first time for Colombia" (Author)] Address: Rojas-Riano, Nancy, Biologist. Graduate student M.Sc., Instituto de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá. Carrera 30 no. 45-03 AA. 7495. Bogotá D.C., Colombia. E-mail: ncrojasr@unal.edu.co
12577. Scott, D.A. (2011): Reports from Coastal Stations—2010: Dursey Island, Co. Cork. Atropos 42: 71.
(in English) [Ireland, Aeshna juncea, Sympetrum striolatum] Address: not stated
12578. Silveira, M.R.; Bemvenuti, M.; Moresco, A. (2011):
Hábito alimenar de Oligosarcus robustus Menezes, 1969
e de Oligosarcus jenynsii (Günther, 1864), no sul do estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Atlântica, Rio Grande 33(1):
73-86. (in Portuguese, with English summary) ["The
characiform fishes O. robustus and O. jenynsii inhabit
the coastal lagoons of the extreme southern Brazil.
They "were characterized according to their morphologic variation and feeding structures as well as to their
feeding habit. Specimens were collected in two periods
(July and December 2001) in the Flores, Nicola, Jacaré
and Mangueira lagoons. The food range was determined using the frequency of occurrence (FO%) and
gravimetric methods (G%). A total of 164 specimens
were analyzed, 67 of which had empty stomachs. The
most frequent food items for O. robustus were insects
FO=58,6%, fish FO=46,3% and crustaceans FO=12,2%.
For O. jenynsii insects were dominant FO=83,9%, followed by crustaceans FO=35,7% and fish FO=26,8%.
Insects were more frequent during summer for both
species, Ephemeroptera and Odonata were the dominant groups. Fish were the main item in the diet of O.
robustus during winter while O. jenynsii maintained the
preference for the same group of insects during the
cold season. The feeding strategy determined by the
Amundsen graphic method showed that O. jenynsii is
generalist preferring insects throughout the year while
O. robustus is generalist opportunistic choosing insects
during summer and fish in the wintertime." (Authors)]
Address: Silveir, Marta Rahal, Unive Federal do Rio
Grande – Inst. de Oceanografia, Caixa Postal 474 - Rio
Grande, RS, Brasil. 96.201-900. E-mail: martarahal@
bol.com.br
12579. Simaika, J.P. (2011): Practical conservation
planning from local to continental scales using freshwater invertebrates. Dissertation presented for the degree
of Doctor of Philosophy in Conservation Ecology at the
University of Stellenbosch: XVI + 123 pp. (in English)
["Dragonflies are a valuable tool for assessing aquatic
systems and have been used as indicators of ecological
health, ecological integrity, and environmental change,
including climatic change. In four separate studies I explored the usefulness of dragonflies as surrogates in
biomonitoring, site prioritization and indication of global
climate change. In the use of dragonflies for biomonitoring, I field-tested a freshwater ecological integrity index,
the Dragonfly Biotic Index (DBI), based on dragonfly
assemblages at the local scale, and compared the DBI
to a standard freshwater benthic macroinvertebratebased freshwater health index. Overall, dragonflies
were more sensitive to changes in river condition than
were macroinvertebrates, and the DBI site value and
macroinvertebrate scores were highly significantly correlated. I conclude that dragonfly assemblages in the
form of a DBI are an excellent tool for environmental
assessment and monitoring freshwater biodiversity, with
the potential to replace benthic macroinvertebratebased freshwater quality assessments. In the second
study, I used the DBI to prioritize sites for conservation
action in South Africa. Using a selected set of top prioritized sites, I compared the DBI’s performance to that of
a rarity-complementarity algorithm. Site prioritization using the DBI reveals that CFR sites protect Red Listed
taxa rather well. The rarity-complementarity algorithm
represents all species, but without greater emphasis on
the rare and threatened species. I conclude that the
DBI is of great value in selecting biodiversity hotspots,
while the algorithm is useful for selecting complementarity hotspots. The third study was made possible by the
recent completion of a continental assessment of freshwater biodiversity, which revealed that patterns of richness and threat of four well-studied aquatic taxa largely
coincide at the continental scale. Using only dragonflies, I built a protected areas network for Africa using
spatial planning software. I then compared the performance of the existing African reserve network and that
of known global biodiversity hotspots against the model,
and identified sites of conservation concern. Although
the current reserve network covers 10.7% of the landscape, the proportional representation of species geographic distributions in reserves is only 1.1%. The reserve network is therefore inefficient, and many areas
of conservation priority that are not formally protected
remain. The advantage of operating at the fine scale,
while covering a large geographic area is that it shifts
the focus from the large-scale hotspots to smaller priority areas within and beyond hotspots. In the fourth study,
I created species distribution models of dragonflies in
an El Niño-prone biodiversity hotspot in South Africa,
and predicted the changes in species richness, geographic range and habitat suitability, forty and eighty
years from now. According to the model results of two
different emissions scenarios, at least three species will
be lost from the area by 2050, and four by 2080. The
remaining species are predicted to persist with reduced
geographical ranges, at generally higher elevations.
Most species presented here thrive quite well in artificial
environments, that is, engineered ponds or dams. It is
therefore unlikely that loss in connectivity will play a role
for these species." (Author)] Address: Simaika, J.P.,
Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology,
Stellenbosch University, P Bag X1, Matieland 7602,
South Africa. E-mail: john.simaika@senckenberg.de
12580. Siregar, A.Z.; Rawi, C.S.M.; Nasution, Z. (2011):
Population density of damselfly Agriocnemis femina
(Odonata: Coenagrionidae) in Manik Rambung ricefield,
Simalungun-Sumatera Utara. Jurnal Ilmu Pertanian
KULTIVAR 5(1): 23-31. (in English) [Indonesia; "The objective of this research was to study effect and correlation of physics-chemistries with density of A. femina.
The method using Mark Release Recapture with 8 stations in Manik Rambung Village, Simalungun District.
The result showed 2351 individuals of A. femina, consist of male 1345 individuals and female 1006 individuals. Recapture rates of males and females were 87%
and 13%, while score of Lincoln’s indices highest calculated in twelve sampling were 451 individuals. The result of analysis correlation showed humidity given effects on population of density A. femina recapture were
0.432." (Authors)] Address: Siregar, Ameilia, Postgraduate Student in School of Biological SciencesUniversity Science Malaysia, Malaysia. E-mail: zuliyanti@yahoo.com
12581. Sivtseva, L.V. (2011): New data for distribution
of rare species of dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) in Yakutia . Proceedings of the Russian Entomological Society 82: 13-16. (in Russian, with English summary) ["A new data on the distribution of rare species of
dragonflies and damselflies Aeshna grandis, A. subarctica, Somatochlora arctica and S. sahlbergi in Yakutia
are given. A. subarctica is recorded for the first time for
the Central Yakutia, and S. arctica is a new species for
the Southern Yakutia." (Author)] Address: Sivtseva, L.V.,
Institute for Biological Problems of Cryolithozone SB
RAS, Lenin av., 41, Yakutsk 677980, Russia. E-mail:
sivtseval@mail.ru
12582. Solly, F.; Milton, P.; Sawyer, D. (2011): Reports
from Coastal Stations—2010: Isle of Thanet, Kent. Atropos 42: 60-61. (in English) [UK, Orthetrum cancellatum, Sympetrum fonscolombii] Address: not stated
12583. Spence, B. (2011): Reports from Coastal Stations—2010: Spurn Point, East Yorkshire. Atropos 42:
67-68. (in English) [UK, Calopteryx splendens flow
north-west along the seashore] Address: not stated
12584. Subramanian, K.A.; Kakkassery, F.; Nair, M.V.
(2011): Chapter 5 "The status and distribution of dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) of the Western Ghats.
In: Molur, S., Smith, K.G., Daniel, B.A. and Darwall,
W.R.T. (Compilers). 2011. The Status and Distribution of
Freshwater Biodiversity in the Western Ghats, India.
Cambridge, UK and Gland, Switzerland: IUCN, and Co-
imbatore, India: Zoo Outreach Organisation: 63-72. (in
English) ["Conclusions and conservation recommendations: The river basins and associated freshwater ecosystems of the Western Ghats are global hotspots for
odonates with high levels of endemism. Even though
only 3.2% (four species) of the species are known
threatened, over a quarter of the odonates in the region
(46 species) have been assessed as DD. Many of
these species are likely to be threatened as they are
only known from historical records, often just the type
specimens, and urgently need more survey work to
identify their current ranges, populations and threats.
Research is also required in those large areas where
there is insufficient information on odonate diversity and
distributions such as those south and north of the
southern Karnataka–northern Kerala habitats and eastwards into the Deccan plateau. Many of the endemic
odonates such as Disparoneura apicalis (VU) (Protoneuridae), Platysticta deccanensis (VU) (Platystictidae),
Melanoneura bilineata (NT) (Protoneuridae) or Idionyx
spp. (Cordulidae) are very narrowly distributed within
the Western Ghats. The destruction of riverine habitats
by hydro-electric and irrigation projects threatens the
survival of these odonates, which depend on fast flowing torrential streams or stream associated habitats
such as Myristica swamps. Destruction or alteration of a
small catchment means likely extinction of these species. The protection of key habitats (fast flowing streams)
for these species is an immediate priority. This is particularly urgent for species such as Disparoneura apicalis,
Calocypha laidlawi and Melanoneura bilineata. Long
term conservation of the odonate fauna of the region
depends upon: (1) conservation of riparian forest cover,
(2) prevention of flow modifications in streams and rivers, (3) conservation of Myristica swamps and high altitude peat bogs, and (4) prevention of use of pesticides
and other agrochemicals in upper catchments of rivers."
(Authors)] Address: Subramanian, K.A., Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700053, India. subbuka.zsi@gmail.com
12585. Tabugo, S.R.M.; Torres, M.A.J.; Demayo, C.G.
(2011): Determination of developmental modules and
conservatism in the fore- and hind-wings of two species
of dragonflies, Orthetrum sabina and Neurothemis ramburii. International journal of agriculture & biology 13:
541-546. (in English) ["The wings of dragonflies are
highly compartmentalized as shown by the major and
minor veins separating the different compartments or
modules. There is a long term hypothesis that compartments of the wings as bounded by the veins may
correspond to units of “gene regulation”. Are the different compartments 'units of gene regulation' and is there
genetic conservatism on the wings of the dragonfly?
This study was therefore, conducted to evaluate whether there is a number and pattern of developmental modules in dragonfly wings and determine whether there
exists genetic conservatism based on intra and intermodular variations in the wings. The study was con-
ducted in two cosmopolitan species of Libellulid dragonflies. Different hypotheses were formulated and tested
as to the possible spatial boundaries based on major
wing venations. A priori models applying the tools of
geometric morphometrics were constructed and statistically tested for the goodness of fit test (GoF) statistic by
comparing the observed and expected covariance matrices. Jackknife support values for each variational
model were also computed using Ƴ* as the GoF statistic. Results showed fair consistency in the observed
number and patterns of hypothesized developmental
modules implying that the wings of these species of
dragonflies are highly conserved. It is concluded that
there is genetic conservatism in the morphological spaces in the wings of the two species." (Authors)] Address: Demayo, C.G., Dept of Biol.l Sciences, College
of Science and Mathematics, MSU-Iligan, Institute of
Technology, Iligan City, Philippines. E-mail: cgdemayo
@gmail.com
12586. Torralba Burrial, A.; García Pérez, J.A.; García
García, I. (2011): Primera cita de Gomphus pulchellus
Selys, 1840 (Odonata: Gomphidae) para Asturias
(Norte de España). Boletín de la SEA 49: 294. (in Spanish, with English summary) [28-V-2011, near Pesoz
(29TPH7477296071, 255 m a.s.l.), Spain] Address:
Torralba Burrial, A., Departamento de Biología de Organismos y Sistemas, Universidad de Oviedo, E-33071
12587. Tunmore, M. (2011): Reports from Coastal Stations—2010: Lizard Peninsula. Atropos 42: 47-48. (in
English) [UK; 10-X-2010; Sympetrum fonscolombii] Address: Tunmore, M., 36 Tinker Lane, Meltham, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 3ES, UK. E-mail: atropos@atroposed.freeserve.co.uk
12588. Zhao, H.X.; Yin, Y.J.; Zhong, Z. (2011): Assembly modes of dragonfly wings. Microscopy Research
and Technique 74(12): 1134-1138. (in English) ["The assembly modes of dragonfly wings are observed through
FEG-ESEM. Different from airplane wings, dragonfly
wings are found to be assembled through smooth transition mode and global package mode. First, at the
vein/membrane conjunctive site, the membrane is divided into upper and lower portions from the center layer and transited smoothly to the vein. Then the two portions pack the vein around and form the outer surface
of the vein. Second, at the vein/spike conjunctive site,
the vein and spike are connected smoothly into a triplet.
Last, at the vein/membrane/spike conjunctive site, the
membrane (i.e., the outer layer of the vein) transits
smoothly to the spike, packs it around, and forms its
outer layer. In short, the membrane looks like a closed
coat packing the wing as a whole. The smooth transition mode and the global package mode are universal
assembly modes in dragonfly wings. They provide us
the references for better understanding of the functions
of dragonfly wings and the bionic manufactures of the
wings of flights with mini sizes." (Authors)] Address:
Zhong, Z., School of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092,
China. E-mail: zhongk@tongji.edu.cn
2012
12589. Abdelsalam, K.M. (2012): Benthic macro- and
meso-invertebrates of a sandy riverbed in a mountain
stream, central Japan. Limnology 13(1): 171-179. (in
English) ["Quantitative samples of benthic invertebrates
were collected from a sandy riverbed of a mountainous
stream (Kozu site of Takami-gawa stream, Nara Prefecture), central Japan by core samplers in five sampling
occasions through the years 2008–2009. A total of 120
taxa (including 'Davidius') were identified, representing
55 families and 97 genera. Insects formed about 92%
of the total recorded taxa and 88% of individuals’ abundance. A total of 111 taxa of aquatic insects, belonging
to 49 families and 92 genera, were identified and represented by ten orders. Oligochaeta and Acari were dominant non-insect invertebrates. Diptera was the most diverse insect group, followed by Trichoptera and Ephemeroptera. Dominant taxa were mesoinvertebrates,
younger stages of macroinvertebrates, both of which
predominantly inhabit the interstitial zone of a sandy
riverbed. Both taxon richness and invertebrate abundance were higher in February 2009 and lower in April
and August 2008. A few major invertebrate taxa demonstrated distinct seasonal trends; i.e. Nymphomyia
alba, Rheosmittia, and Corynoneura were abundant in
February 2009. Newly hatched larvae of Larcasia akagiae were abundant in May 2008. This study also
demonstrated the effectiveness of core samplers to collect small-sized benthic fauna that inhabit the interstitial
or hyporheic zone of the sandy riverbed." (Author)] Address: Abdelsalam, K.M., Marine Biota Taxonomy Laboratory, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Qayet Bay, Alexandria, Egypt. E-mail:
kh.abdelsalam@gmail.com
12590. Álvarez Gándara, J.; Estévez Rodríguez, R.
(2012): Primeros registros de Orthetrum brunneum
(Fonscolombe, 1837) para la provincia de Lugo (Galicia, N.W. Península Ibérica) (Odonata, Libellulidae). Arquivos entomoloxicos 7: 161. (in Spanish, with English
summary) [12-VIII-2012; province of Lugo (Galicia, Spain),
Vilalpape–Bóveda, 375 m.a.s.l., UTM10x10 29TPH21.]
Address: Álvarez Gándara, J., Barrio do Souto, 10 B. E36740 San Salvador de Tebra, Tomiño, Spain. E-mail:
lcgandara@yahoo.es
12591. Ángeles Álvarez, M.; Torralba Burrial, A. (2012):
Primera cita de Sympetrum meridionale (Sélys, 1841)
(Odonata: Libellulidae) para Asturias (norte de la Península Ibérica). Boletín de la SEA 51: 346. (in English)
[07-X-2012, Llodero (WGS84: 30TTP6447430218; 0 m
a.s.l.; Zeluán, Gozón), Asturias (Spain).] Address: Torralba Burrial, A., Departamento de Biología de Organis-
mos y Sistemas, Universidad de Oviedo, E-33071
12592. Ángeles Álvarez, M.; Martínez Rubio, A.; Bueno, J.; Noval, I.; Cimadevilla Suárez, C.; Torralba Burrial, A. (2012): Primeras citas de Aeshna affinis Vander
Linden, 1820 (Odonata: Aeshnidae) para Asturias (norte
de la Península Ibérica). Boletín de la SEA 51: 357-358.
(in Spanish, with English summary) [Records of A. affinis from Asturias (Spain) are reported.] Address: Torralba
Burrial, A., Depto de Biología de Organismos y Sistemas, Univ. de Oviedo, E-33071 Oviedo, Spain. E-mail:
antoniotb@hotmail.com
12593. Balachandran, C.; Anbalagan, S.; Dinakaran, S.
(2012): Influence of environmental parameters on the
aquatic insect assemblages in Meghamalai hills, South
India. Life sciences Leaflets 9: 72-81. (in English) ["In
order to develop discreet management practices for lotic ecosystems, it is inevitable to gather subsequent information on their ecological status which involves monitoring the environmental parameters and biodiversity
attributes. The distribution and composition of aquatic
insect communities in streams at a local scale are considered to be primarily determined by environmental
factors and interactive relationships within the system.
The current study was carried out to investigate the effects of environmental variables on the assemblages of
aquatic insects in the streams of Meghamalai hills. Six
different streams in Meghamalai hills were selected as
sampling sites and were examined for the water quality
and aquatic insect assemblages. A total of 2139 individuals of aquatic insects, belonging to 10 orders, 28
families and 30 genera (including Heliogomphus), were
collected from six streams. The collectors occupied a
predominant group amongst all the functional feeding
groups of insects followed by scrapers, predators and
shredders. Higher diversity of aquatic insects was found
at the middle order streams. The BMWP scores revealed that among the six sites studied, Site VI had the
best water quality while Site III had the least water quality. Among the 12 environmental variables taken into
account for the study, riparian vegetation, pH, conductivity, atmospheric temperature and stream order were
found to be influencing the distribution of aquatic insects." (Authors)] Address: Balachandran, C., Energy &
Wetlands Research Group, Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Inst. of Science, Bangalore, India. E-mail:
bchandruji@gmail.com
12594. Bernard, R.; Buczyński, P. (2012): Ważki – Odonata. In: C. Błaszak, [Ed.], Zoología, Vol. 2, Pt 1, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa: 131-144. (in
Polish) [Odonata chapter in the Polish standard zoology
handbook] Address: Bernard, R., Dept of General Zoology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Umultowska 89, PL61-702 Poznań, Poland; E-mail: bernard@amu.edu.pl
12595. Bogan, M.T.; Boersma, K.S. (2012): Aerial dispersal of aquatic invertebrates along and away from arid-land streams. Freshwater Science 31(4): 1131-1144.
(in English) [Arizona, USA; "Dispersal is an essential
process in metapopulation and metacommunity dynamics. Most studies of aquatic invertebrate dispersal in
streams have focused on in-stream drift of larvae.
However, understanding aerial dispersal is important for
predicting community assembly in isolated habitats after disturbance or stream restoration. We used artificial
pools placed at 3 distances (5, 75, and 250 m) from 1
perennial and 1 ephemeral arid-land stream to examine
aerial-dispersal dynamics of aquatic invertebrates over
a 6-wk period in summer 2009. We also conducted a 2wk experiment to examine the relationship between daily rainfall and disperser abundance at the perennial
site. Sixty-six aquatic invertebrate taxa colonized the artificial pools. They represented 1/3 of taxa documented
from neighbouring perennial streams. Abundance and
species richness declined with distance away from both
streams. This result suggests that ephemeral stream
channels may serve as important aerial dispersal corridors for aquatic invertebrates even when no surface
water is present. Mean species richness tripled after 58
mm of rain during the 4th wk of the experiment. Data
from the 2-wk experiment highlighted the role of rainfall
as a dispersal cue in this system. Amount of daily rainfall explained 48 to 77% of the variation in disperser
abundance at 5, 75, and 250 m from the perennial site.
We used spatiotemporal dispersal patterns observed in
our study to identify 5 modes of aerial dispersal among
56 taxa: 1) widespread common, 2) widespread haphazard, 3) range-restricted, 4) cue-limited, and 5) infrequent. Classification of specific aerial-dispersal modes
provides a conceptual framework for modelling spatially
explicit community responses to disturbance, stream
restoration, and climate-change-induced habitat contraction or expansion." (Authors) Odonata nymphs (unidentified Libellulidae) appeared in week 5.] Address:
Bogan, M.T., Zoology Department, 3029 Cordley Hall,
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331 USA.
E-mail: boganmi@science.oregonstate.edu
12596. Brotons Padilla, M.; Ocharan, F.J.; Outomuro,
D.; Torralba-Burrial, A. (2012): Odonatos del Parque
Nacional de Cabañeros (Ciudad Real, España Central)
(Insecta: Odonata). Boletín de la Sociedad Entomológica Aragonesa 50: 341-344. (in Spanish, with English
summary) ["A total of 37 species of Odonata from
Cabañeros National Park (central Spain) have been
recorded, eight of which are also new to the province of
Ciudad Real."] Address: Brotóns Padilla, M., c/ Caldereros 14 1o b. 13300 Valdepenas, Spain. E-mail:
brotonspadilla@gmail.com
12597. Caixero, A.P. (2012): Características espermáticas de quatro espécies de Odonata (Insecta). Tese
apresentada á Universidade Federal de Vinosa, como
parte das exigéncias do Programa de Pós-Graduagáo
em Biología Celular e Estrutural, para obtengáo do
título de Doctor Scientiae: x + 61 pp. (in Spanish, with
English summary) ["... The ultrastructural features of the
sperm has shown promise for phylogenetic analyzes in
many insect groups, but such studies are still lacking for
Odonata. Thus, this study aimed to describe the structure and ultrastructure of spermatozoa of species of
Odonata suborders: Zygoptera and Anisoptera, searching for information that would assist in understanding
the systematics of this group of insects. For this, sperm
from seminal vesicles and testes of adult males of the
Ischnura fluviatilis, Pantala flavescens, Tramea abdominalis and Micrathyria hesperis were prepared for light
and transmission electron microscopy. The sperm of
these species have some characteristics similar to
those presented by the sperm of most Pterygota. However, some differential characteristics stand out: lack of
perforatorium in the acrosome and of paracrystalline
material in the mitochondrial derivatives; flagellum very
short, possibly immobile with small mitochondrial derivatives inspecies of Libellulidae; and lack of accessories
bodies and microtubule arrangement 9+9+0 in species
of the Trameinae subfamily. The analysis of the ultrastructure of spermatozoa enabled the differentiation of
the two suborders of Odonata, as well as, the species
of two Libellulidae subfamilies studied." (Author)] Address: not stated
12598. Chelmick, D. (2012): Observations of the Willow
Emerald damselfly Lestes viridis (Vander Linden) in
Britain. Atropos 46: 38-42. (in English) [History and distribution of L. viridis in UK; identification of imago; life
history] Address: Chelmick, D.G., 31 High Beech Lane,
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1SQ, UK. E-mail:
dgc@david.chelmick.com
12599. Chovanec, A.; Wimmer, R.; Rubey, W.; Schindler, M.; Waringer, J. (2012): Hydromorphologische Leitbilder als Grundlage für die Ableitung gewässertyp-spezifischer Libellengemeinschaften (Insecta: Odonata), dargestellt am Beispiel der Bewertung der restrukturierten
Weidenbach-Mündungsstrecke (Marchfeld, Niederösterreich). Wiss. Mitt. Niederösterr. Landesmuseum 23: 83112. (in German, with English summary) ["Hydromorphological reference conditions as basis for deriving
river-type-specific dragonfly communities (Insecta: Odonata): a case study at the rehabilitated downstream
stretch of the Weidenbach (Lower Austria): The ecological status of the rehabilitated downstream stretch of the
Weidenbach in the lowland areas of Lower Austria was
assessed by dragonfly surveys at three sections. Key
element of the assessment procedure, which is in compliance with the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD),
is a comparison between the current situation and rivertype-specific reference conditions. Hydromorphological references served as basis for deriving the reference dragonfly community. The section with the smallest deviation from the hydromorphological reference
was colonised by a near river-type-specific dragonfly
community. Species composition, the Odonata Habitat
Index, speciesspecific habitat values and flow preferences were considered in the assessment. A total of 27
species were recorded, 19 species of them were classified as autochthonous. All four species of the genus Orthetrum occurring in Central Europe were found. The
river stretch was ranked as class II (“good ecological
status”), which represents the second best class and
the quality target in the 5-tiered WFD classification
scheme." (Authors)] Address: Chovanec, A., Krotenbachgasse 68, A-2345 Brunn am Gebirge, Austria. Email: a.chovanec@kabsi.at
12600. Cordero Rivera, A.; Torralba-Burrial, A.;
Ocharan, F.J.; Cano, F.J.; Outomuro, D.; Azpilicueta
Amorín, M. (2012): Macromia splendens. En: VV.AA.,
Bases ecológicas preliminares para la conservación de
las especies de interés comunitario en España: Invertebrados. Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente. Madrid: 67 pp. (in Spanish) [Odonata
species protected under the European Community law
are treated according the legal definitions of the Fauna,
Flora, Habitat Directive. Information on identification,
general distribution, ecology and habitat, 'favourable
conservation status' on different geographic scales,
conservation measures, and regional bibliography are
given. This manual refers to the situation of M. splendens in Spain.] Address: Cordero Rivera, A., Depto de
Ecoloxia e Bioloxia Animal, Universidade de Vigo,
E.U.E.T. Forestal, Campus Universitario, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain. E-mail: acordero@uvigo.es
12601. Csányi, B.; Szekeres, J.; György, Á.I.; Szalóky,
Z. (2012): Macrozoobenthon investigations along the
Lower Danube between Calarasi and Braila, Romania.
Acta Biol. Debr. Oecol. Hung. 28: 47-59. (in English,
with Hungarian summary) [In the framework of the improving g the navigability of the Lower Romanian Danube between Calarasi and Braila (375 fkm – 175 fkm) a
detailed survey program of aquatic macroinvertebrates
and fish was performed. On-site sampling of macroinvertebrates was carried out in early summer of 2011 between 31 May and 4 June. Altogether 16 Kick and
Sweep multi-habitat samples in the littoral zone and 18
dredged samples in the deep water zone were collected. A motor boat was used in 11 sites of the main arm.
Mussel populations were estimated along the banks
with free diving method. There were Cnidaria (1), Annelida and leeches (7), snails (10), mussels (9), Malacostraca (18), Ephemeroptera (4) Odonata (2), Heteroptera (6), Trichoptera (4), Coleoptera (3) and Diptera (3)
taxa detected. Results illustrate that in deep zones
characterized by uniform moving sand fraction only has
very scarce community with low taxon numbers. The littoral zone of the low discharge conditions that has low
bed erosion and not significant sediment deposition
contains very rich macroinvertebrate communities, especially at those sections that are having rocky habitats,
as well. Interesting faunistic results were the detection
of the leech (Batracobdelloides moogi), a snail (Theodoxus transversalis), a very rare mussel (Unio crassus)
and a brackish water invader Crustacea species (Pseudocuma longicorne ponticum) on this Danube section."
(Authors) Stylurus flavipes] Address: Csányi, B., Environmental & Water Management Research Institute
Non-profit Ltd., Nonprofit Kft., H-1095 Budapest, Kvassay Jenõ út 1, Hungary. E-mail: bela.csanyi@gmail.com
12602. Fukumoto, M.; Eda, S. (2012): New record of
Aciagrion migratum Selys from the Saku area in Nagano
prefecture. Tombo 54: 142. (in Japanese, with English
summary) ["A. migratum has rapidly advanced northward
in Japan recently, probably due to a warm change of climate. This species has been very rare in Nagano prefecture except in the southern district. In this paper, we reported it for the first time from Saku district, in the eastern
area of Nagano prefecture." (Authors)] Address: Eda, S.,
3-4-25 Sawamura, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0877, Japan. E-mail: SND 02767@nifty.com
12603. Futahashi, R.; Sasamoto, A. (2012): Revision of
the Japanese species of the genus Rhipidolestes (Megapodagrionidae) based on nuclear and mitochondrial gene
genealogies, with a special reference of Kyushu-Yakushima population and Taiwan-Yaeyama population. Tombo
54: 107-122. (in English, with Japanese summary) ["
Here we report a revision of Japanese Rhipidolestes
(Megapodagrionidae) species based on nuclear and mitochondrial gene genealogies, along with morphological
findings. In Japan, six Rhipidolestes species (R. aculeatus Ris, 1912, R. okinawanus Asahina, 1951, R. hiraoi
Yamamoto, 1955, R. asatoi Asahina, 1994, R. shozoi
Ishida, 2005, and R. amamiensis Ishida, 2005) and two
subspecies (R. aculeatus yakusimensis Asahina, 1951,
and R. amamiensis tokunoshimensis Ishida, 2005) have
been described so far. Because the differences in morphological characteristics between each species/subspecies are subtle, it has been difficult to determine the
phylogenetic classification of these groups. Based on the
results of our molecular phylogenetic analyses using nuclear DNA (1TS1 and ITS2 regions) and mitochondrial
DNA (16S ribosomal RNA and COI regions) sequences,
we newly show that Kyushu-Yakushima and TaiwanYaeyama Islands populations apparently belong to different clades, R. yakusimensis stat. nov. and R. aculeatus
(sensu stricto), respectively. We confirmed that R. shozoi
and R. okinawanus in the Okinawajima Island can be
clearly distinguished, whereas the differences between
nominotypical R. amamiensis and R. amamiensis tokunoshimensis were rather obscure. We also recognized
genetic differences between Kyushu and Yakushima
populations of R. yakusimensis, between Yaeyama and
Taiwan populations of R. aculeatus, and between middle
Okinawajima and Tokashikijima populations of R. okinawanus, though we do not discuss them in detail at present. Overall, the results of molecular phylogeny in Japanese Rhipidolestes group coincided with the closeness of
geographic distribution rather than the similarity of genital
morphology." (Authors)] Address: Futahashi, R., Fujiwara
Lab., Univ. Tokyo, Biosci. Bldg 501, Kashiwa, Chiba, 3778562, Japan
12604. Gashaw, H.; Mengistu, S, (2012): Ecological
assessment of lake Hora, Ethiopia, using benthic and
weed-bed fauna. Momona - Ethiopian Journal of Science 4(2): 3-15. (in English) ["Urbanization and human
settlement in close proximity to the Ethiopian lakes are
among the potential causes of changes in water quality
and quantity. The drastic changes occurred into one of
the Bishoftu crater lakes (Kilole) best exemplify this
phenomenon. The purpose of this study was ecological
assessment of Lake Hora using benthic and weed-bed
fauna. Samples of benthic and weed-bed were collected monthly from September 2009 to March 2010 at 3
sampling stations (A, B, C), with a standard Ekman
grab. Station A is in front of Ras Hotel, Station B is
place of Irecha and station C was to the south crater of
the lake. The benthic and weed-bed fauna of Lake Hora
included a total of 6958 individuals within 27 taxa belonging principally to Copepod (2812) and Chironomidae (1460) and Ecdyonuridae (735). A high number
of organisms were observed mainly at stations B and A
(3198 and 2342 respectively). The correlation result indicates that oxygen showed strong relation to benthic
and weed bed fauna distribution and abundance. There
were high number of individuals, taxa diversity, evenness and grate number of rare taxa of benthic and
weed-bed fauna at stations A and B, but these stations
were affected by the community around the lake area
for different reasons (for example washing clothes, boat
parking and others).However low density and abundance of macroinvertabrates at station C could be due
to: low organic matter load at station C which was free
of human interactions; steeply slope geographical setting of the profoundly and its catchment and low vegetation cover. The Family Biotic Index result for all the
sampling stations was 7.55, according to Hilsenhoff
Family Biotic Index this value is indicating likely severe
organic pollution and very poor water quality in all sampling sites. As this research finding indicates Lake Hora
needs protection management strategies to maintain its
sustainable use." (Authors) Taxa including Coenagrionidae and Lestidae are treated at family level.] Address:
Gashaw, H., Dept of Biology, Addis Ababa University,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. E-mail: habibag2@gmail.com
12605. Germann, A. (2012): Die fliegenden Edelsteine
der Saarpfalz. Libellen - pfeilschnell und farbenprächtig.
Saarpfalz-Jahrbuch 2013: 161-167. (in German) [Saarland, Gerany; this is a general account on Odonata with
many biological information and a brief introduction in
the regional fauna of the Saar-Pfalz county.] Address:
not stated
12606. Goffart, P.; Motte, G.; Vandevyvre, X. (2012):
Un afflux exceptionnel de Leucorrhine à gros thorax
(Leucorrhinia pectoralis) en Wallonie en 2012. Les Nat-
uralistes belges 93(4): 85-94. (in French, with English
summary) ["L. pectoralis is a rare species in Wallonia
(South Belgium). However, during the 2012 season, this
species has been encountered, sometimes numerously,
on 24 sites scattered in diverse regions of the territory,
while it has been noticed only very sporadically during
the ten preceding years. The influx has been sudden,
concentrated from the 24th to the 30th of May in each
concerned part of the territory. It corresponded to a period of fine weather under the influence of continental
currents with east winds. Dragonflies have been seen
there again until mid-June in the Ardenne and Lorraine
and early July in the Hainaut. Egg-layings were recorded at several sites. The possible origin, local and/or distant, of these white-faced darters is discussed in the
light of available observations. The hypothesis of an influx from the eastern regions of Europe is privileged."
(Authors)] Address: Goffart, P., Département de l’Etude
du Milieu naturel et agricole (DEMna), Service Public
Wallon (SPW) - DGARNE - Direction de la Nature et de
l’Eau, Avenue Maréchal Juin, 23 - 5030 Gemnloux Belgium. E-mail : Philippe.GOFFART@spw.wallonie.be
12607. Hacet, N.; Çokkuvvetli, K.T. (2012): Records of
Odonata from rice fields in the Edirne province in Turkish Thrace. Notul. odonatol. 7(10): 89-92. (in English) [
"During the 2001 and 2009 surveys, 20 species were
recorded. The most common of these were Ischnura elegans, Crocothemis erythraea, Orthetrum albistylum
and Sympetrum fonscolombii, whereas Gomphus
flavipes, Ophiogomphus cecilia and Orthetrum cancellatum occurred at a single locality each. O. cecilia represents the second record from Turkish Thrace. The
role of Odonata in the bio-control of the pests in rice
fields is discussed." (Authors)] Address: Hacet, N., Dept
of Biology, Faculty of Science, Trakya University, 22030
Edirne, Turkey. E-mail: nhacet@hotmail.com
12608. Henderson, B.L.; Chumchal, M.M.; Drenner,
R.W.; Deng, Y.; Diaz, P.; Nowlin, W.H. (2012): Effects of
fish on mercury contamination of macroinvertebrate
communities of grassland ponds. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 3184): 870-876. (in English)
["Mercury is an environmental contaminant that negatively affects the health of vertebrate consumers such
as fish, birds, and mammals. Although aquatic macroinvertebrates are a key link in the trophic transfer of Hg to
vertebrate consumers, Hg contamination in macroinvertebrate communities has not been well studied. The
purpose of the present study was to examine how Hg in
macroinvertebrate communities is affected by the presence of fish. We sampled macroinvertebrates from five
ponds with fish and five ponds without fish, at the
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland in north Texas,
USA. Ponds without fish contained a higher biomass of
macroinvertebrates and taxa with higher concentrations
of Hg, which led to a higher Hg pool in the macroinvertebrate community. A total of 73% of the macroinvertebrate biomass from ponds without fish was composed
of taxa with the potential to emerge and transport Hg
out of ponds into terrestrial food webs. The results of
the present study suggest that small ponds, the numerically dominant aquatic ecosystems in the United States, may be more at risk for containing organisms with
elevated Hg concentrations than has been appreciated." (Authors) Taxa include Odonata and are treated at
the genus level.] Address: Henderson, B.L., Institute for
Environmental Studies & School of Geology, Energy, &
the Environment, Texas Christian Univ., Fort Worth,
Texas, USA.
12609. Hippke, M. (2012): Die Feuerlibelle Crocothemis
erythraea, eine neue Libellenart für das LSG „Schlosspark Ludwigslust“. Virgo, Mitteilungsblatt des Entomologischen Vereins Mecklenburg 15(1): 98. (in German)
[Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; 30.06.2012] Address: Hippke, M., Wiesenring 29, 19370 Parchim,
Germany. E-mail: mathias-hippke@web.de
12610. Horvai, V.; Czirok, A.; Lőkkös, A.; Borza, P.;
Bödis, E.; Deák, C. (2012): New faunistic data from the
riparian zone of the Hungarian-Croatian reach of Drava
River. Acta Biol. Debr. Oecol. Hung. 28: 109-120. (in
Hungarian, with English summary) ["Samples were taken at four locations on Hungarian–Croatian reach of
river Drava between 2008 and 2011. Among the 131
taxa that were identified, there were invasive ones, and
also rare, sensitive ones indicating good water quality."
(Authors) The following Odonata species are listed: Calopteryx splendens, Coenagrion puella, Stylurus flavipes,
Gomphus vulgatissimus, Ophiogomphus cecilia, and
Platycnemis pennipes.] Address: Horvai, V., Carpathes
Nature Conservation Foundation, Radnóti Miklós ltp. 5.,
H-7700 Mohács, Hungary. E-mail: horvaivaler@gmail.
com
12611. Jacquemin, J.; Vein, D. (2012): The aquatic insects of a standard small plain river in NE France, with
emphasis on remarkable species. Aquatic Insects 34
(Suppl): 11-22. (in English) ["A five-year macroinvertebrate study was conducted on a 55 km river (le Ruptde-Mad, Lorraine region, north-eastern France), a
standard for the region. A list of 300 species was drawn
up, and remarkable species were listed for some better
known orders: Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Trichoptera
and Odonata (31 species). Some faunistic results are
emphasised: about 42% of the identified species were
more or less ubiquitous, 26% were meso- to polysaprobic species of potamon, present only in the main course
of the river, while 31% were rather stenoecious species
restricted to certain tributaries. 51 remarkable species
were listed, taking into account their regional status,
according to IUCN categories: more than three quarters
were hosted in the small tributaries, and 55% found exclusively in these latter (versus 23.5% only present in
the main course of the river). Calcareous lotic tributaries were hosting particularly original communities with
many remarkable species. Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera
and Trichoptera were pertinent groups to assess the
global faunistic interest of lotic habitats, but lentic habitats are probably better evaluated using other groups,
e.g. Odonata and Coleoptera; the latter unfortunately
poorly known from an ecological point of view." (Authors) 1. Calopteryx splendens; 2. C. virgo; 3. Lestes
sponsa; 4. Chalcolestes viridis; 5. Platycnemis pennipes;
6. Cercion lindenii; 7. Coenagrion mercuriale; 8. C. puella; 9. C. pulchellum; 10. Enallagma cyathigerum; 11.
Ischnura elegans; 12. Pyrrhosoma nymphula; 13. Gomphus vulgatissimus; 14. Onychogomphus forcipatus; 15.
