Odonatological Abstracts
2000 assumes that life histories are optimized over 3 key
variables; activity level (or“effort”) duringthe juvenile
(14152) BEUDEKER, K., 2000. Utrecht mtmrdichthij. stage, duration of the juvenile stage, and size at
— [The Utrecht nature close at hand], Stichling het maturation. Reproduction is taken to be semelparous
Bill. 121 ISSN Utrechts Landschap,De pp. 1567-0791. (or monocarpic), reproductive success is size depen-
— Price: — P.O. Box and 9 dominant. Juvenile (Dutch). € 6.80 net. (Publishers: dent, 9 are demographically
121, NL-3730 AC De Bill). 3 and 9 life histories are assumed to be “structurally
The Calopteryx splendens population in the Kromme identical” (i.e. governed by identical functions of
R. and Under these Rijn nr the city of Utrecht, the Netherlands is activity, size, development time).
mentioned and some photographs are included. conditions, sexually dimorphic life histories readily
arise when features of juvenile behaviour and
in (14153) BOSSENBROEK, P„ O. DRIESSEN & J. developmentare adjustedto maximize r response to
2000. Herstelbeheer de succesvol. selection adults. Some of HERMANS, Snep gender-specific pressures on
— Habitat restoration De Nature Reserve. the conclusions from the Seasonal at Snep analysis are, e.g. (1)
Natuurh. Maandbl 89(11):238-245. (Dutch, with Engl, constraints that force 6 3 and 9 9 to have equal
— ER s.). (Third Author: Hertestraat 21, NL-6067 development times cause differerences between the
Linné). sexes in other characteristics, and (2)The survival cost
De 5 natural surrounded of size ratio maturation Snep (surface ca ha), a pond, greater body generates a sex at
of is situated in the smaller — In data by grassland and a few patches forest, favoring sex. odon., currently
available indicate central Limburg, the Netherlands. In 1994 the pond on mass at emergence generally an
between sexual size was cleanedand the silty sediment removed. Over the inverse relationship dimorphism
odon. and ratio. This result from period, 1998-2000,26 spp. were recorded, mostly (SSD) sex may mating
spp. ofmoderately eutrophic water. advantages of large size in territorial 3 3 and
disadvantages in nonterritorial 3 3 . However, not all
(14154) CROWLEY, P.H., 2000. Sexual dimorphism odon. have sexually dimorphic life histories before
with female demographic dominance: age, size, and emergence. Size at emergence, time to emergence and
sex ratio at maturation. Ecology 81(8): 2592-2605. - larval growth rates are statistically indistinguishable
(Cent. Ecol., Evol. & Behav,, T.H. Morgan Sch. Biol. between sexes in Lestes congener. This suggests that
Sei., Univ. Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0225, larval mortality rates and activity levels also do not
differ in this USA). by sex sp.
Under the influence of natural and sexual selection,
6 S and 9 $ will often differ in the costs and benefits (14155) DE MOLENAAR, J.G. & D.A. JONKERS,
of achieving some particular body size; one might 2000. Verlichting rijksverkeerswegen Utrechtse
therefore them evaluatie de faunistische expect to find growingat different rates Heuvelrug: een van aspekten
for different times, and dying on different schedules. van een proef met hoofdverlichting en orientatie-
The analysis of sexual dimorphism presented here verlichting. — [Highway illumination in Utrechtse 416 Odonatological Abstracts
of faunistic in with & Russ, & — Heuvelrug: assessment aspects an Engl. s’s Preface). (Publishers:
experiment withmain- and orientation lights]. Alterra Schmalhausen Inst. Zool., Natn. Acad. Sci. Ukraine,
Rapp. 110:1-69. (Dutch). — (AlterraRes. Inst. Groene Vul, Khmelnits’kogo 15, UKR-01601 Kiev-30).
in200 this is review Ruimte, P.O. Box 47, NL-6700 AA Wageningen), Published copies only, a thorough
Includes a passingreferences to the odon.,but no effects ofthe odon. fauna (73 spp.) of theUkraine, with (well- — are stated and no target spp. are identified; Utrecht illustrated)keys to the adults, all known (publishedand
Hill Range, the Netherlands. hitherto unpublished)records, adult phenology graph,
and with a completebibliography.Very useful arealso
(14156) EISERMANN, K„ 2000. Ökologische Be- the bibliographicallydocumented district checklists of
wertung einer ehemaligen Militärfläche: das Tanklager spp.