Aeshna cyanea; 16. A. grandis; 17. A. isoceles; 18. A.
mixta; 19. Anax imperator; 20. Brachytron pratense; 21.
Cordulegaster bidentata; 22. Cordulia aenea; 23. Somatochlora metallica; 24. Leucorrhinia pectoralis; 25. Libellula depressa; 26. L. fulva; 27. L. quadrimaculata; 28. Orthetrum cancellatum; 29. Sympetrum sanguineum; 30.
S.striolatum; 31. S. vulgatum] Address: Jacquemin, G.,
Biologie des Insectes, Université H. Poincaré, Nancy 1,
BP 239, F-54506 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
12612. Jeziorski, P., Holuša, O. (2012): An updated
checklist of the dragonflies (Odonata) of the Czech Republic. Acta Mus. Beskid. 4: 143-149. (in English, with
Czech summary) ["The presented actualized checklist
is a first critical list of the Odonata from the Czech Republic. The checklist summarizes all relevant data and
all species are listed in the checklist on the basis of
voucher specimens. The results are based on the revisions of collections, authors´ faunistic research and literary data. So far 26 genera of Odonata with 73 species have been recorded in the territory of the Czech
Republic, 71 species from Bohemia and 69 species
from Moravia." (Authors)] Address: Jeziorski, P., Na Belidle 1, CZ-735 64 Havírov-Suchá, Czech Republic. Email: jezirko@post.cz
12613. Jumawan, K.M.; Medina, M.N.D.; Villanueva,
R.J.T. (2012): Annotated list of Odonata from Mainit Hot
Spring Protected Landscape, Compostela valley, Mindanao Island, Philippines. Philippine Journal of Systematic
Biology 6: 14-27. (in English) ["Within the framework of
the ‘Rapid Biodiversity Survey of Mainit Hot Spring Protected Landscape’ conducted by the Research and Development Centre of Assumption College of Nabunturan,
an annotated list of Odonata was compiled, representing
41 species in 25 genera and 12 families from seven sites
surveyed from December 2011 to February 2012. These
records represent the baseline data for Mainit Hot Spring
Protected Landscape and even for Compostela Valley
Province. One species is potentially new to science;
more than half of the records are forest dwelling endemics." (Authors)] Address: Medina, M.N.D., Research and
Development Centre, Assumption College of Nabunturan, Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Province, 8801
Philippines. E-mail: miltonsept19@yahoo.com
12614. Jung, K.-S.; Park, D.-H.; Lee, J.-E. (2012): A
study of the arrangements of wing and thoracic muscu-
lar structures on flight behavior of Odonata, with a note
on backward flight of Zygoptera. Tombo 54: 133-138.
(in English, with Japanese summary) ["The two suborders of Odonata, Zygoptera and Anisoptera, show different modes of flight behaviours, e.g. capturing their
prey. In suborder Anisoptera, most species fly dynamically and are good at capturing preys in flight by grasping them in their legs. On the contrary, in suborder Zygoptera, species usually fly delicately and often use
their mandibles to capture their prey. In addition, we
observed that zygopteran species were sometimes flying backwards when they cannot advance forward in
small space. Such backward flight is observed rarer in
Anisoptera. For purpose to reveal the differences of
these flight modes between two suborders, we compared the arrangement of wing and pterothorax with
measuring the angles between dorsal carina to costal
margin of wing or posterior thorax, and dissected pterothoracic muscular structures of both Zygoptera and Anisoptera. From our results, both suborders have six
muscles are attached to each wing, however, differed in
the attachment to wing and thorax, and distinct in thoracic proportion as angles of wing to pterothorax. Each
arrangement is supposed to be suitable for the flight
behaviour in each suborder, especially Zygoptera is
better at delicate turning in flying including backward
flight." (Authors)] Address: Jung, K.-S., Department of
Biological Science, Andong National University, Andong
760-749, Korea. E-mail: tootootoo@korea.com
12615. Karube, H. (2012): Onychogomphus viridicostus
(Oguma, 1926) (Odonata, Gomphidae). Tombo 54: 123126. (in English, with Japanese summary) ["Onychogomphus viridicostus (Oguma, 1926) is transferred to
the genus Melligomphus Chao, 1990 based on adult
external morphology." (Author)] Address: Karube, H.,
Kanagawa Prefect. Mus. Nat. Hist., 499 Iryuda, Odawara, Kanagawa, 250, Japan. E-mail: paruki@nh-kanagawa-museum.jp
12616. Karube, H.; Takizawa, H. (2012): A record of interfamilial tandem formation bv a male of Orthetrum glaucum (Libellulidae) and a female of Procordulia fusiformis
(Corduliidae) on Borneo island. Tombo 54: 151-152. (in
Japanese, with English summary) ["An interfamilial tandem formation by Orthetrum glaucum male (Libellulidae)
and Procordulia fusiformis female (Corduliidae) was observed on a road in a mountain area of Sabah, Borneo
Island, Malaysia. P. fusiformis is an endemic species to
the Bornean mountain area and was abundant in the observation site. The two species are of similar size, with
the body colorations distinctively different from each other. The present case of the interfamilial tandem formation
is consistent with the generalization by Corbet (1999)
that the body size difference is important for a male in
discriminating their mates from heterospecific ones." (Authors)] Address: Karube, H., Kanagawa Prefect. Mus.
Nat. Hist., 499 Iryuda, Odawara, Kanagawa, 250, Japan.
E-mail: paruki@nh-kanagawa-museum.jp
12617. Keller, D. (2012): Insect dispersal in fragmented
agricultural landscapes. Diss. ETH No. 20663. A dissertation submitted to ETH Zürich: 142 pp. (in English) ["Preserving biodiversity and enhancing connectivity are two
major goals of current conservation strategies in fragmented agricultural landscapes. Therefore, many European countries have implemented agri-environment
schemes in order to foster biodiversity and connectivity.
The expected positive effects on biodiversity could, however, not consistently be detected, and for many agricultural species, it remains unknown whether populations
are functionally connected. As functional connectivity is
sustained by dispersal and gene flow, connectivity
measures should be based on knowledge of speciesspecific dispersal potential, dispersal habitats and landscape
elements that impede or facilitate gene flow. However,
such information is not available for most species, and
especially so for many insect species. In this thesis, I
wanted to gain knowledge on insect dispersal in intensively managed and fragmented agricultural landscapes,
where diverse connectivity measures had been implemented. The main goals were to assess the reproductive
habitats, dispersal abilities, dispersal habitats and landscape effects on gene flow of five insect species inhabiting an agricultural landscape in the Oberaargau region
on the Swiss plateau. In chapter 1, I analysed dispersal
ability and dispersal habitats of the threatened damselfly
Coenagrion mercuriale, which inhabits streams and
ditches flowing through agricultural land. With a markresight study, I detected frequently occurring dispersal
over short distances (= 500 m). This short-distance dispersal was restricted to streams, i.e. the reproductive
habitat of C. mercuriale. In a landscape genetic analysis,
I also detected long-distance dispersal showing that populations were functionally connected by individuals moving over larger distances. While short-distance dispersal
was confined to streams, this long-distance dispersal
seemed to be more directed and seemingly followed
more or less straight lines across agricultural land. Functional connectivity of populations of C. mercuriale as well
as the effects of several landscape elements on gene
flow were further analysed in chapter 2, where I applied
spatial genetic clustering methods combined with interpolation by kriging and landscape genetic corridor analysis
(= transect analysis). The analysed populations were divided into a northern and a southern genetic cluster,
separated by a hill ridge intersecting the study area.
Similarly, landscape corridor analysis identified elevation
change, but also Euclidian distance, patches of forest
and flowing water bodies as barriers to gene flow. Only
open agricultural land seemed to enhance dispersal in C.
mercuriale. This again 2 showed that dispersal was not
restricted to the reproductive habitat of C. mercuriale and
that populations separated by open agricultural land were
well connected. To analyse how landscape elements affect dispersal and gene flow in another specialised insect
species, I developed ten polymorphic microsatellite
markers for the wetland grasshopper Stethophyma grossum, using the 454 next generation sequencing technol-
ogy (chapter 3). These newly developed markers were
then applied to identify dispersal habitats of S. grossum
and to assess the effects of population network topology
and spatial scale (geographical distance thresholds) on
landscape genetic analysis in chapter 4. Both spatial
scale and population network topology proved to be important factors in landscape genetic analysis and all
three approaches applied (i.e. isolation by distance patterns, population network topology, least-cost transect
analysis) identified a scale threshold of 3-4 km, up to
which landscape composition and configuration greatly
influenced dispersal and gene flow. For dispersal among
neighbouring populations (defined by a Gabriel graph)
that were within its maximum dispersal distance (0-3 km),
S. grossum preferred its reproductive habitat as dispersal
habitat. In contrast, no clear most likely dispersal habitat
could be identified when population network topology
and spatial scale were not considered. [...] In conclusion,
this thesis presented several approaches to assess landscape effects on dispersal and gene flow in agricultural
insects. Moreover, it detected various aspects of insect
dispersal in intensively managed fragmented agricultural
landscapes, which should be considered in future studies. The analyses of five insect species showed that
landscape effects on dispersal and gene flow mainly depend on species-specific dispersal ability, reproductive
habitat specialisation and spatial population configuration. The latter phenomenon has, however, hardly been
used in landscape genetic studies. Furthermore, I found
that populations of all analysed species were functionally
connected, even in the fragmented landscape of the
study area. The species were well able to cross intensively managed open agricultural land and dispersal was
not restricted to their reproductive habitats. For both specialised study species (i.e. C. mercuriale and S. grossum), dispersal habitats changed at different thresholds
of spatial scale. Moreover, the consideration of population network topology as applied in the analysis of S.
grossum (i.e. restricting the dataset to neighbouring populations within maximum dispersal distance) further improved results. For future landscape genetic analyses,
these studies suggest a more thorough consideration of
spatial scale, by differentiating between short- and longdistance dispersal, as well as by incorporating population
network topology. All these findings, i.e. the identification
of species-specific reproductive habitats, dispersal habitats, dispersal ability and the detection of landscape elements hindering or facilitating gene flow, will help planning future connectivity measures for the study species
and can also give general guidelines for the conservation
of insects in fragmented agricultural landscapes." (Authors)] Address: Keller, Daniela, WSL Swiss Federal Research Institute, Zürcherstr. 111, CH-8903 Birmensdorf,
Switzerland. E-mail: mailto:daniela.keller@wsl.ch
12618. Kisasa Kafutshi, R. (2012): Le régime alimentaire du Martin-pêcheur huppé Alcedo cristata pendant
la période de reproduction dans la région de Kinshasa
(R.D. Congo). Malimbus 34: 17-28. (in English) ["The
diet of the Malachite Kingfisher was investigated by study
of 182 regurgitated pellets collected from 65 broods during the nesting period in the rainy seasons from 2004 to
2009, in two sites in the Kinshasa area. In total, 2619
undigested remains were identified in the pellets, revealing 1100 prey. The Malachite Kingfisher’s diet is
rich and diverse. The prey identified were 92.7 % fishes
(Oreochromis niloticus, Gambusia affinis and Hemichromis elongatus), 5.9 % insects (Odonata and Orthoptera) and 0.5 % frogs." (Author)] Address: Kisasa Kafutshi, R., Université de Kinshasa, Faculté des sciences, Département de Biologie, B.P. 190 Kinshasa XI,
R.D. Congo. E-mail: bobkisasa@yahoo.fr
12619. Kiyoshi, T.; Hosoya, T.; Konagaya, T.; Kuramitsu,
K. (2012): A record of Gynacanta japonica Bartenef
from Suwanose-jima Island. Tombo 54: 143-144. (in
Japanese, with English summary) ["G. japonica was recorded for the first time from Suwanose-jima Island, Tokara Group, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan in 2010. The
environment of the island was mostly destroyed due to
volcanism, and there are few regions with good forests
for the species. Although this species has been recorded previously from the Tokara Group, only from Nakanoshima Is., our subsequent surveys (2008-2011) have
failed to rediscover the species there." (Authors)] Address: Kiyoshi, T., Kyoto Univ, Grad. Sch. Sci, Dept Zool., Kyoto 6068502, Japan. E-mail: kiyoshi@zoo.zool.
kyoto-u.ac.jp
12620. Klass, K.-D.; Matushkina, N.A.; Kaidel, J. (2012):
The gonangulum: A reassessment of its morphology,
homology, and phylogenetic significance. Arthropod
Structure & Development 41(4): 373-394. (in English)
["The gonangulum is a sclerite in the female genitalic
region of insects. Its presence or full development has
long been considered an apomorphy supporting Zygentoma + Pterygota. Recent studies of female genitalia in
several insect orders (K.-D. Klass and co-workers) revealed many new data on the gonangulum and homologous sclerotisations (laterocoxa LC9). Herein the
gonangulum area is described (including articulations,
muscle attachments, sulci) and compared among Archaeognatha, Zygentoma, Odonata, Dermaptera, Dictyoptera, and Notoptera. A wider perspective is provided to the topic by addressing some novel issues: identification of LC9 sclerotisations in non-insect taxa and in
insects that secondarily lack an ovipositor; occurrence
of homonomous sclerotisations in other abdominal
segments of both sexes; morphological interpretation of
LC9; and the role of paedomorphosis in LC9 evolution.
As a result, there is currently no support for any insect
lineage from this character system. For gonangulumrelated characters both a significant intra-ordinal variation and frequent homoplasy are demonstrated using
various Odonata, Dermaptera, and Dictyoptera as examples. Divergent fates of LC9 in simplified genitalia
are shown using a dermapteran and an odonatan. We
view all this as a showcase of how a renewed and more
detailed examination of a character system can dramatically change the phylogenetic evidence drawn from it."
(Authors)] Address: Matushkina, Natalia, Department of
Zoology, Biological Faculty, Kyiv National University,
vul. Volodymirs’ka 64, Kyiv, 01033, Ukraine. E-mail:
odonataly@gmail.com
12621. Korsun, O.V., Akulova G.A., Gordeev S.Yu.,
Gordeeva T.V., Budaeva A.A. (2012): Insects of the
Onon-Balj National Park (Mongolia). Amurian zoological
journal 4(1): 18-25. (in Russian, with English summary)
["The list of insects recorded from the Onon-Balj National Park and its vicinities (Khentii Aimag, Mongolia) is
given. This is the first faunistic list of insects for the territory of the National Park. 1125 specimens of 336 species and 10 orders were collected and identified." (Author) The list of species collected between 26.07 and
03.08.2007 includes nine Odonata species, among
them Ophiogomphus obscurus.] Address: Korsun, O.V.,
Zabaikalsky State Humanitarian Pedagogical University
named after N. Chernishevsky, Department of Biology.
Babushkina st. 129, Chita, 672007, Russia. E-mail:
olegkorsun@mail.ru
12622. Kraemer, L.D.; Evans, D. (2012): Uranium bioaccumulation in a freshwater ecosystem: Impact of
feeding ecology. Aquatic Toxicology 124–125: 163-170.
(in English) ["The objectives of our study were: 1) to determine if there was significant uranium (U) bioaccumulation in a lake that had been historically affected by a U
mine and 2) to use a combined approach of gut content
examination and stable nitrogen and carbon isotope
analysis to determine if U bioaccumulation in fish was
linked to foodweb ecology. We collected three species
of fish: smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu), yellow
perch (Perca flavescens) and bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus)), in addition to several invertebrate species including freshwater bivalves (family: Sphaeriidae), dragonfly nymphs and snails (class: Gastropoda) and zooplankton (family: Daphniidae). Results showed significant U bioaccumulation in the lake impacted by historical mining activities. Uranium accumulation was 2-3 orders of magnitude higher in invertebrates than in the
fish species. Within fish, U was measured in operculum
(bone), liver and muscle tissue and accumulation followed the order: operculum >liver > muscle. There was
a negative relationship between stable nitrogen ratios
(15N/14N) and U bioaccumulation, suggesting U biodilution in the foodweb. Uranium bioaccumulation in all
three tissues (bone, liver, muscle) varied among fish
species in a consistent manner and followed the order:
bluegill > yellow perch > smallmouth bass. Collectively,
gut content and stable isotope analysis suggests that
invertebrate-consuming fish species (i.e. bluegill) have
the highest U levels, while fish species that were mainly
piscivores (i.e. smallmouth bass) has the lowest U levels. Our study highlights the importance of understanding the feeding ecology of fish when trying to predict U
accumulation. Highlights: *Significant U accumulation in
Bow Lake biota *U accumulation was higher in invertebrates than in fish *U biodilution occurred in the foodweb *In fish U bioaccumulation: bluegill > yellow perch
> smallmouth bass *U accumulation in fish is linked to
feeding ecology." (Authors)] Address: Kraemer, Lisa,
Trent University, 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough,
ON, Canada, K9J 7B8. E-mail: lisakraemer@trentu.ca
12623. Lara, M.B.; Gallego, O.F.; Vaz Tassi, L. (2012):
Mesozoic coleopteran faunas from Argentina: geological context, diversity, taphonomic observations, and
comparison with other fossil insect records. Psyche
Volume 2012, Article ID 242563: 14 pp. (in English) on
bibliographical and unpublished materials (86 described
species, 526 collected specimens). The material came
from different geological units from the late Middle Triassic to the Late Triassic (Bermejo, Cuyo, and Malargüe basins) to the Middle-Late Jurassic and Early
Cretaceous (Deseado Massif, Canadón Asfalto, and
San Luís Basin). The coleopteran record is composed
of 29 described species with 262 collected specimens
(isolated elytra) mainly represented by Triassic species
and only four specimens recorded in Jurassic units, all
of them currently unpublished. These fossil coleopterans provide fundamental information about the evolution of insects in the Southern Hemisphere and confirm
the Triassic Argentinean insect deposits to be among
the most important in the world." (Authors) The paper
contains many references to Odonata.] Address: Gallego, O.F., Micropaleontología, Depto de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales y Agrimensura,
Universidad Nacional del Nordeste and Área Paleontología, Centro de Ecología Aplicada del Litoral (CONICET), Casilla de Correo 128, 3400 Corrientes, Argentina. E-mail: ofgallego@live.com.ar
12624. Machado, A.B.M. (2012): The apicale species
group of Acanthagrion, with description of four new species and a hook-moving apparatus (Zygoptera: Coenagrionidae). Odonatologica 41(3): 201-223. (in English)
["The 8 species of the group are studied and keyed. The
lectotype of A. apicale is designated, redescribed and illustrated. From Brazil, A. chicomendesi, sp. n. (holotype
male: Mato Grosso), A. flaviae, sp. n. (holotype male:
Amazonas), A. kaori sp. n. (holotype male: Amazonas)
and A. triangulare sp. n. (holotype male: Acre) are described. A. apicale descendens Fraser, 1946 is revalidated as species. A study of the penis lobes was performed,
demonstrating that the median lobe is inflatable and
mainly responsible for the lateral movement of the sclerotized hook, whose importance in copulation is discussed." (Author)] Address: Machado, A.B.M., Departamento de Zoologia, Inst. Cienc, Biol., Universidade Federale de Minas Gerais, Caixa Postal 486, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte, Minais Gerais, Brazil. E-mail: angelo@
icb.ufmg.br
12625. Mahabal, A.; Rane, P.D. (2012): Large-scale
night congregation of Yellow-tailed Ashy Skimmers Po-
tamarcha congener (Rambur) at Gaganbawada, Maharashtra State: with notes on their camouflage and roosting behaviour. Bugs R All 19: 16-17. (in English) [Verbatim: "During the faunistic survey of Maharashtra State,
we had camped at Gaganbawada (16°32’48”N
73°50’06”E) PWD Rest House, Kolhapur district, from
7-9 January, 2007. Gaganbawda is a small town situated in the Northern Western Ghats at a height of 614
meters asl, with an average rainfall of 2500 to 3000
mm. Surrounding this town a mixture of agricultural
cropland, hilly areas with dry deciduous – mixed forest,
medium and large - sized ponds and streams were noticed. Along these ponds and streams there was dense
vegetation that included shrubs, trees and aquatic
plants with some marshy areas. On the first evening
(7/1/2007) we came across a large congregation of P.
congener, on cultivated, medium sized ‘Australian Pine’
Casuarina equisetifolia Linnaeus (Casuarinacea). On
close observation it was noticed that these skimmers
had chosen only the dry branches of the tree. Further, it
was also observed that the resting position of the
skimmers was the same as the branching pattern of
needle-shaped green leaves. From a distance the colony of skimmers was totally camouflaged and this behaviour could be related to avoid predation of the colony at night time.The congregation of skimmers was also
noticed on two other near-by Casuarina trees. We
counted the number of dry branches occupied by these
P. congener on all the trees as well as number of individuals resting on such branches. Roughly we then estimated the congregation to be of about 4000 skimmers.
On this first day, the skimmers roosted in these trees
overnight and next morning around 9 am they vacated
the roost in swarms of 50 to 200 individuals. On second
day (8/1/2007) in the evening they came back and
roosted again on the same trees in similar fashion. During this night, with the help of torch light we collected
few samples of these skimmers using insect net for
confirming their identity.The roost was disturbed and
some of them dispersed and got attracted to the light at
verandah of the rest house. In general here we noticed
that the females were much more than the males in
such congregations (in the ratio of 7:3 approx.). On
9/1/2007 we moved to the next camp. We then contacted the caretaker of the Gaganbawada rest house and
enquired about these skimmers and he informed us that
the insects were still roosting on the trees on 9th January. P. congener are medium sized dragonflies with bluish black thorax and yellow tail with black markings.
Their large colonies are oven found within patches of
forest or scrub associated with weedy ponds and
marshes. These insects breed in marshes but their
flight season is not known (Fraser, 1936; Subramanian,
2009). It is uncertain whether such large-scale congregation and overnight roosting of these skimmers is
temporary or permanent or a local winter migratory behaviour. However, it can be inferred that because of agricultural crops and marshy places, plenty of food and
breeding areas might be available to them along with
proper trees for safe roosting in this area of Gaganbawda." (Authors)] Address: Rane, P.D., Zoological
Survey of India, W.R.C, Akurdi, Pune 411044, India
12626. Matsuda, I.; Umesaki, H. (2012): Records or the
migrating species Anax guttatus caught in SaKai Citv
and Taism-cho, Osaka Prefecture in 2004 and 2011.
Tombo 54: 145-146. (in Japanese, with English summary) ["One of the authors, Matsuda, caught by "buri"
(thread and stones for catching flying dragonflies) 3
males in 2004 and 3 males in 2011 (one male each on
June 11, July 3 and 9) of Anax guttatus in Oizumi Park,
Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. Umesaki netted a male of
the same species in Taishi-cho, Osaka Prefecture on
July 9, 2011.This species is considered to be an immigrant from the south, and the first typhoon visited mainland Japan on July 12 in 2011. Thus, it seems noteworthy that 4 males were recorded before the typhoon visited." (Authors)] Address: Matsuda, I., 583 -087, 6 -11
Osaka Habikino Momoyamadai 1-chome, Japan
nied by the experienced eyes of Bob Kemp who confirmed the identification. The darters stubbornly remained some distance out from the main bird hide
though with the aid of a telescope the single pale stripe
on the side of the thorax was clearly visible. This is illustrated here in Jim’s photographs and one can also
make out Shropshire Entomology – October 2012
(No.6): 10 the blue coloration in the lower half of the
eye. The darters were clearly ovipositing and though
this species is regarded as a scarce migrant there has
been an increase in the number of breeding records in
recent years (Smallshire & Swash, 2010). S. fonscolombii has been recorded in a number of locations this
year including Staffordshire where interestingly it has
been recorded for the last few years suggesting possible successful breeding as opposed to an influx of new
migrants (British Wildlife, 2012). This is definitely a species to look out for and thanks to Jim is a great record
for Shropshire. The only previous record was an anonymous sighting made at Whixall Moss in 1940.] Address: not stated
12627. Mayon, N.; Terweduwe, S. (2012): Différents
patterns d’émergence chez deux libellules rhéophiles:
effet station ou mécanisme pour limiter la compétition?
Les Naturalistes belges 93(4): 45-64. (in French, with
English summary) ["We have compared the emergence
patterns of Gomphus vulgatissimus and Onychogomphus forcipatus forcipatus in different sites along a
downstream gradient in the Sûre River (southern Belgium). Results confirm that G. vulgatissimus reacts as a
spring species while O. forcipatus shows emergence
characteristics of a summer species. In G. vulgatissimus, results suggest cohort splitting to take place at different levels in the various study sites. We discuss such
differences with special focus on non-biotic (mainly
temperature) and biotic (competition) parameters. In
sites where both species are present, results show that
the emergence cycles can be either contiguous or separated, suggesting an effect of interspecific competition.
This work shows that emergence patterns in dragonflies
are under the combined influence of numerous parameters. Therefore, they can be rather different even at a
very local scale (i.e. a stream section)." (Authors)] Address: Mayon, N., Parc Naturel Haute-Sûre et Forêt
d’Anlier. Chemin du Moulin 2, B-6630 Martelange, Belgium. E-mail: nicolas@parcnaturel.be
12629. Mediani, M.; Boudot, J.-P.; Benazzouz, B.; El
Bella, T. (2012): Two dragonfly species (Insecta: Odonata) migrating at Dakhla (region of Oued Ad-Dahab
Lagouira, Morocco). International Journal of Odonatology 15(4): 293-298. (in English) ["Large numbers of migrating imagos of Anax ephippiger were observed from
the end of January to March 2012 at Dakhla Bay,
Southern Morocco, in an area where long-lasting fresh
and brackish waters are lacking, and thus which is unfavourable for the reproduction of Odonata. This supports well the classical scheme of northward mass migration of the species along the Atlantic coast of Africa,
induced by autumnal mass emergences in the Sahel as
a result of the summer African monsoon. Small numbers of Sympetrum fonscolombii were previously temporarily recorded from the same area in July 2011. They
were probably nomadic individuals of which the origin
could not be verified, but which could have been involved in long distance vagrancy, typical of the species,
due to the scarcity of fresh and brackish water in the
area." (Authors)] Address: Mediani, M., Laboratoire de
Diversité et Conservation des Systèmes Biologiques,
Faculté des Sciences, Département de Biologie, Université Abdelmalek Essaâdi-Tétouan, Morocco
12628. McLamb, S. (2012): Not a total washout! The
red-veined darter Sympetrum fonscolombii Selys, 1840
in Shropshire. Shropshire entomology 6: 9-10. (in English) [Recent records of S. fonscolombii in Shropshire,
UK are compiled and briefly discussed. Though it is too
early to summarise the field season with respect to
dragonflies and damselflies I felt it important to point out
that despite a largely soggy summer not all was lost
and whilst the May monsoons briefly abated Redveined darters Sympetrum fonscolombii Selys 1840,
were spotted by Jim Almond at Venus Pool (SJ5406).
Days later I was lucky enough to see them accompa-
12630. Mezquita Aranburu, I.; Ocharan, F.J. (2012):
Odonatos de Gipuzkoa. Munibe (Ciencias NaturalesNatur Zientziak) 60: 25 pp. (in Spanish, with English
and Euskarian summaries) ["We present data on 42
species of Odonata found in Gipuzkoa (Basque Country, Spain) during a study conducted between 2006 and
2011, and also we do a literature review. Overall, 43
species have been detected, 21 Zygoptera (9 of them
first seen in Gipuzkoa) and 22 Anisoptera (13 of them
first seen in Gipuzkoa). Particularly interesting are
Coenagrion mercuriale, C. scitulum, Oxygastra curtisii
and Orthetrum albistylum." (Authors)] Address: Mez-
quita Aranburu, I., Sociedad de Ciencias Aranzadi /
Aranzadi Zientzia Elkartea, Depto de Entomología / Entomologia Departamentua, Zorroagagaina 11 • 20014
Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain. E-mail: mezquitaaranburu@gmail.com
12631. Michalski, J. (2012): A Manual for the Identification of the Dragonflies and Damselflies of New Guinea,
Maluku, & the Solomon Islands. Kanduanum Books:
561 pp. (in English) ["First comprehensive guide to all
620 species of dragonflies of New Guinea and the
neighbouring islands, which is home to ten percent of
the world’s dragonfly fauna. Nearly half of the species
are found nowhere else on Earth. Includes 1,275 illustrations and eight pages of colour plates showing representative species and habitats. Includes introductory
sections on structure, habitat, history, collection and
photography, as well as appendices discussing taxonomic questions and a full bibliography. Illustrated keys
to all taxa, and illustrations of larval forms where
known. Over the past ten years there has been a growing interest in the dragonflies of this remarkable part of
the world. This manual brings together all of the published research on this fauna from its origins in the
1800s to the present." (Author)] Address: Michalski, J.,
1223 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown New Jersey
07960, USA. E-mail: huonia@aol.com
12632. Motte, G., Vadevyvre, X.; Dufrene, M. (2012):
Evolution des populations d’odonates des mares de
Ben-Ahin 20 ans après la création de la Réserve Naturelle. Les Naturalistes belges 93(4): 65-84. (in French,
with English summary) ["Twenty years after the establishment of Ben-Ahin Nature Reserve (1993), we followed the evolution of the dragonfly fauna between 1993
and 2011. A comparison of the data collected before
and after 2003 shows that the species richness of the
site remained stable. Four species were no longer observed (Erythromma lindenii, E. viridulum, Lestes sponsa, Sympetrum vulgatum) but this is attributed to sampling bias. And two new species have recently been
recorded (A. isosceles, O. brunneum) but these observations were only of erratic individuals. No obvious changes in species phenology could be documented in relation to global warming. Recommendations for site management are also proposed at the end of this paper."
(Authors)] Address: Dufrêne, M., Service Public Wallon
(SPW) - Direction Générale Opérationnelle (DG03) Département de l’Etude du Milieu naturel et agricole
(DEMna), Av. Maréchal Juin, 23, B-5030 Gembloux,
Belgium. E-mail: Marc.Dufrene@spw.wallonie.be
12633. Naraoka, H. (2012): Discovery of Platycnemis
echigoana Asahina (Platycnemididae) in Aomori Prefecture. Tombo 54: 139-141. (in Japanese, with English
summary) ["The Japanese endemic species Platycnemis echigoana Asahina was previously recorded from only 4 prefectures; Niigata, Yamagata, Fukushima and
Nagano. Here I report records of this species from Rok-
kasho village, Aomori Prefecture, more than 280 km
away from the known habitats. On June 25, 2011, I discovered one immature male and one immature female
of this species in a forest at Rokkasho village. I also
found many mature adults during July and August, 2011
and observed reproductive behaviours. After September, I could not find any adult specimens." (Author)] Address: Naraoka, H., Motoizumi 36-71, Fukunoda, Itayanagi, Kitatsugaru-gun, Aomori 038-3661, Japan. Email: sbnkq127@ybb.ne.jp
12634. Nordström, K.; Bolzon, D.; O'Carroll, D. (2012):
Underlying neuro-physiological mechanisms. Front. Behav. Neurosci. Conference Abstract: Tenth International
Congress of Neuroethology. doi: 10.3389/conf.fnbeh.
2012.27.00234: (in English) [Verbatim: As an animal
moves through the world, its own movement generates
widefield optic flow across the visual field that it can use
for several behavioural tasks, such as maintaining a
straight trajectory or avoiding obstacles. Behavioural
evidence shows that many animals can also disambiguate the motion of discrete objects that move independently of the remaining visual surround from such
self-generated optic flow. In the insect optic ganglia, we
find neurons specialized for detecting these two types
of motion: Some respond optimally to widefield optic
flow whereas others are specifically tuned to the relative motion of discrete figures (Olberg, 1981). In the
dragonfly lobula there are two types of neurons tuned to
the relative motion of discrete figures: Small target motion detectors (STMDs) and bar cells (O'Carroll, 1993).
Whereas STMDs are tuned to small figures (Nordström,
2012), the bar cell response increases with bar height,
but there is no response to the type of widefield stimuli
generated during ego-motion (O'Carroll et al., 2012).
Bar cells thus respond specifically to the motion of
elongated, discrete figures. We here investigate the
neurophysiological mechanisms that underlie this tuning. In the vertebrate visual cortex bar sensitivity is
generated by aligning output from rows of neurons with
small receptive fields (simple cells). Vertebrate simple
cells share several physiological properties with elementary STMDs (ESTDMs), the input elements to
STMDs (Wiederman et al., 2008). To investigate whether dragonfly bar cells generate their specific sensitivity
to elongated features by spatially pooling the input from
a row of elementary small target tuned motion detectors, we quantify responses to key parameters involved
in ESTMD tuning (Wiederman et al., 2008). We show
that whereas the velocity tuning and the high gain to
sub-pixel targets suggest that bar cells share input
mechanisms with STMDs, other responses point to a
different type of input. For example, as opposed to
STMDs, bar cell responses are often contrast polarity
invariant, and they respond equally well to a bar and to
a single edge moving across the visual field. The neurons also show a surprisingly strong spatial summation.
Early anatomical studies of the fly optic lobes showed
that the column underlying each facet is represented by
up to 100 unique interneurons, leading to the suggestion that visual input is processed in many parallel
streams (e.g. Fischbach & Dittrich, 1989). In support of
this notion, local motion is computed differently in the
inputs to SMTDs (Wiederman et al., 2008) and to the
neurons coding for widefield optic flow (Hassenstein &
Reichardt, 1956). Our findings that bar cells generate
their specific sensitivity to discrete, elongated figures by
using different visual input from the STMDs provide further evidence for the notion of parallel visual input
pathways.] Address: Nordström, Karin, Uppsala University, Department of Neuroscience, Uppsala, 75124,
Sweden. E-mail: Karin.Nordstrom@neuro.uu.se
12635. Ocharan, F.J.; Torralba-Burrial, A.; Outomuro,
D.; Azpilicueta Amorín, M.; Cordero Rivera, A. (2012):
Leucorrhinia pectoralis. En: VV.AA., Bases ecológicas
preliminares para la conservación de las especies de
interés comunitario en España: Invertebrados. Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente.
Madrid: 50 pp. (in Spanish) [Odonata species protected
under the European Community law are treated according the legal definitions of the Fauna, Flora, Habitat Directive. Information on identification, general distribution, ecology and habitat, 'favourable conservation status' on different geographic scales, conservation measures, and regional bibliography are given. This manual
refers to the situation of L. pectoralis in Spain.] Address:
Ocharan, F.J., Departamento de Biología de Organismos y Sistemas, Universidad de Oviedo, E-33071
Oviedo, Spain: E-mail: focharan@oonreo.uniovi.es
12636. Ocharan, F.J., Torralba-Burrial, A., Outomuro,
D., Azpilicueta Amorín, M. y Cordero Rivera, A. (2012):
Lindenia tetraphylla. En: VV.AA., Bases ecológicas preliminares para la conservación de las especies de
refers to the situation of L. tetraphylla in Spain.] Address: Ocharan, F.J., Departamento de Biología de Organismos y Sistemas, Universidad de Oviedo, E-33071
12637. Özyurt, C.E.; Mavruk, S.; Kiyağa, V.B. (2012):
Effects of predator size and gonad maturation on food
preference and feeding intensity of Sander lucioperca
(Linnaeus, 1758). Turkish Journal of Fisheries and
Aquatic Sciences 12: 1-8. (in English) [Seyhan Dam
Lake, Turkey; a total of 3,921 dietary items belonging to
15 different taxonomic groups were identified in the 345
(57.3%) non-empty stomachs of Sander lucioperca. Only one specimen of Odonata was found.] Address:
Özyurt, C.E., Department of Fishing and Fish Processing Technology, Faculty of Fisheries, Cukurova
University, Adana, Turkey. E-mail: cozyurt@cu.edu.tr
12638. Ottburg, F.G.W.A.; Henkens, R.J.H.G. (2012):
Combinatie van vaarrecreatie en beek gebonden natuur
in Noord-Brabant. Kennis over ecologische effecten van
kano’s en fluisterboten, kwetsbaarheid van flora en fauna en handelingsperspectieven voor beheerder en gebruiker. alterra-rapport no. 2375: 113 pp. (in Dutch)
["Combining water recreation and stream-related nature
in Noord-Brabant. Knowledge of the ecological effects
of canoes and whisper-boats, sensitivity of flora and
fauna and management prospects for manager and end
user: Two small river systems (R5 and R6) in this Dutch
province are suitable for canoes and whisper-boats.
These streams also include several Habitat 2000 areas
and are important for Red List species. A literature
study was made of the ecological effects of this type of
water recreation on habitats, vegetation, fish populations, waterfowl, and Odonata. Several species of water
birds and Odonata were very susceptible to disturbance
by boats. Two case studies, the Dommel and Bovenmark, were used in a local workshop to apply this
knowledge to a local stream management plan. Supportive measurements included fixed stopping points for
boats, zoning of streams for recreative use, and more
education for users and staff." (Authors) For details see:
http://content.alterra.wur.nl/Webdocs/PDFFiles/Alterrara
pporten/AlterraRapport2375.pdf] Address: not stated
12639. Parr, A.J. (2012): Migrant and dispersive dragonflies in Britain during 2011. J. Br. Dragonfly Society
28(2): 56-65. (in English) ["The year 2011 was noteworthy for the large, indeed unprecedented, numbers of
Vagrant Emperor Anax ephippiger noted throughout the
year. There were at least three immigration waves - a
slow trickle of sightings during the late winter of
2010/11, a surge of records during April and early May,
and then a final run of records during October and November. Both the spring and autumn influxes were associated with spells of unseasonably hot weather with
winds from the far south. Arrivals of Sympetrum fonscolombii were also noted during these periods. Although
the summer weather was, by contrast, less spectacular,
there were still significant immigrations of Anax parthenope, as well as of further S. fonscolombii. Three
sightings of Aeshna isosceles were also made well
away from the species’ current UK stronghold. Many of
the other key events of the year related to the consequences of immigrations seen not in 2011 but in the
preceding few years, where new local breeding populations of a number of species might potentially have become established. The recently-identified colony of
Coenagrion scitulum in Kent appeared to remain stable
and there was to be proof of successful breeding by
Aeshna affinis following the 2010 invasion, when small
numbers of exuvia were discovered at Hadleigh Country Park, Essex, during June. Numbers of mature adults
seen later in the year were, however, low and give
some concern as to the long-term viability of this colony.
Numbers of Lestes barbarus seen at Cliffe, Kent, following breeding attempts also noted during 2010 were,
however, higher and hopefully a stable colony may develop here." (Author)] Address: Parr, A.J., 10 Orchard
Way, Barrow, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5BX, UK.
E-mail: Adrian.parr@bbsrc.ac.uk
12640. Paulson, D.R.; Dunkle, S.W. (2012): A checklist
of North American Odonata. Including English name,
etymology, type locality, and distribution. 2012 edition.
Originally published as Occasional Paper No. 56, Slater
Museum of Natural History, University of Puget Sound,
June 1999; completely revised March 2009; updated
February 2011 and February 2012. Copyright © 2012
Dennis R. Paulson and Sidney W. Dunkle 2009, 2011,
and 2012 editions published by Jim Johnson: 86 pp. (in
English) ["The checklist includes all 462 species of North
American Odonata considered valid at this time. For
each species the original citation, English name, type
locality, etymology of both scientific and English names,
and approximate distribution are given. Literature citations for original descriptions of all species are given in
the appended list of references." (Authors)] Address:
Dunkle, S.W., 8030 Lakeside Parkway, Apt. 8208, Tucson, AZ 85730, USA
12641. Pfaff, M. (2012): Die Dinos der Lüfte. Kraut &
Rüben 5/2012: 42-45. (in German) [General account of
dragonflies in a German garden journal.] Address: not
stated
12642. Pinto, A.P.; Carvalho, A.C. (2012): Taxonomic
and distributional notes on Telebasis Selys, 1865, with a
redescription of T. pallida Machado, 2010, and an evaluation of the T. racenisi Bick & Bick, 1995 “complex” of species (Odonata, Coenagrionidae). Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift 59(2): 189-200. (in English) ["A full
checklist of the species of Telebasis Selys, 1865, housed
in the Brazilian collections Coleção Entomológica “Prof.
José Alfredo Pinheiro Dutra”, Departamento de Zoologia,
Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal do Rio do
Janeiro (DZRJ), and Museu de Zoologia, Universidade
de São Paulo (MZSP) is presented. A total of 325 specimens representing 19 species were studied. Ten new
records for Brazilian States were found for T. carmesina
Calvert, 1909 (Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande do Sul), T.
corallina (Selys, 1876) (Pernambuco), T. demarara (Williamson, 1917) (Maranhão), T. filiola (Perty, 1834) (Paraíba and Santa Catarina), T. gigantea Daigle, 2002 (São
Paulo), T. inalata (Calvert, 1961) (Mato Grosso do Sul), T.
pallida Machado, 2010 (Goiás) and T. obsoleta (Selys,
1876) (Mato Grosso do Sul), as well as a new record of
T. carminita Calvert, 1909 for Suriname. Telebasis pallida
Machado, 2010 is redescribed and diagnosed based on
14 males collected near the type locality, and its genital
ligula is described and illustrated for the first time. Furthermore, the status of the three species of the Telebasis
racenisi Bick & Bick, 1995 “complex” is evaluated. Of
these, Telebasis pareci Machado, 2010 syn. n. is proposed as junior subjective synonym of Telebasis lenkoi
Machado, 2010, and a possible synonymy among the
three species is discussed under T. racenisi." (Authors)]
Address: Pinto, A.P., Programa de Pós-graduação em
Ciências Biológicas (Zoologia), IB – USP, Universidade
de São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Museu de Zoologia, Univde de
São Paulo, Av. Nazaré 481, Ipiranga 04263-000, São
Paulo, SP, Brazil. E-mail: odonataangelo@ hotmail.com
12643. Raposeiro, P.M.; Cruz, A.M.; Hughes, S.J.; Costa, A.C. (2012): Azorean freshwater invertebrates: Status, threats and biogeographic notes. Limnetica 31(1):
13-22. (in English, with Spanish summary) ["This paper
presents an updated catalogue of the freshwater invertebrates (including Odonata) of the Azores archipelago
and reviews the published records to account for the
current taxonomic status and changes in the nomenclature of the listed taxa. The number of freshwater invertebrate species that has been recorded in the Azores
has risen sharply throughout the 20th century to 241
species based on field collections and the identification
by several generations of local and foreign researchers.
The freshwater fauna has been described as the following: (i) being “disharmonic”, i.e., lacking taxa commonly
found in continental freshwater systems such as the
Plecoptera, and (ii) possessing a relatively high degree
of endemism in selected groups. As expected, most
recorded invertebrates are primarily of Palaearctic
origin. However, endemic species make up 11 % of the
freshwater invertebrate fauna, which emphasises the
unique character of Azorean freshwater habitats, the
importance of conservation measures and the need to
continue the study of these systems." (Authors)] Address: Raposeiro, P.M., Research Centre in Biodiversity
and Genetic Resources (CIBIO)-Açores and the Biology
Department, University of Azores, Rua Mae de Deus
13A, 9501-855 Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal. Email: raposeiro@uac.pt
12644. Regan, E. (2012): Northern Emerald Somatochlora arctica. Atropos 45: 88. (in English) ["A male was
discovered on Garinish Island, Co. Cork, Ireland, on 29
June (Regan, 2012). The island offers no suitable
breeding habitat for the species, and this individual was
presumably a wanderer. The nearest known site for this
Irish rarity is some 24km away in County Kerry, though
closer sites may yet be discovered. (A. Parr)"] Address:
Regan, E., National Biodiversity Data Centre, WIT west
campus, Waterford, Ireland
12645. Roberts, D. (2012): Responses of three species
of mosquito larvae to the presence of predatory dragonfly and damselfly larvae. Entomologia Experimentalis et
Applicata 145(1): 23-29. (in English) ["Although predators have been extensively used in the biological control
of mosquito larvae, their efficacy will be reduced if the
larvae are able to detect and respond to their presence.
This ability to detect and respond to the unseen presence of dragonfly or damselfly larvae was investigated
for the larvae of three mosquito species (all Diptera:
Culicidae) to see whether they either altered their rate
of development or their feeding behaviour. The development of Culex quinquefasciatus Say and Culiseta
longiareolata Macquart larvae was not affected by exudates from either predator, but Culex sinaiticus Kirkpatrick developed significantly slower when reared in the
presence of a caged dragonfly larva and produced
adults that were significantly smaller, indicating that
they probably reduced feeding activity to make themselves less detectable to the predator. This only occurred when the dragonflies were fed in situ (in the
presence of the mosquito larva) and not when removed
for feeding, so that although this removed predator
kairomones, other cues such as vibrations caused by
movement of the predator may also be involved. In addition, the mosquito larvae responded to dragonfly larvae, but not to damselfly larvae. The depth of the water
in which the mosquito larvae were reared had no effect
on their response to the dragonfly. All three mosquito
species significantly increased surface filter-feeding,
when a predator was present in the water (compared
with controls where no predator was present), at the
expense of bottom scraping. In Cx. sinaiticus (but not
the other two species), surface filter-feeding was greater when a dragonfly was present, compared with a
damselfly. In the experimental conditions of one predator per 250 ml water, all three mosquito species were
thus able to detect dragonfly and damselfly larvae (and
distinguish between the two), but their response varied
among species." (Author)] Address: Roberts, Derek,
Department of Biology, Sultan Qaboos University, AlKhod, Oman. E-mail: derekmr@squ.edu.om
12646. Rodríguez Martínez, S.; Torralba Burrial, A.
(2012): Teratología en el paraprocto derecho de una exuvia de Aeshna cyanea (Müller, 1764) (Odonata: Aeshnidae). Boletín de la SEA 51: 321-322. (in Spanish, with
English summary) [Pena, 29TPJ770195, 415 m a.s.l., El
Franco, Asturias, Spain; description of a teratology in the
caudal appendages of exuviae belonging to a female of
A. cyanea.] Address: Rodríguez Martínez, S., Depto de
Biologia de Organismos y Sistemas, Universidad de
Oviedo, c/ Catedratico Rodrigo Uria s/n, E-33071 Oviedo, Spain. E-mail: saul.rguezm@gmail.com
12647. Röller, O. (2012): Aktuelle Meldungen der Grünen Keiljungfer (Ophiogomphus cecila) in der Pfalz.
POLLICHIA-Kurier 28/4: 29-30. (in German) [Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; 2011 data from a citizen scienceproject are presented.] Address: Röller, O., GottliebWenz-Straße 19, 67454 Haßloch, Germany. E-Mail: roeller@pollichia.de
12648. Sasamoto, A.; Watanabe, Y.; Kawashima, I.
(2012): First instar larvae of the two subspecies of Zygonyx iris, malayana and errans, (Libellulidae) from Vi-
etnam and Borneo. Tombo 54: 127-132. (in English,
with Japanese summary) ["In the genus Zygonyx, unique characteristics have been reported for adult morphology, behaviour, and final instar larval morphology.
In this paper, we report the first description of first instar
larvae from the genus Zygonyx, which also have unique
morphology. The first instar larvae of Z. iris malayana
and Z. i. errans had conspicuous fan-shaped setae on
the back from head to abdomen while final instar larvae
did not have these setae. This structure has not been
reported in other libellulid species, which implies a
unique taxonomic position for this genus." (Authors)]
Address: Sasamoto, A., 190-4 Yakuoji Tawaramoto,
Shiki-gun, Nara prefecture, 636-0341, Japan. E-mail:
akssmt@sea.plala.or.jp
12649. Schmidt, E.G. (2012): Sicherung der Karpfenanzucht im Teichgut Hausdülmen. Naturschutzobjekt
Karpfenstreckteiche. Naturzeit im Münsterland 9(18):
14-15. (in German) [Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany; the
author introduces into the biodiversity of habitats depending on anthropogenic resp. agricultural use and
details the positive effects with the example of carp
breeding techniques and Sympetrum depressiusculum.]
Address: Schmidt, E., Coesfelder Str. 230, D-48249
Dülmen, Germany
12650. Shirasawa, R. (2012): Twelve cases of abnormal connections of dragonflies observed in 2011. Tombo 54: 147-150. (in Japanese, with English summary)
["In 2001, twelve cases of abnormal connection of dragonflies were observed chiefly in Nagano and partly in
Tsngata prefectures. The five cases are heterospecific
heterosexual connection in the same genus such as
Lestes, Aeshna and Sympetrum, however, one case
consists of different genera, Orthetrum and Sympetrum.
The five cases of homosexual conspecific connection
were in Lestes and Sympetrum. Only one case of homosexual heterospecific connection was observed in
Lestes." (Authors)] Address: Shirasawa, R., 398-0002,
Nagano Prefecture Omachi God Sakae-cho, 6305 - 3
12651. Simoes, M.H.; Souza-Silva, M.; Lopes Ferreira,
R.L. (2012): Species richness and conservation of
caves in the Urucuia River sub-basin, a tributary of the
San Francisco River: a case study in caves of Arinos,
Minas Gerais, Brazil. Revista Brasileira de Espeleologia
2(2): 1-17. (in English) [Brazil; "Inadequate land use
and the overexploitation of natural resources are causing serious impacts on cave environments and therefore the proposal of conservation actions become necessary. The objective of the present study was to gather
information on the invertebrate fauna of seven caves in
the region of Arinos, in the northwest of Minas Gerais
state, proposing priorities and conservation measures.
A total of 374 species were registered, seven with
troglomorphic traits. The expansion of agricultural practices and the pollution of water bodies are the most
worrisome threats. The recovery of the cave surround-
ings and the awareness of nearby landowners are priority actions to be developed. The creation of reserves
and corridors make up alternatives for the conservation
of this important heritage." (Authors) The list of taxa includes "Coenagrionidae (1), Libellulidae (1), Protoneuridae (1)".] Address: Simões, M.H., Universidade Federal de Lavras – UFLA, Laboratório de Ecologia Subterrânea, Setor de Zoologia/Departamento de Biologi,
Brazil. E-mail: matsimoes@hotmail.com.
12652. Sinclair, K.A.; Xie, Q.; Mitchell, C.P.J. (2012):
Methylmercury in water, sediment, and invertebrates in
created wetlands of Rouge Park, Toronto, Canada. Environmental Pollution 171: 207-215. (in English) ["Thousands of hectares of wetlands are created annually because wetlands provide beneficial ecosystem services.
Wetlands are also key sites for production of the bioaccumulative neurotoxin methylmercury (MeHg), but little
is known about MeHg production in created systems.
Here, we studied methylmercury in sediment, water,
and invertebrates in created wetlands of various ages.
Sediment MeHg reached 8 ng g-1 in the newest wetland, which was significantly greater than in natural,
control wetlands. This trend was mirrored in several invertebrate taxa, whose concentrations reached as high
as 1.6 µg g-1 in the newest wetland, above levels
thought to affect reproduction in birds. The MeHg concentrations in created wetland invertebrate taxa generally decreased with increasing wetland age, possibly
due to a combination of deeper anoxia and less organic
matter accumulation in younger wetlands. A short-term
management intervention and/or improved engineering
design may be necessary to reduce the mercuryassociated risk in newly created wetlands." (Authors)
Most Odonata taxa in the newest constructed wetland
had concentrations in excess of 1 µg g-1, which is twice
the current fish warning level for human consumption.]
Address: Mitchell, C., Department of Physical and Environmental Science, University of Toronto Scarborough,
1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON, Canada M1C 1A4. Email: carl.mitchell@utoronto.ca
12653. Stoks, R.; Swillen, I.; De Block. M. (2012): Behaviour and physiology shape the growth accelerations
associated with predation risk, high temperatures and
southern latitudes in Ischnura damselfly larvae. Journal
of Animal Ecology 81(5): 1034-1040. (in English) ["(1)
To better predict effects of climate change and predation risk on prey animals and ecosystems, we need
studies documenting not only latitudinal patterns in
growth rate but also growth plasticity to temperature
and predation risk and the underlying proximate mechanisms: behaviour (food intake) and digestive physiology (growth efficiency). The mechanistic underpinnings
of predator-induced growth increases remain especially
poorly understood. (2) We reared larvae from replicated
northern and southern populations of Ischnura elegans
in a common garden experiment manipulating temperature and predation risk and quantified growth rate, food
intake and growth efficiency. (3) The predator-induced
and temperature-induced growth accelerations were the
same at both latitudes, despite considerably faster
growth rates in the southern populations. While the
higher growth rates in the southern populations and the
high rearing temperature were driven by both an increased food intake and a higher growth efficiency, the
higher growth rates under predation risk were completely driven by a higher growth efficiency, despite a
lowered food intake. (4) The emerging pattern that
higher growth rates associated with latitude, temperature and predation risk were all (partly or completely)
mediated by a higher growth efficiency has two major
implications. First, it indicates that energy allocation
trade-offs and the associated physiological costs play a
major role both in shaping large-scale geographic variation in growth rates and in shaping the extent and direction of growth rate plasticity. Secondly, it suggests that
the efficiency of energy transfer in aquatic food chains,
where damselfly larvae are important intermediate
predators, will be higher in southern populations, at
higher temperatures and under predation risk. This may
eventually contribute to the lengthening of food chains
under these conditions and highlights that the prey
identity may determine the influence of predation risk
on food chain length." (Authors)] Address: Stoks, R.,
Laboratorium voor Aquatische Ecologie, K.U.Leuven,
De Beriotstraat 32, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium. E-mail:
robby.stoks@bio.kuleuven.ac.be
12654. Sutton, P.G. (2012): Key identification features
for the Red-veined Darter Sympetrum fonscolombii (Selys, 1840) and other Odonata in Corfu (Kérkira). Bulletin
of the Amateur Entomologists’ Society 71(501): 45-49.
(in English) [Records of S. fonscolombii, Lestes barbarus, Coenagrion pulchellum, and Ischnura elegans are
documented and discussed] Address: Sutton, P.G., 2
Fir Tree Close, Flitwick, Beds. MK45 1NZ, UK. E-mail:
petersutton@freeuk.com
12655. Sviderskii, V.L.; Plotnikova, S.I.; Gorelkin, V.S.;
Severina, I.; Isavnina, I.L. (2012): Functional role of
dragonfly legs before and after hatching: reorganization
of coordinating interactions. Rossiiskii fiziologicheskii
zhurnal imeni I.M. Sechenova 98(11): 1432-1440. (in
Russian, with English summary) ["The characteristics of
a structure-functional organization of leg apparatus
were examined in the dragonfly Aeshna grandis: larvae
of the final stadium, which legs perform a locomotion
function and adults (imago) rising on a wing, which legs
lose a locomotion function and are used mainly for
catching a prey in the air. It has been demonstrated that
legs of the imago practically do not differ from those of
the larva either in shape or in proportion of segments of
the leg and all changes in the functional role of legs of
the imago are implemented due to modifications of
mechanisms of limb muscle control and an appropriate
reorganization or coordinating interactions. As it is proved by the obtained data, this reorganization concerns
mechanisms of the generation of motor commands as
well as close coordination of the activity of wing and leg
apparatus and some others. The above mentioned mechanisms are discussed." (Authors)] Address: Svidersky, V.L., Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology
and Biochemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, St.
Petersburg, Russia. E-mail: office@iephb.ru
12656. Tellez, D.; Chapelin-Viscardi J.-D. (2012): Une
nouvelle station à Leucorrhinia caudalis (Charpentier,
1840) dans le département du Loiret (Odonata Anisoptera Libellulidae). L' Entomologiste 68(3): 191. (in French)
[Arboretum, Grandes Bruyères (Ingrannes), France: 1
ind. in 2011, 3 ind. in 2012] Address: Laboratoire d'EcoEntomologie, 5 rue Antoine Mariotte, 45000 Orléans,
France
12657. Tijare, R.V.; Patil, K.G. (2012): Diversity of
Odonata in and around Gorewada National Park, Nagpur, M.S. (India). Bionano Frontier - Eco Revolution
2012 Colombo - Srilanka: 182-183. (in English) ["The
survey of odonates carried out from wetlands present in
and nearby region of the Gorewada National park during the months July 2010 to June 2011. Total 29 species were observed in and around Gorewada national
park, Nagpur belonging to 24 genera and 6 families.
Odonate species Orthetrum sabina, Neurothemis tullia,
Diplacodes trivialis, Crocothemis servilia, Trithemis aurora, Bradinopyga geminate, Pantala flavescens, Acisoma panarpoides, Anax guttatus, Ceriagrion coromandelianum were observed almost throughout the year.
Gynacantha bayadera is crepuscular species observed
breed in swamps and marshy area of forest and Ischnura senegalensis was pollution tolerant species found
near the variety of stagnant and flowing water." (Authors)] Address: Govt. Institute of Science, Nagpur, 440
001, India. E-mail: rvtijare@rediffmail.com
12658. Tiple, A.D. (2012): Odonata (damselflies and
dragonflies) fauna of Tadoba National Park and surroundings, Chandrapur, Maharashtra (Central India).
Bionano Frontier 5: 149-152.["A survey of fresh water
body sites such as ponds, streams, fields grassland,
and forests areas of Tadoba National Park, Chandrapur
district area of 623 sq. km.from 2008 to 2010 to collect
and record the Odonate faunal diversity and their status. Atotal of 64 species of Odonata belonging to 41
genera and 9 families viz. Gomphidae, Aeshnidae, Cordulidae, Libellulidae, Coenagrionidae, Platycenemididae,
Protoneuridae, Chlorocyphidae and Lestidae were recorded. The checklist adds 24 new records for Tadoba
National Park. The Odonates belong to the Libellulidae
(33 species), followed by Coenagrionidae (14 species),
Aeshnidae (5 species), Gomphidae, (3 species), Platycenemididae and Lestidae (3 species each), Protoneuridae (2), Macromiidae (1 species) and Chlorocyphidae
(1 species). Of the total 64 species, 23 were abundant
or very common, 24 were common, 12 rare and 5 very
rarely in occurrence. The observations support the val-
ue of the National park (reserve forest) area in providing valuable resources for Odonata." (Author)] Address:
Tiple, A.D., Dept of Zoology, Vidyabharti College, Seloo,
Wardha 442104, Maharashtra, India. E-mail: ashishdtiple@yahoo.co.in
12659. Torralba Burrial, A.; Hernández Toledo, E. (2012):
Confirmación de la presencia actual de Onychogomphus
costae Sélys, 1885 (Odonata: Gomphidae) en Madrid
(centro de la Península Ibérica). Boletín de la SEA 51:
347-348. (in English, with Spanish summary) [The current presence of O. costae in Madrid province (Spain) is
reported. Only one previous record from this region existed, published in the early 20th century. The new locality is: Fuentiduena de Tajo, rio Tajo, 30TVK8699638899
(datum WGS84), 541 m a.s.l., 16/08/2012, 1 male, 1 female.] Address: Torralba Burrial, A., Depto de Biología de
Organismos y Sistemas, Universidad de Oviedo, E33071 Oviedo, Spain. E-mail: antoniotb@hotmail.com
12660. Torralba-Burrial, A.; Ocharan, F.J.; Outomuro,
D.; Azpilicueta Amorín, M.; Cordero Rivera, A. (2012):
Ophiogomhus cecilia. En: VV.AA., Bases ecológicas
preliminares para la conservación de las especies de
refers to the situation of O. cecilia in Spain.] Address:
Torralba Burrial, A., Departamento de Biología de Organismos y Sistemas, Universidad de Oviedo, E-33071
D.; Azpilicueta, M.; Cordero, A. (2012): Gomphus graslinii. En: VV.AA., Bases ecológicas preliminares para la
conservación de las especies de interés comunitario en
España: Invertebrados. Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente. Madrid: 81 pp. (in Spanish) [Odonata species protected under the European
Community law are treated according the legal definitions of the Fauna, Flora, Habitat Directive. Information
on identification, general distribution, ecology and habitat, 'favourable conservation status' on different geographic scales, conservation measures, and regional
bibliography are given. This manual refers to the situation of G. graslinii in Spain.] Address: Torralba Burrial,
A., Departamento de Biología de Organismos y Sistemas, Universidad de Oviedo, E-33071 Oviedo, Spain.
E-mail: antoniotb@hotmail.com
12662. Torralba-Burrial, A.; Ocharan, F.J. ; Outomuro
Priede, D.; Azpilicueta Amorín, M.; Cordero Rivera, A.
(2012): Coenagrion mercuriale. En: VV.AA., Bases eco-
lógicas preliminares para la conservación de las especies de interés comunitario en España: Invertebrados.
Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente. Madrid: 98 pp. (in Spanish) [Odonata species protected under the European Community law are treated
according the legal definitions of the Fauna, Flora, Habitat Directive. Information on identification, general distribution, ecology and habitat, 'favourable conservation
status' on different geographic scales, conservation
measures, and regional bibliography are given. This
manual refers to the situation of C. mercuriale in Spain.]
Address: Torralba Burrial, A., Departamento de Biología
de Organismos y Sistemas, Universidad de Oviedo, E33071 Oviedo, Spain. E-mail: antoniotb@hotmail.com
D.; Azpilicuta Amorín, M.; Cordero-Rivera, A. (2012):
Oxygastra curtisii. En: VV.AA., Bases ecológicas preliminares para la conservación de las especies de interés comunitario en España: Invertebrados. Ministerio
de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente. Madrid:
97 pp. (in Spanish) [Odonata species protected under
the European Community law are treated according the
legal definitions of the Fauna, Flora, Habitat Directive.
Information on identification, general distribution, ecology and habitat, 'favourable conservation status' on different geographic scales, conservation measures, and
regional bibliography are given.This manual refers to
the situation of O. curtisii in Spain.] Address: Torralba
Burrial, A., Departamento de Biología de Organismos y
12664. Van Ryswyk, B. (2012): 2012 Hamilton Odonata
Count Summary. The Wood Duck 66(2): 38-41. (in English) [Ontario, Canada, June 30 2012; "Our species count
for the day was above average at 59 species, and we
even managed to add one new species (Basiaeschna
janata) to the list! Our cumulative species list (all species
ever seen on the Count) is now at a whopping 90 species!" (Author)] Address: not stated
12665. Van Ryswyk, B. (2012): 2009 Hamilton Odonata
Count Summary. The Wood Duck 66(2): 30-31. (in English) [Ontario, Canada; "The sixth annual Hamilton Odonata Count was held on July 4, 2009, and was quite
successful considering the wet, cool spring that we had.
We observed a total of 57 species on Count day (and
an additional four species from count week). .... Location:
The Hamilton Odonate Count uses a circle 15 miles in
diameter, centred on the village of Kirkwall in Flamborough. Highlights of the 2009 count included four new
species to the Count list, two on Count day and two during the Count week. New Count records were: Epiaeschna heros, Cordulegaster maculate, C. obliqua, and
Somatochlora walshii." (Author)] Address: not stated
12666. Vega-Sánchez, Y.M.; Camacho-Morales, E.;
Chassin-Noria, O.; MendozaCuenca, L. (2012): Efecto
del tipo de hábitat, genética y selección sexual sobre la
morfología alar en Hetaerina (Odonata: Calopterygidae).
Biológicas 14(1): 53-60. (in Spanish, with English summary) ["Odonates exhibit distinctive behaviour among
insects, particularly flight types associated with mating
systems and therefore have been widely used as ecological and evolutionary models. As in other flying insects, the wing shape is under strong selective pressures because it determines not only flight efficiency
but also their reproductive success. We evaluated the
factors that shape the evolution of wing shape in three
species of Hetaerina: H. americana, H. cruentata and
H. titia, which have a wide geographical distribution in
Mexico and can settle in different habitat types. These
species also converge in a territorial lek mating system,
where males gather in exhibition arenas where they
perform ritualized flights, long-lasting and energy-demanding. We apply geometric morphometric techniques
to independently evaluate the shape and size of individuals. Also genetic relationship analysis was made
between populations of the three species using nuclear
DNA sequences (ITS1, 5.8S and ITS2). Our results
suggest that although there is convergence in the mating system and a genetic similarity within populations,
the evolution of the forms of the wings in these three
species is determined by the pressures associated to
habitat similarity. Analysis of deformation show that the
structural complexity and levels of competition for resources and sexual partners that are characteristic of
tropical rain forests favour the evolution of wing designs
that increase the maneuverability of individuals." (Authors)] Address: Mendoza Cuenca, L., Laboratorio de
Ecología y Evolución de la Conducta, Fac. de Biología.
Univ. Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo. Edificio
“R”, Ciudad Universitaria, Av. Francisco J. Múgica s/n.
Col. Felicitas del Río, C.P. 58030. Morelia, Michoacán,
México
12667. von Ellenrieder, N. (2012): The levis group of Orthemis revisited: a synopsis including a synonymy and
description of six new species of Orthemis from South
America (Odonata: Libellulidae). International Journal of
Odonatology 15(3): 115-207. (in English) ["The levis and
ferruginea groups of Orthemis are redefined. Six new
species of Orthemis are described: O. aciculata sp. nov.
(male holotype: Surinam, Para Dist., road near forest,
Zanderij I (5°32' N, 55°10' W), 17 January 1957, leg. J.
Belle [RMNH]), O. celata sp. nov. (male holotype: Brazil,
Pará State, Rio Gurupí, Canindé (0°30'57' ' S, 51°14'00' '
W), 27–28 February 1966, leg. B. Malkin [RMNH]), O.
faaseni sp. nov. (male holotype: Brazil, Rondônia State,
Porto Velho (8°46' S, 63°54' W), 28 February 1922, leg.
J.H. Williamson & J.W. Strohm [UMMZ]), O. garrisoni sp.
nov. (male holotype: Panama, Panamá Prov., 7 km NW
of Gamboa, Pipeline Road, trail near palm forest, 30 July
1979, leg. RWG & J.A. Garrison [FSCA]), O. paulsoni sp.
nov. (male holotype: Ecuador, Sucumbíos Prov., forest
trail ca. 3 km W of Shushufindi (0°09'59' ' N, 76°41'30' '
W), 14 October 2009, leg. K.J. Tennessen [FSCA]), and
O. teres sp. nov. (male holotype: Bolivia, Cochabamba
Dept., Chapare, Cristal Mayo (17°00'57' ' N, 65°38'09' '
W), October/November 1994, leg. R. Andreas [FSCA]).
Orthemis plaumanni Buchholz is found to be a junior
synonym of O. ambinigra Calvert. A lectotype is designated for O. concolor Ris. All species of the levis group
and the new species of the ferruginea group described
here are diagnosed, illustrated, mapped, and keyed."
(Author)] Address: Ellenrieder, Natalia von, California
State Collection of Arthropods, CDFA, 3294 Meadowview
Road, Sacramento, CA 95832. Email: natalia.ellenrieder@gmail.com
12668. Ware, J.L.; LaPolla, J.S. (2012): A tribute to Michael L. May. Organisms diversity & evolution 12(3):
205-207. (in English) [The editors dedicate this special
issue of 'Organisms Diversity and Evolution' to Mike
May. "We have titled it “Of Dragons and Damsels,” because he has spent much of his career, as mentioned
above, working on dragonflies and damselflies, but one
of the features that we all admire in Mike is that he is
such a polymath of entomological knowledge. The
breadth of his knowledge has always been a source of
admiration among his students. We have tried to include a breadth of papers to reflect Mike’s own varied
interests. We hope this serves as tribute to a man we all
admire and respect, and someone from whom we expect still more great science to come." (Authors)] Address: Ware, Jessica, Rutgers, the State Univ. of New
Jersey, Boyden Hall, room 406, 195 University Ave,
Newark, NJ 07102, USA. E-mail: jware42@andromeda.rutgers.edu
12669. Weissinger, R.H.; Perkins, D.W.; Dinger, E.C.
(2012): Biodiversity, water chemistry, physical characteristics, and anthropogenic disturbance gradients of
sandstone springs on the Colorado plateau. Western
North American Naturalist 72(3): 393-406. (in English,
with Spanish summary) ["Springs located on the Colorado Plateau are highly threatened and represent a
small percentage of the landscape; yet they are disproportionately important to diverse native flora and fauna.
The relationships between anthropogenic disturbance,
aquatic macroinvertebrate species composition, and
environmental variables at these springs have received
little study. We selectively visited 40 sandstone springs
in southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado to span
a range of impacts. We classified the springs into impact categories based on a spring impact score, and we
measured biodiversity (aquatic macroinvertebrates),
water chemistry (nutrients, dissolved O2, pH, specific
conductivity, temperature, turbidity, coliform bacteria
[Escherichia coli]), physical characters (solar radiation,
substrate, vegetation cover, bank stability, discharge),
and presence of anthropogenic disturbance. Escherichia coli abundance was higher in high impact categories,
and turbidity increased with increasing disturbance. No
differences in total N, total P, specific conductivity, flow,
dissolved O2, pH, or substrate were found among the
impact categories. Vegetation cover was higher in low
impact categories than in moderate and high impact
categories, while potential annual and growing-season
solar radiation was lower in low impact categories than
in high impact categories. Global and subsequent multiple response permutation procedure (MRPP) comparisons suggested strong differences in aquatic macroinvertebrates between low and high impact springs and
no difference at moderate impact springs. Mean taxa
richness (a-diversity), total taxa richness (y-diversity),
and percent of taxa richness composed of shredders
peaked at moderate disturbance levels. The percentage
of non-insect taxa richness was reduced in high impact
categories, and Odonata were higher in low impact categories than in high impact categories. All high impact
springs had both livestock use and vehicle use (roads
or off-highway vehicles), and our data suggest that disturbances caused by one or both of these uses alter the
aquatic macroinvertebrate assemblage. We suggest
that disturbance may increase macroinvertebrate richness, where a mix of tolerant and intolerant species cooccur, until macroinvertebrate richness reaches a
threshold; after surpassing this threshold, macroinvertebrate diversity decreases." (Authors)] Address: Perkins, D.W., Northern Colorado Plateau Inventory & Monitoring Network, National Park Service, Western State
College, Environmental Studies Dept, Gunnison, CO
81231, USA. E-mail: dustinwperkins@nps.gov
12670. Yapo, M.L.; Atse, B.C.; Kouassi, P. (2012): Inventaire des insectes aquatiques des étangs de piscicoles au sud de la Côte d’Ivoire. Journal of Applied Biosciences 58: 4208-4222. (in French, with English summary) ["Objective: The main objective of this study was
to determine the diversity of aquatic insect species in
five fish farms ponds in the Southern Ivory Coast. It
contributes to our knowledge of this ecosystem, which
is not well known. Methods and Results: The samples
were taken using a hand net and a Van veen grab.
Specimens were identified to the lowest possible taxonomic level, by use of systematic and classification
keys (Dejoux et al., 1981; Tachet et al., 2003; de Moor
et al., 2003 a; 2003 b). Seventy-nine taxa belonging to
8 orders and 35 families were identified. Hemiptera and
Coleoptera were the major insect taxa collected (with
21 taxa each). They were followed by Diptera (15 taxa),
Odonata (11 taxa), Ephemeroptera (5 taxa) and by Trichoptera (4 taxa). Megaloptera and Lepidoptera (1 taxon each) were the less diversified. Conclusion and application: Eight new taxa for the Ivory Coast were harvested. Most of these taxa are cosmopolitan. They were
found in most of the stations. This is a contribution to
the list of aquatic insects for the scientific community."
(Authors)] Address: Yapo, M.L., 1 Laboratoire de Zoologie- Biologie Animale, Université de Cocody, U.F.R Biosciences, 22 BP582 Abidjan 22 Côte d’Ivoire
12671. Zeybek, M.; Kalyoncu, H.; Ertan, Ö.O.; Çiçek,
N.L. (2012): Benthic invertebrate fauna of Köprüçay
stream (Antalya). Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi, Fen
Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 16(2): 146-153. (in Turkish,
with English summary) [Köprüçay Stream, Turkey; samples were collected at 7 stations between February
2008 – January 2009. The taxa listed are Gomphus sp.,
Octogomphus sp., Aeshna sp., Plathemis sp., Epallage
fatime, Calopteryx splendens, Anax sp., and Anax longipes. The Nearctic taxa of course are misidentified.] Address: Zeybek, M., Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi, FenEdebiyat Fakültesi, Biyoloji Bölümü / ISPARTA, Turkey
12672. Zhang, Z.; Song, X.; Wang, Q.; Lu, X. (2012):
Mercury Bioaccumulation and Prediction in Terrestrial
Insects from Soil in Huludao City, Northeast China. Bull.
Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 89(1): 107-112. (in English)
["Mercury accumulation was investigated by constructing and testing empirical equations based on mercury in
soil (Cs) and in 10 terrestrial insects (Ci). Cs ranged
from 0.13 to 41.01 mg/kg. Ci differed with species and
the highest was found in dragonfly. Cs and Ci showed a
good linear fit, and a simple equation was used in predicting Ci when insects were classified into one Insecta
group (r = 0.3399, p = 0.0037). The taxonomy can affect validities of empirical equations, which fit field data
well when insects were grouped by feeding habits, and
when grouped by species, empirical equations were
suitable only for certain insects." (Authors)] Address:
Lu, X., Key laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Environment, Institute of Northeast Geography and Agrocology,
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130012,
China. E-mail: luxg@ neigae.ac.cn
2013
12673. Abbott, J. (2013): Morph-specific and sex-specific temperature effects on morphology colour polymorphic damselfly Ischnura elegans. Animal Biology
63(2): 149-167. (in English) ["Colour polymorphic species with extensive ranges often exhibit large-scale geographic patterns of morph frequency variation. Because colour polymorphism is associated with correlated differences in multiple traits, such as thermal performance, a likely proximate explanation for such patterns is morph-specific responses to temperature variation. The colour polymorphic Ischnura elegans exhibits
large-scale geographic variation in morph frequencies,
but the possibility that temperature is a proximate explanation for the latitudinal cline in morph frequencies
has only ever been tested within a single developmental stage (egg survival and hatching time), where no difference between the morphs was found. I therefore carried out a temperature manipulation on larvae of I. elegans which I raised to maturity in the laboratory. I found
that individuals exhibited incomplete compensatory
growth after being exposed to cold temperatures, and
that individuals which did not emerge successfully and
those that experienced cold temperatures had more juvenile morphology in the last instar. In addition, there
were sex-specific and morph-specific effects of temper-
ature on adult morphology, such that sexual size dimorphism was increased when individuals experienced warm
temperatures throughout the larval stage, and that cold
temperatures tended to result in larger size of androchromes and their offspring compared to the other
morphs. These results are generally consistent with the
large-scale geographic variation in morph frequencies
found in this species." (Author)] Address: Abbott, Jessica, 1. Section for Evolutionary Ecology, Department of
Biology, Lund University, Sölvegatan 37 9 223 62 Lund,
Sweden. Email: jessica.abbott@biol.lu.se
12674. Abed, R.M.M.; Barry, M.J.; Al Kindi, S.; Golubic,
S. (2013): Structure and cyanobacterial species composition of microbial mats in an Arabian Desert stream.
African Journal of Microbiology Research 7(15): 14341442. (in English) ["Microbial mats are often the dominant benthic biotype in desert streams, however information on such mats is very scarce. We investigated
the gross morphology of microbial mats and their cyanobacterial species composition in a perennially flowing
wadi in Northern Oman, in relation to current flow and
other biotic and abiotic variables. Physical and chemical
parameters at the six sites were generally similar with
low concentrations of soluble phosphorus and nitrogen;
however, flow rates varied greatly with the highest velocity being 50 cm/s. The mats varied greatly in their
gross morphology with the four sites with the highest
current velocities forming low laminated structures attached to cobbles, and the two sites with minimal or no
flow forming complex three-dimensional structures or
free floating balls 1 to 3 cm in diameter. The concentration of chlorophyll a varied between 2.6 (±0.02) and 1.4
(±0.11) mg chlorophyll a g-1 mat fresh weight, with the
highest concentration detected in the free floating balls.
21 cyanobacterial morphotypes belonging to 14 genera
… were identified with Calothrix and Leptolyngbya spp.
as the most abundant. Cluster analysis of the cyanobacterial species composition showed that mats could
have very different morphologies despite similar species compositions suggesting a high degree of plasticity
of mat form. We conclude that microbial mats are important elements in Wadi ecosystems and have great
variety of structure and community composition." (Authors) Odonata are treated as morphospecies.] Address:
Abed, R.M.M., Biology Dept, College of Science, Sultan
Qaboos Univ., P.O. Box: 36, postal code 123, Al Khoud,
Sultanate of Oman. E-mail: rabed@mpi-bremen.de
12675. Al-Shami, S.; Heino, J.; Che Salmah, M.R.; Hassan, A.A.; Suhaila, A.H.; Madrus, M.R. (2013): Drivers of
beta diversity of macroinvertebrate communities in tropical forest streams. Freshwater Biology 58(6): 1126-1137.