Zeisigwald. Verbff. Mus. Naturk. Chemnitz 23: 51-62.
— (Carl-von-Ossietzky-Str. 213, D-09127 Chemnitz). (14161) HA,L.Y., 2000. Untersuchungenzur Emergenz
The locality is situated S of Chemnitz, E Germany. und Mobilität der Geminen Smaragdlibelle (Aniso-
odon. und in der Um- During 1995-1996,27 spp. were evidenced,based ptera: Corduliidae) zur Libellenfauna
on exuviae collections. The structure ofthe community gebung von Winterthur (Kt. Zurich, Schweiz), vii+76
is — Prof.Dr H. Wildermuth, analysed. pp. (c/o Haltbergstr. 43,
CH-8630 RUti).
2000. Common for ln the of (14157) ENDERSBY, I., names vicinity Winterthur, Switzerland, the emer-
Victorian Ent. 53-54. - Looker in Cordulia lasts less than 30 d. In dragonflies. 30(4): (56 gence period aenea
Rd, Montmorency, Vic. 3094, AU). the population of ca 3300 individuals, sex ratio was
The vernacular used odon. in about the S 6 earlier than the 9 names, as for some taxa 1:1, though emerged
the UK, USA, and New Zealand, arelisted. There seems 9. The individuals at a smaller pond were significantly
between to be little agreement these nomenclatures, largerthan those at a large pond. The mean maturation
is and an international standard is lacking. Therefore it time amounts to 21 d, longevity to 45-62 d. Migrating
Australia should feelfree — suggested, to produce aunique individuals covered stretches of 2,25-4.50 km.
set ofvernacular dragonfly names. During the field work (summer 2000), 35 spp. were
evidence in the Winterthur area.
(14158) ENDERSBY, I., 2000. Dragonfly conservation
in Victoria. Victorian Ent. 30(4): 47-51. — (56 Looker (14162) HABDIJA, I., I. RADANOVlC & R.
Rd. Montmorency, Vic. 3094, AU). MATONICkIN, 2000. Functional feedingstructure of
From the national (Australian) point of view. benthic macroinvertebrates in travertine barrier
- Hemiphlebiamirabilis is the only sp. in Victoria that is biotopes. Verb. int. Ver. Limnol. 27(5): 2594-2599.
“vulnerable”. “Near Threatened” Univ. assessed as 11 spp. are (Dept Zool., Fac. Sei., Zagreb, Rooseveltov trg
7 “Data and 55 CRO-10000 (Australia-wide), spp. are Deficient”, 6, Zagreb).
“Least Concern”. A checklist is and is from the spp. are presented Onychogomphus forcipatus reported
and covered some explanatory notes are provided. travertine moss- filamentous algae
substrate of the Plitvice (oligotrophic, travertine
(14159) GOLUBKOV, S.M., 2000. Functionalecology barrage) Lakes, NW Dinarid Mts, Croatia.
of aquatic insects. Zool. Inst., Russ. Acad. Sei., St
der Petersburg. 294 pp. ISBN 5-288-02823-0. (Russ., with (14163) HUTH, J„ 2000. Libellen (Odonata)
Engl, title & s.). Braunkohlen-BergbaufolgelandschaftSachsen-
A general review is presented of the data on the biotic -Anhalts. Abh. Ber. Naturk., Magdeburg23;3-27. (With
interaction,life cycles, specific rate ofproduction and Engl. s.). — (Oekokart, Georg-Cantor-Str. 31.D-06108
of insects The oxygen consumption aquatic (716 spp.). Halle/Saale).
odon. 20 oftheRussian recorded the (over spp. fauna) are thoroughly During 1996-1998,46spp. were at open-
considered. cast lignite post-mining landscapes ofSachsen-Anhalt,
E Germany. The importance ofextensive stretches of
(14160) GORB, S.N., R.S. PAVLJUK & Z.D. SPURIS, shallow water with diverse vegetation is emphasized.