(in English) ["(1.) There has recently been increasing interest in patterns of beta diversity but we still lack a comprehensive understanding of these patterns in various
regions (e.g. the tropics), ecosystems (e.g. streams) and
organism groups (e.g. invertebrates). (2.) Our aim was to
investigate the patterns of beta diversity of stream ma-
croinvertebrates in relation to key environmental (i.e.
stream size, pH and habitat degradation) and geographical variables (i.e. latitude, longitude, altitude) in a tropical
region. We surveyed a total of 8–10 riffle sites in each of
34 streams (altogether 337 riffle sites were sampled) in
Peninsular Malaysia to examine variation in macroinvertebrate community composition at within-stream and
among-stream scales. (3.) Based on test of homogeneity
of dispersion, we found that the streams studied differed
significantly in within-stream variation in community composition (i.e. among-site variation of within stream beta
diversity). The patterns were similar based on Bray–Curtis coefficient on abundance data, Sorensen coefficient
on presence–absence data and Simpson coefficient on
presence–absence data. We also found that withinstream beta diversity was significantly related to stream
size, pH and latitude, with each of these variables individually accounting for around 20% of the variation in beta diversity in simple regressions, while the total variation
explained by the three significant variables amounted to
around 50% in multiple regressions. By contrast, habitat
degradation, longitude and altitude were not significantly
related to beta diversity. We also found that the factor
drainage basin accounted for much of the variation in beta diversity in general linear models, suppressing the effects of environmental variables. (4.) We concluded that
within-stream beta diversity is mainly related to a combination of the identity of a drainage basin and stream environmental factors. Our findings provide important background for stream environmental assessment and conservation planning by emphasising that (i) macroinvertebrate communities within streams are not homogeneous,
but show considerable beta diversity, (ii) streams differ in
their degree of within-stream beta diversity, (iii) stream
size and water pH should be considered in applied contexts related to within-stream beta diversity and (iv) historical effects may be different in different drainage basins and may affect present-day patterns of within-stream
beta diversity. ... However, dragonflies, fish and frogs
showed negative responses to latitude, whereas caddisflies and salamanders showed no relationships with latitudinal gradients. ..." (Authors)] Address: Al-Shami, S.A.,
School of Biol. Sc., Univ. Sains Malaysia (USM), 11800
Penang, Malaysia. E-mail: alshami200@gmail.com
12676. Alvarez, H.A.; Serrano-Meneses, M.A.; ReyesMárquez, I.; Jiménez-Cortés, J.G.; Córdoba-Aguilar, A.
(2013): Allometry of a sexual trait in relation to diet experience and alternative mating tactics in two rubyspot
damselflies (Calopterygidae: Hetaerina). Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 108(3): 521-533. (in English)
["Several arguments have been put forward to explain how
sexual selection drives the evolution of sexual trait allometry, especially hyperallometry. The ‘positive allometry theory’ suggests that hyperallometry is a rule in allsecondary sexual traits, whereas the ‘display hypothesis’
suggests that only males in good condition will exhibit
hyperallometric sexual display traits. In the present study,
we investigated: (1) the condition-dependence nature (by
using two diet treatments that varied in the amount of
food provided to the larvae) of a sexually selected trait
(wing pigmentation; WP) in recently-emerged adults of
Hetaerina americana, and (2) the scaling relationship
between WP and body size (wing and body length) in
H. americana and H. vulnerata, according to alternative
reproductive tactics (ARTs; territorial and nonterritorial
males). First, we found support that indicated that diet
positively affected WP length, although there was no
significant WP allometric pattern in relation to diet regimes. Second, WP was hyperallometric in both Hetaerina species. WP size was similar between ARTs and, in
H. americana (but not H. vulnerata), nonterritorial males
showed steeper slopes than territorial males when wing
length was used. The results obtained support the notion
that sexual traits are hyperallometric, although there is
no clear pattern in relation to ARTs." (Authors)] Address:
Serrano-Meneses, M.A., Laboratorio de Biología Evolutiva, Centro Tlaxcala de Biología de la Conducta, Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala, México. Email: serrano.meneses@gmail.com
12677. Álvarez Gándara, J.; Ferreiro Garrido, J.; Vilas
Souto, J. (2013): Orthetrum brunneum (Fonscolombe,
1837), nueva cita para la provincia de Pontevedra (Galicia, NO Península Ibérica) (Odonata - Libellulidae). Arquivos Entomolóxicos 8: 287-288. (in Spanish, with English summary) [After a period of more than 95 years, O.
brunneum is recorded once again in the province of Pontevedra (Galicia, NW Iberian Peninsula): 04-X-2012, Salvaterra de Miño.] Address: Ferreiro Garrido, J., Barrio do
Souto, 10B. E-36740 San Salvador de Tebra, Tomiño
(Pontevedra), Spain. E-mail: meisok@gmail.com
12678. Anbalagan, V.; Paulraj, M.G.; Ignacimuthu, S.
(2013): Odonata diversity (Insecta: Arthropoda) in rice
and vegetable fields in a north-eastern district of Tamil
Nadu, India. Journal of Research in Biology 3(4): 977983. (in English) ["Odonata diversity in vegetable fields
(brinjal and okra) and rice fields was studied from January 2005 to December 2008 in Tiruvallur district of Tamil
Nadu. Totally 23 species of Anisoptera and 12 species
of Zygoptera were recorded and all these species were
grouped into eight families. In vegetable fields 31 species of Odonata were recorded under 22 genera. In rice
fields the species richness (21 species) and total genera (16) were less than vegetable fields during the entire
study period. Libellulidae was the large family in both vegetable and rice fields which comprised maximum number of species. Pantala flavescens, a migratory species,
was the most dominant in numbers throughout the year.
Diversity indices clearly showed that Odonata diversity
was higher in vegetable fields than in rice fields." (Authors)] Address: Ignacimuthu, S., Entomology Research
Institute, Loyola College, Chennai-34, India. E-mail: entolc@hotmail.com
12679. Anonymus (2013): Keynsham landmark appears
on new book cover. The Week in Bitton, Corston,
Downend, Emersons Green, Hanham, Keynsham, Kingswood, Longwell Green, Mangotsfield, Oldland Common,
Pucklechurch, Saltford, Staple Hill, Stockwood, Warmley,
Whitchurch, Wick & Willsbridge • Thursday 8 August
2013: 29. (in English) [Verbatim: "Keynsham landmark
appears on new book cover The chimney of Cadbury’s
former power house appears in a painting on the front
cover of a new book published by the Bristol Regional
Environmental Records Centre (BRERC). Called Dragonflies and Damselflies of the Bristol Region, it is the
fourth in a series of books that document local wildlife.
Why put Keynsham on the front cover? The stretch of the
River Avon along with the River Chew and other watercourses are particularly good sites for Odonata (an order
of carnivorous insects that includes dragonflies and damselflies). Specialist species include the Scarce Chaser,
that is often seen now but was not discovered in the Bristol area until 1986, and the delicate White-legged Damselfly that needs good, clean water to complete its life
cycle. John Aldridge, from Keynsham and a volunteer for
the BRERC, said: “A key message that should be taken
forward is that the redevelopment at the former Cadbury
site must be sympathetic to dragonflies and damselflies;
this should not be too difficult as the flood plain is impossible to build on anyway. However, steps should be taken
to ensure that the habitat is not damaged when work
takes place.” The hardback book contains many photographs, maps and text describing each species. It costs
£19.50 and is available from BRERC. For more information call 0117 934 9833 or visit www.brerc.org.uk"]
Address: http://theweekin.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013
/08/Issue0281.pdf
12680. Anonymus (2013): Beauties from the above skies.
Journal - Parc National du Mont-Orford 2013-2014: 4 (in
English) [Verbatim: The parc national du Mont-Orford
team is very pleased with new discoveries made over
time in the park that allow the team to pursue the mission
of conservation, protection and development of our heritage. During the 2012 summer season, based on an exploratory survey of Odonata, a preliminary list of 26 species was drawn up in 3 field visits in the Lac-Stukely sector. This first summary-inventory showed a species not
yet mentioned in the Estrie region: Somatochlora tenebrosa, a dragonfly rarely observed in Quebec. Another
wonderful discovery was Perithemis tenera. This latter
species was mentioned for the first time in Quebec in
2007. This is the second mention of this species for the
Estrie region. …] Address: http://www.sepaq.com/dotAsset/35697 pdf
12681. Bagworth, T. (2013): Reports from coastal stations - 2012: Gibraltar Point NNR, Lincolnshire. Atropos
48: 67-68. (in English) [UK, Sympetrum fonscolombii,
Calopteryx splendens, Aeshna grandis] Address: not
stated
12682. Baker, R.A. (2013): Cynthia Evelyn Longfield
(1896-1991) - the Irish connection and collections. J. Br.
Dragonfly Society 29(1): 23-39. (in English) ["Cynthia E.
Longfield (1896-1991), traveller, explorer and dragonfly
expert, was a remarkable woman in many ways. Internationally known as an odonatologist, she travelled
throughout the five continents, most importantly sailing
with other scientists to the South Pacific on the St.
George expedition in 1924. She taught herself natural
history at home and had wide interests including ornithology and botany. She always regarded herself as
Irish, with her family estate in County Cork, to which
she was to return on ‘retirement’ in 1957. She deposited
her library and scientific papers at the Royal Irish Academy and a collection of her Odonata was donated to
the Natural History Museum in Dublin. She worked for
many years at the Natural History Museum in London
as a volunteer, where she eventually specialized on African species of dragonflies and was made an Honorary
Associate in 1948. Author or co-author of several books
on dragonflies, she was elected the first Honorary
member of the British Dragonfly Society and is remembered with affection and high regard by those who knew
her." (Author)] Address: Baker, R.A., The Bungalow, St
Johns Park, Menston, llkley, LS29 6ES, UK.
12683. Baker, R.A. (2013): Malcolm Burr (1878-1954)
and Robert McLachlan (1837-1904), British workers on
the Balkan fauna in 1898, with notes on the Odonata
collected and identified. Notul. odonatol. 8(1): 1-3. (in
English) ["2 British naturalists, a young student from
Oxford University and an older expert on Odonata, collaborated on material from SE Europe in 1898. The first
of these, M. Burr, collected the material while on a tour
of the Balkans, Romania and Hungary in that year and
R. McLachlan identified the specimens and published
the work in the same year. The species list provides
some of the earliest information on the Odon. from this
part of the world, and is updated with additional notes."
(Authors)] Address: Baker, R.A., Faculty of Biological
Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK. Email: R.A.Baker@leeds.ac.uk
12684. Barnett, R.; Andrews, R.; Corner, T.; Higgins,
R.J.; Martin, J.P.; Pedlow, A. (2013): Dragonflies and
Damselflies of the Bristol Region. Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre (BRORC): 214 pp. (in English) ["This book presents the culmination of thousands
of sightings by both professional ecologists, biologists
and amateur naturalists, brought together by BRERC to
enable the status of our species in the region to be assessed. Wonderful colour photographs accompany the
distribution maps which reveal where the different species occur around Bristol, Bath and the surrounding
countryside. Expert authors analyse the threats and
opportunities to the dragonfly populations; they have
been subject to great changes over the last two hundred years, and will no doubt continue to change into
the future. For example, the restoration of boating on
the Kennet & Avon Canal has reduced the numbers of
dragonflies, but at the same time, new species such as
Erythromma viridulum are colonising our area." (Publisher, http://www.brerc.org.uk/services/publications.htm)]
Address: BRERC: Bristol Central Library, College Green,
Bristol, BS1 5TL, UK
scribed. The apparent range expansion is likely to be
the result of increased recording in the area. Larvae
were first found in Scotland in 2000. Their habitat is discussed. They are found in water 20-40 cm deep, underneath heather or sphagnum banks amongst sparse fibrous detritus. The banks are at water level and overhanging or undercut for between 30 and 150 cm. Larvae
have also been found under stones in Slovenia." (Author)] Address: Batty, Pat M., Kirnan Farm, Kilmichael
Gien, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QL, UK
12687. Bazin, N. (2013): Gomphus flavipes (Charpentier, 1825) redécouvert sur la Vallée du Rhône. Sympetrum 16: 30. (in French) [After 150 years of absence,
G. stylurus was discovered at 27-VII-2007 in the region
Rhône-Alpes, France.] Address: Bazin, N., Chemin
d'Aurelle, le village, 07700 Bidon, France
12685. Bashar, K.; Reza, M.S. (2013): Dragonflies &
damselflies in Bangladesh. Faunistic study of Odonata.
Lambert Academic Publishing AG & Co. KG: 128 pp. (in
English) [nv, "A faunistic study of Odonata was carried
out in Bangladesh. A total of forty eight (48) species of
Odonates belonging to thirty one genera, eight families
and two sub-orders were recorded from the sampling
areas. Among them, twenty five (25) species of Dragonflies under three families and twenty three (23) species
of Damselflies under five families were recorded. The
highest and lowest numbers of Odonata species were
observed in Jahangirnagar university campus (31 species) and Bandarban (23 species) respectively. The diversity of Odonata species was peak during the postmonsoon season (45 species). Highest numbers of species were identified in Libellulidae family whereas lowest
numbers were observed in Gomphidae, Lestidae, Calopterygidae and Protoneuridae family. Rhyothemis variegata was the dominant species (13.03%) of dragonfly
but in damselfly, Agriocnemis pygmaea was the abundant species (13.97%) among all collected Odonata."
(Authors)]
12686. Batty, P.M. (2013): The Brilliant Emerald Somatochlora metallica (Vander Linden) in Scotland, with particular reference to the Argyll sites and to larval habitat.
J. Br. Dragonfly Society 29(1): 55-64. (in English) ["Since 2000, new S. metallica sites have been found in the
Loch a’ Chrion-doire area in Argyll. The sites are de-
12688. Bechly, G.; Poinar, G. (2013): Burmaphlebia reifi gen. et sp. nov., the first anisozygopteran damseldragonfly (Odonata: Epiophlebioptera: Burmaphlebiidae
fam. nov.) from Early Cretaceous Burmese amber. Historical Biology: An International Journal of Paleobiology
25(2): 233-237. (in English) ["A new family, genus and
species of damselfly, Burmaphlebia reifi gen. et sp. nov.
(Burmaphlebiidae fam. nov.), is described as the second fossil odonate from Early Cretaceous Burmese
amber. Its phylogenetic position is discussed and the
fossil is attributed to a new family at the base of the anisozygopteran grade, probably closely related to the
Recent relict group Epiophlebiidae. It is the first record
of the ‘anisozygopteran’ grade from amber and the
smallest known representative of this group." (Authors)]
Address: Bechly, G., Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde, Abt. Paläontologie, Rosenstein 1, D-70191 Stuttgart,
Germany. E-mail: guenter.bechly@smns-bw.de
12689. Blanke, A.; Greve, C.; Mokso, R.; Beckmann, F.;
Misof, B. (2013): An updated phylogeny of Anisoptera
including formal convergence analysis of morphological
characters. Systematic Entomology 38(3): 474-490. (in
English) ["Family interrelationships among Anisoptera
(dragonflies) are unresolved. Molecular markers applied
thus far have not been particularly useful for resolving
relationships at the family level. Previous morphological
studies have depended heavily on characters of wing
venation and articulation which are believed to display
considerable degrees of homoplasy due to adaptations
to different flight modes. Here, we present a comprehensive anatomical dataset of the head morphology of
Anisoptera focusing on muscle organization and endoskeletal features covering nearly all families. The characters are illustrated in detail and incorporated into an
updated morphological character matrix covering all
parts of the dragonfly body. Phylogenetic analysis recovers all families as monophyletic clades except Corduliidae, Gomphidae as sister group to all remaining
Anisoptera, and Austropetaliidae as sister group to
Aeshnidae (=Aeshnoidea). The position of Petaluridae and
Aeshnoidea to each other could not be resolved. Libelluloidea is monophyletic with Neopetalia and Cordulegastridae as first splits. Chlorogomphidae is sister to monophyletic [Synthemistidae + (‘Corduliidae + Libellulidae)].
In addition, we applied a recently published formal approach to detect concerted convergence in morphological data matrices and uncover possible homoplasies.
Analyses show that especially head and thorax characters may harbour homoplasies. After exclusion of possible homoplastic characters, Gomphidae is corroborated as
sister group to all remaining Anisoptera." (Authors)] Address: Blanke, A., Zentrum für molekulare Biodiversität,
Zoologisches Forschungsmuseum Alexander Koenig,
Adenauerallee 160, 53113, Bonn, Germany. E-mail:
blanke@uni-bonn.de
12690. Blinova, I.V. (2013): A brief review of studies of
insects and spiders in Murmansk region since 1900.
Herald of the Kola Science Centre of the Russian
Academy of Sciences 2013(1): 58-65. (in Russian, with
English summary) ["Faunistic studies of insects and
spiders on the Kola Peninsula have always been sporadic and were mostly conducted by visiting scientists.
These studies were begun mostly by Finnish workers
and were pursued actively between 1840 and 1934.
Since 1930, arthropod exploration has been undertaken
by some scientists at the Kola Science Centre, at regional Nature Reserves and by visiting zoologists as
well. The number of arachnid and insect species in the
region is c.4000, which is only a half of the corresponding number in Karelia. At least 400 species can be described as rare ones. The regional distribution of all arthropods is insufficiently known. The better explored areas include the Barents and White Sea coasts and the
Khibiny Mountains. Soil invertebrates and amphibiotic &
aquatic insects are among the most thoroughly studied.
Invertebrate-plant interactions in the region's ecosystems,
including life cycles and consortia, require for further
study." (Author) The extensive list (n = 144) of regional
publication also includes odonatological titles.] Address:
Blinova, Ilona V., Head. Lab. population biology of
plants. E-mail: ilbli@yahoo.com
12691. Booth, A.J.; Kadye, W.T.; Vu, T.; Wright, M.
(2013): Rapid colonisation of artificial substrates by
macroinvertebrates in a South African lentic environment. African Journal of Aquatic Science 38(2): 175183. (in English) ["Macroinvertebrate colonisation patterns on artificial substrates were investigated in a small
reservoir in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Semi-closed 1 000 cm³ polythene netting cages filled with either
brick, gravel, shredded plastic, or equal proportions of
these three materials, were suspended above the benthic substrate. Gravel was preferred by caenid mayflies
and chironomids, plastic by odonates, and brick by potamonautid crabs. Colonisation rates were rapid, with
half the substrate-specific asymptotic diversity and richness being attained within a week. Overall, taxon richness on the substrates was similar to that in samples
collected with a sweep net, but diversity was almost
half. Taxon richness was found to be highest on the
gravel and brick substrates, and lowest on plastic. By
contrast, macroinvertebrate communities on the plastic
and mixed substrates were the most diverse and the
most even. All substrates, with the exception of gravel,
showed that the number of odonates was significantly
positively correlated with the number of potential prey
that included chironomid midges, caenid mayflies and
caddisfly larvae. It is recommended that plastic be used
to construct artificial substrates if a high macroinvertebrate diversity is required for monitoring purposes within lentic environments." (Authors)] Address: Booth, A.J.,
Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, Rhodes University, PO Box 94, Grahamstown, 6140, South
Africa
12692. Borisova, P.; Varadinova, E.; Uzunov, Y. (2013):
Contemporary state of the bottom invertebrate communities of the Tundzha river basin (South-East Bulgaria).
Acta zool. bulg. 65(1): 75-87. (in English) ["This paper
presents the results of species content and structure of
the macroinvertebrate communities alongside Tundzha
River (South-East Bulgaria) and some of its tributaries
for two periods of investigations: 1987 and 2009. The
changes of macrozoobenthos community in Tundzha
River are not just related with appearance or disappearance of the species but also with the restructuring
of the quantitative and qualitative parameters. The dynamics of the benthos community is related with the
improving of the water quality in the last two decades."
(Authors)] Address: Uzunov, Y., Dept of Aquatic Ecosystems, Institute of Biodiversity & Ecosystem Research,
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, 2 Gagarin
Street, Sofia, Bulgaria. E-mail: uzunov@ecolab.bas.bg
12693. Bowman, N. (2013): Reports from coastal stations - 2012: Eccles-on-Sea, Norfolk. Atropos 48: 66-67.
(in English) [UK, Sympetrum fonscolombii, Calopteryx
splendens, Ischnura pumilio] Address: not stated
12694. Brandon, A. (2013): Odonata news and events
from across the vice counties of Anglesey, Merionethshire, Caernarvonshire, Denbighshire and Flintshire. Y
Fursen. North Wales Dragonfly Newsletter 71: 4 pp. (in
English) [Documentation of emergence of Pyrrhosoma
nymphula at 6th May 2013 in North Wales.] Address:
Brandon, A., North Wales Dragonfly Recorder Bryn
Heilyn, Rowen, Conwy LL32 8YT, UK. E-mail: allanrowenconwy@antispamsky.com
12695. Brochard, C.; van der Ploeg, E. (2013): Searching for exuviae of endemic Odonata species in Greece.
Brachytron 15(2): 83-101. (in English, with Dutch summary) ["During two field trips to Greece in 2012, the first
to Corfu in May 2012 and the second to Crete in June
2012, 37 species of dragonflies were observed. On
Corfu, many larvae and exuviae of Pyrrhosoma elisabethae were found, both unknown to science. On Crete
a fair number of exuviae of Coenagrion intermedium
and Boyeria cretensis were collected. C. scitulum and
Erythromma lindenii are reported for the first time for
Corfu and Lindenia tetraphylla was a new species of
the dragonfly fauna of Crete. Also on Crete, C. scitulum
is rediscovered at two localities after an apparent absence of more than 100 years. The identification of
Gomphus schneiderii and the use of searching for exuviae are discussed near the larval habitat." (Authors)]
Address: Brochard, C., Marsstraat 77, 9742EL Groningen, The Netherlands. E-mail: info@cbrochard.com
12696. Brochard, C.; van der Ploeg, E. (2013): A first
acquaintance with the larvae of Ceriagrion georgifreyi
and Pyrrhosoma elisabethae. Brachytron 15(2): 133139. (in Dutch, with English summary) ["The larva of
Ceriagrion georgifreyi was found for the first time during
a field trip in South West Turkey (May 2011), while
searching for exuviae for the project of creating a photographic guide of exuviae of European dragonflies. Also larvae of Pyrrhosoma elisabethae were found for the
first time during a field trip on the island Corfu, Greece,
for the same project in May 2012. Both species are very
rare in Europe and both have a more common look-alike: Ceriagrion tenellum and Pyrrhosoma nymphula.
The larvae of Ceriagrion georgifreyi and Pyrrhosoma
elisabethae have been captured, photographed in an
aquarium and then released again into their habitat.
The habitat that the larvae use is described succinctly.
Comparison for each species with its common lookalike shows that they have a very similar morphology.
To identify them, many measurements of the exuviae
collected during the field trips will be made. The results
will be published in the key of the photographic guide of
the exuviae of European dragonflies." (Authors)] Address: Brochard, C., Marsstraat 77, 9742EL Groningen,
The Netherlands. E-mail: info@cbrochard.com
12697. Brown, A. (2013): Variation in the flexibility of
potential anti-predator behaviours among larval damselflies. MSc thesis, Department of Integrative Biology,
The University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada: VII + 53 pp.
(in English) ["Heterogeneous environments play an important role in the evolution of traits when selection is
diversifying between different conditions. One response
is the capacity of individuals to beneficially adjust their
phenotype to local conditions, such as different predators. In larval Enallagma damselflies, diversifying selection from predatory dragonfly larvae or predatory fish
favours opposing traits, respectively high or low levels
of activity, and so appears to drive the adaptive divergence of anti-predator specialists. However, little work
has addressed: i) if anti-predator generalist species exist; ii) if anti-predator generalist species express adaptive flexible behaviour; iii) if adaptive flexible behaviour
is influenced by prior experience with predators. I compared individual larval behaviour in the presence of fish,
dragonfly larvae, or no predators, in four Enallagma
species groups from ponds with and without fish preda-
tors. Ecological distributions suggest variation in degree
of anti-predator generalization, and this was associated
with increased responsiveness to predator treatment in
the most likely ecological generalist. Responses to predators varied across different behaviours and sometimes
were shaped by prior predation experience. Thus, a variety of adaptive strategies may have evolved to cope
with heterogeneity in predation risk in larval damselflies." (Author)] Address: not stated
12698. Buczyński, P.; Ciechanowski, M.; Karasek, T.
(2013): A peat bog in Martenki (the East-Pomeranian
Lake District) – an interesting refugium of aquatic insect
fauna. Chrońmy Przyr. Ojcz. 69(4): 315-321. (in Polish,
with English summary) ["The peat bog in Martenki (the
East-Pomeranian Lake District, northern Poland, 54°25'N,
18°20'E) is located at the bottom of the glacial drainage
channel. It covers 2.29 ha. Transition mires and quaking bogs with Sphagnum spp., Vaccinium oxycoccus,
Drosera rotundifolia, Typha latifolia and Menyanthes trifoliata are dominant vegetation. About half of the bog is
covered with post-excavation peat pits filled with dystrophic waters, overgrown by Potamogeton natans. The
site is a refugium for an interesting assemblage of
aquatic insects, rich in tyrphobionts and tyrphophiles,
thus requires legal protection. During preliminary hydrobiological studies, 24 species we recorded, belonging to
Odonata (7), Heteroptera (5), Coleoptera (10), Trichoptera (1) and Lepidoptera (1)." (Authors) Odonata species are: Coenagrion hastulatum, C. pulchellum, Erythromma najas, Aeshna grandis, A. subarctica, Leucorrhinia pectoralis, L. rubicunda.] Address: Buczyński, P.,
Dept of Zool., Maria Curie-Skłodowska University,
Akademicka 19, PL-20-033 Lublin, Poland. E-mail:
pawbucz@gmail.com
12699. Buczyński, P.; Brożonowicz, A.; CzerniawskaKusza, I. (2013): A disjunctive site of Sympecma paedisca (Brau.) (Odonata: Lestidae) in Opole Silesia
(south-western Poland). Cas. Slez. Muz. Opava (A) 62:
45-50. ["The occurrence of S. paedisca in a small water
body in the Limestone Quarry “Górażdże” was recorded
in 2010. This site is interesting because of the anthropogenic nature of ecosystem and its location 50 km
west of the known range of the species." (Authors)] Address: Buczyński, P., Dept of Zool., Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, PL-20-033 Lublin,
Poland. E-mail: pawbucz@gmail.com
12700. Bush, A.; Theischinger, G.; Nipperess, D.; Turak,
E.; Hughes, L. (2013): Dragonflies: climate canaries for
river management. Diversity and Distributions 19(1):
86-97. (in English) ["Aim: Freshwater ecosystems are
highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Where long-term datasets are available, shifts in species phenology, species distributions and community
structure consistent with a climate change signal have
already been observed. Identifying trends across the
wider landscape, to guide management in response to
this threat, is limited by the resolution of sampling.
Standard biomonitoring of macroinvertebrates for water-quality purposes is currently not well suited to the
detection of climate change effects, and there are risks
that substantial changes will occur before a management response can be made. This study investigated
whether dragonflies, frequently recommended as general indicators of ecological health, are also suitable as
indicators of climate change. Location: Data were analysed from standard bio-assessment monitoring at over
850 sites spanning a 9° latitudinal gradient in eastern
Australia. Methods: Using variation partitioning, we analysed the proportion of assemblage turnover in dragonflies and other macroinvertebrate assemblages that can
be explained by climate and other environmental drivers. We also tested whether the utility of dragonflies as
indicators improved at higher taxonomic resolution and
whether the turnover of dragonfly assemblages was
congruent with that of other groups. Results: Climate
explained three times as much variation in turnover of
dragonfly species than dragonfly and other macroinvertebrate assemblages at family level. The dissimilarity of
dragonflies and varying turnover in each macroinvertebrate assemblage meant surrogacy amongst groups
were low. Main conclusions: On the basis of the influence of climate on turnover of macroinvertebrate assemblages, dragonfly species distribution appears highly sensitive to climatic factors, making this taxon a potential useful indicator of climate change responses.
However, the low surrogacy amongst assemblages also
suggests that a shift in the focus of conservation management from specific taxa to the functional composition of assemblages across a diverse range of habitats
is needed." (Authors)] Address: Bush, A., Dept of Biol.
Sciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney,
NSW 2109, Australia. E-mail: alex.bush@mq.edu.au
12701. Butler, S.G.; Kohler, H.-U. (2013): A preliminary
list of Odonata from Langkawi Island, Straits of Malacca. Notul. odonatol. 8(1): 4-8. (in English) ["A list of 77
species hitherto discovered from the island is presented. Totals of genera are noted and a list of sites is included. The seasonality of Kedawi is briefly discussed,
together with the so far observed effects this may have
on the life cycles of certain species. Further areas for
exploration are mentioned." (Author)] Address: Kohler,
H.-U., Tulpenweg 107, CH-3098 Koeniz, Switzerland
12702. Cade, M. (2013): Reports from coastal stations
- 2012: Portland, Dorset. Atropos 48: 47-49. (in English)
[UK, Aeshna cyanea, Pyrrhosoma nymphula, Sympetrum striolatum] Address: not stated
12703. Calvao, L.B.; Vital, M.V.C.; Juen, L.; Lima Filho,
G.F.; Oliveira-Junior, J.M.B.; Pinto, N.S.; De Marco, P.
(2013): Thermoregulation and microhabitat choice in
Erythrodiplax latimaculata Ris males (Anisoptera: Libellulidae). Odonatologica 42(2): 97-108. (in English) ["It
was assessed whether solar incidence affects the spa-
tial distribution, microhabitat choice, territorial defense,
time spent in behavioural categories, activity patterns,
and abundance of E. latimaculata. The study was conducted in a semi-lotic area in the Cerrado in Aparecida
de Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil, using the scan procedure with
a fixed area, sampling 3 environments, viz. shade, partial shade, and an area with constant solar incidence.
There was a higher abundance and activity concentration of this species. in areas with higher solar incidence
than in other areas (H = 19.180; P <0.001). This can be
explained by the ecophysiological requirements of E.
latimaculata, in which individuals need to be exposed to
solar radiation to warm their bodies, allowing the beginning of their activities. Diurnal variation did not affect
the behavioural pattern, indicating that individuals are
ectothermic and need direct solar incidence on their
bodies (H = 12.193; P = 0.160). They spend most of the
time perching with wings dropped (41.448 ± 21.781;
mean ± SD) and displaying a territorial behaviour, making defense flights around the perch. In lenthic water
bodies females seem only to mate and oviposit (exophytic, directly into the water)." (Authors)] Address: De
Marco, P., Laboratorio de Ecologia Teórica e Sintese,
Departamento de Ecologia, Universidade Federal de
Goiás, BR-74.001-970 Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil. E-mail:
pdemarco@icb.ufg.br
12704. Campos, F.; Velasco, T.; Sánchez, G.; Santos,
E. (2013): Odonatos de la cuenca alta del río Águeda
(Salamanca, oeste de España) (Insecta: Odonata). Boletín de la Sociedad Entomológica Aragonesa 52: 234238. (in Spanish, with English summary) [The dragonfly
fauna was sampled in the high Águeda river basin (W
of the Salamanca province, Spain). 39 species were
recorded, 20 Zygoptera and 19 Anisoptera. Ten species
occur only in ponds, 13 occur only in rivers and 16 species in both habitats. Three species are included into the
Spanish Invertebrate Red List: Macromia splendens
(CR), Coenagrion mercuriale (VU) and Coenagrion scitulum (VU). Furthermore, Brachythemis impartita is recorded for the first time in Castilla-León. Biogeographically, 64.1% of species are Mediterranean, 23.1% Ethiopian and/or Pontic-Eastern, and 12.8% are Eurosiberian and/or Holarctic." (Authors)] Address: Campos, F.
Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes, Calle Padre
Julio Chevalier 2, 47012 Valladolid, Spain. E-mail:
fcampos@uemc.es
12705. Cayasan, R.D.; Limitares, D.E.; Gomid, J.V.S.;
Nuñeza, O.M.; Villanueva, R.J.T. (2013): Species richness of Odonata in selected freshwater systems in
Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Aquaculture, Aquarium, Conservation & Legislation. International Journal of
the Bioflux Society 6(4): 378-393. (in English) ["In this
study, the species richness and relative abundance of
Odonata were determined in 12 sampling sites in Zamboanga del Sur. Field work was conducted in AugustDecember, 2012 using the random sampling method.
Thirty-six species belonging to 10 families were docu-
mented of which 16 (44%) species are Philippine endemic. High species richness was recorded in Cabilinan
Stream which is considered to be the most undisturbed
site in the 12 sampling sites. Species richness was also
considerably high in eight sampling sites despite habitat
modification and water pollution from agricultural runoffs. The presence of Oriental species which are indicators of degraded environments suggests that the streams
are disturbed. However, the presence of some endemic
species indicates that these endemic fauna can thrive in
disturbed habitats." (Authors)] Address: Cayasan, Roxanne, Dept of Biological Sciences, Mindanao State Univ. Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, Philippines
12706. Chahl, J; Dorrington, G.; Mizutani, A. (2013): The
dragonfly flight envelope and its application to micro UAV
research and development. 15th Australian International
Aerospace Congress. Melbourne, Vic.: Australian International Aerospace Congress, 2013: 278-287. (in English) ["In this paper we present quantitative analysis of
three dimensional trajectories of dragonflies under free
flight conditions. The trajectories were captured while
male insects were engaged in their normal behaviour of
combat to protect oviposition sites along a stream. For
the first time we have unambiguous measurements of
speed, acceleration and turn rate of large dragonflies
and the means by which comparative studies can be
done against other species and in different environments. Using physical scaling laws we propose means
by which this data set can be used to provide a comparison for larger flapping wing UAV concepts. Our ultimate
goal is to provide a robust standard against which flapping wing aircraft performance can be compared so that
appropriate evolutionary pressure can also be applied
to technological developments, thus freeing resources for
the truly viable designs." (Authors) Hemianax papuensis
was studied, and peak speeds of 6.0 m/s (21.6 km/h)
are observed.] Address: Chahl, J., Defence and Systems Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson
Lakes, South Australia, 5095, Australia. E-mail: javaan.chahl@unisa.edu.au
12707. Chiyoda, S.; Sekiguchi, S. (2013): Insect fauna of
Yato Kitano. Furusato Fund natural environment research report 10: 19-26. (in Japanese) [Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The following Odonata species are listed:
Ischnura asiatica; Lestes temporalis; Anotogaster sieboldii; Anax nigrofasciatus; Orthetrum albistylum speciosum; O. melania; Sympetrum frequens; S. parvulum.]
Address: Haicheng junior high school biology section.
12708. Cho, J.-Y.; Kim, G.; Kim, S.; Lee, H. (2013):
Replication of surface nano-structure of the wing of dragonfly (Pantala flavescens) using nano-molding and UV
nanoimprint lithography. Electronic Materials Letters
9(4): 523-526. (in English) ["The hydrophobicity of a dragonfly’s wing originates from the naturally occurring
nano-structure on its surface. The nano-structure on a
dragonfly’s wing consists of an array of nano-sized pil-
lars, 100 nm in diameter. We re-create this hydrophobicity on various substrates, such as Si, glass, curved
acrylic polymer, and flexible PET film, by replicating the
nano-structure using UV curable nano-imprint lithography (NIL) and PDMS molding. The success of the nanostructure duplication was confirmed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The hydrophobicity was measured by water-based contact angle measurements. The
water contact angle of the replica made of UV cured
polymer was 135° ± 2°, which was slightly lower than
that of the original dragonfly’s wing (145° ± 2°), but
much higher than that of the UV cured polymer surface
without any nano-sized pillars (80°). The hydrophobicity
was further improved by applying a coating of Teflonlike material." (Authors)] Address: Lee, H., Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University,
Seoul, 136-713, Korea. E-mail: heonlee@korea.ac.kr
12709. Clancy, S.P. (2013): Reports from coastal stations - 2012: Dungeness and Surrounding Area, Kent.
Atropos 48: 53-55. (in English) [UK; Anax parthenope,
Erythromma viridulum] Address: not stated
12710. Conesa García, M.A.; Sanchez, A.B. (2013): Algunos odonatos en la Reserva Natural Del Complejo
Lagunar de Villafranca de los Caballeros (Toledo), España. Zygonyx 1: 9-10. (in Spain) [4-VII-2011, Nature
Reserve of Villafranca de los Caballeros (Toledo), Spain:
Lestes barbarus, Lestes virens, Ischnura graellsii, Ischnura elegans, Enallagma cyathigerum, Anax imperator,
Libellula depressa, Orthetrum cancellatum, Sympetrum
meridionale, S. striolatum, Trithemis annulata, and Selysiothemis nigra] Address: Conesa García, M.A. Email: mconesa@libelulas.org
12711. Conesa García, M.A. (2013): Algunos odonatos
en la turbera del Área de Reserva “el Padul” (Granada),
España. Zygonyx 1: 5-6. (in Spainish) [Ischnura graellsii,
Orthetrum cancellatum, Sympetrum fonscolombii, S. striolatum, Crocothemis erythraea, Trithemis annulata,
Aeshna mixta, and Anax imperator are documented for
bog Reserve Area "Padul" (Granada), Spain.] Address:
Conesa García, M.A. E-mail: mconesa@libelulas.org
12712. Conesa García, M.A.; Sanchez, A.B. (2013): Sobre la larva de Gomphus vulgatissimus (Linnaeus, 1758).
Zygonyx 1: 7-8. (in Spain) [13-III-2012; larvae of G. vulgatissimus are documented in the river Cea at its junction
with the river Esla (30T UN32 , León, Spain)] Address:
Conesa García, M.A.; E-mail: mconesa@libelulas.org
12713. Conesa Garcia, M.A.; Cano Villegas, F. (2013):
Claves para la identificación de las exuvias del género
Trithemis Brauer 1868 (Odonata: Libellulidae) en la
península ibérica. Boln. Asoc. esp. Ent. 37(1-2): 49-59.
(in Spanish, with English summary) [Authors present
detailed morphological and biometric data founding on
Iberian Pennisula material to separate Trithemis kirbyi
from T. annulata.] Address: Conesa Garcia, M.A., Aso-
ciación Odonatológica de Andalucía. Laboratorio de Biología. UNED. Málaga, Spain. E-mail: mconesa@malaga.uned.es
12714. Craves, J.A.; O'Brien, D.S. (2013): The Odonata of Wayne county, MI: Inspiration for renewed monitoring of urban areas. Northeastern Naturalist 20(2):
341-362. (in English) ["Ninety species of Odonata are
now verified by specimens for Wayne County, MI, a
highly urbanized county in the southeastern corner of
the state. This total represents 54% of the total number
recorded in the state of Michigan. Thirty-three species
not previously reported from Wayne County have been
collected since 2000, despite a long history of collecting
in the area and relatively little remaining appropriate
habitat. These results suggest previous workers may
have neglected to do much serious collecting here, and
emphasize the need for collecting and monitoring Odonata in urban areas." (Authors)] Address: Craves, Julie,
1 Rouge River Bird Observatory, Environmental Interpretive Center, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI 48128, USA. E-mail: jcraves@umd.umich.edu.
12715. Das, S.K.; Sahoo, P.K.; Dash, N.; Marathe, S.;
Mahato, S.; Dashahare, A.; Mishra, P.S.; Prasad, A.;
Rana, R. (2013): Odonates of three selected tiger reserves of Madhya Pradesh, Central India. Check List
9(3): 528-532. (in English) ["Odonates were recorded
from three Tiger Reserves of Madhya Pradesh, Central
India, including Kanha, Pench and Bandhavgarh, where
47 species were recorded within 7 families and 31 genera. We recorded 44 species from Kanha, 41 species
from Pench and 37 species from Bandhabgarh Tiger
Reserve. Thirty-five species were recorded in all three
tiger reserves. ... In summer survey Orthetrum sabina
was the most abundant species, while in winter the most
abundant was Agriocnemis pygmea." (Authors)] Address: Das, S.K., Wildlife Institute of India, P.O. Box-18,
Chandrabani- 248001, Dehradun, India. Email: sunit.
das219@gmail.com
12716. Dayaram, A.; Potter. K.A.; Moline, A.B.; Rosenstein, D.; Marinov, M.; Thomas, J.E Rosario, K.; Breitbart, M.; Argüello-Astorga, G.R.; Varsani, A. (2013):
High global diversity of cycloviruses amongst dragonflies. Journal of general virology 94(8): 1827-1840. (in
English) ["Members of the Circoviridae family, specifically the Circovirus genus, were thought to infect only
vertebrates; however, members of a sister group under
the same family, the proposed Cyclovirus genus, have
been detected recently in insects. In an effort to explore
the diversity of cycloviruses and better understand the
evolution of these novel single stranded DNA (ssDNA)
viruses, here we present five cycloviruses isolated from
three dragonfly species (Orthetrum sabina, Xanthocnemis zealandica and Rhionaeschna multicolour) collected in Australia, New Zealand and the United States of
America. The genomes of these five viruses share similar genome structure to other cycloviruses, with a circu-
lar ~1.7 kb genome and two major bidirectionally transcribed open reading frames (ORFs). The genomic sequence data gathered during this study were combined
with all cyclovirus genomes available in public databases to identify conserved motifs and regulatory elements in the intergenic regions, as well as determine
diversity and recombinant regions within their genomes.
The genomes reported here represent four different cyclovirus species, three of which are novel. Our results
confirm that cycloviruses circulate widely in winged insect populations; in eight different cyclovirus species
identified in dragonflies to date, some of these exhibit a
broad geographical distribution. Recombination analysis revealed both intra- and inter-species recombination
events among cycloviruses, including genomes recovered from disparate sources (e.g., goat meat and human
faeces). Similar to other well-characterised circular ssDNA viruses, recombination may play an important role in
cyclovirus evolution." (Authors)] Address: Varsani, A.,
School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury,
Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand. Email: arvind.varsani@canterbury.ac.nz
12717. Deans, M.J. (2013): Reports from coastal stations - 2012: Bawdsey Peninsula, Suffolk. Atropos 48:
62-64. (in English) [Aeshna cyanea and Sympetrum
striolatum were recorded at artifical light.] Address: not
stated
12718. Dewick, S. (2013): Reports from coastal stations - 2012: Curry Farm, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex. Atropos 48: 59-60. (in English) [UK, Chalcolestes viridis;
Sympetrum sanguineum and S. striolatum were caught
at artifical light.] Address: Dewick, S.; Curry Farm, Bradwell-on-Sea, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7NL, UK
12719. Dolný, A.; Mižicová, H.; Harabiš, F. (2013): Natal philopatry in four European species of dragonflies
(Odonata: Sympetrinae) and possible implications for
conservation management. J. Insect Conserv. 17(4):
821-829. (in English) ["In Europe, the species Sympetrum depressiusculum is classified as vulnerable with
a high risk of extinction in the wild. It is a habitat specialist, the presumed main reason for its vulnerability is the
destruction of its natural habitats. Other causes of its
general extinction are unknown. Published information
regarding dispersal rate and philopatry is not available,
although these are evolutionary strategies that can play
key roles in susceptibility to environmental change. We
compared the rate of philopatry in S. depressiusculum
and three other related, abundant but not endangered
species of the same genus (S. sanguineum, S. striolatum, S. vulgatum). We collected data in a very isolated
site in the Czech Republic, more than 100 km distant
from another known population of the species. Using
exuviae collection (total of 6,157 exuviae) and capturemark-recapture (total of 2,188 adults marked) methods,
we acquired data allowing us to compare the numbers
of emerged individuals and adults returning to the ma-
ternal site. We found a difference of nearly an order of
magnitude between the philopatry of S. depressiusculum and the three other species. While in S. depresssiusculum philopatry was almost 100 %, in the other
species it was 10 %. We suggest the high rate of philopatry can influence the vulnerability of S. depressiusculum in landscape altered by humans. Strict protection of
the natal sites is very important for preserving species
having this evolutionary strategy, and reintroductions
and translocations should also be undertaken to reduce
the extinction risk of this endangered species." (Authors)] Address: Dolný, A.., Department of Biology and
Ecology, Faculty of Science, Institute of Environmental
Technologies, University of Ostrava, 710 00 Ostrava,
Czech Republic. E-mail: ales.dolny@osu.cz
12720. Dompreh, K.A.; Eghan, M.J.; Kotsedi, L.; Maaza, M. (2013): Comprehensive optical study of the dragonfly Aeshna cyanea transparent wing. Optics Communications 297: 176-181. (in English) ["The optical
properties of the transparent wings of A. cyanea were
studied using a comprehensive set of optical measurements, experimental analysis and theoretical modelling
which involves the use of a high level programming
language to simulate the optical effects seen. With these, the relative refractive index of the Odonatan wing,
the pruinosity associated with the microstructure and
the chemical composition of the wings were studied.
The Nystrom matrix techniques were applied to solve
the surface currents JZ and HZ of the scattered fields
for different incident angles from grazing and used to
explain the pruinosity associated with the wings microstructure. The wing was found to be an Electro-Optic
Material (EOM) associated with a number of Nonlinear
Optical (NLO) responses having high frequency absorption for extreme UV and also, leaky multi-channeling
wave guide." (Authors)] Address: Dompreh, K.A., Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), iThemba
LABS-National Research Foundation, 1 Old Faure
road, Somerset West 7129, P.O. Box 722, Somerset
West, Western Cape Province, South Africa. E-mail:
dompreh@tlabs.ac.za
12721. Dow, R.A.; Reels, G.T.; Butler, S.G. (2013): Odonata of the Dulit range in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo.
Notul. odonatol. 8(1): 8-14. (in English) [Odonata records
from the Dulit Range are presented. 111 species are now
known from the Dulit Range. Notes on species of particular interest are included.] Address: Dow, R.A., Naturalis
Biodiversity Centre, P.O. Box 9517, 2300 RA Leiden, The
Netherlands. E-mail: rory.dow230@yahoo. co.uk
12722. Dow, R.A.; Ngiam, R.W.J. (2013): Prodasineura
yulan (Odonata: Zygoptera: Platycnemididae), a new
species from Sarawak. Zootaxa 3670(1): 87-90. (in English) ["Prodasineura yulan is described from a male from
Maludam National Park, Betong Division, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, small stream in disturbed peat swamp
forest, 9-vii-2012, leg. R.W.J. Ngiam. To be deposited in
ZRC. It is allied to Prodasineura interrupta." (Authors)]
Address: Dow, R.A., 6 Bramley Avenue, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2DP, UK. E-mail: rory.dow@virgin.net
12723. Earley, C.G. (2013): Dragonflies: Hunting –
Identifying - How and where they live. Publisher Firefly
Books Ltd: 32 pp. (in English) [This is an introductory
North-American perspective on anisopteran Odonata
for beginners.] Address: Firefly Books Ltd., 50 Staples
Avenue, Unit 1, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada L4B 0A7
12724. Emiliyamma, K.G.; Jafer Palot, M.; Radhakrishnan, C.; Balakrishnan, V.C. (2013): Lyriothemis acigastra: a new addition to the Odonata fauna of Peninsular
India. Taprobanica 5(1): 73-74. (in English) [Aravanchal
and Madayipara areas in Kannur District of North Kerala, India during July to September, 2010.] Address:
Emiliyamma, K.G., Zoological Survey of India (Western
Ghats Regional Center) Kozhikode 673006, Kerala, India. E-mail: kgemily@gmail.com
12725. Fuentes-Rodroquez, F.; Juan, M.; Gallego, I.; Lusi, M.; Fenoy, E.; Leon, D.; Penalver, P.; Toja, J.; Casas,
J.J. (2013): Diversity in Mediterranean farm ponds: tradeoffs and synergies between irrigation modernisation and
biodiversity conservation. Freshwater Biology 58(1): 6378. (in English) ["(1.) Agricultural intensification has
caused dramatic biodiversity loss in many agricultural
landscapes over the last century. Here, we investigated
whether new types of farm ponds (made of artificial substrata) in intensive systems and natural-substratum
ponds in traditional farming systems differ in their value
for aquatic biodiversity conservation. (2.) We analysed
the main patterns of environmental variation, compared
α-, β- and Ƴ-diversity of macroinvertebrates (calculated at
the order level and including Odonata) between ponds
types and evaluated the role of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV). Generalised additive models (GAM) were
used to analyse the relationships of α- and β-diversity
with environmental predictors, and variation partitioning
to separate the effect of environmental and spatial characteristics on the variation in macroinvertebrate assemblages. Moran’s eigenvector maps (MEMs) were used to
define spatial variables. (3.) A principal coordinate analysis (PCoA) detected a primary environmental gradient
that separated nutrient-rich ponds from those dominated
by SAV; a secondary morphometric gradient distinguished natural-substratum ponds, with large surface area and structural complexity, from artificial-substratum
ponds with steeper slopes. Natural-substratum ponds
had almost twice the α- and Ƴ-diversity of artificialsubstratum ponds, and diversity significantly increased
when SAV was present, particularly in artificial-substratum ponds. Total phosphorus (TP) strongly contributed to explain the patterns in diversity, while SAV was a
significant predictor of assemblage composition and diversity. GAMs revealed optima of both a-diversity at intermediate SAV covers and b-diversity at intermediate–
high TP concentrations. (4.) These findings have im-
portant implications for conservation planning. Adaptation
of artificial substratum ponds by adding natural substratum and smoothing the gradient of pond margins would
improve their conservation value. Development of SAV
with occasional harvests and certain cautionary
measures to control nutrient levels may also improve
both the agronomical and environmental function of
ponds." (Authors)] Address: Fuentes-Rodroquez, Francisca, Departamento de Biología Vegetal y Ecología,
Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Almería, Almeráa,
Spain E-mail: ffuentes@ual.es
12726. Garrison, R.W. (2013): Reviewed: Pfau Hans
Klaus. 2011. Functional Morphology and Evolution of
the Male Secondary Copulatory Apparatus of the Anisoptera (Insecta: Odonata). Zoologica, 156: 103 pages,
65 figures ISBN 978-3-510-55043-2 Paperback. 118.00
J (US$147.57). Available from: Schweizerbart Science
Publishers (Nägele u. Obermiller), Johannesstr. 3 A,
70176 Stuttgart, Germany; Tel. +49 (0) 711/351456-0,
Fax +49 (0) 711/ 351456-99; mail@schweizerbart.de,
www.schweizerbart.de. Pan-Pacific Entomologist 89(2):
122-123. (in English) [review] Address: Garrison, R.W.,
Associate Insect Biosystematist, Plant Pest Diagnostics, California Department of Food & Agriculture, 3294
Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA 95832-1448,
USA. E-mail rgarrison@cdfa.ca.gov
12727. Garwood, J.M.; Knapp, R.A.; Pope, K.L.;
Grasso, R.L.; Magnuson, M.L.; Maurer, J.R. (2013):
Use of historically fishless high-mountain lakes and
streams by Nearctic River otters (Lontra canadensis) in
California. Northwestern Naturalist 94(1): 51-66. (in
English) ["In California, River Otters are most commonly
associated with food-rich lowland aquatic habitats
where they forage primarily on fish and crustaceans.
Their distribution in high-elevation montane regions of
the state, areas in which fish and crayfish were absent
historically, is largely unknown. We compiled occurrence records of River Otters in California from elevations >1100 m, and evaluated them using evidentiary
standards. Based on 126 records, we report the widespread presence of River Otters in the Klamath, southern Cascades, and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges, including at elevations exceeding 3000 m. Sixty-three
percent of the records met our definition as “verified”,
and the remaining 37% were considered “unverified”.
The distribution of observations through time and habitats in which observations were made were similar between verified and unverified records. River Otter records spanned the period from 1900 to 2010, with 50%
occurring between 1991 and 2010. Ninety-three percent
of the water bodies with records of River Otters contained nonnative prey (fish and crayfish). Those lacking
nonnative prey all supported native prey, including amphibians and reptiles. Based on records that contained
River Otter foraging observations, nonnative fishes and
crayfish were represented in 89% of the total accounts,
and native frogs and invertebrates were represented in
22%. It remains unclear whether River Otters occurred in
California's high-elevation water bodies prior to the introduction of fish and crayfish, and additional research is
needed to understand the possible influence of nonnative
prey in allowing River Otters to expand their distribution
in these habitats. ... Two scats from different lakes contained the remains of largebodied aquatic insects, including Aeshna spp. larvae, adult Lethocerus spp. (Hemiptera), and adult Notonecta spp. (Hemiptera)." (Authors)]
Address: Garwood, J.M., California Department of Fish
and Wildlife, 5341 Ericson Way, Arcata, CA 95521, USA.
E-mail: justin.garwood@wildlife.ca.gov
12728. Gecheva, G.; Yurukova, l.; Cheshmedjiev, S.;
Varadinova, E.; Belkinova, D. (2013): Integrated assessment of the ecological status of Bulgarian lowland
and semi-mountain natural lakes. Journal of Environmental Protection 4: 29-37. (in English) ["This work focuses on an integrated approach for lake ecological
status assessment, elaborated according to the requirements of the European Water Framework Directive
(WFD). Data from five lowland and semi-mountain lakes in Bulgaria collected from two years (2011-2012)
form the basis for an integrated assessment and the
definition of reference conditions. Several metrics were
applied in combination, to classify lakes into five ecological status classes. Assemblages of aquatic organisms: phytoplankton, macrophytes and benthic macroinvertebrates, together with 11 supporting physicochemical parameters were studied. The assessed unique conditions suggested that reference conditions of
Bulgarian lakes have natural variability. This first baseline study illustrated specific cases within the lake types
that should be assessed in details before providing
standardized classification systems in compliance with
the requirements of WFD." (Authors) Enallagma cyathigerum] Address: Yurukova, Lilyana, Faculty of Biology, Plovdiv University “P. Hilendarski”, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. E-mail: yur7lild@bio.bas.bg
12729. Geipel, I.; Kalko, E.K.V.; Wallmeyer, K.; Knörnschild, M. (2013): Postweaning maternal food provisioning in a bat with a complex hunting strategy. Animal Behaviour 85(6): 1435-1441. (in English) ["Highlights: • We
studied postweaning maternal food provisioning in a
free-living Neotropical bat. • Mothers provided their
pups with prey items for 5 successive months after
weaning. • Food provisioning presumably provides pups
with two informational benefits. • Provisioned pups may
acquire prey-handling skills and learn acoustic images
of prey. • Social learning can facilitate the acquisition of
the bats' complex hunting strategy. Adult animals of
many taxa exhibit extended parental care by transferring food to inexperienced offspring, thus allocating nutritional and sometimes even informational benefits
such as the acquisition of adult dietary preferences and
foraging skills. In bats, postweaning food provisioning is
severely understudied, despite the taxon's diverse and
complex foraging strategies. The Neotropical common
big-eared bat, Micronycteris microtis, preys on relatively
large insects gleaned from vegetation, finding its silent
and motionless prey by echolocation. The demands of
this cognitively challenging hunting strategy make M.
microtis a likely candidate for maternal postweaning
food provisioning. We studied five free-living mother–
pup pairs in their night roost using infrared video recordings. Each mother exclusively fed her own pup and
mother–pup recognition was mutual. Provisioned pups
were volant and had started their own hunting attempts.
Weaned pups were provisioned for 5 subsequent months
with a variety of insects, reflecting the adult diet. Mothers transferred over 50% of their prey to pups. Maternal
prey transfers declined as pups matured, whereas the
pups' own prey captures increased. During prey transfers, aggressive behaviour between mothers and pups
was rare. We argue that postweaning maternal food
provisioning might yield two informational benefits for
M. microtis pups. First, learning how to handle large and
well-defended prey is mandatory for inexperienced
pups and could be practised with prey items provided
by their mothers. Second, acoustically characteristic echo
images of prey items could be gained during mother–
pup prey transfers, probably facilitating the successful
acquisition of M. microtis's complex hunting strategy."
(Authors) The illustration shows the transfer of a large libellulid from mother to her pup.] Address: Geipel, Inga,
Institute of Experimental Ecology, Faculty of Natural
Sciences, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany. E-mail:
inga.geipel@uni-ulm.de
12730. Gibbons, M.E.; George, M.P. (2013): Clutch
identity and predator-induced hatching affect behavior
and development in a leaf-breeding treefrog. Oecologia
171(4): 831-843. (in English) ["For species with complex life cycles, transitions between life stages result in
niche shifts that are often associated with evolutionary
trade-offs. When conditions across life stages are unpredictable, plasticity in niche shift timing may be adaptive; however, factors associated with clutch identity (e.g.,
genetic or maternal) may influence the effects of such
plasticity. The red-eyed treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas)
is an ideal organism for investigating the effects of genetics and life stage switch point timing because embryos exhibit adaptive phenotypic plasticity in hatching
time. In this study, we evaluated the effects of experimentally manipulated hatching time and clutch identity
on antipredator behaviour of tadpoles and on developmental traits of metamorphs, including larval period, mass,
SVL, and jumping ability. We found that in the presence
of dragonfly nymph predator cues at 21 days postoviposition, tadpoles reduced both their activity level
and height in the water column. Furthermore, earlyhatched tadpoles were less active than late-hatched
tadpoles of the same age. This difference in behaviour
patterns of early- and late-hatched tadpoles may represent an adaptive response due to a longer period of
susceptibility to odonate predators for early-hatched
tadpoles, or it may be a carry-over effect mediated by
early exposure to an environmental stressor (i.e., induction of early hatching). We also found that hatching time
affected both behavioural traits and developmental
traits, but its effect on developmental traits varied significantly among clutches. This study shows that a single
early-life event may influence a suite of factors during
subsequent life stages and that some of these effects
appear to be dependent on clutch identity. This interaction may represent an evolutionary response to a complex life cycle and unpredictable environments, regardless of whether the clutch differences are due to additive genetic variance or maternal effects." (Authors)]
Address: Gibbons, M.E., Department of Biology, Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL, 35254,
USA, mgibbons@bsc.edu.
12731. Gobbi, M.; Riservato, E.; Bragalanti, N.; Lencioni, V. (2013): Dalle collezioni museali alla prima lista
di specie prioritarie di invertebrati per il Trentino. Museologia scientifica memorie 9: 157-161. (in Italian, with
English summary) ["From the museum collections to the
first list of priority invertebrate species of Trentino: In
this paper the first list of priority invertebrate species for
the Trentino Province is presented. The list was drawn
up starting from a list of 229 species in collaboration
with a local network of entomologists and by using the
expert based approach. Seventy species of conservation interest (including Leucorrhinia pectoralis, Ophiogomphus cecilia, Sympecma paedisca) were selected
according to 10 objective criteria, and a database with
771 geo-referenced records was created.The database
was integrated with spatial data from the Italian CKmap
and from museums and private collections not included
in the CKmap. For 42 species was possible to link the
habitat typology (nat2000 and not), therefore to create a
database specie-site and specie-habitat, and realize
maps on the actual and potential distribution. Such list
of species is an helpful tool to support stakeholder decisions regarding the designation of new protected areas or the extension of those already existing." (Authors)] Address: Gobbi, M., Sezione di Zoologia degli
Invertebrati e Idrobiologia, Museo delle Scienze, Via
Calepina, 14. I-38122 Trento, Italy. E-mail: mauro.gobbi
@muse.it
12732. Gomides, S.C.; Ribeiro, L.B.; Peters, V.M.;
Sousa, B.M. (2013): Feeding and reproduction ecology
of the lizard Tropidurus torquatus (Squamata: Tropiduridae) in a rock outcrop area in southeastern Brazil.
Revista Chilena de Historia Natural 86: 137-151. (in
English, with Spanish summary) ['Zona da Mata mineira', state of Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil
(21°48’27.5”S; 43°35’31.7”W, altitude: 697 m).; "This
work evaluates the diet and the reproductive cycle of T.
torquatus in relation to seasonality in a rock outcrop
formations in a remaining area of Atlantic Rainforest.
The data indicate that the lizards feed mainly on arthropods and plant material. The female reproductive activity varies between seasons, while males contain sper-
matozoids throughout the year. The minimum body size
at maturity of the individuals was larger when compared
to other population of the same species studied by other authors. The data obtained in the present study confirm previous observations about the different patterns
in diet composition and reproductive cycles of each
population of this species in different latitude and occurrence areas, and provide the first study about this
theme for T. torquatus in rock outcrops in Atlantic Forest
of Minas Gerais state." (Authors) Odonata contributed
with less than 1% of prey items of the diet of 55 lizard
specimens, and only during the dry season.] Address:
Gomes, S.C., Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora,Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Depto de Zoologia,
Campus Universitário Martelos, 36036-900, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil. E-mail: samuelbio@hotmail.com
12733. González-Tokman, D.; González-Santoyo, I.;
Córdoba-Aguilar, A. (2013): Mating success and energetic condition effects driven by terminal investment in
territorial males of a short-lived invertebrate. Functional
Ecology 27(3): 739-747. (in English) ["The terminal investment hypothesis has two predictions: in the face of
an infection (i) mature males will increase investment to
traits that increase mating success, while such investments will occur to a less extent in young males; and (ii)
physiological costs of resource reallocation will be more
severe for infected mature males than for infected
young males. Although these predictions have been
tested in long-lived vertebrates, prior studies have not
examined actual resource allocation conflicts. Here, we
have tested the above predictions and have investigated the energetic costs of increased mating by old
males, using a short-lived invertebrate, the damselfly
Hetaerina americana. Males of this species defend territories as the main way to obtain access to females.
Using groups of infected vs. noninfected males of two
different ages, we found that compared to young infected males, mature infected males defended territories
for longer, had higher mating success and directed agonistic behaviour to conspecific males more frequently.
Despite similar immune responses by mature and
young males, infected mature males ended up with less
fat reserves compared to infected young males. This
suggests that resource allocation conflicts are more severe for mature than for young males. In general, these
results suggest that the terminal investment hypothesis
applies in males of short-lived invertebrates and that a
cause of increased mating success for males of advanced ages is reduced energetic stores." (Authors)]
Address: Cordoba-Aguilar, A., Centro de Investigaciones
Biologicas, Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Apdo. P. 69-1, Plaza Juarez, Pachuca, Hidalgo
42001, Mexico E-mail: acordoba@uaeh.reduaeh.mx
12734. Grewe, Y.; Hof, C.; Dehling, M.; Brandl, R.;
Brändle, M. (2013): Recent range shifts of European
dragonflies provide support for an inverse relationship
between habitat predictability and dispersal. Global Eco-
logy and Biogeography 22(4): 403-409. (in English)
["Aim: We compared the effects of recent shifts of northern range boundaries of odonates adapted to either lentic (standing water) or lotic (running water) habitats in Europe. Lentic species are thought to have a higher dispersal propensity than lotic species because of the lower
spatial and temporal persistence of lentic habitats on average. Hence, we expected shifts in the range boundaries particularly of lentic species. Location: Europe.
Methods: Our analyses are based on odonate distribution maps from two field guides that present the European ranges of dragonflies and damselflies in 1988 and
2006. We categorized species according to their preference for lentic or lotic habitats, and then assigned each
species to a southern or a northern group according to
the centre of its distribution. Shifts in northern range
boundaries were calculated as the average distance between the 10 northernmost grid cells in 1988 and 2006.
Range boundary shifts were also analysed with regard to
prevalence, phenology, body size and wing size. Results:
Lentic species of the southern group expanded their
range boundaries on average 115 km northwards per
decade, whereas lotic species of the southern group on
average did not change their range boundaries. Northern
lentic and lotic species showed no consistent trends in
their changes in range boundaries. These results did not
qualitatively change when we considered the effects of
phylogeny, phenology, body size and wing size. Main
conclusions: Our results support the hypothesis that species adapted to lentic habitats, which are assumed to be
less persistent in time and space, disperse better than lotic species." (Authors)] Address: Brändle, M., Dept of
Ecology – Animal Ecology, Fac. Biology, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Karl-von-Frisch Strasse 8, 35032 Marburg, Germany. E-mail: braendle@staff.uni-marburg.de
12735. Groselj, N. (2013): Facsimile and translation of
two occasional dragonfly poems written by prominent
Slovenian men of letters. Notul. odonatol. 8(1): 15-16.
(in English) ["Two handwritten Slovenian texts by I.
Geister and K. Gantar are facsimile reproduced and followed by English translations. Brief biographic notes on
the 2 authors are included and a technical comment on
the translations is added." (Author)] Address: Groselj,
N., Ilirska 15, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia. E-mail: sestertia@hotmail.com
12736. Guillermo-Ferreira, R.; Silva Vilela, D. (2013):
New records of Forcipomyia (Pterobosca) incubans (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) parasitizing wings of Odonata in
Brazil. Biota Neotrop. 13(1): 360-362. (in English, with
Portuguese summary) ["F. incubans Macfie (1937) is
recorded here for the first time for Brazil. Females were
collected in the Brazilian Neotropical Savanna parasitizing the wings of Erythrodiplax juliana Ris (1911), Erythrodiplax aff. anomala Brauer (1865) and Erythemis credula
Hagen (1861). A map of potential distribution of this species in the New World is also provided. The results suggest that its distribution may range from southern South
America to Mexico, with higher densities in the Brazilian
and Colombian Tropical Rain Forests." (Authors)] Address: Guillermo-Ferreira, R., Departamento de Biologia,
Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão
Preto, Universidade de São Paulo – USP, CEP 14040901, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. E-mail: rhainerguillermo@yahoo.com.br
12737. Guillermo-Ferreira, R.; Del-Claro, K. (2013): Mate
recognition in Acanthagrion truncatum (Odonata: Coenagrionidae). Acta Scientiarum. Biological Sciences
Maringá 35(3): 451-453. (in English, with Spanish summary) ["Sexual and species recognition, along with sexual colour dimorphism, play an important role in the reproduction of many animal species. In this article, it was
investigated if males of the dimorphic Neotropical damselfly Acanthagrion truncatum are able to recognize mates and differentiate them between co-specific males
and hetero-specific females of sympatric species. The
results showed misguided mating attempts from males
towards other males and Homeoura chelifera females.
They also seem able to recognize A. lancea and
Telebasis carmesina females as hetero-specifics. This
study support the hypothesis that male-male interactions are misdirected sexual behaviour and that sympatric morphologically similar species may represent
visual interference for mate searching males." (Author)]
Address: Guillermo-Ferreira, R., Departamento de Biologia, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900, 14040-901, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo,
Brazil. E-mail: rhainerguillermo@yahoo.com.br
12738. Gupta, S.; Narzary, R. (2013): Aquatic insect
community of lake, Phulbari anua in Cachar, Assam.
Journal of Environmental Biology 34: 591-597. (in English) [The list of taxa includes the Nearctic 'Tramea' and
'Argia'.] Address: Gupta, Susmita, Department of Ecology & Environmental Science, Assam University, Silchar-788 011,India. E-mail: susmita.au@gmail.com
12739. Gvoždík, L.; Černická, E.; Van Damme, R.
(2013): Predator-prey interactions shape thermal patch
use in a newt larvae-dragonfly nymph model. PLoS
ONE 8(6): e65079. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0065079:
6 pp. (in English) ["Thermal quality and predation risk
are considered important factors influencing habitat
patch use in ectothermic prey. However, how the predator’s food requirement and the prey’s necessity to avoid
predation interact with their respective thermoregulatory
strategies remains poorly understood. The recently developed ‘thermal game model’ predicts that in the face
of imminent predation, prey should divide their time
equally among a range of thermal patches. In contrast,
predators should concentrate their hunting activities towards warmer patches. In this study, we test these predictions in a laboratory setup and an artificial environment that mimics more natural conditions. In both cases, we scored thermal patch use of newt larvae (prey)
and free-ranging dragonfly nymphs (predators; Aeshna
cyanea). Similar effects were seen in both settings. The
newt larvae spent less time in the warm patch if dragonfly nymphs were present. The patch use of the dragonfly nymphs did not change as a function of prey availability, even when the nymphs were starved prior to the
experiment. Our behavioural observations partially corroborate predictions of the thermal game model. In line
with asymmetric fitness pay-offs in predator-prey interactions (the ‘life-dinner’ principle), the prey’s thermal
strategy is more sensitive to the presence of predators
than vice versa." (Authors)] Address: Gvoždík, L., Institute of Vertebrate Biology AS CR, Brno, Czech Republic. E-mail: gvozdik@brno.cas.cz
12740. Hämäläinen, M.; Karube, H. (2013): Description
of Anisopleura bipugio sp. nov. from southern Vietnam
(Odonata: Euphaeidae). Tombo 55: 51-55. (in English)
["Anisopleura bipugio sp. nov. (holotype male from Bidoup-Nui Ba in Lam Dong province, southern Vietnam)
is described and illustrated for the male sex. It differs
from all known Anisopleura species by having long
horns in the posterior lobe of the prothorax. Records of
the two other Anisopleura species collected from Vietnam are listed." (Authors)] Address: Hämäläinen, M.,
Netherlands Centre for Biodiversity Naturalis, P.O. Box
9517, 2300 RA, Leiden, The Netherlands. E-mail: libellago@gmail.com
12741. Hämäläinen, M. (2013): Description of Bayadera
kinnara sp. nov. from Burma, with taxonomic notes on
its congeners (Odonata: Euphaeidae). Tombo 55: 4549. (in English) ["A new species Bayadera kinnara (holotype male from Northern Burma, Kachin State, SouthKumon Range, Zhan-Phut) is described for the male
sex. The new species is compared with Bayadera serrata Davies & Yang, 1996 described from Yunnan, China. A new record of B. serrata from Vietnam is presented. Bayadera chittaranjani Lahiri, 2003 is transferred to
the genus Schmidtiphaea Asahina, 1978. The mutual
taxonomic status of Schmidtiphaea chittaranjani and S.
schmidi Asahina, 1978 is preliminarily discussed." (Author)] Address: Hämäläinen, M., Netherlands Centre for
Biodiversity Naturalis, P.O. Box 9517, 2300 RA, Leiden,
The Netherlands. E-mail: libellago@gmail.com
12742. Harvey, R.; Higgott, J. (2013): Reports from
coastal stations - 2012: Minsmere RSPB, Suffolk. 64:
65. (in English) [UK, Leucorrhinia pectoralis in June
2012, Chalcolestes viridis, Anaciaeschna isoceles] Address: not stated
12743. Hassall, C. (2013): Time stress and temperature
explain continental variation in damselfly body size.
Ecography 36(8): 894-903. (in English) ["Body size is
among the most important biological variables but despite much measurement of this trait, the factors driving
its variation are not fully understood. Here, I describe
variation in body size in Calopteryx maculata to estab-
lish whether variations in growth and development observed in response to experimental manipulation of
temperature and time stress in the laboratory can be
scaled-up to variation among natural populations. Nine
hundred and seven specimens of C. maculata males
were collected from 34 sites across the species’ entire
range in North America during the summer of 2010. A
general measure of body size was derived from a series of wing and leg measurements. I compare the fit of
models based on latitude (Bergmann’s rule), temperature (the temperature–size rule) and seasonal effects (a
combination of temperature and time stress) using
Akaike’s information criterion (AIC). The U-shaped relationship between size and latitude was best explained
by a seasonality model containing both photoperiod and
temperature. The presence of both these terms suggests that time stress dominates in the southern part of
the range, reducing body size by accelerating development. However, the temperature–size rule dominates in
the northern part of the range, increasing body size
closer to the northern range margin. The best-fit model
of geographic variation in size is in accordance with
previous laboratory studies of temperature and photoperiod in damselflies and theoretical work, indicating
that the findings from such studies can be applied to
natural populations. These findings are likely applicable
to any species with complex life histories inhabiting
seasonal environments." (Author)] Address: Hassall, C.,
School of Biology, Univ. of Leeds, Woodhouse Road,
LS2, 3JT, UK. E-mail: c.hassall@leeds.ac.uk
12744. Haywood, B.; Richter, R. (2013): The ancient
greenling 'Hemiphlebia mirabilis' (Odonata: Hemiphlebiidae) in South Australia. South Australian Naturalist
87(1): 42-47. (in English) ["On the 13 December 2009
the first observation of H. mirabilis occurred for South
Australia from the Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation
Park in the far lower south-east of the state. This tiny
damselfly was flying in a Twig-rush Baumea arthrophylla swamp fringed with tea-tree (Melaleuca squarrosa
and Leptospermum continentale) and was quite abundant. Subsequent observations have occurred in 2010
to 2013 at sites up to 60 km further north-west along
the coast and as far-inland as the Mount Burr Range
expanding our previous knowledge on distribution. Information is provided about habitat preference, fire history and flight period for South Australia." (Authors)]
Address: Haywood, B., Conservation Planner, ForestrySA, PO Box 162, Mt Gambier, SA, 5290, Australia
12745. Heino, J. (2013): Does dispersal ability affect the
relative importance of environmental control and spatial
structuring of littoral macroinvertebrate communities?
Oecologia 171(4): 971-980. (in English) ["Both spatial
processes and environmental control may structure metacommunities, but their relative importance may be contingent on the dispersal ability of organisms. I examined
the roles of spatial and environmental factors for the
structuring of littoral macroinvertebrate communities
across a set of lakes in a boreal drainage basin. I hypothesized that dispersal ability would affect the relative
importance of spatial processes and environmental control, and thus the biological data were divided into four
groups of species differing in dispersal ability. In general,
the group of the strongest aerial dispersers showed
greatest relative pure environmental control and least
pure spatial structuring of community structure and species richness, while spatial processes seemed to be
more important for the other three dispersal ability
groups. However, these results were contingent on the
indirect measure of spatial processes, with the spatial
variables and connectivity variables providing slightly different insights into the spatial processes and environmental control of metacommunity structuring. It appears,
however, that dispersal ability has effects on the spatial
processes and environmental control important in metacommunity organization, with strong dispersers being
more under environmental control and less affected by
spatial processes compared to weak dispersers." (Author) The paper includes references to Aeshna grandis.]
Address: Heino, J., Ecosystem Change Unit, Finnish Environment Institute, P.O. Box 413, 90014, Oulu, Finland.
E-mail: jani.heino@ymparisto.fi.
12746. Hilfert-Rüppell, D.; Rüppell, G. (2013): Do coloured-winged damselflies and dragonflies have flight
kinematics different from those with clear wings? International Journal of Odonatology 16(2): 119-134. (in
English) ["The flights of male odonates encountering
conspecifics at their reproduction sites were investigated by means of slow-motion films. We recorded large
and generally consistent differences between species
with clear wings (SCLW) and species with coloured
wings (SCOW). SCLW mostly fought having physical
contact and moved their wings without pauses in wing
beats (hereafter designated wing pauses), attacking the
other males. During encounters, SCOW males showed
pauses of all wings or of the fore or the hind wings only.
The wing beat frequencies of SCOW therefore showed
much greater variation than in SCLW. In Zygoptera
SCOW, parallel flapping of both wing pairs was frequent. The two investigated species of Calopterygidae
showed several special flight patterns when encountering other males. Male Anisoptera with coloured wings
also used wing pauses, and often displayed their wing
patterns by gliding and banking to the other male or by
flying in an upright posture. Thus, we found that most
odonate males with coloured wings, in the presence of
rivals, exhibited special flight styles, implying signalling
functions. We interpret wing pauses as an adaptive
characteristic that allows rival males to evaluate the
quality of their opponent by assessment of the coloured
wings. Sexual selection is suggested as a possible
cause for the evolution of these flights." (Authors)]
Address: Hilfert-Rüppel, Dagmar, Institut für Fachdidaktik der Naturwissenschaften, Technische Universität,
Braunschweig, Germany. E-mail: d.hilfert-rueppell@tubs.de
12747. Hodgson, I.; Beugg, J. (2013): Reports from
coastal stations - 2012: Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, Kent. Atropos 48: 57-58. (in English) [UK; Sympetrum fonscolombii, Libellula fulva, L. quadrimaculata]
Address: not stated
12748. Hunter, I.; Hunter, S. (2013): Reports from
coastal stations - 2012: Elms Farm, Icklesham, East
Sussex. Atropos 48: 52-53. (in English) [UK; Erythromma
viridulum, Sympetrum fonscolombii] Address: not stated
12749. Iserbyt, A.; Bots, J.; van Gossum, H.; Sherratt,
T.N. (2013): Negative frequency-dependent selection or
alternative reproductive tactics: maintenance of female
polymorphism in natural populations. BMC Evolutionary
Biology 2013, 13:139: 10 pp. (in English) ["Background:
Sex-limited polymorphisms have long intrigued evolutionary biologists and have been the subject of longstanding debates. The coexistence of multiple male and
/or female morphs is widely believed to be maintained
through negative frequency-dependent selection imposed by social interactions. However, remarkably few
empirical studies have evaluated how social interactions, morph frequencies and fitness parameters relate
to one another under natural conditions. Here, we test
two hypotheses proposed to explain the maintenance of
a female polymorphism in a species with extreme geographical variation in morph frequencies (Nehalennia irene). We first elucidate how fecundity traits of the morphs
vary in relation to the frequencies and densities of
males and female morphs in multiple sites over multiple
years. Second, we evaluate whether the two female
morphs differ in resource allocation among fecundity
traits, indicating alternative tactics to maximize reproductive output. Results: We present some of the first
empirical evidence collected under natural conditions
that egg number and clutch mass was higher in the rarer female morph. This morph-specific fecundity advantage gradually switched with the population morph frequency. Our results further indicate that all investigated
fecundity traits are negatively affected by relative male
density (i.e. operational sex ratio), which confirms male
harassment as selective agent. Finally, we show a clear
trade-off between qualitative (egg mass) and quantitative (egg number) fecundity traits. This trade-off, however, is not morph-specific. Conclusion: Our reported frequency- and density-dependent fecundity patterns are
consistent with the hypothesis that the polymorphism is
driven by a conflict between sexes over optimal mating
rate, with costly male sexual harassment driving negative
frequency-dependent selection on morph fecundity." (Authors)] Address: Iserbyt, A., Dept of Biology, Evolutionary
Ecology Group, Groenenborgerlaan 171, Antwerp BE2020, Belgium. E-mail: arne.iserbyt@ua.ac.be
12750. Johansson, H.; Stoks, R.; Nilsson-Örtman, V.;
Ingvarsson, P.K.; Johansson, F. (2013): Large-scale
patterns in genetic variation, gene flow and differentiation in five species of European Coenagrionid damselfly
provide mixed support for the central-marginal hypothesis. Ecography 36(6): 744-755. (in English) ["Recently,
an increased effort has been directed towards understanding the distribution of genetic variation within and
between populations, particularly at central and marginal areas of a species’ distribution. Much of this research is centred on the central-marginal hypothesis,
which posits that populations at range margins are
sparse, small and genetically diminished compared to
those at the centre of a species’ distribution range. We
tested predictions derived from the central-marginal hypothesis for the distribution of genetic variation and population differentiation in five European Coenagrionid
damselfly species (Coenagrion armatum, C. johanssoni, C. puella, C. pulchellum, C. mercuriale). We
screened genetic variation (microsatellites) in populations sampled in the centre and margins of the species’
latitudinal ranges, assessed genetic diversity (HS) in
the populations and the distribution of this genetic diversity between populations (FST). We further assessed genetic substructure and migration with Bayesian
assignment methods, and tested for significant associations between genetic substructure and bioclimatic and
spatial (altitude and latitude) variables, using general
linearized models. We found no general adherence to
the central-marginal hypothesis; instead we found that
other factors such as historical or current ecological factors often better explain the patterns uncovered. This
was illustrated in C. mercuriale whose colonisation history and behaviour most likely led to the observation of
a high genetic diversity in the south and lower genetic
diversity with increasing latitude, and in C. armatum and
C. pulchellum whose patterns of low genetic diversity
coupled with the weakest genetic differentiation at one
of their range margins suggested, respectively, possible
range shifts and recent, strong selection pressure." (Authors)] Address: Johansson, Helena, Centre of Excellence in Biological Interactions, Dept of Biosciences,
Helsinki Univ., PO Box 65, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland.