2000. Babki (Odonata) Ukraini: faunistichniy oglyad.
- OdonataofUkraine: faunisticoverview. a Vest. Zool. (14164) LEBENHAGEN, A., 2000. Bericht Uber das
15: 1-155. ISBN 966-02-1815-X. Exkursionswochenende der (Suppl.) (Ukrainian, Entomologen von Odonatological Abstracts 417
18. bis 20. Juni 1999 of Z. Mecklenburg-Vorpommernvom splitting Cordulegaster diastatops into 2 spp.,
in Dümmer. Virgo 4(1): 99-103. - (Ent. Ver. diastatops and Z. bilineata (cf. CM 4095)have not been
workers Zoraena Mecklenburg, Schäferstr. 24, D-19053 Schwerin). widely accepted; most consider a
Includes references to Lestes dryas, Anax Imperator synonym ofCordulegaster, while Z. bilineata may be
— of and Leucorrhinia pectoralis; Dümmer, a geographic variant Z. diastatops. In the present
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern,EGermany. thesis, the subject is examined in detail, and it is
remains concluded that the status of Zoraena pro-
& BOSSEN- (14165) LEUNISSEN, J„ J. LINSSEN P. blematic; there areno habitat,ecological or behavioural
het Keversbroek. differences between and and BROEK, 2000. Nieuwe kansen voor Cordulegaster Zoraena,
— the Natuurh. the evidence New opportunities for Keversbroek. genetic neither supports nor discounts the
Maandbl. 89(3): 53-59. (Dutch, with Engl.s.). — (First generic status of the latter, therefore using Cordule-
for Author: Heerweg 2, NL-6082 AC Buggenum). gaster as the generic name bilineata and diastatops
Situated in the municipality of Heythuysen, central would be “prudent”. On the other hand, C. bilineata
Keversbroek harbours Limburg, the Netherlands, the and C. diastatops aremost likely representinggood spp,,
several odon. of which Lestes barbants is indicated and 1TS-1 spp., as by morphological sequence
mentioned here. differences between them.
K.CHANDRA &K. 2000. (14166) MANGER, R., 2000. Libellen in de duinen van (14169) RAM,R„ YADAV,
de Noordkop, 2000: Grafelijkheidsduinen, Doggers- Studies on theOdonata faunaofAndaman andNicobar
- plaats/Refugium en Zwanenwater. — [Dragonflies in Islands. Rec. tool. Surv. India 98(3): 25-60. (First
the Noordkop dunes, 2000], KNNV Rapp. Afd. Den Author: Zool. Surv. India, M-Block, New Alipore,
— Helder, 34 pp. (Dutch). (Available from: KNNV Calcutta-700053, India).
Kofstraat NL-1784 58 listed and incl. 8 that Afd. Den Helder, c/o K. Kaag, 14, spp. are keyed, spp. are new to
RP Den Helder; — Author: Stoepveldsingel 55, NL- thefauna ofthe Archipelago,ofwhich Cratilla metallica
9403 SM Assen). is for the first time recorded from the Indian territory.
A thorough treatment of the odon. fauna (27 spp.) of
dune between the cities Den the area of Helder and (14170) SCHNABEL, H„ 2000. Der Libellenbestand
Retten, Noord Holland the inch eines Naturschutzteiches Siidrand Wittichenau. prov., Netherlands, am von
distribution for the 1925-2000. In 1999 Mus. Westlausitz Kamenz 22:57-64, - maps period Verbff (Keula
and 2000 Erythromma najas and Aeshna grandis were 16, D-02997 Wittichenau).
— alt. 143 not sighted. (Forregional newspaper articles on this The Conservancy pond (surface 0,28 ha; ca m)
of E work see Noordhollands Daghlad/Helderse Couranl is situated at the outskirts Wittichenau, Germany.
2000(203), issue of 29 Aug.; — and Noordhollands The management measures implied vegetation
Couranl issue of 20 — and Dagblad/Schager 2001, Apr. cleansing (1995, 1996), it suffered an illegal water
For the 1999 report, see OA 14026). discharge ( 1997) that caused a 75% temporary surface
decrease. By means of systematic exuviae collecting,
(14167) MANGER, R„ 2000. Verslag libellenexcursie the developmentofits odon. community (22 spp.) was
van 29 juli jl. in de Grafelijkheidsduinen. — [Report monitored during 1996-1998. The results of the
on the dragonfly field trip to the Grafelijkheid dunes of successful restoration are described and discussed.
29 July 2000], Op de Kop 5(3): 15-17. (Dutch). -
(Stoepveldsingel 55, NL-9403 SM Assen). (14171) STOLZENBURG, U., 2000. Nachweis der
The field trip took place in the framework ofa dragonfly Arktischen Smaragdlibelle (Somatochlora arctica
8 9 recorded; in der Heide. workshop, persons participated. spp. are Zetterstedt, 1840) Radeburger Verbff.
Noord Holland the Netherlands. Mus. Naturk. Westlausliz Kamenz 22: 93-96. - prov.,
(Bämsdorfer Str. la, D-01471 Berbisdorf).
(14168) PILGRIM, E.M., 2000. The taxonomic status 2 exuviae, Radeburger Heide (distr. Meissen, E
of two dragonfly species using habitat conditions, Germany), 3-VI & I6-V1I-2000, along with Pyrrhoso-
morphologicalmeasurements, and ribosomal DNA ma nymphula, Aeshna juncea, Cordulegaster boltoni,
St Univ. x+87 — and sequences. M.Sci. thesis, Wright pp, Sympetrum danae, Leucorrhinia dubia.
(Dept Biol., Utah St. Univ., Logan, UT 84321, USA).
F.L. Carle’s resurrection ofthe Zoraena and his TROMBULAK, S.C. & C.A. 2000. genus (14172) FRISSELL, 418 Odonatological Abstracts
Review roads terrestrial and of ofecological effects of on hypothetical scenarios regarding the evolution
aquatic communities. Conserv. Biol. 14(1): 18-30. secondary copulation in modem Odon. are proposed.
(With Span. s.). — (First Author: Dept Biol.,
Middlebury Coll., Middlebury.VT 05753, USA). (14177) BEDJANlC, M„ M. JEÈ & M. PLANNER,
The review deals with the US situation and includes 2001. Naravovarstvene smernice za obmotje obiine
The Crna Koroskem. — conservation directives almost 180 bibl. references. effects on aquatic na [Nature
communities the the the C are largely applicable to Odon., though for territory of municipality of rna-nu-
the order is mentioned. Maribor. 169 - not -KoroSkem], ZVNKD, pp. (Slovene),
(First Author: From 117/A, SI-2313 Fram),
(14173) ZESSIN, S.. 2000. Zeichnungen entomolo- Cordulegaster bidentata is mentioned from a swamp
gischer Motive Klasse 5,3 des Goethe-Gymnasiums nr Burjak; Carinthia, Slovenia.
Ludwigs. Virgo 4(1): 104-110. — (Lange Str. 9, D- JEÉ -19230 Jasnitz). (14178) BEDJANlC, M„ M. & M, PLANJSEK,
2001. Naravovarstvene smemice Reproductins of 18 drawings by secondary school za obmotje obtine
Ravne — conservation students, 11 of these representing various dragonfly na Koroskem. [Nature directives
the Ravne-na- motives; with captions, but no other text. for the territory of municipality of
— - Koroskem :]. ZVNKD, Maribor. 106 pp. (Slovene).
(14174) ZESSIN. W., 2000. WolfgangSippel, Ennepe- (First Author: Fram 117/A, Sl-2313 Fram).
tal: Porträt eines Sammlers und Zeichners von paläo- Includes references to the Cordulegaster bidentata
entomologischen Objekten. Virgo 4(1): 67-73. - occurrence in the upper sections of the Suha and the
(Lange Str. 9, D-19230 Jasnitz). Jamniski Potok streams; - Carinthia, Slovenia.
An appreciation ofthe work ofW. Sippel (bom 1947),
2001. with reproductions ofsome ofhis fossil Odon. artwork. (14179) BEKETOV, M.A., Predvaritel’naya
ocenka i perspektivy issledovaniya vliyaniyaammoniya
2001 na lichinok strekoz (Odonata). — [Preliminary
assessment and perspectives of ammonia toxicity
(14175) BACANOV, A.I., V.N. STOLBUNOVA, I.V. estimation for dragonfly larvae (Odonata)]. Aspirant.
DOVBNYA, N.N. ZHGAREVA & V.V. Sb. novosibirsk. gos. pedag. Univ. 2001(1): 88-95.
ZAKONNOV, 2001. Zhivotnoe naselenie zarosley oz. (Russ.). - (P.O. Box 156, RUS-630048 Novosibirsk).