E-mail: helena.z.johansson@helsinki.fi
12751. Johnston, P.R.; Rolff, J. (2013): Immune- and
wound-dependent differential gene expression in an ancient insect. Developmental & Comparative Immunology
40(3-4): 320-324. (in English) ["Two of the main functions
of the immune system are to control infections and to
contribute to wound closure. Here we present the results
of an RNAseq study of immune- and wound-response
gene expression in Coenagrion puella, a representative
of the odonates, the oldest taxon of winged insects. De
novo assembly of RNAseq data revealed a rich repertoire of canonical immune pathways, as known from
model insects, including recognition, transduction and effector gene expression. A shared set of immune and
wound repair genes were differentially expressed in both
wounded and immune-challenged larvae. Moreover
three-fold more immune genes were overexpressed only
in the immune-challenged treatment. This is consistent
with the notion that the immune-system reads a balance
of signals related to wounding and infection and that the
response is tailored accordingly. Highlights: *Infection
transcriptome of an odonate, oldest group of pterygote
insects. *Wounding and immune challenge lead to overexpression of immune genes. *More genes are overexpressed in immune-challenged vs. wounded individuals.
*Odonates have a repertoire of immune transcripts comparable to more derived taxa." (Authors)] Address: Rolff,
J., Evolutionary Biology, Inst. for Biology, Free University
Berlin, Königin Luise Str. 1-3, 14195 Berlin, Germany. Email: jens.rolff@fu-berlin.de
12752. Kalkman, V.J.; Orr, A.G. (2013): Field Guide to
the damselflies of New Guinea. Brachytron 16, Suppl.: 3120. (in English, with Bahasa Indonesian) ["With this
book in hand the reader can identify all genera and most
species of damselflies occurring in New Guinea. It will
doubtless stimulate people to explore their local streams
and standing waters of New Guinea and to appreciate
the wonderful diversity of damselflies and dragonflies to
be found there. Over 500 copies are being donated to
universities throughout New Guinea. As well as introducing students and researchers to the beauty of damselflies, the guide provides a basis to study them and use
them in biodiversity studies supporting the conservation
of freshwater habitats. The guide contains nearly 300
colour drawings and over 250 line drawings by Albert Orr
and twenty-two colour photographs taken in the field by
Stephen Richards. Many genera and most species included have never been depicted in colour before."] Approximately 60% of the known zygopteran taxa is figured
and described. [Vincent Kalkman has had an interest in
the damselflies and dragonflies of New Guinea since
2005. In 2006 and 2008 he conducted fieldwork with the
Kelempok Entomologi Papua in the Indonesian part of
the island and in 2009 he joined the expedition by Conservation International to Muller Range in Papua New
Guinea. Albert Orr’s interest in the insect fauna of New
Guinea dates back to undergraduate days when he
made two lengthy excursions in 1971 and 1973/4, collecting butterflies and dragonflies. He has authored and
illustrated several identification guides to Asian dragonflies and damselflies [2003, 2005 and 2007), and the butterflies of Australia (2010). ... This field guide was made
possible by grants from: Van Tienhoven Foundation, Van
der Hucht De Beukelaar Stichting, the International
Dragonfly Fund, Nederlandse Vereniging voor Libellenstudie, Theo Benken, Klaus-Jürgen Conze, Andre
Günther, Holger Hunger, Dietmar Ikemeyer, Lutz & Ursel
Koch, Martin Lemke, Ludwig Quandt, Richard Seidenbusch, Klaus-Peter & Mechtild Seiler, Wolfgang
Schneider, Anke & Michael Tydecks-Jürging and Isolde
Wiesmath." (Publisher)] Address: Kalkman, V.J., p/a Nationaal Natuurhistorisch Museum - naturalis, Postbus
9517, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands. E-mail: kalkman@naturalis.nl
12753. Katayama, M. (2013): Differential survival rates
of damselfly larvae in the presence of newt and dragon-
fly predators. International Journal of Odonatology 16(2):
177-182. (in English) ["The damselfly species Paracercion melanotum has been found to be the most abundant species in damselfly larval communities on Okinawa-zima Island in southwest Japan. To clarify differential susceptibility to predation, a possible factor affecting
relative population densities in larval communities, between Paracercion melanotum and a less common
damselfly species, Ischnura senegalensis, laboratory
experiments were conducted using three abundant
predator species: the sword-tailed newt (Cynops ensicauda popei), anisopteran larvae (Crocothemis servilia servilia), and a planktivorous fish (Poecilia reticulata).
Paracercion melanotum survived predation by the newt
and the dragonfly well compared to I. senegalensis. Fishes
consumed approximately equal numbers of the two
damselfly species. From these results, the newt and the
dragonfly were suggested as the most probable predators regulating damselfly larval communities on Okinawa-zima Island. Predators could be a crucial factor determining relative abundance in damselfly larval communities." (Authors)] Address: Katayama, M., Graduate
School of Human and Environment Studies, Kyoto University, Yosida-Nihonmatu, Sakyo ku, Kyoto, 6068501,
Japan. Email: motok.k.ryuk@gmail.com
12754. Kaunisto, K.M.; Suhonen, J. (2013): Parasite burden and the insect immune response: interpopulation
comparison. Parasitology 140(1): 87-94. (in English)
["The immune response affects host's survival and reproductive success. Insurmountable immune function
has not evolved because it is costly and there is a tradeoff between other life-history traits. In previous studies
several factors such as diet and temperature have been
proposed to cause interpopulation differences in immune
response. Moreover, the insect immune system may be
functionally more protective upon secondary exposure,
thus infection history may associate with the immune response. Here we measured how geographical location
and parasite burden is related to variation in immune response between populations. We included 13 populations of Coenagrion hastulatum in Finland over a latitudinal range of 880 km to this study. We found that water
mites associated strongly with the immune response at
interpopulation level: the more the mites, the higher the
immune response. Also, in an alternative model based
on AIC, latitude and individual size associated with the
immune response. In turn, endoparasitic gregarines did
not affect the immune response. To conclude, a positive
interpopulation association between the immune response and the rate of water mite infection may indicate
(i) local adaptation to chronic parasite stress, (ii) effective
‘induced’ immune response against parasites, or (iii) a
combined effect of both of these." (Authors)] Address:
Kaunisto, K.M., Section of Ecology, Dept of Biol., 20014
University of Turku, Finland. E-mail: kkauni@utu.fi
12755. Keller, D.; Seidl, I.; Forrer, C.; Home, R.; Holderegger, R. (2013): Schutz der Helm-Azurjungfer Coen-
agrion mercuriale (Odonata: Coenagrionidae) am Beispiel des Smaragd-Gebiets Oberaargau. Entomo Helvetica 6: 87-99. (in German, with English and French summaries) ["C. mercuriale is a critically endangered damselfly in Switzerland and is also a target species in the Emerald and Natura 2000 network of European protected
areas. One of the most important sites of C. mercuriale in
Switzerland is located in the Emerald area Oberaargau.
Here, this damselfly species inhabits streams and ditches
flowing through agricultural meadows. Within a larger research project, several studies have been performed on
C. mercuriale in the Oberaargau region. (1) Conservation
measures and their costs were assessed, (2) the effectiveness of the Emerald information campaigns were
surveyed and analysed with a questionnaire, and (3) the
connectivity of annually monitored populations was studied in a mark-recapture study and genetic analyses.
Overall, these studies showed positive results. The calculations of conservation costs revealed a moderate
amount of expenses for conservation measures of C.
mercuriale. The survey indicated that local people were
well informed about the protection of C. mercuriale because of the information campaigns. Furthermore, population monitoring indicated a positive development of local damselfly populations. Connectivity between populations located within the same stream system was ensured by frequent dispersal along the water courses
across distances up to 0.5 km. However, dispersal
across distances larger than 0.5 km occurred less often,
but across open agricultural land. Such long-distance dispersal events are important for the interconnectivity of
distant populations." (Authors)] Address: Keller, Daniela,
WSL Swiss Federal Research Institute, Zürcherstr. 111,
8903 Birmensdorf, Switzerland. E-mail: daniela.keller@
wsl.ch
12756. Knill-Jones, S. (2013): Reports from coastal stations - 2012: Isle of Wight. 49: 50. (in English) [UK; immature Anax parthenope at 25-VII-2012] Address: KnillJones, S.A., 2 School Green Road, Freshwater, Isle of
Wight, PO40 9AL, UK
12757. Kulijer, D.; De Knijf, G.; Frankovic, M. (2013):
Review of the Odonata of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Odonatologica 42(2): 109-123. (in English) ["The current knowledge on the Odonata fauna of Bosnia and
Herzegovina is summarized based on museum and private collections, literature and new unpublished data of
the authors. In all, 63 species are known, including first
reports of Platycnemis pennipes nitidula, Anax parthenope, Gomphus flavipes, G. schneiderii, Cordulegaster heros
and Selysiothemis nigra for the country. Caliaeschna
microstigma is rediscovered after more than 100 yr. The
first reliable data on the occurrence of Somatochlora
metallica is reported. More than 1,400 new records
were collected and a national odonatological database
has been created. Annotations to the new species and
to some other faunistically interesting species are given. Possible future additions to the fauna of Bosnia and
Herzegovina are discussed." (Authors)] Address: Frankovic, M., Oboj V. odvojak 10/1, HR-10000 Zagreb,
Croatia. E-mail: svanimir@yahoo.com
12758. Lopez van Oosterom, M.V.; Ocón, C.S.; Brancolini, F.; Maroñas, M.E.; Sendra, E.D.; Rodrigues Capítulo, A. (2013): Trophic relationships between macroinvertebrates and fish in a pampean lowland stream
(Argentina). Iheringia 103(1): 57-65. (in English, with
Spanish sumary) ["The diet and trophic relationships
between the macroinvertebrates Phyllogomphoides joaquini Rodrigues Capítulo, 1992 and Coenagrionidae,
Chironomidae (Diptera), Diplodon delodontus (Lamarck, 1919) (Bivalvia: Hyriidae), and Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck, 1822) (Gastropoda: Ampulariidae) and
the fishes Pimelodella laticeps Eigenmann, 1917 (Heptapteridae) and Bryconamericus iheringii (Boulenger,
1887) (Characidae) in a temperate lowland lotic system
in Argentina were assessed on the basis of gut contents
and stable-isotope analyses. The feeding strategies
were analyzed by the Amundsen method. Relative food
items contribution for the taxa studied indicated a generalist-type trophic strategy. In macroinvertebrates, in
general, the values of stable isotope confirmed the result of the analysis of gut contents. With the fish, stableisotope analysis demonstrated that both species are
predators, although B. iheringii exhibited a more omnivorous behaviour. These feeding studies allowed us to
determine the trophic relationships among taxa studied.
Detritus and diatoms were a principal source of food for
all the macroinvertebrates studied. In La Choza stream
the particulate organic matter is a major no limited food
resource, has a significant influence upon the community." (Authors)] Address: López van Oosterom, María V.,
Instituto de Limnología “Dr. Raúl A. Ringuelet”, CCT La Plata - CONICET, Universidad Nacional de La Plata
(UNLP), Boulevard 120 y 62 s/n, (1900) La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. E-mail: vanesa@ilpla.edu.ar
12759. Mäkinen, J. (2013): Toukkanahkojen etsintää
Helsingin Uutelassa [In search of exuviae at Uutela
(Helsinki)]. Crenata 6: 4-7. (in Finnish, with English
summary) ["In the summer of 2012 the author spent
several days searching for exuviae of Aeshna species
in Uutela, a nature reserve area located in southeast
Helsinki. A total of 1001 exuviae were found at two adjacent ponds. The most common species were Aeshna
serrata (808 exuviae) and Aeshna mixta (188 exuviae).
This was the second occurrence of confirmed reproduction of A. mixta in Finland, previously only one exuvia
has been found. The size of A. serrata population was
found to be much bigger than supposed." (Authors)]
Address: Mäkinen, J. E-mail: makisenjussi@gmail.com
12760. Mahbob, M.A.E.; Mahmoud, H.H. (2013): The
first report of preliminary list of the insect fauna of the
Elkharaga city, New Valley, Egypt. Journal of Ecology
and the Natural Environment 5(7): 125-132. (in English)
[Ischnura evansi and I. senegalensis are documented.]
Address: Mahbob, M., Department of Mathematics and
Science, Faculty of Education in the New Valley, Assiut
University, Egypt.
12761. Mapi-ot, E.F.; Taotao, A.U.; Nuñeza, O.M.; Villanueva, R.J.T. (2013): Species diversity of adult Odonata in selected areas from Misamis Occidental Province, Philippines. AACL Bioflux 6(4): 421-432. (in English)
["Odonata is considered an environmental indicator
group of freshwater habitats. Thus there is a need to
have a good baseline data to use it for monitoring fluvial
habitats. However, species composition of Odonata in
Misamis Occidental is poorly known. This study was
conducted to determine the species diversity of Odonata
in the municipality of Sinacaban and in the cities of Oroquieta and Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Philippines.
Opportunistic sampling method using sweep nets was
employed. There were 266 Odonata individuals collected
comprising 22 species. Seven species (31.82%) are Philippine endemic. Low species diversity was recorded in all
the sampling sites with more or less even distribution of
species. Results indicate that the sampled areas are already disturbed." (Authors)] Address: Mapi-ot, Emmarie,
Department Biological Sciences, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, Philippines;
2 D3C Gahol Apartment, Lopez Jaena St., Davao City,
Philippines. E-mail: efmapiot@yahoo.com
12762. Marinov, M.; Richards, S. (2013): Notes on the
female colour forms of Synthemis miranda Selys, 1871
(Odonata: Synthemistidae) in New Caledonia. Australian Entomologist 40(2): 57-64. (in English) ["Two female
Synthemis miranda Selys specimens with strikingly different morphological features (mainly wing colouration)
were collected in sympatry in Province Nord, New Caledonia. Both appear to be mature adults. Specimens
with these two colour patterns have previously been reported in the literature but this paper presents the first
record of their co-existence. We formally recognise the
two forms based on colour pattern and note other morphological features that may also distinguish them. The
validity of these additional characters requires confirmation through examination of further material." (Authors)]
Address: Marinov, M., 7/160 Rossall Str., Merivale 8014,
Christchurch, New Zealand. E-mail: milen.marinov@
canterbury.ac.nz
12763. Marinov, M.; Richards, S.; Theuerkauf, J. (2013):
Damselflies and Dragonflies (Insecta: Odonata) of the
Mt. Panié and Roches de la Ouaième region, New Caledonia. A Rapid Biological Assessment of the Mt. Panié
and Roches de la Ouaième region, province Nord, New
Caledonia: 113-130. (in English, with French summary)
["We surveyed odonates at 46 sites in north-eastern
New Caledonia, including 38 primary sites in three
catchments on and around Mt. Panié. A total of 23 species were recorded during this survey, which comprises
41% of the 56 species known for the country. The lowest number of species was documented within the La
Guen river catchment, where less species were found
than in the Dané Yém river catchment despite only limited sampling (half a day) at this latter site. Localities
within the La Guen catchment also appeared to suffer
from higher disturbance compared to those in the Wewec river catchment where species richness was high.
They had lower water pH, higher amounts of filamentous algae and an apparently low abundance of primary
consumers (macroinvertebrates). Anthropogenic impacts,
including bushfires and introduced mammals, may these differences. Our results suggest that odonates are
useful bioindicators within the Mt. Panié area. This survey has provided baseline data on species occurrence
and abundance at a range of sites, and identified several questions regarding disturbance to aquatic ecosystems that require further investigation." (Authors)] Address: Marinov, M., 7/160 Rossall Str., Merivale 8014,
Christchurch, New Zealand. E-mail: milen.marinov@
canterbury.ac.nz
12764. Mathieu, M. (2013): Présence d’Oxygastra curtisii (Dale, 1834) confirmée en Isère. Sympetrum 16:
32-33. (in French) [23-VI-2003, Département Isère,
France.] Address: Mathieu, Marylin. E-mail: marilyn.mathieu@espaces-naturels.fr
12765. McGoff, E.; Solimini, A.G.; Pusch, M.T.; Jurca,
T.; Sandin, L. (2013): Does lake habitat alteration and
land-use pressure homogenize European littoral macroinvertebrate communities? Journal of Applied Ecology 50(4): 1010-1018. (in English) ["Beta diversity is the
compositional heterogeneity of biotic assemblages among
sites, and biotic homogenization is the decrease in beta
diversity, facilitated by an increase in similarity of biotic
communities over time. Environmental harshness decreases the importance of stochastic processes in
structuring assemblages, resulting in a homogenization
of the biota. We investigated if increasing nutrient enrichment, land-use pressure, and within-lake habitat alteration would decrease the beta diversity of macroinvertebrates in 46 lakes across Europe. Beta diversity
was calculated using global multivariate dispersion. We
utilized a structural equation modelling approach to account for hierarchical interdependence between potential impacts, that is the direct effects and correlations
among the different impacts. We found clear indications
that European macroinvertebrate communities are being homogenized by ongoing lake shore development.
Increasing land-use pressure in the form of residential
and commercial development had a direct negative effect on beta diversity (standardized coefficient = -0·40),
as did roadways, albeit indirectly through an increase in
engineering structures (standardized coefficient = -0·31).
Increasing within-lake silt levels also homogenized macroinvertebrate communities (standardized coefficient =
-0·18), independent of near shore land use. Our results
indicate the negative effect of both the near shore landuse pressure and the within-lake habitat alteration on
macroinvertebrate beta diversity, with significant inter-
actions between these pressures. Habitat protection
should take a more holistic approach to assessing lake
development pressure, over a range of scales, as a
solely site specific approach is not always biologically
meaningful. Thus, future management plans should
carefully control and mitigate ongoing development
pressure if lake ecosystem health and resilience is to
be maintained. Synthesis and applications. This study
is the first of its kind to demonstrate European-wide
homogenization of littoral macroinvertebrate lake communities with increasing habitat alteration and land-use
pressure. Significant interactions occur between different habitat scales, with no one scale entirely accounting
for the homogenization effect. To avoid further biotic homogenization, development pressure must be carefully
managed at multiple scales, and where possible, minimized. This presents a challenge, as globally there is
an increasing expansion of the human population and a
consequent increase in anthropogenic pressure across
all habitats." (Authors) Mean, median and standard error (SE) of the number of animals per order per lake in
decreasing order: Odonata: 48.1, 13.0, 18.5] Address:
McGoff, Elaine, Department of Aquatic Sciences & Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
(SLU), Uppsala, Sweden. E-mail: mcgoffe@tcd.ie
12766. Monteiro, C.; Couceiro, S.R.M.; Hamada, N.;
Juen, L. (2013): Effect of vegetation removal for road
building on richness and composition of Odonata communities in Amazonia, Brazil. International Journal of
Odonatology 16(2): 135-144. (in English, with Spanish
summary) ["This study showed that the main impact on
Odonata species of removal of riparian vegetation for
road building was on community composition, since
species richness remained unaltered. This result, most
evident in damselflies, was probably driven by the entry
of generalist species that replaced specialist species after the impact. We collected adult odonates in forested
and deforested streams in the surroundings of Manaus,
Amazonas, northern Brazil. We collected 380 specimens belonging to 32 odonate species. Erythrodiplax
fusca and Argia sp. 1 could be used in biomonitoring
programs, since they were significantly associated with
deforested streams. Using odonate community composition and key species appears to be more efficient in
biomonitoring programs than simply using species richness." (Authors)] Address: Monteiro, C., Univ. Federal
do Para, Laboratorio de Ecologia e Zoologia de Invertebrados, Instituto de Ciencias Biologicas, Rua Augusto
Correia, N. 1 Bairro Guama, CEP 66.075-110, Belem,
Para, Brazil. Email: claudiomonteiro80@hotmail.com
12767. Moore, C.; Deans, M.J. (2013): Reports from
coastal stations - 2012: Dunwich Heath National Trust,
Suffolk. Atropos 48: 65-66. (in English) [UK, Leucorrhinia pectoralis in June 2012] Address: not stated
12768. Nasasagare, R.P.; Ntakimazi, G.; Libois, R.
(2013): Diet composition of young and adult Northern
Grey-headed Sparrow Passer griseus and adult Southern Red Bishop Euplectes orix in Burundi. Malimbus 35:
1-10. (in English, with French summary) ["We studied the
diet composition of Northern Grey-headed Sparrow and
Southern Red Bishop in four localities of the Rusizi Plain,
northwest Burundi. We analyzed crop contents of 100
adults from each of the two species and the composition
of food brought by parents to nestlings of the sparrow at
ten nests. In all four sites, the sparrow’s diet consisted
primarily of rice. The bishop also fed mostly on rice
grains but also ate Lepidoptera caterpillars, some other
insects and wild grass seeds such as Panicum sp. and
Brachiaria sp. For adults of both bird species, there was
no significant variation in diet throughout the year. However, the diet of young sparrows was much more diverse
and changed from the day of hatching until fledging. On
the day of hatching, chicks ate mainly caterpillars but by
the tenth day, food items comprised one third caterpillars,
one third Orthoptera and the rest of other insects including Odonata, Dictyoptera, Isoptera and adult Lepidoptera. After this and until fledging, the chicks were fed increasingly on rice seeds. Simultaneously, the proportion
of caterpillars taken gradually decreased until none was
fed to the nestlings at the end of the nestling period. The
items brought by parents also varied with time of day,
with caterpillars and grasshoppers in higher proportions
in the morning, decreasing around mid-day and then increasing in the evening." (Authors)] Address: Nasasagare, Régine Pacis, Zoogeographic Research Unit, Dept
of Sciences “Biology, Ecology, Evolution”, Univ. of Liège,
Boulevard du Rectorat 27, 4000 Liège, Belgium. E-mail:
rpnas@yahoo.fr
12769. Natsume, H. (2013): Two cases of unusual flight
of male Odonata nearby the shiny surface of a parked
car. Tombo 55: 88-90. (in Japanese, with English summary) ["A few mature males of Zyxomma petiolatum
were observed to fly over the surface of a metallic darkgreen coloured car at Deep Water Bay in Hong Kong on
July 11, 1993. Another observation was made at Kutchan
town in Hokkaido, Japan, on August 8, 1998. A male
Aeshna juncea juncea flew over a black vehicle for several minutes. In both cases their behaviours looked like
patrol flight of territorial males at the water. The causes
of these behaviours are briefly discussed." (Author)]
Address: E-mail: romluna@y4.dion.ne.jp
12770. Natuhara, Y. (2013): Ecosystem services by paddy fields as substitutes of natural wetlands in Japan. Ecological Engineering 56: 97-106. (in English) ["This paper
reviews research on the ecosystem services or multifunctionality of paddy rice cultivation in Japan, focusing
on biodiversity as a basis for ecosystem services, with
the aim of describing the current status and impact of the
subject and exploring options for sustainable practices.
Ecosystem services provided by paddy fields include;
groundwater recharge, production of non-rice foods,
flood control, soil erosion and landslide prevention, climate-change mitigation, water purification, culture and
landscape, and support of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Among these services, the value of services that regulate
ecosystem functions was estimated to be US$ 72.8 billion in Japan. More than 5000 species have been recorded in paddy fields and the surrounding environment.
Because paddy fields are artificially disturbed by water
level management, plowing, and harvest, most species
move between paddy fields and the surrounding environment. The linkage between paddy fields and the associated environment plays an important role in biodiversity. Two changes that have affected the ecosystem of
paddy fields are modernization and abandonment of
farming. Satoyama, a traditional socio-ecological production landscape, which provided a functional linkage between paddy fields and the associated environment has
lost its functions. Biodiversity-conscious rice farming has
been promoted by collaborations among farmers, consumers and governments. Biodiversity certification programs are successful examples of biodiversity-conscious
framing. In these programs incentives include direct
payments and/or premium prices paid by consumers, as
well as farmers willingness to improve the safety of food
and environment." (Author) The paper includes references to Sympetrum frequens.] Address: Natuhara, Y.,
Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 468-8601, Japan.
E-mail:natuhara@nagoya-u.jp
12771. Nguyen, S.H.T.; Webb, H.K.; Hasan, J.; Tobin,
M.J.; Crawford, R.J.; Ivanova, E.P. (2013): Dual role of
outer epicuticular lipids in determining the wettability of
dragonfly wings. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
106: 126-134. (in English) ["Numerous natural surfaces
possess superhydrophobicity and self-cleaning properties that would be extremely beneficial when applied in
industry. Dragonfly wings are one example of such surfaces, and while their general surface structure is
known, their precise chemical composition is not. Here,
the epicuticular lipids of dragonfly wing membranes
were characterized to investigate their significance in
contributing to self-cleaning and superhydrophobic
properties. After just 10 seconds of lipid extraction using
chloroform, the water contact angles exhibited by the
wings decreased below the accepted threshold for superhydrophobicity (150°). Infrared spectra collected at
the Australian Synchrotron contained characteristic absorption bands of amide, ester and aliphatic hydrocarbons moieties on the wing surfaces, the latter of which
was decreased post-extraction with chloroform. GCMS
data analysis revealed that the epicuticular wax components were dominated by n-alkanes with evennumbered carbons, especially n-hexacosane, and palmitic acid. SEM and AFM data analysis conducted on
the untreated and chloroform-extracted wing surfaces
demonstrated that surface topography changed after
extraction; the surface nanostructure was progressively
lost with extended extraction times. The data presented
here indicate that epicuticular lipids contribute not only
to self-cleaning and superhydrophobic properties through
their inherent hydrophobic nature, but also by forming
the physical structure of the wing surface. This knowledge will be extremely valuable for reconstruction of
dragonfly wing structures as a biomimetic template."
(Authors)] Address: Ivanova, Elena, Faculty of Life and
Social Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology,
PO Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia. E-mail:
eivanova@swin.edu.au
12772. Obolewski, K.T.; Strzelczak, A.; Astel, A.M.;
Sawczyn, J. (2013): Short-term effects of stream restoration and management on macroinvertebrate communities in lowland streams. International Journal of Engineering Research and Development 6(4): 122-131. (in
English) ["As a result of hydrotechnical treatments, a
2.5 km long reach of the lowland Kwacza River (Poland) was elongated to 3.5 km. Restoration triggered off
short-term changes in the river ecosystem, which were
studied through habitat and invertebrate analysis. Sampling was conducted at 10 sections before and after
restoration. Invertebrates quickly colonized various habitats and thus improved biological diversity of the
Kwacza River. The only taxon that increased its ecological importance was Gammaridae. In turn, Ephemerellidae concentrated at places with better oxygen conditions. The neural network model revealed that variables
directly connected with restoration were not as important as primarily hypothesised." (Authors) Taxa (including Odonata) are treated at family level.] Address:
Obolewski, K.T., Dept of Ecology, Pomeranian Univ. in
Slupsk, Arciszewskiego 22b, 76-200 Slupsk, Poland
12773. Odin, N. (2013): Reports from coastal stations 2012: Landguard Bird Observatory, Suffolk. Atropos 48:
61-62. (in English) [UK, Leucorrhinia pectoralis at 27-V2012; Chalcolestes viridis, Libellula quadrimaculata]
Address: not stated
12774. Okamoto, K.W.; Grether, G.F. (2013): The evolution of species recognition in competitive and mating
contexts: the relative efficacy of alternative mechanisms
of character displacement. Ecology Letters 16(5): 670678. (in English) ["Sympatric divergence in traits affecting species recognition can result from selection against
cross-species mating (reproductive character displacement, RCD) or interspecific aggression (agonistic character displacement, ACD). When the same traits are
used for species recognition in both contexts, empirically disentangling the relative contributions of RCD and
ACD to observed character shifts may be impossible.
Here, we develop a theoretical framework for partitioning the effects of these processes. We show that when
both mate and competitor recognition depend on the
same trait, RCD sets the pace of character shifts. Moreover, RCD can cause divergence in competitor recognition, but ACD cannot cause divergence in mate recognition. This asymmetry arises because males with divergent recognition traits may avoid needless interspecific
conflicts, but suffer reduced attractiveness to conspecif-
ic females. Therefore, the key empirical issue is whether the same or different traits are used for mate recognition and competitor recognition." (Authors) Model organism is Hetaerina.] Address: Okamoto, K.W., Dept of
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, 621 Charles E. Young
Drive South, University of California, Los Angeles, CA,
USA. E-mail: kenichiokamoto@ncsu.edu
12775. Okuyama, H.; Samejima, Y.; Tsubaki, Y. (2013):
Habitat segregation of sympatric Mnais damselflies (Odonata: Calopterygidae): microhabitat insolation preferences and competition for territorial space. International
Journal of Odonatology 16(2): 109-117. (in English) ["Distribution and abundance of sympatric Mnais costalis and
M. pruinosa damselflies were studied in a low mountain
stream in Shiga, Japan, from 2008 through 2012. The
reproductive seasons of the two species overlapped almost entirely: both species emerged in early May and
disappeared in late June each year. Males of both species hold territories within the same stretch of the river;
however, M. costalis was more abundant on the lower
stream, while M. pruinosa was more abundant on the
upper stream. Canopy openness varied at territorial sites.
Results of these observations suggest that habitat segregation of the two species is due to different preference
for light/shade conditions. Morisita's R d index suggests
that interspecific exclusion (or avoidance) contributes to
the habitat segregation of the two species." (Authors)]
Address: Tsubaki, Y., Center for Ecological Research,
Kyoto Univ., 2-509-3 Hirano, Otsu, Shiga, Japan. Email:
g0980134@yahoo.co.jp
12776. Onishi, Y.; Genkai-Kato, M. (2013): Benthic invertebrates and attached algae in the upstream region
of the Kagami River, Kochi Prefecture. Kuroshio Science 6(2): 208-216. (in Japanese, with English summary) ["In lotic ecosystems, the downstream environments are affected by the upstream environments. Surveys were conducted for water chemistry, attached algae and benthic invertebrates in five headwater
streams of the Kagami River, Kochi Prefecture, western
Japan. The discharge rate among the streams ranged
between 0.24 and 2.46 m³ /s, but there was no correlation between the discharge rate and attached algae or
benthic invertebrates. Attached algae were dominated
by diatoms, and the density of chlorophyll a varied between 4.8 and 30.5 mg/m² depending on the streams.
The invertebrate communities in the streams were dominated by mayflies, caddisflies and freshwater crabs.
Streams with abundant freshwater crabs tended to
have fewer aquatic insects and lower biodiversity, and
vice versa. This indicates that the invertebrate community structure in the upstream region of the Kagami River is strongly affected by the abundance of freshwater
crabs." (Authors) The list of taxa includes Odonata Calopteryx cornelia and 'Gomphidae'.] Address: Onishi,
Yukiko, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Kochi University, 2-5-1 Akebono-cho, Kochi 780-8520, Japan
12777. Outomuro, D.; Adams, D.C.; Johansson, F.
(2013): The evolution of wing shape in ornamentedwinged damselflies (Calopterygidae, Odonata). Evolutionary Biology 40(2): 300-309. (in English) ["Flight has
conferred an extraordinary advantage to some groups of
animals. Wing shape is directly related to flight performance and evolves in response to multiple selective
pressures. In some species, wings have ornaments such
as pigmented patches that are sexually selected. Since
organisms with pigmented wings need to display the ornament while flying in an optimal way, we might expect a
correlative evolution between the wing ornament and
wing shape. We examined males from 36 taxa of calopterygid damselflies that differ in wing pigmentation, which
is used in sexual displays. We used geometric morphometrics and phylogenetic comparative approaches to analyse whether wing shape and wing pigmentation show
correlated evolution. We found that wing pigmentation is
associated with certain wing shapes that probably increase the quality of the signal: wings being broader
where the pigmentation is located. Our results also
showed correlated evolution between wing pigmentation
and wing shape in hind wings, but not in front wings,
probably because hind wings are more involved in signalling than front wings. The results imply that the evolution of diversity in wing pigmentations and behavioural
sexual displays might be an important driver of speciation
due to important pre-copulatory selective pressures."
(Authors) Archineura incarnata, Atrocalopteryx atrata,
Caliphaea confusa, Calopteryx aequabilis, C. amata, C.
cornelia, C. exul, C. haemorrhoidalis, C. maculata, C.
splendens splendens, C. virgo meridionalis, C. virgo virgo, C. xanthostoma, Echo modesta, Hetaerina americana, H. titia, Matrona basilaris, Matronoides cyanipennis,
Mnais andersoni, M. costalis, M. mneme, M. pruinosa, M.
tenuis, Neurobasis chinensis, Phaon camerunensis, P.
iridipennis, Phaon sp. from Madagascar, Psolodesmus
mandarinus dorothea, Sapho bicolor, S. ciliata, S.o gloriosa, Umma longistigma, U. saphirina, Vestalis amoena,
V. gracilis, V. lugens] Address: Outomuro, D., Department of Ecology and Genetics, Evolutionary Biology,
Centre, Uppsala University, Norbyvägen 18D, 752 36
Uppsala, Sweden. E-mail: outomuro.david@gmail.com
12778. Outomuro, D.; Ocharan, F.J.; Torralba-Burrial,
A. (2013): Teratologías en adultos de Calopteryx Leach,
1815 (Odonata: Calopterygidae). Boletín de la Sociedad Entomológica Aragonesa 52: 265-268. (in Spanish,
with English summary) ["Several teratologies are described in adult specimens of Calopteryx virgo meridionalis, C. xanthostoma and C. haemorrhoidalis. These
teratologies are mainly associated with the wing pigmentation but also with the abdomen." (Authors)] Address: Ocharan, F.J., Departamento de Biología de Organismos y Sistemas, Universidad de Oviedo, E-33071
12779. Outomuro, D.; Adams, D.C.; Johansson, F.
(2013): Wing shape allometry and aerodynamics in ca-
lopterygid damselflies: a comparative approach. BMC
Evolutionary Biology 2013, 13:118 doi:10.1186/14712148-13-118: 11 pp. (in English) ["Background: Wing size
and shape have important aerodynamic implications on
flight performance. We explored how wing size was related to wing shape in territorial males of 37 taxa of the
damselfly family Calopterygidae. Wing coloration was also included in the analyses because it is sexually and
naturally selected and has been shown to be related to
wing shape. We studied wing shape using both the nondimensional radius of the second moment of wing area
(RSM) and geometric morphometrics. Lower values of
the RSM result in less energetically demanding flight and
wider ranges of flight speed. We also re-analyzed previously published data on other damselflies and dragonflies. Results: The RSM showed a hump-shaped relationship with wing size. However, after correcting for phylogeny using independent contrast, this pattern changed
to a negative linear relationship. The basal genus of the
study family, Hetaerina, was mainly driving that change.
The obtained patterns were specific for the study family
and differed from other damselflies and dragonflies. The
relationship between the RSM and wing shape measured
by geometric morphometrics was linear, but relatively
small changes along the RSM axis can result in large
changes in wing shape. Our results also showed that
wing coloration may have some effect on RSM. Conclusions: We found that RSM showed a complex relationship with size in calopterygid damselflies, probably as a
result of other selection pressures besides wing size per
se. Wing coloration and specific behaviour (e.g. courtship) are potential candidates for explaining the complexity. Univariate measures of wing shape such as RSM are
more intuitive but lack the high resolution of other multivariate techniques such as geometric morphometrics.
We suggest that the relationship between wing shape
and size are taxa-specific and differ among closelyrelated insect groups." (Authors) Archineura incarnata, Atrocalopteryx atrata, Caliphaea confusa, Calopteryx aequabilis, C. amata, C. cornelia, C. exul, C. haemorrhoidalis,
C. maculata, C. splendens splendens, C. virgo meridionalis, C. virgo virgo, C. xanthostoma, Echo modesta,
Hetaerina americana, H. titia, Matrona basilaris, Matronoides cyanipennis, Mnais andersoni, M. costalis, M.
mneme, M. pruinosa, M.s tenuis, Neurobasis chinensis,
Phaon camerunensis, P. iridipennis, Phaon sp. from
Madagascar, Psolodesmus mandarinus dorothea, Sapho
bicolor, S. ciliata, S. gloriosa, Umma longistigma, U.
saphirina, Vestalis amoena, V. gracilis, V. lugens] Address: Outomuro, D., Population and Conservation Biology, Dept of Ecology & Genetics, Evolutionary Biology
Centre, Uppsala Univ., Norbyvägen 18D, 75236 Uppsala, Sweden. E-mail: outomuro.david@gmail.com
12780. Päivinen, T. (2013): Erikoisia havaintoja: isoukonkorento munii ja kuolee pian sen jälkeen [Remarkable observation: Siberian Hawker (Aeshna crenata) dies
shortly after oviposition]. Crenata 6: 11. (in Finnish) ["A
photo series of six pictures taken on 25-viii-2009 at
Nuuksio nationalpark (Espoo) impressively shows the
process of dying of a Siberian Hawker immediately after
oviposition. The documentation is subtitled: Isoukonkorentonaaraan kuolemantanssi heti munittuan [Dance of
death of a female Siberian Hawker immediately after
oviposition] (Asmus Schröter)] Address: not stated
12781. Päivinen T. (2013): Retkellä rajavyöhykkeellä
Kiteenjoella [Excursion at the Finnish-Russian border
area along Kiteenjoki river]. Crenata 6: 36-38. (in Finnish) [The author presents dragonfly observations made
during two excursions in 2011 and 2012 along the border river Kiteenjoki in North Karelia region in Eastern
Finland. The precise location of the 2,5km long river
section is shown on a map and observation data are
listed in a table. A total of 18 species has been recorded, most notably Libellula fulva, which is rare in Finland
and which has one of its Finnish strongholds in the region described. (Asmus Schröter)] Address: not stated
12782. Paul, S.; Kakkassery, F.K. (2013): Taxonomic
and diversity studies on Odonate nymphs by using their
exuviae. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies
1(4): 47-53. (in English) [Paragomphus lineatus, Anax
guttatus, A. immaculifrons, Pantala flavescens, and Trithemis aurora were identified by comparing the larval
characters present on exuviae, collected from a temporary pond at Ammadam, Thrissur district, Kerala state,
India.] Address: Kakkassery, F.K., Department of Zoology, St. Thomas’ College, Thrissur Kerala 680001, India.