Nero: fauna rastitel'nyh associaciy. — The animal In laboratoryexperiments, median lethal concentrations
for 8.7 populationof aquatic vegetationin lake Nero: fauna of (LC50) Erythromma najas larvae were at pH
Biol. Vod and N- somemacrophyte associations. vnut. 2001(2): and 9.2 resp., 160.29 43.7 mg/1 for NH.+NH,',
43-52. (Russ., with Engl. s.). — (Inst. Biol. Inland and 37.99 and 22.00 mg/1 forN- NH,. Ammonium ions
rather less toxic than Larval E. Waters, Russ. Acad. Sei., RUS- 152742 Borok). were un-ionized form.
Lake Nero is situated in Yaroslavskaya distr. in the najas has a high ammonia tolerance as compared with
listed from other animals. It is ionic Volga R. basin, Russia. 5 odon. spp. are some aquatic suggested,
the tolerance. brief review various (specified) types of vegetation. exchanges may promote A
of ammonia toxicity investigations and some
(14176) BECHLY, G., C. BRAUCKMANN, W, suggestions for future experimental work are also
E. ZESSIN & GROWING, 2001. New results con- provided.
cerning the morphologyofthe most ancient dragonflies
(Insecta: Odonatoptera)from the Nemurian of Hagen- (14180) BEKETOV, MA., 2001. Toksichnost’
Vorhalle (Germany). J. Zool. Syst. Evol. Res. 39: 209- ammoniya pri razlichnyh urovnyah pH dlya lichinok
— 266. (With Germ. s.). — (Third Author: Lange Str. 9, Erythromma najas (Odonata). [Ammonia toxicity
D-19230 Jasnitz). to Erythromma najas larvae (Odonata) at varying pH
The holotype ofErasipteroidesvalentini (Brauckmann) levels]. In'. A.Yu. Haritonov & L.N. Sivohina, [Eds],
and the paratype ofNamurotypus sippeliBrauckmann Biological science and education in pedagogical
institutions & Zessin are redescribed, and a new specimen ofE. cf. ofhighereducation, pp. 91 -96. Novosibirsk
valentini is described. The new evidence is used to Gos. Pedag. Univ, & Inst. Anim. Syst. Ecol., Russ.
refine the groundplan reconstruction of Odonatoptera Akad. Nauk, Novosibirsk. (Russ.). - (P.O. Box 156,
and the reconstruction of odonatoid phylogeny. 3 RUS-630048 Novosibirsk). Odonatological Abstracts 419
h In laboratory tests,median lethal concentrations (LC50) and conservation in British Columbia in the 20' century.
and J. Soc. Br. Columb. — Author: at pH 7.5 were 58.90 mg/1 for total ammonia 10.42 ent. 98:17-32. (Second
mg/1 for un-ionized ammonia (NH ). At pH 8.7, these BC Conserv. Data Cent., P.O. Box 9344 StnProv. Govt, 3
values were resp. 168.0 and 37.80; and at pH 9.2, they Victoria, BC, V8W 9M1, CA).
were 49.22 and 22.14. The influence ofpH on ammonia The odon, collections are mentioned of the Royal BC
toxicity is discussed. Mus., Victoria (35000 specimens, inch part of F.C.
Whitehouse coll.), and Spencer Ent. Mus., UBC,
(14181) BITSCH, J„ 2001. The arthropod mandible: Vancouver (E.R. Buckell,Canningspre-1980, and part
morphologyand evolution, phylogenetic implications. of F.C. Whitehouse coll.). — The following odon.
Amis Soc. Fr. 305-321. Fr. conducted S Vancouver Is., the ent. (N.S.) 37(3): (With surveys were recently:
s.). - (Lab. Ent., Univ. Paul Sabatier, 118 rte de Lower Fraser Valley, the Okanagan Valley, the Peace
Narbonne,F-31062 Toulouse Cedex 4), R. Nelson Lowlands, the Columbia-Kootenay
Mainly based on comparative morphology,the review region (inch Mountain National Parks), the Cariboo-
takes into account also the developmental and -Chilcotin and Prince George-Robson Valley regions,
evidence. It has palaeontological only a passing the Mackenzie and Omineca-Fort St James regions.