E-Mail: kakkassery@yahoo.com
12783. Pérez Bilbao, A.; Benetti, C.J.; Garrido, J. (2013):
Estudio de la calidad del agua del río Furnia (NO. España) mediante el uso de macroinvertebrados acuáticos.
Nova Acta Científica Compostelana (Bioloxía) 20: 1-9. (in
Spanish, with English summary) ["In this work, the results
of the study of the water quality of the Furnia River (Pontevedra, NW Spain) using the aquatic macroinvertebrate
(including Odonata) assemblages are presented. Semiquantitative surveys were carried out in autumn of 2007
and spring of 2008, and different indices based on these
assemblages (abundance, richness, EPT, IASPT, Shannon-Wiener, IBMWP and % of feeding groups) were calculated. Several environmental variables that complemented the biological data were also measured. Although the indices decreased slightly along the water
course, the results indicate a very good water quality of
the Furnia River and a very diverse community of aquatic
macroinvertebrates that must be conserved." (Authors)
Taxa are treated at family level.] Address: Pérez Bilbao,
Amaia, Depto de Ecología y Biología Animal, Campus
Universitario As Lagoas- Marcosende Facultad de Biología, Univ. de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain. E-mail: amaiapb@uvigo.es
12784. Peters, J.; Hettiarachichi, R. (2013): Visual motif
patterns in separation spaces. Theory and Applications
of Mathematics & Computer Science 3(2): 36-58. (in
English) ["This article introduces descriptive separation
spaces useful in the discovery of what are known as
motif patterns. The proposed approach presents the
separation axioms in terms of descriptive proximities.
Asymmetries arise naturally in the form of the separation of neighbourhoods of descriptively distinct points in
what are known as Leader uniform topological spaces.
A practical application of the proposed approach is given in terms of visual motif patterns, identification of
nearness structures and pattern stability analysis in digital images." (Authors) On pages 45-47, Aeshna sp. is
used to demonstrate the mathematical processing of
image analysis.] Address: Peters, J., Computational Intelligence Lab., Univ. of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 5V6 Canada. E-mail: james.peters3@ad.umanitoba.ca
12785. Petrulevicius, J.F. (2013): Palaeoenvironmental
and palaeoecological implications from body fossils and
ovipositions of Odonata from the Eocene of Patagonia,
Argentina. Terrestrial Arthropod Reviews 6(1-2): 53-60.
(in English) ["Odonata are beginning to be well recorded in the Eocene of Patagonia, Argentina. They are represented by body fossils and traces in three localities.
Oviposition scars are recorded in Río Pichileufú (Lutetian: 47.7 Ma; Río Negro province) and Laguna del
Hunco (Ypresian: 52.2 Ma; Chubut province), nymphs
in Confluencia (Ypresian; Río Negro), and adults (wings)
in Laguna del Hunco. The absence of different stages in
given localities could depend on different factors, such
as as environmental, taphonomical and/or sampling bias. Laguna del Hunco is well sampled and the absence
of nymphs seems to depend on taphonomical factors
since there are other preimaginal aquatic inhabitants of
the lake, such as Trichoptera nymph cases. Confluencia has not been well sampled and adults could be absent due to a sampling bias. The nymphs of Confluencia indicate a water body with low energy flux. Ovipositions in Laguna del Hunco and Río Pichileufú are made
on terrestrial leaves of bushes and trees and have three
different morphologies. Leaves are interpreted to be
alive when oviposition was done as they show tissue
reactions associated to the injuries. Wrinkled wings at
Laguna del Hunco are interpreted to be signals of predation probably by birds or mammals." (Author)] Address: Petrulevicius, J.F., División Paleozoología Invertebrados, Museo de La Plata-UNLP-CONICET Paseo
del Bosque s/n, La Plata (1900), Buenos Aires, Argentina, e-mail: levicius@fcnym.unlp.edu.ar
12786. Pouilly, M.; Rejas, D.; Perez, T.; Duprey, J.-L.;
Molina, C.; Hubas, C.; Guimaraes, J.R.D. (2013):
Trophic structure and mercury biomagnification in tropical fish assemblages, Iténez River, Bolivia. PLoS ONE
8(5): e65054. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0065054: 9 pp.
(in English) ["We examined mercury concentrations in
three fish assemblages to estimate biomagnification
rates in the Iténez main river, affected by anthropogenic
activities, and two unperturbed rivers from the Iténez
basin, Bolivian Amazon. Rivers presented low to moderate water mercury concentrations (from 1.25 ng L-1 to
2.96 ng L-1) and natural differences in terms of sediment load. Mercury biomagnification rates were confronted to trophic structure depicted by carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes composition (ᵹ15N; ᵹ13C) of
primary trophic sources, invertebrates and fishes. Results showed a slight fish contamination in the Iténez
River compared to the unperturbed rivers, with higher
mercury concentrations in piscivore species (0.15 µg g1 vs. 0.11 µg g-1 in the unperturbed rivers) and a higher
biomagnification rate. Trophic structure analysis
showed that the higher biomagnification rate in the Iténez River could not be attributed to a longer food chain.
Nevertheless, it revealed for the Iténez River a higher
contribution of periphyton to the diet of the primary consumers fish species; and more negative d13C values
for primary trophic sources, invertebrates and fishes
that could indicate a higher contribution of methanotrophic bacteria. These two factors may enhance
methylation and methyl mercury transfer in the food
web and thus, alternatively or complementarily to the
impact of the anthropogenic activities, may explain
mercury differences observed in fishes from the Iténez
River in comparison to the two other rivers." (Authors)]
Address: Pouilly, M., Institut de Recherche pour le
De´veloppement - UMR Borea- Biologie des Organismes et des Ecosyste`mes Aquatiques (MNHN, CNRS,
IRD, UPMC), Paris, France. E-mail: pouilly@ird.f
12787. Preston, D.L.; Orlofske, S.A.; Lambden, J.P.;
Johnson, P.T.J. (2013): Biomass and productivity of
trematode parasites in pond ecosystems. Journal of Animal Ecology 82(3): 509-517. (in English) ["Ecologists
often measure the biomass and productivity of organisms to understand the importance of populations and
communities in the flow of energy through ecosystems.
Despite the central role of such studies in the advancement of freshwater ecology, there has been little
effort to incorporate parasites into studies of freshwater
energy flow. This omission is particularly important considering the roles that parasites sometimes play in
shaping community structure and ecosystem processes. Using quantitative surveys and dissections of over
1600 aquatic invertebrate and amphibian hosts, we calculated the ecosystem-level biomass and productivity of
trematode parasites alongside the biomass of freeliving aquatic organisms in three freshwater ponds in
California, USA. Snails and amphibian larvae, which
are both important intermediate trematode hosts, dominated the dry biomass of free-living organisms across
ponds (snails = 3·2 g m²; amphibians = 3·1 g m²). An
average of 33·5% of mature snails were infected with
one of six trematode taxa, amounting to a density of 13
infected snails m² of pond substrate. Between 18% and
33% of the combined host and parasite biomass within
each infected snail consisted of larval trematode tissue,
which collectively accounted for 87% of the total trematode biomass within the three ponds. Mid-summer
trematode dry biomass averaged 0·10 g m², which was
equal to or greater than that of the most abundant insect orders (Coleoptera = 0·10 g m², Odonata = 0·08 g
m², Hemiptera = 0·07 g m² and Ephemeroptera = 0·03
g m²). On average, each trematode taxon produced between 14 and 1660 free-swimming larvae (cercariae) infected snail-1 24 h-1 in mid-summer. Given that infected snails release cercariae for 3–4 months a year, the
pond trematode communities produced an average of
153 mg m² yr-1 of dry cercarial biomass (range = 70–
220 mg m² yr-1). Our results suggest that a significant
amount of energy moves through trematode parasites
in freshwater pond ecosystems, and that their contributions to ecosystem energetics may exceed those of
many free-living taxa known to play key roles in structuring aquatic communities." (Authors)] Address: Preston, D.L, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA. Email: daniel.preston@colorado.edu
12788. Pukhnarevich, D.A. (2013): Zoobenthos in the
lower reaches of the Oka river. Bulletin of the Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod 1(1): 128135. (in Russian, with English summary) [oas 38;The
bottom dwelling benthos of River Oka, the largest right
tributary of the Volga (European part of Russia), includes Chalcolestes viridis and Aeshna sp.] Address:
Pukhnarevich, D.A. E-mail: ecotox@mail.ru
12789. Qin, C.; Zhang, Y.; Yu, H.; Wang, B. (2013):
Concordance among different aquatic insect assemblages and the relative role of spatial and environmental variables. Biodiversity Science 21(3): 326-333. (in
Chinese, with English summary) ["Indicator groups are
often used for biodiversity monitoring and conservation,
however, the effectiveness of these groups in representing biodiversity is rarely tested. To explore community congruence among different aquatic insect groups
and how this may be affected by spatial factors and environmental variables, we carried out an investigation
on aquatic insects in April 2010 in 21 headwater
streams within the Dongtiaoxi Basin, China. In total, we
recorded 130 species from 92 genera, 44 families and 7
orders. We divided the stream insects into three groups,
Coleoptera (C), Ephemeroptera + Plecoptera + Trichoptera (EPT), and Diptera + Megaloptera + Odonata
(DMO). In Mantel tests, three aquatic insect groups
showed significant cross-taxon concordance, C versus
EPT (r = 0.65, P < 0.001), C versus DMO (r = 0.67, P <
0.001) and EPT versus DMO (r = 0.82, P < 0.001). According to variance partitioning procedures, environmental variables were the major determinants of aquatic insect community structures, while spatial factors
were less important. Species composition in different
taxon groups exhibited similar relationships to environmental gradients. Altitude, pH, mean velocity and concentration of oxygen were the most important drivers of
aquatic insect assemblage patterns. Overall, our results
indicated that, at least in the studied region, community
congruence among different aquatic insect groups was
strong. We propose that one group, such as the EPT
group, may be used as a biodiversity indicator in future
cost-effective surveys." (Authors)] Address: Wang, B.,
Laboratory of Aquatic Insects and Stream Ecology, Dept
of Entomology, Nanjing Agricultural Univ., Nanjing
210095, China. E-mail: wangbeixin@njau.edu.cn
12790. Ragaei, M.; Sabry, A.H. (2013): Insect wings as
a solar cell system. International Journal of Open Scientific Research 1(3): 10-26. (in English) ["This work
demonstrated that most flying insect species use their
wings pigment to absorb light and reemits this light as
fluorescence. Orthetrum brunneum [the species figured
in the paper is Anax ephippiger); seven-spotted lady
beetle, Coccinella septempunctata; Pentodon bispinosus (Coleoptera) and sphingid moth, Acherontia styx
were studied. The results showed that the yellow and
black pigments which in the lady beetle adults wings
have many elements such as carbon, nitrogen, oxygen,
potassium, phosphor, sulphur, chloride and calcium.
Magnesium, phosphor, sulphur and calcium not found
in the posterior wings (which known that a membranece). The dragon fly adult also has a yellow pigment in
all anterior and posterior wings. The results showed
that the yellow pigment has silicon in yellow pigment
except in central veins of wings. Carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, potassium, sodium and chloride were found in
white grub adult wings. The adult of sphingid moth
(which have yellow and black pigment in anterior and
posterior wings) has silicon, aluminum and chloride
which known as the main component in solar cell system. These elements were found in the yellow pigment
in the anterior wings. Silicon and chloride not found in
the black pigment in the adult wings. Data cleared that
the flying insects use the colour in their wings as a solar
system to generate the power. This mechanism can be
used as an alternative source of energy in nature." (Authors)] Address: Ragaei, M., Pests and Plant Protection
Department, National Research Center, Dokki, Giza,
Egypt. E-mail: kazafyhassan@yahoo.com
12791. Rajabi, H.; Darvizeh, A. (2013): Experimental investigations of dragonfly wings functional morphology.
Chinese Phys. B 22(8) 088702: 8 pp. (in English) ["Nowadays, the importance of identifying the dragonfly flight
mechanism, as an inspiration for designing flapping wing
vehicles, is well known. Experimental approach to understanding the complexities of the insect wings, as organs of flight, could provide significant outcomes for
designing purposes. In this paper, a comprehensive investigation is carried out on the morphological and microstructural features of dragonfly wings. Scanning
electron microscopy (SEM) and tensile testing are used
to experimentally verify the functional roles of different
parts of the wings. A number of SEM images of the
wing elements such as nodus, leading edge, trailing
edge, and vein sections, which play dominant roles in
strengthening the whole structure, are presented. The
results from the tensile tests indicate that the nodus
might be the critical region of the wings subjected to
high tensile stresses. Considering the patterns of the
longitudinal corrugations of the wings obtained in this
paper, it can be supposed that they increase the loadbearing capacity, giving the wings an ability to tolerate
dynamic loading conditions. In addition, it may be suggested that the longitudinal veins, leading, and trailing
edges are structural mechanisms to further improve fatigue resistance by providing higher fracture toughness,
preventing crack propagation, and allowing the wings to
sustain a significant amount of damage without loss of
strength." (Authors)] Address: Rajabi, H., Dept of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University
of Guilan, Rasht, Iran. E-mail: harajabi@ahrar.ac.ir
12792. Rákosy, L.; Heiser, M.; Manci, C.-O.; Schmitt, T.
(2013): Strong divergences in regional distributions in
Romania: recent ecological constraints in dragonflies
(Odonata) versus ancient biogeographical patterns in
butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera). Insect Conservation and Diversity 6(2): 145-154. (in English) ["(1.)
While the biogeographical structuring of Europe as a
whole is already relatively well understood, patterns at
the more regional scale are still poorly explored. Especially the influence of differing ecological demands
among species groups on regional distribution patterns
is mostly unresolved. Therefore, we compare the distributions of strictly terrestrial butterflies with those of
semi-aquatic dragonflies. (2.) We analysed a regionalised distribution of the 196 butterfly and 68 dragonfly
taxa of Romania with cluster analyses and principal
component analyses, and worked out the different faunal regions and faunal elements for this country. (3.) We
obtained a clear regional structuring for the butterflies
(e.g. Transylvanian Basin, Carpathians, SE Romania,
W/SW Romania), but only a vertical structuring in the
dragonflies from the Danube lowlands to the elevations
of the Carpathians. (4.) This structure implies a recent
distribution trigger based on ecological and climatic
constraints in dragonflies with water and energy availability being of high importance. (5.) The more ancient
biogeographical pattern in butterflies reflects the different biogeographical elements of Europe and the connections of the Carpathian regions to the Balkan Peninsula and the Eastern European steppes, with energy
being of considerably higher importance for butterfly
occurrences than water availability." (Authors)] Address:
Schmitt, T., Biogeographie, Fachbereich VI, Gebäude
N, Raum 303, Universität Trier, D-54286 Trier, Germany. E-mail: thsh@uni-trier.de
12793. Riva-Murray, K.; Bradley, P.M.; Chasar, L.C.;
Button, D.T.; Brigham, M.E.; Scudder Eikenberry, B.C.;
Journey, C.A.; Lutz, M.A. (2013): Influence of dietary
carbon on mercury bioaccumulation in streams of the
Adirondack Mountains of New York and the Coastal
Plain of South Carolina, USA. Ecotoxicology 22: 60-71.
(in English) ["We studied lower food webs in streams of
two mercury-sensitive regions to determine whether
variations in consumer foraging strategy and resultant
dietary carbon signatures accounted for observed within-site and amongsite variations in consumer mercury
concentration. We collected macroinvertebrates (primary consumers and predators [including Aeshnidae and
Libellulidae]) and selected forage fishes from three sites
in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, and three
sites in the Coastal Plain of South Carolina, for analysis
of mercury (Hg) and stable isotopes of carbon (ᵹ13C)
and nitrogen (ᵹ15N). Among primary consumers,
scrapers and filterers had higher MeHg and more depleted ᵹ13C than shredders from the same site. Variation in ᵹ13C accounted for up to 34 % of within-site variation in MeHg among primary consumers, beyond that
explained by ᵹ15N, an indicator of trophic position.
Consumer ᵹ13C accounted for 10 % of the variation in
Hg among predatory macroinvertebrates and forage
fishes across these six sites, after accounting for environmental aqueous methylmercury (MeHg, 5 % of variation) and base-N adjusted consumer trophic position
(Dᵹ15N, 22 % of variation). The ᵹ13C spatial pattern
within consumer taxa groups corresponded to differences in benthic habitat shading among sites. Consumers from relatively more-shaded sites had more enriched ᵹ 13 C that was more similar to typical detrital
ᵹ13C, while those from the relatively more-open sites
had more depleted ᵹ13C. Although we could not clearly
attribute these differences strictly to differences in assimilation of carbon from terrestrial or inchannel
sources, greater potential for benthic primary production at more open sites might play a role. We found significant variation among consumers within and among
sites in carbon source; this may be related to within-site
differences in diet and foraging habitat, and to amongsite differences in environmental conditions that influence primary production. These observations suggest
that different foraging strategies and habitats influence
MeHg bioaccumulation in streams, even at relatively
small spatial scales. Such influence must be considered
when selecting lower trophic level consumers as sentinels of MeHg bioaccumulation for comparison within
and among sites." (Authors)] Address: Riva-Murray, Karen, U.S. Geological Survey, 425 Jordan Road, Troy,
NY 12180, USA. E-mail: krmurray@usgs.gov
12794. Roland, H.-J.; Stübing, S.; Holtzmann, J.; von
Blanckenhagen, B.; Hill, B.T.; Seehausen, M. (2013):
Aktuelle Verbreitungskarten auf Grundlage von Daten
der Jahre 2007 bis 2012. Libellen in Hessen - Supplement 1: 74 pp. (in German) [Hessen, Germany; on the
base of 48,391 data sets, distribution maps for the 60
regional Odonata species are compiled.] Address: Roland, H.-J., Im Mühlahl 35, 61203 Reichelsheim, Germany. E-mail: Hjuergenroland@aol.com
12795. Rosça, I.; Gherghel, I.; Strugariu, A.; Zamfirescu,
S.R. (2013): Feeding ecology of two newt species (Triturus cristatus and Lissotriton vulgaris) during the repro-
duction season. Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems (2013) 408, 05: 5 pp. (in English, with
French summary) ["The aim of this study was to provide
an in-depth survey of feeding ecology and trophic interactions of two syntopic newt species (Triturus cristatus
and Lissotriton vulgaris) inhabiting aquatic breeding
habitats from the eastern Romanian Carpathian Mountains. We sampled 736 individuals from both species.
The trophic spectrum was based mostly on Asselidae
(>30%). Our results show that both species may be
considered generalists because their niche breadth is
higher than 0.5, with largely overlapping trophic niches
(>70%), which may indicate food competition." (Authors) Only in 1999, 1.05% of 186 analysed stomachs
of Lissotriton vulgaris contained Coenagrionidae.] Address: Gherghel, I., Dept of Zoology, Oklahoma State
University, 501 Life Sciences West, 74078 Stillwater,
Oklahoma, USA. E-mail: iulian.gherghel@okstate.edu
12796. Rudolf, V.H.W.; Rasmussen, N.L. (2013): Ontogenetic functional diversity: Size-structure of a keystone
predator drives functioning of a complex ecosystem.
Ecology 94(5): 1046-1056. (in English) ["A central challenge in community ecology is to understand the connection between biodiversity and the functioning of
ecosystems. While traditional approaches have largely
focused on species-level diversity, increasing evidence
indicates that there exists substantial ecological diversity among individuals within species. By far, the largest
source of this intraspecific diversity stems from variation
among individuals in ontogenetic stage and size. Although such ontogenetic shifts are ubiquitous in natural
communities, whether and how they scale up to influence the structure and functioning of complex ecosystems is largely unknown. Here we take an experimental
approach to examine the consequences of ontogenetic
niche shifts for the structure of communities and ecosystem processes. In particular we experimentally manipulated the stage-structure in a keystone predator,
larvae of the dragonfly Anax junius, in complex experimental pond communities to test whether changes in
the population stage/size-structure of a keystone species scale up to alter community structure and ecosystem processes, and how functional differences scale
with relative differences in size among stages. We
found that the functional role of A. junius was stage
specific. Altering what stages were present in a pond
lead to concurrent changes in community structure,
primary producer biomass (periphyton and phytoplankton), and ultimately altered ecosystem processes (respiration and net primary productivity), indicating a
strong, but stage-specific trophic cascade. Interestingly
the stage-specific effects did not simply scale with size
or biomass of the predator, but instead indicated clear
ontogenetic niche shifts in ecological interactions. Thus,
functional differences among stages within a keystone
species scaled up to alter the functioning of entire ecosystems. Therefore, our results indicate that the classical approach of assuming an average functional role of
a species can be misleading because functional roles
are dynamic and will change with shifts in the stagestructure of the species. In general this emphasizes the
importance of accounting for functional diversity below
the species level to predict how natural and anthropogenic changes alter the functioning of natural ecosystems." (Authors)] Address: Rudolf, V., Rice University,
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. E-mail:
volker.rudolf@rice.edu
12797. Sanchez, A.B. (2013): Odonatological conference at Natural park “Los Alcornocales”, Cádiz, España. Zygonyx 1: 14-15. (in Spanish) [UTM-grid 30STF60;
9-VI-2012; checklist of 18 species observed.] Address:
Bernal Sánchez, A. E-mail: arturolibelula@gmail.com
12798. Sánchez-Guillén, R.A.; Hammers, M.; Hansson,
B.; Van Gossum, H.; Cordero-Rivera, A.; Galicia Mendoza, D.I.; Wellenreuther, M. (2013): Ontogenetic shifts
in male mating preference and morph-specific polyandry in a female colour polymorphic insect. BMC Evolutionary Biology 2013, 13:116 doi:10.1186/1471-214813-116: 11 pp. (in English) ["Background: Sexual conflict over mating rates may favour the origin and
maintenance of phenotypes with contrasting reproductive strategies. The damselfly Ischnura elegans is characterised by a female colour polymorphism that consists of one androchrome and two gynochrome female
morphs. Previous studies have shown that the polymorphism is genetic and to a high extent maintained by
negative frequency-dependent mating success that varies temporally and spatially. However, the role of learning in male mating preferences has received little attention. We used molecular markers to investigate differences in polyandry between female morphs. In addition,
we experimentally investigated innate male mating
preferences and experience-dependent shifts in male
mating preferences for female morphs. Results: Field
and molecular data show that androchrome females
were less polyandrous than gynochrome females. Interestingly, we found that naïve males showed significantly higher sexual preferences to androchrome than to
gynochrome females in experimental trials. In contrast,
experienced males showed no preference for androchrome females. Conclusions: The ontogenetic change
in male mate preferences occurs most likely because of
learned mate recognition after experience with females,
which in this case does not result in a preference for one
of the morphs, but rather in the loss of an innate preference for androchrome females." (Authors)] Address:
Sánchez-Guillén, Rosa Ana, Departamento de Ecoloxía
e Bioloxía animal, Grupo de Ecoloxía Evolutiva e da
Conservación, Universidade de Vigo EUET Forestal,
Campus de Pontevedra, Pontevedra 36005, Spain. Email: rguillen@uvigo.es
12799. Sanford, M.R.; Ramsay. S.; Cornel, A.J.; Marsden, C.D.; Norris, L.C.; Patchoke, S.; Fondjo, E.; Lanzaro, G.C.; Lee, Y. (2013): A preliminary investigation of
the relationship between water quality and Anopheles
gambiae larval habitats in western Cameroon. Malaria
Journal 2013, 12:225: 8 pp. (in English) ["Background:
Water quality and anopheline habitat have received increasing attention due to the possibility that challenges
during larval life may translate into adult susceptibility to
malaria parasite infection and/or insecticide resistance.
Methods: A preliminary study of Anopheles gambiae
s.s. larval habitats in the north-west and south-west regions of Cameroon was conducted in order to detect
associations between An. gambiae s.s. molecular form
and 2La inversion distributions with basic water quality
parameters. Water quality was measured by temperature, pH, conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS) at
seven sites in Cameroon and one site in Selinkenyi,
Mali. Results: Principal components and correlation
analyses indicated a complex relationship between 2La
polymorphism, temperature, conductivity and TDS.
Cooler water sites at more inland locations yielded
more S form larvae with higher 2La inversion polymorphism while warmer water sites yielded more M form
larvae with rare observations of the 2La inversion. Discussion: More detailed studies that take into account
the population genetics but also multiple life stages, environmental data relative to these life stages and interactions with both humans and the malaria parasite may
help us to understand more about how and why this
successful mosquito is able to adapt and diverge, and
how it can be successfully managed. ... There were no
known predatory insects observed in the pools the
mosquitoes were collected from at the time of collections. No beetles, dragonfly nymphs or aquatic hemipterans were observed. However, it is possible that
predatory mosquito larvae may have been present as
they would have been impossible to differentiate by
sight. However, no predatory mosquito larvae were collected in the reared and preserved samples. The correlation between the larval sex ratio and temperature was
not statistically significant (x²= 11.433, d.f. = 6, P =
0.076)." (Authors)] Address: Lee, Y., Vector Genetics
Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine, Univ. of California, Davis, CA, USA. E-mail: yoslee@ucdavis.edu
12800. Santos, J.M.; Encina, L.; Oliveira, J.M.; Teixeira,
A. (2013): Feeding ecology of the Ruivaco Achondrostoma oligolepis, a Portuguese endemic cyprinid fish.
Limnetica 32(1): 27-38. (in English, with Spanish summary) ["This study assessed the feeding ecology of the
A. oligolepis, a Portuguese endemic resident cyprinid
fish whose dietary habits are virtually unknown. Samples were taken seasonally in three medium-sized rivers representing a gradient of temporality. The stomach
contents of 97 individuals (42-126 mm total length, TL)
were analysed. Although there was no significant overall variation in diet composition between rivers, differences were found among seasons. A broad range of
food categories was identified, although a smaller subset of primarily detritus (77.6 %) and plant material
(18.4 %) constituted the base diet. Of the animal prey,
Coleoptera and Diptera were the most prevalent, occurring in 13.2 % and 9.8 % of the fish, respectively, and
were consumed mainly in the spring. Based on the observed diet composition and feeding strategy, A. oligolepis could be considered a generalist, foraging on the
most abundant and available prey." (Authors) Gomphidae and Aeshnidae contributed to the food of A. oligilepis.] Address: Santos, J.M., Centro de Estudos Florestais, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade
Técnica de Lisboa, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal. E-mail:
jmsantos@isa.utl.pt
12801. Sasamoto, A.; Do, C.; Van, L.V. (2013): Discovery of a new species of the genus Planaeschna from
Northern Vietnam, with a first description of male P.
tomokunii. Zootaxa 3652(5): 587-594. (in English) ["A
new species of Planaeschna McLachlan, P. guentherpetersi sp. nov. (holotype male and paratype female)
from Phu Tho province, northern Vietnam, is described
and illustrated. In addition, the male of P. tomokunii
Asahina, 1996, which was known from only the holotype female, is described for the first time, based on
newly collected material of both sexes, from the type
locality, Tam Dao, Vinh Phuc province, northern Vietnam." (Authors)] Address: Sasamoto, A., 190-4 Yakuoji
Tawaramoto, Shiki-gun, Nara prefecture, 636-0341, Japan. E-mail: akssmt@sea.plala.or.jp
12802. Schneider, T.; Schneider, J.; Seidenbusch, R.
(2013): Odonata of North-lsrael with a focus on the Upper Jordan Valley (Upper Galilee) - an update and a
comparison between observations a quarter of a century (Odonata). Entomologische Zeitschrift 123(3): 129134. (in English, with German summary) ["In May 1986,
in August 1987, and in May 2010 a total of 36 species
of Odonata were observed in North-lsrael. This represents about 70 % of the known number of species of
North-lsrael. The last odonatological survey of this rapidly changing region dates from 1975, and the present
status of the odonatological fauna of North-lsrael is not
known. Extensive water extraction and massive water
pollution by sewage-waters from fish ponds, agricultural
run-offs, and saline water from salt springs at the Lower
Jordan River and fish farming and fish introduction are
the main recent causes of the decline of several
Odonata species in North-lsrael. Onychogomphus macrodon, still found in 1986, seems now extinct from Israel
and is currently restricted to the territory of Turkey, where
it is also severely threatened. Agriocnemis sania, still
present in 1986 in low numbers on the Lower Jordan,
has also disappeared from North-lsrael like Brachythemis fuscopalliata and the endemic subspecies Rhyothemis semihyalina syriaca and Urothemis edwardsi
hulae." (Authors)] Address: Thomas Schneider, T., Arnold-Knoblauch-Ring 76, 14109 Berlin/Wannsee, Germany. E-Mail: thomas.rs@gmx.de
12803. Schneider, W. (2013): Obituary - Robert W.
(Bob) Reimer. 18 December 1953 – 25 January 2012.
Agrion 17(1): 8-9. (in English) Address: Schneider, W.,
Entomology II, Research Institute and Natural History
Museum Senckenberg, Senckenberganlage 25, 60325
Frankfurt a.M., Germany. Email: fri.wol@t-online.de
12804. Schulte, L.M.; Schulte, R.; Lötters, S. (2013):
Avoiding predation: The importance of chemical and visual cues in poison frog reproductive behaviour. Chemical Signals in Vertebrates 12: 309-321. (in English)
["The detection of biological signals is especially important in -predator–prey systems. Anuran amphibians
have evolved a remarkable diversity of defense strategies against predators, but the most risk-free is the prevention of a possible danger. This is valid for the protection of offspring as well. The Neotropical poison frog
Ranitomeya variabilis deposits both eggs and tadpoles
in phytotelmata. The -exploitation of these small pools
is advantageous as it lowers the risk of offspring
-predation compared to larger water bodies. Nonetheless, there are potential predators in these pools as
well. We analysed how the parent frogs avoid conspecific -cannibalistic tadpoles and damselfly larvae of the
species Microstigma rotundatum. We compared the use
of chemical and visual cues and show that R. variabilis
avoids conspecific tadpoles for the deposition of its offspring using chemical cues, while visual tadpole models
alone were not avoided by the frogs. Damselfly larvae
in contrast were avoided when present, but could not
be detected by chemical cues alone. We suggest that
the invertebrate predators mask their chemical cues,
forcing the frogs to use other senses to detect them."
(Authors)] Address: Schulte, Lisa, Department of Biogeography, Trier University, Universitätsring 15, 54286,
Trier, Germany. E-mail: s6laschu@uni-trier.de
sensitive optodes has tested the models and extended
our understanding of physical gill function. Models predict that compressible gas gills can extend dives up to
more than eightfold, but this is never reached, because
the animals surface long before the bubble is exhausted. Incompressible gas gills are theoretically permanent. However, neither compressible nor incompressible gas gills can support even resting metabolic rate unless the animal is very small, has a low metabolic rate
or ventilates the bubble's surface, because the volume
of gas required to produce an adequate surface area is
too large to permit diving. Diving-bell spiders appear to
be the only large aquatic arthropods that can have gas
gill surface areas large enough to supply resting metabolic demands in stagnant, oxygenated water, because
they suspend a large bubble in a submerged web." (Authors) The paper includes a passing reference to
Odonata] Address: Seymour, R.S., Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Univ. of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005,
Australia. E-mail: roger.seymour@adelaide.edu.au
12806. Sechler, D.R.; Phelps, Q.E.; Tripp, S.J.; Garvey,
E.J.; Herzog, D.P.; Ostendorf, D.E.; Ridings, J.W.;
Crites, J.W.; Hrabik, R.A. (2013): Effects of river stage
height and water temperature on diet composition of
year-0 sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus spp.): a multi-year
study. J. Appl. Ichthyol. 29: 44-50. (in English) [Mississippi, USA; Odonata play a minor role in diet of year-0
Scaphirhynchus sturgeons.] Address: Sechler, D.R.,
Fisheries and Illinois Aquaculture Center, Dept of Zoology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA
12808. Shanku, A.G.; McPeek, M.A.; Kern, A.D. (2013):
Functional annotation and comparative analysis of a
zygopteran transcriptome. G3 - Genes. Genomes. Genetics 3: 763-770. (in English) ["In this paper we present a de novo assembly of the transcriptome of the
damselfly, Enallagma hageni, through the use of 454
pyrosequencing. E. hageni is a member of the suborder
Zygoptera within the order Odonata, and the Odonata
are the basal lineage of the winged insects (Pterygota).
To date, sequence data used in phylogenetic analysis
of Enallagma species have been derived from either
mtDNA or ribosomal nuclear DNA. This transcriptome
contained 31,661 contigs that were assembled and
translated into 14,813 individual open reading frames.
Using these data, we constructed an extensive dataset
of 634 orthologous nuclear protein-coding genes across
11 species of Arthropoda, and used Bayesian techniques to elucidate Enallagma's place in the Arthropod
phylogenetic tree. Additionally, we demonstrate that the
Enallagma transcriptome contains 169 genes that are
evolving at rates that differ relative to the rest of the
transcriptome (29 accelerated and 140 decreased), and
through multiple Gene Ontology searches and clustering methods, we present the first functional-annotation
of any palaeopteran's transcriptome in the literature."
(Authors)] Address: Shanku, A.G., Rutgers, The State
University of New Jersey, Department of Genetics, Nelson Bio Labs-B416, 604 Allison Road, Piscataway, NJ
08854-8082. E-mail: alexander.shanku@rutgers.edu
12807. Seymour, R.S.; Matthews, P.G.D. (2013): Physical gills in diving insects and spiders: theory and experiment. J. Exp. Biol. 216: 164-170. (in English) ["Insects
and spiders rely on gas-filled airways for respiration in air.
However, some diving species take a tiny air-store bubble from the surface that acts as a primary O2 source and
also as a physical gill to obtain dissolved O2 from the water. After a long history of modelling, recent work with O2-
12809. Shih, Y.T.; Ko, C.C.; Pan, K.T.; Lin, S.C.; Polaszek, A. (2013): Hydrophylita (Lutzimicron) emporos
Shih & Polaszek (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae)
from Taiwan, parasitising eggs, and phoretic on adults,
of the damselfly Psolodesmus mandarinus mandarinus
(Zygoptera: Calopterygidae). PLOS ONE 8(7) e69331:
10 pp. (in English) ["Hydrophylita emporos n. sp. reared
from eggs of P. mandarinus in Taiwan is described. This
12805. Scott, M.A.; Scott, W.J. (2013): Reports from
coastal stations - 2012: Longstone Centre, St Mary’s,
Isles of Scilly. Atropos 48: 43. (in English) [UK; 11-VIII2012, Sympetrum fonscolombii] Address: not stated
is the first species of Hydrophylita to be described from
the Old World, and the first record of phoresy in the genus. Adult females were observed aggregating at the
base of the female damselfly’s abdomen. When the
damselfly begins ovipositing, females move to the tip of
the abdomen, enter the water and quickly locate eggs
for parasitising. The article contains links to video footage of this process." (Authors)] Address: Polaszek, A.,
Department of Life Sciences, Natural History Museum,
London, UK. E-mail: ap@nhm.ac.uk
12810. Sidagyte, E.; Višinskiene, G.; Arbaciauskas, K.
(2013): Macroinvertebrate metrics and their integration
for assessing the ecological status and biocontamination
of Lithuanian lakes. Limnologica - Ecology and Management of Inland Waters 43(4): 308-318. (in English) ["We
present an assessment system for determining the ecological status (eutrophication and land use pressures)
and non-indigenous macroinvertebrate species (NIMS)
specific deviation from naturalness of Lithuanian lakes,
using semi-quantitative sampling of littoral macroinvertebrates. This system includes two integrated indices, the
multimetric Lithuanian Lake Macroinvertebrate Index
(LLMI) and the Fauna Autochthony Index (FAI). The
LLMI, developed for the assessment of ecological status,
averages four metrics: the conventional Average Score
Per Taxon (ASPT) and the first Hill's number (H1), as well
as the newly validated number of Coleoptera, Ephemeroptera and Plecoptera taxa (#CEP) and the proportion of
Coleoptera, Odonata and Plecoptera individuals (COP).
Furthermore, the metrics of biocontamination were transformed into the WFD-compliant FAI for the NIMS-specific
naturalness evaluation. The LLMI had significant correlations with total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll a,
biochemical oxygen demand, water transparency, the
morphoindex and the combined trophomorphoindex. Relationships between the LLMI or its core metrics and biocontamination were not found; thus the LLMI and the FAI
are not interdependent and have the advantage of separately accounting for pressures requiring different management techniques. Variation of the LLMI and the FAI
did not differ between stony/pebbly and vegetated littoral
mesohabitats suggesting that any of the mesohabitats or
a multihabitat sampling technique can be suitable for a
reliable evaluation of lake status. Aquatic beetles revealed themselves as good indicators of the trophic status, while caddisflies and conventional macroinvertebrate
metrics ETO and EPT proved unworkable. The ineffectiveness of the latter metrics may be due to the relatively
low trophic level in most of the studied lakes which resulted in an increment of caddisfly metrics with an increase of nutrient loads, as well as due to the susceptibility of caddisflies to the invasive species, the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha and amphipod Pontogammarus robustoides." (Authors)] Address: Šidagyte, E.,
Nature Research Centre, Akademijos St. 2, LT-08412
Vilnius, Lithuania. E-mail: e.sidagyte@gmail.com
12811. Singh, V.; Banyal, H.S. (2013): Odonate fauna
of Khahhiar lake (Mini Switzertland) of Chamba district
of Himachal Pradesh, India. The Bioscan 8(1): 281-287.
(in English) [Between June 2008 and March 2012, 10
Odonata species were recorded.] Address: Singh, V.,
Dept of Biosciences, Himachal Pradesh Univ., Shimla 171 005 (H.P.) India. E-mail:proliterate@yahoo.com
12812. Smetanin, A.N. (2013): On the insect fauna of
the Kichiga river basin, northeastern Kamchatka. Entomological Review 93(2): 160-173. (in English) [189 species of insects from 55 families and 9 orders were found
in the Kichiga River basin, northeastern Kamchatka
Peninsula in 1987–1994. The list includes the following
Odonata taxa: Coenagrion johanssoni, Enallagma antiquum (Belyshev, 1955; synonym of Coenagrion hylas
or johanssoni?) Aeshna juncea brachystigma Sjöstedt,
A. coerulea, A. subarctica, Somatochlora arctica, and S.
sahlbergi.] Address: Smetanin, A.N., Russian State University of Tourism and Service, Kamchatka Branch, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
12813. Smith-Patten, B.D.; Patten, M.A. (comp.) (2013):
A checklist of Oklahoma Odonata (Dragonflies and Damselflies). Oklahoma Biological Survey, University of Oklahoma. leaflet: 2 pp. (in English) [State total: 161 species
(14 June 2013); http://www.biosurvey.ou.edu/patten/ Oklahoma%20Odonata%20checklist%20revised%2014%20June%202013. pdf] Address: Smith-Patten, Brenda,
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73072, USA. Email: argia@ou.edu
12814. Smolinský, R.; Gvoždík, L. (2013): Does developmental acclimatization reduce the susceptibility to predation in newt larvae? Biological Journal of the Linnean
Society 108(1): 109-115. (in English) ["Many organisms
respond to the heterogeneity of abiotic environmental
conditions by plastic modifications of their phenotypes
(acclimation or acclimatization). Despite considerable research efforts in this area, the beneficial (adaptive) effect
of acclimation or acclimatization is still debated. We examined whether the development of newt larvae (Ichthyosaura alpestris) under different natural light and thermal
conditions subsequently altered their susceptibility to
predation in sun-exposed versus shaded tanks in nature.