reference the Odon. The relative is listed. — to bibliography Having com-
menced in 1980, the history of insect conservation in
(14182) BOIX, D„ J. SALA & R. MORENO-AMICH, BC is short; the main bibliographic references are
The of In of 87 odon. 26 2001. faunal composition Espolla pond (NE provided. 2001, out spp., taxa were
Iberian peninsula) : the neglected biodiversity of red (endangered,threatened)/ blue (vulnerable)-listed,
Wetlands 577-592. - viz. temporary waters. 21(4); (Inst. Calopteryx aequabilis, Argia emma, A. vivida,
Aquat.Ecol.& Dept Envir. Sei., Univ. Girona, Campus Enallagma civile, E. hageni, Ischnura damula, Aeshna
de Montilivi, Fac. Sei., ES-17071 Girona). constricta, A. septentrionalis, A. tuberculifera, Tany-
The faunal composition,richness, and their determinant pteryx hageni, Gomphus graslinellus, Ophiogomphus
in Mediterranean 3.1 factors a temporary pond (surface colubrinus, Stylurus olivaceus, Octogomphus
in ha, mean depth 1.3 m), located the Banyoles karstic specularis, Macromia magnifica, Epitheca canis,
region, NE Spain, are analysed. Larval Lestes viridis Somatochlora brevicincta, S. cingulata, S. forcipata,
and Anax the sole odon. recorded. imperatorare spp. S. kennedyi, S. septentrionalis, Erythemis collocata,
Leucorrhinia patricia, Libellula pulchella, Pachydiplax
(14183) BOZlC, L„ 2001. Pohorje. Svet Ptic 7(4); 28- longipennis,and Sympetrum vicinum.
-30. (Slovene). — (Pintaijeva 16, SI-2000 Maribor).
A brief description ofPohorje Range, NE Slovenia, as (14186) CANNINGS, R.A. & G.G.E. SCUDDER,
a destination for birding trips. A reference is made to 2001. An overview of systematics studies concerning
Coenagrion hastulatum (at present the sole known the insect fauna of British Columbia. J. ent. Soc. Br.
locality in Slovenia), and Sympetrum danae (Crno Columb. 98:33-59. — (First Author: Royal B.C. Mus.,
jezero/lake harbours its largest known population in P.O. Box 9815 Stn Prov. Govt, Victoria, BC, V8W
Slovenia). 9W2, CA).
87 odon. known in the Province. For spp. are to occur
(14184) BRÄU, M„ M. SCHWIBINGER & F. the highlights ofsystematic and ecological studies see
WEIHRAUCH, 2001. Die Libellenfauna der Stadt OA 14238.
München. NachrBl. buyer. Ent. 50(4): 128-137. (With
Engl. s.). — (Third Author: Hengelerstr. 9, D-80637 (14187) CARTER, J.L. & V.H. RESH, 2001. After site
München). selection and before data analysis: sampling, sorting,
52 spp. were recorded from the territory within the and laboratory procedures used in stream benthic
present city limits of Munich, Germany; 41 of these macroinvertebrate programs by USA stateagencies. Jl
since 1990. An annotated review is presented, and the N. Am. benthol. Soc. 20(4): 658-682. — (First Author:
of is outlined in detail. — See US Geol. 345 Middlefield MS status 7 spp. also OA Surv., Rd, 465, Menlo
14198. Park, CA 94025, USA).
A for survey of methods used by US state agencies
(14185) CANNINGS, R.A., S.G. CANNINGS & collecting and processing benthic macroinvertebrate
from conducted G.G.E. SCUDDER, 2001. Insect collections, surveys samples streams was by questionnaire; 420 Odonatological Abstracts
90 received and used describe trends M of the the Youth responses were to . Report entomology group at
and methods. The taxonomic level used for identifying Research Workshop in Makole, 2001 (pp. 14-16); —
varied A.\ New and organisms among taxa; Ephemeroptera, Pirnal, localities for rare threatened
and identified in NE Slovenia — Plecoptera Trichoptera were generally dragonfly species (pp. 17-18);
to a finer taxonomic resolution (genus and sp.) than Summer rumbling in Istria (pp. 19-20); — Mihokovic,
other taxa. In general, adult stages of aquatic insects N. Second Odonatological Symposium of the World
were not identified, which is considered unfortunate, Dragonfly Association, Gällivare. Sweden (pp. 20-21;
because they can be used to give specificnames to the in Croatian); — Bedjanic, M. \ Dragonflies in literature
immature taxa collected. (pp. 23-24; text presentation from R. Zener's Akvarij
[1964], and from M. Kiauta's bilingual Prvi zafran /
DE Libellen in Vlaams- The — In the standard biblio- (14188) KN1JF, G., 2001. first crocus [2000]).