During predation trials in various light and temperature
conditions, newt larvae that developed in sun-exposed
warmer tanks consistently suffered from higher predation
by dragonfly nymphs (Aeshna cyanea) compared to larvae from shaded or colder tanks. We conclude that higher sun exposure during embryonic and larval development negatively affects antipredator performance even in
sun-exposed tanks: this result is inconsistent with the
beneficial acclimation hypothesis." (Authors)] Address:
Gvoždík, L., Department of Population Biology, Institute
of Vertebrate Biology AS CR, Konešín, Czech Republic.
E-mail: gvozdik@brno.cas.cz
12815. Spence, B. (2013): Reports from coastal stations - 2012: Spurn Point, East Yorkshire. Atropos 48:
68-69. (in English) [UK; Lestes sponsa, Sympetrum
fonscolombii] Address: not stated
12816. Subramanian, K.A.; Rangnekar, P.; Naik, R.
(2013): Idionyx (Odonata: Corduliidae) of the Western
Ghats with a description of a new species. Zootaxa
3652(2): 277-288. (in English) ["The status and distribution of Idionyx Hagen, 1867, of the Western Ghats, India, is updated and a new species Idionyx gomantakensis is described and illustrated based on male and
female specimens from Kulem (=Collem), Goa, India.
This new species can be differentiated from other species of Idionyx by long and slender cerci and epiproct,
absence of teeth in the basal half of the cerci, and a tuft
of golden hairs at the end of the lateral lobes of the
epiproct. A revised key to the species of the genus is
provided, and its diversity and ecology in the Western
Ghats is discussed." (Authors)] Address: Subramanian,
K.A., Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata, India-700
053. E-mail subbuka.zsi@gmail.com
12817. Subrero, E.; Poma, S.; Cucco, M. (2013): Gli
Odonati come indicatori delle condizioni ambientali in
aree di riqualificazione ambientale del Parco fluviale del
Po. Rivista piemontese di Storia naturale 34: 127-146.
(in Italian, with English summary) ["Odonata as bioindicatiors of restoration in the Po River Park.: Recently
there has been an increase in environmental restoration
activity aimed at restoring natural habitats in agricultural
and/or degraded areas. Among the most threatened
habitats the lowland wetlands show a particularly critical
condition, due to human activities. In this study we used
the Odonata (sampling the exuviae) as indicators of the
effectiveness of environmental restoration. Our aim was
to collect information about ecological succession of
species in areas subject to management, and to assess
the time necessary to reach the characteristics of natural wetlands. To this end, in the territory of the Po river
Park (Piedmont, Italy), we compared 6 sites resulting
from environmental remediation and 5 of natural origin.
For each site, in May-September 2011, we collected
quantitative sampling of Odonata exuviae (28 species
found), qualitative surveys of prevalent aquatic plants
(presence/absence), environmental physical-chemical
parameters (pH, temperature, conductivity, dissolved
oxygen), and we measured the cover of 16 land use
categories near the sampling sites. The multivariate statistical analysis (Correspondence Analysis) showed that
the Odonata population is related to the environmental
condition in terms of land use and aquatic vegetation,
while physical-chemical parameters were less important. The dragonfly species composition differed
among sites resulting from environmental restoration,
where the exuviae of Ischnura elegans and Crocothemis erythraea (pioneer species) were very abundant,
and sites of natural origin, where the C. erythraea was
absent and I. elegans was present in significantly small-
ler numbers, replaced by other more sensitive species.
The site of Canale di Breme, characterized by lotic waters, is particularly relevant because exuviae belonging
to the species Gomphus flavipes and Ophiogomphus
cecilia, both included in the Habitats Directive 92/43/
EEClists, were found." (Authors)] Address: Subrero, Eerica, Università del Piemonte Orientale, DISIT, via T.
Michel, 11 - 15121 Alessandria, Italy.
12818. Takahashi, Y.; Kawata, M. (2013): Alternative
trait combinations and secondary resource partitioning
in sexually selected color polymorphism. Ecology and
Evolution 3(7): 2038-2046. (in English) ["Resource partitioning within a species, trophic polymorphism is hypothesized to evolve by disruptive selection when intraspecific competition for certain resources is severe.
However, in this study, we reported the secondary partitioning of oviposition resources without resource competition in the damselfly Ischnura senegalensis. In this
species, females show colour polymorphism that has
been evolved as counteradaptation against sexual conflict. One of the female morphs is a blue-green (andromorph, male-like morph), whereas the other morph is
brown (gynomorph). These female morphs showed alternative preferences for oviposition resources (plant
tissues); andromorphs used fresh (greenish) plant tissues, whereas gynomorphs used decaying (brownish)
plants tissues, suggesting that they chose oviposition
resources on which they are more cryptic. In addition,
the two-colour morphs had different egg morphologies.
Andromorphs have smaller and more elongated eggs,
which seemed to adapt to hard substrates compared
with those of gynomorphs. The resource partitioning in
this species is achieved by morphological and behavioural differences between the colour morphs that allow
them to effectively exploit different resources. Resource
partitioning in this system may be a by-product of phenotypic integration with body colour that has been sexually selected, suggesting an overlooked mechanism of
the evolution of resource partitioning. Finally, we discuss
the evolutionary and ecological consequences of such
resource partitioning." (Authors)] Address: Takahashi, Yuma, Division of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University, Aoba,
Sendai, Miyagi 890–8578, Japan. E-mail: takahashi.
yum@gmail.com
12819. Takahashi, Y.; Kawata, M. (2013): A comprehensive test for negative frequency-dependent selection. Population Ecology 55(3): 499-509. (in English)
["Understanding the mechanisms that maintain genetic
diversity within a population remains a primary challenge for evolutionary biology. Of the processes capable of maintaining variation, negative frequency-dependent selection (NFDS), under which rare phenotypes (or alleles) enjoy a high fitness advantage, is suggested to be the most powerful. However, few experimental studies have confirmed that this process operates in nature. Although a lot of suggestive evidence
has separately been provided in various polymorphic
systems, these are not enough to prove the existence
of NFDS in each system. Here we present a general
review of NFDS and point out some problems with previous works to develop reasonable alternative research
strategies for testing NFDS. In the second half of this
paper, we focused on NFDS in Ischnura senegalensis,
that shows female-limited genetic polymorphism. We
show (1) the proximate causal mechanisms of the frequency-dependent process, (2) frequency-dependent
inter-morph interaction, (3) rare morph advantage and
(4) morph frequency oscillations in a natural population.
These results provide unequivocal empirical support for
NFDS in a natural system." (Authors)] Address: Takahashi, Y., Division of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology,
Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University, 63 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba, Sendai, Miyagi, 890-8578, Japan. E-mail: takahashi.yum@gmail.com
12820. Talucdher, R.; Shivakumar, K. (2013): Tensile
properties of veins of damselfly wing. Journal of Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology 4: 247-255. (in English) ["Microtension test of Costa and Radius veins of
damselfly (Lestes sp.) wing was conducted to measure
tensile strength and modulus. The specimens were
classified into fresh and dry depending on when the
samples were prepared and tested. Fresh samples
tested immediately after extracting from the fly while the
dry samples were tested one year after extraction and
stored in a desiccator. Measured load-displacement response and fracture load were used to calculate modulus and strength. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope was used to measure the fracture morphology
and cross-section of the vein. The results showed that
the veins are brittle and fracture surface is flat. The average strength (232 - 285 MPa) and modulus (14 - 17
GPa) of the Costa and Radius veins were nearly same
for both fresh and dry samples. The tensile modulus of
the veins was 8% - 10% higher than the indentation
(compressive) modulus and was nearly the same as
that of human bones." (Authors)] Address: Shivakumar,
K., Center for Composite Materials Research (CCMR),
Department of Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina
A & T State University (NC A & T SU), Greensboro,
USA. E-mail: kunigal@ncat.edu
12821. Tang, H.-C.; Yeh, W.-C.; Chen, S.-L. (2013):
Description of an endemic and endangered new Sympetrum species (Odonata: Libellulidae) from the subtropical area of Taiwan. Zootaxa 3693(3): 351-357. (in
English) ["Sympetrum nantouensis sp. nov. collected
from Nantou, Central Taiwan, is described and figured,
with remarks on its ecology and oviposition behaviour.
Judging from penile structure, it is considered to belong
to the infuscatum-group, whose members are defined
here by penile characters. In the infuscatum-group, S.
nantouensis is most similar to S. risi Bartenev, but they
are probably not very closely related to each other. S.
nantouensis differs from S. risi mainly in having beak-
like cerci, well-lineated black and pale yellow pterothorax, and penile 4th segment with longer and apically
upcurved cornua. This new species is distinct among its
congeners in view of both biogeography and morphology because of its confined and peripheral existence and
the odd shape of its cerci. All type specimens will be
deposited at the Insect Collection of TFRI." (Authors)]
Address: Tang, H.-C., Education Division, Taipei Zoo,
Taipei, Taiwan. E-mail: tgx02@zoo.gov.tw
12822. Theischinger, G.; Richards, S.J. (2013): Hylaeargia simplex spec. nov., a third species of Hylaeargia Lieftinck from New Guinea (Zygoptera: Platycnemididae). Odonatologica 42(2): 157-161. (in English)
["The new species is described from the upper Sepik
Basin. Holotype male: Papua New Guinea, West Sepik
Prov., 30-XI-2009; deposited in the Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin, Australia. The
adults of both sexes are illustrated, habitat conditions
are given, and the affinities of the new species are discussed." (Authors)] Address: Theischinger G., 2A Hammerley Road, Grays Point, NSW 2232, Australia. Email: Gunther.Theischinger@environment.nsw.gov.au
12823. Torralba-Burrial, A.; da Silva, G.; RodríguezMartínez, S.; Menéndez, D.; García-García, I.; Fernández-González, A.; Fernández-Menéndez, D. (2013): Las
comunidades de libélulas de la cuenca media-alta del río
Támega (NE Portugal) (Insecta: Odonata). Boletín de la
Sociedad Entomológica Aragonesa (S.E.A.) 52: 173-190.
(in Spanish, with English and Portuguese summaries)
["The Odonata communities of the upper-middle basin of
the Tâmega river (Portugal) were analysed by sampling
of adults and exuviae in 2010 and 2011. Thirty-seven
dragonfly species were found, which account for half of
those known from the Iberian Peninsula and 60% of the
Portuguese species. The most frequent species in the
area were Calopteryx virgo, Cordulegaster boltonii, Boyeria irene, Anax imperator, Pyrrhosoma nymphula, Platycnemis latipes, Onychogomphus uncatus, Calopteryx
xanthostoma and Orthetrum coerulescens. Furthermore,
large populations of Macromia splendens, Oxygastra
curtisii and Gomphus graslinii, protected species included in Habitats Directive, were frequent in the area.
Coenagrion mercuriale, another protected species, presented a more restricted distribution in the study area."
(Authors)] Address: Torralba-Burrial, A., Cluster de Energía, Medioambiente y Cambio Climático, Campus de Excelencia Internacional, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain. Email: antoniotb@gmail.com
12824. Torralba-Burrial, A.; Ocharan, F.J. (2013): Iberian Odonata distribution: data of the BOS Arthropod Collection (University of Oviedo, Spain). ZooKeys 306: 3758. (in English) ["Odonata are represented from the Iberian Peninsula by 79 species. However, there exists a
significant gap in accessible knowledge about these
species, especially regarding their distribution. This data paper describes the specimen-based Odonata data
of the Arthropod Collection of the Department of Biología de Organismos y Sistemas (BOS), University of
Oviedo, Spain. The specimens were mainly collected
from the Iberian Peninsula (98.63% of the data records), especially the northern region. The earliest specimen deposited in the collection dates back to 1950,
while the 1980’s and 2000’s are the best-represented
time periods. Between 1950 and 2009, 16,604 Odonata
specimens were deposited and are documented in the
dataset. Approximately 20% of the specimens belong to
the families Coenagrionidae and Calopterygidae. Specimens include the holotype and paratypes of the Iberian
subspecies Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis asturica Ocharan, 1983 and Sympetrum vulgatum ibericum Ocharan,
1985. The complete dataset is also provided in Darwin
Core Archive format." (Authors)] Address: Torralba Burrial, A., Departamento de Biología de Organismos y
12825. Tunmore, M. (2013): Reports from coastal stations - 2012: Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall. Atropos 48:
44-45. (in English) [UK; Sympetrum fonscolombii] Address: Tunmore, M., 36 Tinker Lane, Meltham, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 3ES, UK. E-mail: atropos@atroposed.freeserve.co.uk
12826. Tyrrell, M. (2013): Notes & Observations. Dragonfly News 63: 18-19. (in English) [UK; photographs of
an attack of Anax imperator on Cordulegaster boltonii,
Ischnura elegans preying on Enallagma cyathigerum,
and C, boltonii preying on Pyrrhosoma nymphula.] Address: not stated
12827. Ulmer, A. (2013): Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis
(Vander Linden, 1825) dans les vallons rhodaniens, une
nouvelle espèce pour le département de la Loire. Sympetrum 16: 26-28. (in French) [In summer 1999, a male
of C. haemorrhoidalis was found along the river Valencize, Massif du Pilat (Loire), France; this is a first record
for the Département Loire.] Address: Ulmer, A., Coordinateur du GRPLS dans la Loire, Rue Caderot, Le Colombier, 42140 Chazelles-sur-Lyon, France
12828. Van, K.D.; Janssens, L.; Debecker, S.; De Jong,
M.; Lambret, P.; Nilsson-Örtman, V.; Bervoets, L.; Stoks,
R. (2013): Susceptibility to a metal under global warming is shaped by thermal adaptation along a latitudinal
gradient. Global Change Biology 19(9): 2625-2633. (in
English) ["Global warming and contamination represent
two major threats to biodiversity that have the potential
to interact synergistically. There is the potential for gradual local thermal adaptation and dispersal to higher latitudes to mitigate the susceptibility of organisms to contaminants and global warming at high latitudes. Here, we
applied a space-for-time substitution approach to study
the thermal dependence of the susceptibility of Ischnura
elegans damselfly larvae to zinc in a common garden
warming experiment (20°C and 24°C) with replicated
populations from three latitudes spanning >1500 km in
Europe. We observed a striking latitude-specific effect
of temperature on the zinc-induced mortality pattern; local thermal adaptation along the latitudinal gradient
made Swedish, but not French, damselfly larvae more
susceptible to zinc at 24°C. Latitude- and temperaturespecific differences in zinc susceptibility may be related
to the amount of energy available to defend against and
repair damage since Swedish larvae showed a much
stronger zinc-induced reduction of food intake at 24°C.
The pattern of local thermal adaptation indicates that
the predicted temperature increase of 4°C by 2100 will
strongly magnify the impact of a contaminant such as
zinc at higher latitudes unless there is thermal evolution
and/or migration of lower-latitude genotypes. Our results underscore the critical importance of studying the
susceptibility to contaminants under realistic warming
scenarios taking into account local thermal adaptation
across natural temperature gradients." (Authors)] Address: Stoks, R., Laboratorium voor Aquatische Ecologie, K.U.Leuven, De Beriotstraat 32, B-3000 Leuven,
Belgium. E-mail: robby.stoks@bio.kuleuven.ac.be
12829. Vieira, V.; Cordero-Rivera, A. (2013): New data
on the Odonata fauna from Graciosa Island (Azores).
Arquipelago. Life and Marine Sciences 30: 78-81. (in
English) ["Only two species of odonates, namely Anax
imperator and Sympetrum fonscolombii, were found in
Graciosa during June 07-15, 2004, and August 31September 01, 2007. ... These species were common
in ponds rich in Potamogeton and other macrophytes.
No damselflies were found during the two surveys. Two
Ischnura species are known from the Azores (I. hastata,
I. pumilio). Lorenzo-Carballa et al. (2009) showed that
in the Azores I. hastata is restricted to oligotrophic ponds,
basing on studies in São Miguel and Pico. It was absent
from all eutrophic ponds impacted by cattle grazing and
by ponds subjected to water extraction by humans. This
suggests that parthenogenetic populations of I. hastata
are highly sensitive to eutrophication, which is different
from the habitat preferences showed by sexual populations in the Americas." (Authors)] Address: Vieira, V.;
Universidade dos Açores, Departamento de Biologia &
Grupo da Biodiversidade dos Açores (CITA-A), Rua da
Mãe de Deus, Apartado 1422, PT-9501-801 Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal. E-mail: vvieira@uac.pt
12830. Villanueva, R.J.T.; Cahilog, H. (2013): Odonata
Fauna of Balabac Island, Philippines with descriptions
of two new species. International Dragonfly Fund - Report 60: 1-34. (in English) ["The Odonata fauna of Balabac Island, Philippines was studied in March 2013. A total of 41 species under 33 genera were recorded. 28
species were recorded for the first time in the island.
One genus - Mortonagrion was recorded for the first
time in the Philippines. Mortonagrion astamii spec. nov.
and Prodasineura poncei spec. nov. are new to science
and are described. Three previously recorded species
remained elusive and not seen during the survey." (Au-
thors)] Address: Villanueva, R.J.T., D3C Gahol Apartment, Lopez Jaena St., PH-8000 Davao, Philippines. Email: rjtvillanueva@gmail.com
12831. Wagler, R.; Wagler, A. (2013): Knowledge of arthropod carnivory and herbivory: Factors influencing
preservice elementary teacher’s attitudes and beliefs
toward arthropods. International Journal of Environmental & Science Education 8(2): 303-318. (in English)
["Human negativity toward arthropods has been well
documented but the factors that contribute to this negativity have been elusive. This study explored knowledge
of arthropod carnivory (including Hagenius brevistylus)
and herbivory as possible casual factors that contribute
to the negative tendencies preservice elementary
teachers have toward most arthropods. Specifically, this
study investigated the effect knowledge of arthropod
carnivory and herbivory had on United States kindergarten through sixth grade preservice elementary
teacher attitude toward that arthropod and belief concerning the likelihood of incorporating information about
that specific arthropod into their future science classroom. A cluster randomized design with a control group
was used for the study. The treatment group consisted
of 147 preservice elementary teachers and the control
group consisted of 151. Unique to this study is the finding that arthropod carnivory and herbivory are causal
factors that strongly affect preservice elementary
teacher attitude and belief toward arthropods. When the
participants of the study were made aware that an arthropod they thought was a herbivore was actually a
carnivore, their attitude and likelihood of incorporation
significantly declined. When the participants of the
study were made aware that an arthropod they thought
was a carnivore was actually a herbivore, their attitude
and likelihood of incorporation significantly increased.
Implications and future research are discussed." (Authors)] Address: Wagler, R., The University of Texas at
El Paso, Department of Teacher Education, 500 West
University Avenue, Education Building 601, El Paso, TX
79968, USA. E-mail: rrwagler2@utep.edu
12832. Walker, P.D.; Wijnhoven, S.; van der Velde, G.
(2013): Macrophyte presence and growth form influence
macroinvertebrate community structure. Aquatic Botany
104: 80-87. (in English) ["Multivariate analysis demonstrated that macroinvertebrate assemblages of macrophyte-dominated sub-habitats within a small eutrophic
pond differed markedly from those of Bottom substrate
and Open water habitats. Certain habitats (e.g. Nymphaea and Phragmites) appeared to be quite similar in
their macroinvertebrate communities, whereas others
appeared to be very distinct in terms of the species
composition (e.g. Open water habitat). Analysis of functional feeding groups also revealed differences between
habitats in terms of the community structure. Again, the
Open water habitat exhibiting the most marked difference. Macrophyte growth form does not cause significant differences in macroinvertebrate species richness
and diversity but it has a significant effect on macroinvertebrate abundance. Habitats consisting of highly
branched and dissected macrophyte growth forms provide more food resources and microhabitats supporting
larger numbers of macroinvertebrates than macrophytes with firm undissected stalks and leaves. This
study highlights the importance of maintaining the ecological quality of small freshwater habitats in order to
promote macrophyte growth and thus maintain a high
level of species richness within such ecosystems. Highlights: *We investigated how macrophytes influence
macroinvertebrate communities, which is useful for predicting overall biodiversity. *The data presented show
interesting results with respect to presence and growth
form of the macrophytes within a single aquatic system.
*Previous studies often used artificial structures/plants
in waters with different physic-chemical conditions making comparisons difficult. *This study employed an alternative approach to minimise variation due to season,
physico-chemical conditions and spatial variation." (Authors) The list of taxa includes Ischnura elegans, Enallagma cyathigerum and Aeshna grandis.] Address: Walker, P.D., Dept of Animal Ecology & Ecophysiology, Inst.
for Water and Wetland Research, Faculty of Science,
Radboud Univ. Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
12833. Wang, L.-J.; Cherng, J.-J.; Chang, Y.J.; Jiang, J.L. (2013): Description of Rhinocypha taiwana sp. nov.
from Taiwan, with a preliminary molecular phylogenetic
analysis of the Rhinocypha drusilla-group (Odonata:
Chlorocyphidae). International Journal of Odonatology
16(1): 93-107. (in English) ["Rhinocypha taiwana Wang &
Chang, sp. nov. is described and illustrated for both sexes. The genetic distance of the cytochrome c oxidase I
(COI) gene in R. taiwana and related species ranges
from 4.2% to 10.4%. R. taiwana is shown to be a good
species based on morphological and genetic criteria. It
also is clearly retrieved as a distinct species based on
COI phylogenetic analysis. The R. drusilla group is proposed and defined by a combination of characteristics
which distinguish them from all other Rhinocypha species: male abdomen with reddish orange markings and
S2 with a unique dorsal spade-shaped or similar marking. A key to the males of the six species of the R. drusilla group is provided. Two morphologically distinct continental species, R. drusilla and R. arguta, are shown to
have a rather small genetic distance, only 1.2–1.7%.
More material from the continental populations of this
group is needed for further morphological and molecular
studies." (Authors) Rhinocypha arguta, R. drusilla, R.
huai, R. ogasawarensis, R. taiwana, R. uenoi] Address:
Wang, L.-J., Division of Forest Protection, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. E-mail:
ljwang23@ms17.hinet.net
12834. Watanabe, K.; Takechi, L.; Hisamatsu, S.
(2013): A new record of Aeshna crenata Hagen, 1856
from Ehime Prefecture, Japan Kohei. Tombo 55: 55-56.
(in Japanese, with English summary) ["We collected a
final instar larva and five exuviae of A. crenata from a
pond in Kumakogen Town, Ehime Prefecture. This is
the first propagating record of the species from Shikoku
Island." (Authors)] Address: Hisamatsu, S., Louisiana
State Arthropod Museum, Louisiana State University
AgCenter, 404 Lire Sciences Building, Louisiana State
University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. USA. E-mail:
sthisamatsu@gmail.com
12835. Waters, R.M.; Burghardt, G.M. (2013): Prey
availability influences the ontogeny and timing of chemoreception-based prey shifting in the Striped Crayfish
Snake, Regina alleni. Journal of Comparative Psychology 127(1): 49-55. (in English) ["Striped crayfish snakes
(Regina alleni) undergo a dietary shift from dragonfly
larvae to crayfish during ontogeny. Godley (1980) suggested that this shift is attributable to crayfish availability rather than an initial preference for dragonfly larvae.
We experimentally tested this hypothesis by measuring
the chemosensory response of newborn snakes to prey
odors at 2 ages and also after they were fed on either
dragonfly larvae or crayfish. The results show that R. alleni respond equally to dragonfly larvae, hard crayfish,
and soft crayfish before feeding experience. We also
show that the maintenance of this preference over fish
and control stimuli is subsequently determined by the
prey type encountered, through an unusual interaction.
Snakes fed dragonfly larvae increased their chemosensory response to both dragonfly larvae and crayfish,
whereas snakes fed crayfish increased their response
only to crayfish. Our study demonstrates that innate
chemosensory responses to prey can be modified by
prey availability and that they do not necessarily result
from maturation alone. Such plasticity has adaptive value to newborn animals that must fend for themselves
from birth and respond to changing environmental conditions." (Authors)] Address: Burghardt, G.M., Dept of
Psychology and Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Tennessee, USA
12836. Weihrauch, F. (2013): 2013 International Congress of Odonatology Freising, Bavaria, 17-21 June
2013. Agrion 17(1): 15. (in English) [Primarily introduction into the coming 13th International Congress of
Odonatology in Freising, Germany.] Address: Weihrauch, F., Jägerstr. 21A, 85283 Wolnzach, Germany. Email: Florian.Weihrauch@t-online.de
12837. Weihrauch, F. (2013): ICO 2013 Congress Programme. As of: 05.06.2013. Freising, Upper Bavaria /
Germany, 17th to 22st June 2013. International Congress of Odonatology. Freising: 16 pp. (in English)
[Timetable of the International Congress of Odonatology in Freising, Germany, June 2013] Address: Weihrauch, F., Jaegerstr. 21A, 85283 Wolnzach, Germany
12838. Wiederman, S.D.; Shoemaker, P.A.; O'Carroll,
D.C. (2013): Correlation between OFF and ON channels underlies dark target selectivity in an insect visual
system. The Journal of Neuroscience 33(32): 1322513232. (in English) ["In both vertebrates and invertebrates, evidence supports separation of luminance increments and decrements (ON and OFF channels) in
early stages of visual processing (Hartline, 1938;
Joesch et al., 2010); however, less is known about how
these parallel pathways are recombined to encode form
and motion. In Drosophila, genetic knockdown of inputs
to putative ON and OFF pathways and direct recording
from downstream neurons in the wide-field motion
pathway reveal that local elementary motion detectors
exist in pairs that separately correlate contrast polarity
channels, ON with ON and OFF with OFF (Joesch et
al., 2013). However, behavioural responses to reversephi motion of discrete features reveal additional correlations of the opposite signs (Clark et al., 2011). We here
present intracellular recordings from feature detecting
neurons in the dragonfly that provide direct physiological evidence for the correlation of OFF and ON pathways. These neurons show clear polarity selectivity for
feature contrast, responding strongly to targets that are
darker than the background and only weakly to dark
contrasting edges. These dark target responses are
much stronger than the linear combination of responses
to ON and OFF edges. We compare these data with
output from elementary motion detector-based models
(Eichner et al., 2011; Clark et al., 2011), with and without stages of strong center-surround antagonism. Our
data support an alternative elementary small target motion detector model, which derives dark target selectivity from the correlation of a delayed OFF with an undelayed ON signal at each individual visual processing
unit (Wiederman et al., 2008, 2009)." (Authors)] Address: Wiederman, S.D., Adelaide Centre for Neuroscience Research, School of Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
12839. Wiederman, S.D.; Shoemaker, P.A.; O’Carroll,
D.C. (2013): Modeling selective attention in an insect
visual neuron. 6th Australian Workshop on Computational Neuroscience The University of Melbourne 30-31
January 2013: 68. (in English) [Verbatim: Whether considering a lion focused on a single zebra within a panicked herd, or a dragonfly capturing flies amidst swarms
of prey and conspecifics, each animal selects a single
object amongst distracting stimuli. Little is known about
the neuronal mechanisms that allow animals to accomplish this ‘attentional’ task. Diverse evidence from functional imaging and physiology to psychophysics, highlights the importance of ‘competitive selection’ in attention for vertebrates, artificial intelligence and even in
fruitflies. Although direct neural correlates for such attention are scarce, we have recently demonstrated responses from an identified dragonfly visual neuron, the
‘centrifugal small target motion detector’ (CSTMD1),
that perfectly match a model for competitive selection
within the limits of neuronal variability (r2=0.83). Responses of CSTMD1 to individual moving targets differ
in both magnitude and time course depending on loca-
tion of the target within the cell’s receptive field. However, responses to two simultaneous targets almost always match those elicited by one of the two targets acting alone. Successive repetition of stimulus pairs over
variable sizes, separation and contrasts all elicit responses equivalent to single targets, regardless of
whether the ‘winner’ is the stronger stimulus if presented by itself. Here we examine winner-takes-all networks
as putative components of the small target detection
system, considering biologically plausible implementations and how they might contribute to the physiological
responses of CSTMD1. By examining such competitive
selection models we gain insight into how the pre-synaptic elements to CSTMD1 could be arranged to permit the ‘absolute’ encoding of a single target in a multiple target environment.] Address: Wiederman, S.D.,
Adelaide Centre for Neuroscience Research, School of
Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide,
SA 5005, Australia
12840. Wiesenborn, W.D. (2013): Phosphorus contents
in desert riparian spiders and insects vary among taxa
and between flight capabilities. Florida Entomologist
96(2): 424-432. (in English) ["Phosphorus occurs in a variety of biological molecules including DNA and RNA,
ATP and other adenine nucleotides, phosphorylated metabolites, and phospholipids. Variation in phosphorus
content among spiders and insects would influence the
element’s uptake by insectivorous birds. I measured
amounts of phosphorus in 3 families of spiders and 7 orders and 24 families of insects collected in riparian habitat next to the Colorado River in western Arizona. Relation between phosphorus mass and body dry-mass, P µg
= 9.6 (body mg), in spiders and insects was not allometric. Phosphorus concentration, as a mean percentage of
body dry-mass, was higher in spiders (1.33%) than in insects (0.96%). Phosphorus contents varied most among
families but also among orders and genera. Insect predators contained higher phosphorus concentrations
(1.01%) than insect herbivores (0.90%). Strong-flying insects, Odonata, Neuroptera, Diptera, and Hymenoptera
except Formicidae, also contained higher phosphorus
concentrations (1.04%) than weak flying or wingless insects (0.89%), Orthoptera, Hemiptera, Coleoptera, and
Formicidae. Larger flight-muscles with higher concentrations of phosphorylated metabolites likely increase phosphorus contents in strong-flying insects. Birds that eat
aerial insects may benefit from higher phosphorus contents in their prey." (Author)] Address: Wiesenborn, W.D.,
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Regional
Office, P.O. Box 61470, Boulder City, Nevada 89006,
USA. E-mail: wwiesenborn@ fastmail.fm
12841. Wildermuth, H. (2013): Entwicklung der Libellenfauna (Odonata) am Husemersee (Kanton Zürich) im
Verlauf der letzten 130 Jahre. Entomo Helvetica 6: 721. (in German, with English and French summaries)
["Between 1885 and 2012 a total of 55 dragonfly species have been recorded in the Husemersee region.
While 14 of them have definitely disappeared, 31 species are still present and 10 are new to the locality. The
locally extinct species are typical moorland species that
have lost their habitats by intense peat exploitation during World War I and II. It is assumed that many of the
newcomers have profited from the climate change. The
extant dragonfly fauna is discussed in the context of the
current habitat supply and measures for habitat management to promote the odonate populations are suggested." (Author)] Address: Wildermuth, H., Haltbergstr.
43, 8630 Rüti, Switzerland. E-mail: hansruedi@wildermuth.ch
12842. Xu, M.X.; Wang, X.; Yan, X.J.; Lv, G.F.; Zheng,
S.N.; Wang, H.B. (2013): Polarization imaging target
detection method by imitating dragonfly compound eye
LF-SF mechanism. Applied Mechanics and Materials
347-350: 3881-3884. (in English) ["Recently, water surface target detection and tracking for sea, lake, or river
are challenging research topics. This paper presents a
framework of target detection and tracing based on
three-channel synchronization polarization imaging and
imitation dragonfly compound eye LF-SF (large fieldsmall field) mechanism. This framework can make full
use of the advantages of polarization sensitivity of the
compound eyes of a dragonfly, and be useful for effective water surface target detection and motion vector
estimation." (Authors)] Address: Xu, M.X., Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, China. Email: mengxi.xu@gmail.com
12843. Xu, Q.-h. (2013): Idionyx pseudovictor sp. nov.
from Fujian, China (Odonata: Anisoptera: Corduliidae).
Zootaxa 3683(1): 82-86. (in English) ["A new species of
the genus Idionyx Hagen, I. pseudovictor sp. nov. from
Fujian, China is described from the female, illustrated
and diagnosed from its congeners. Description of the final stadium larva of the new species is also provided.
The new species is closely similar to female I. victor.
There are a series of relatively minor colour and pattern
differences between these two female adults, as well as
a series of obvious structural differences in larvae of
these two species. The female adult of the new species
can be separated from that of I. victor by the following
characters: (1) labrum entirely yellow; (2) distal end of
ventral synthorax entirely yellow; (3) abdominal S1–2
with complete middorsal yellow stripe; (4) valvula vulvae pointed triangularly, not projecting beyond apical
border of 8th tergite. The larva of the new species can
be separated from that of I. victor by the following characters: (1) body dark brown, covered with dense long
hairs; (2) apical border of prementum with 10 spiniform
setae on each side; (3) premental setae 5+3/5+3; (4)
numerous fine bristles present on median lobe; (5) inner margin of palpal lobe with 6 large projections; and
(6) movable hook long and acuminate." (Author)] Address: Xu, Q.-h., Dept of Biological and Environmental
Engineering, Zhangzhou City University, Zhangzhou,
Fujian 363000, China. E-mail: qhx363000@gmail.com
12844. Yakubovich, V.S. (2013): First record of the
dragonfly Orthetrum albistylum speciosum (Uhler, 1858)
(Odonata: Libellulidae) from Evreiskaya Avtonomnaya
Oblast, Russian Far East. Far Eastern Entomologist
262: 7-8. (in English, with Russian summary) [Russia:
Evreiskaya autonomnaya oblast, Oktyabrskii District,
vicinity of Soyuznoe village, top of a hill near the Amur
River, 6-9.VII 2012, 1 female (E.S. Koshkin leg.).] Address: Yakubovich, V.S., Dept of Biology, Far Eastern
Medical University, Murav’ev-Amursky Street 35, Khabarovsk 680000, Russia. E-mail: Presid11@mail.ru
12845. Yu, X.; Chen, J. (2013): Calicnemia soccifera
sp. nov. from Yunnan, China (Zygoptera: Platycnemididae). International Journal of Odonatology 16(2): 183188. (in English) ["A new species, Calicnemia soccifera
sp. nov. (holotype : Jinping, Yunnan, China) is described and illustrated for both sexes. C. miniata is confirmed to occur in Xizang (Tibet), China, and preliminary
taxonomic remarks on some Chinese species of Calicnemia are given." (Authors).] Address: Yu, X., Institute
of Entomology, College of Life Sciences, Nankai Univ.,
Tianjin, 300071, PR China. E-mail: nkyuxin@yahoo.cn
12846. Zhang, H.-C.; Zheng, D.-R.; Wang, B.; Fang, Y.;
Jarzembowski, E.A. (2013): The largest known odonate
in China: Hsiufua chaoi Zhang et Wang, gen. et sp. nov.
from the Middle Jurassic of Inner Mongolia. Chinese Science Bulletin 58(13): 1579-1584. (in English) ["A new genus and species, Hsiufua chaoi Zhang et Wang, is established based on a forewing from the Middle Jurassic Haifanggou Formation in Inner Mongolia, China and attributed to Campterophlebiidae, Isophlebioidea, Odonata. It is
the largest odonate known in China and the fourth in the
world in terms of forewing length. The maximum size
(based on forewing length) of Odonata is smaller in the
Permian than in the Mesozoic which is probably due to
competition for prey between Odonata and Protodonata
in the Permian. The reason that the maximum size of Jurassic odonates is larger than that of their extant relatives
is most probably less competition and lower predation
pressure from contemporary aerial vertebrates. " (Authors)] Address: Zhang, H.-C., State Key Laboratory of
Palaeobiology & Stratigraphy, Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Nanjing 210008, China. E-mail: hczhang@nigpas.ac.cn
quirements of both light-weight-wing and heavy-weightwing, and displays the multi-optimal mechanisms for
the excellent flying ability and dynamic control capacity
of dragonflies. These results provide new perspectives
for understanding the wings' functions and new inspirations for bionic manufactures." (Authors)] Address:
Zhong, Z., School of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Tongji Univ., Shanghai 200092, China.
E-mail: zhongk@tongji.edu.cn
12848. Zyla, D.; Wegierek, P.; Owocki, K.; Niedzwiedzki,
G. (2013): Insects and crustaceans from the latest Early–
early Middle Triassic of Poland. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology 371: 136-144. (in English) ["Two stratigraphical horizons in the Palegi clay-pit,
a new Triassic paleontological site within Buntsandstein
deposits (latest Olenekian–early Anisian in age) in the
Holy Cross Mountains (Poland), have yielded arthropod
faunas comprising ca. 400 fossil specimens assigned to
two subphyla: Crustacea (class Branchiopoda and Maxillopoda) and Hexapoda (class Insecta). The Palegi arthropod assemblage is similar to that described from the
Middle Triassic of France and Germany but is dominated
by remains of conchostracans and cockroaches. This
new fauna expands our knowledge of the latest Early–
early Middle Triassic diversity of insects and freshwater
arthropods in the Germanic Basin. The newly discovered
fauna represents one of the oldest Mesozoic records of
insects described from the Buntsandstein facies of Europe, and provides important information to better appreciate the process of ecosystem recovery after the Permian–Triassic extinction. Highlights: *We describe a noteworthy Triassic arthropods assemblage from Germanic
Basin. *Arthropod fossils occur in deposits interpreted as
freshwater ponds. *This is the oldest record of insects
from the Buntsandstein of Germanic Basin." (Authors)
The paper includes references to Odonata.] Address:
Niedzwiedzki, G. Department of Paleobiology and Evolution, Faculty of Biology, Warsaw University, S. Banacha 2
Street, 02-097 Warszawa, Poland. E-mail: grzegorz.niedzwiedzki@ebc.uu.se
12847. Zhao, H.; Yin, Y.; Zhong, Z. (2013): Arnold circulation and multi-optimal dynamic controlling mechanisms
in dragonfly wings. Acta Mechanica Solida Sinica 26(3):
237-244. (in English) ["This paper aims to reveal the multi-optimal mechanisms for dynamic control in dragonfly
(Pantala flavescens, Crocothemis servilia) wings. By
combining the Arnold circulation ("blood circulation") with
such micro/nano structures as the hollow inside constructions of the pterostigma, veins and spikes, dragonfly
wings can create variable mass, variable rotating inertia
and variable natural frequency. This marvelous ability
enables dragonflies to overcome the contradictory re-
Many thanks to
all who contributed to this issue of OAS! A
special thank to
Paweł Buczyński for multiple help, and
Rainer Rudolph,
Geert de Knijf,
Asmus Schröter
and Bernd Kunz
for contributing
many papers to
this issue.

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