-Brabant: stand van zaken van het verspreidingson- graphic section, compiledby M. Bedjanic, Nos 383-
derzoek. — the Vlaams- -412 added the odonatol. Slovenia [Dragonflies of province of are to bibliography of
-Brabant(Belgium): current status ofmappingefforts]. (pp. 25-28).
Brakona Jaarb. 2000: 52-57. (Dutch). - (Inst. Nat.
Cons., Kliniekstraat 25, B-1070 Brussel). (14192) FET. V. & G, BECHLY, 2001. Liochelidae,
With 2094 records of42 the odon. fauna of the fam, introduction spp., nov. (Scorpiones); proposed as a
is considered 8 substitute for Ischnuridae province inadequately explored; spp. name Simon, 1879, as an
An were not sighted since 1990. analysis is presented alternative to the suggested amendment ofIschnurinae
of the hitherto available information, and the lacunae Fraser, 1957 (Insecta,Odonata) to Ischnurainae in order
in the knowledge are pointed out. toremove homonymy. Bull. zool. Nomencl. 58(4): 280-
-281. — (First Author: Dept Biol. Sei., Marshall Univ.,
(14189) ENDERSBY, I., 2001. Lentic habitat for Huntington, 25755, USA).
Rhadinosticta simplex (Odonata), Victorian Ent. 31(4): This is an alternative to the proposal described in OA
55. — (56 Looker Rd, Montmorency, Vic. 3094, AU). 13281.
In theworks listed in OA 6596 and 8155, R. simplex is
noted from and rivers. is recorded W.W. streams Here, a <5 (14193) GARDNER, S.C., C.E. GRUE, MAJOR,
from the man-made Pecks Dam pond (Banyule, III & L.L. CONQUEST, 2001. Aquatic invertebrate
in with Victoria, Australia), indicating its occurrence lentic communities associated purple loosestrife
habitats aswell. The actual breedingofthis low vagility (Lythrum salicaria), cattail (Typha latifolia), and
in still confirmation. sp. stagnant waters requires a bulrush (Scirpus acutus) in central Washington,USA.
Wetlands 21(4); 593-601. — (Second Author:
(14190) ENDERSBY, I., 2001. More nomenclatural WashingtonCoop. Fish & Wildl. Unit, Sch. Aquat. &
changes affecting Victoria’s Odonata. Victorian Ent. Fish. Sei., Univ. Washington,Box 355020,Seattle, WA
31(2): 26-27. — (56 Looker Rd, Montmorency, Vic. 98195, USA).
3094, AU). 3 ofthe 4 insect orders collected, viz. Dipt., Odon. and
Notes onAustrocordulia refractajurzitzai Theischinger Ephemeropt.,had significantly smaller average lengths
and Archaeosynthemis macrostigma orientalis (Hag.). in the Lythrumplots comparedto the Typhaplots. The
of average length Coleopt. also tended to be smaller,
(14191) ERJAVEC1A. Newsletter of the Slovene but the difference was not statistically significant.
No. 12 did influence the abundance of Odonatological Society. (ISSN 1408-8185), Vegetationtype not any
(dated 31 Oct. 2001, mailed Jan. 2002). (Slovene). — ofthe insect taxa. A species list is notprovided.
(c/o M. Bedjanié,Fram 117/A, Sl-2313 Fram).
The feature article (pp. 1-4), by M. Bedjanic, is this (14194) GIANTI, M„ 2001. Segnalazioni faunistiche
devoted Dr Anton italiane. mercuriale castellan! time to Schweighofer (1855-1933). Coenagrion ssp. Roberts,
- Otherarticles:Salamun, A. &M. Bedjanic: A spring 1948 (Odonata: Coenagrionidae).Boll. Soc. ent. ital.
in the Liöenca — — day valley nr Poljöane (pp. 5-8); 133(3): 267. (Via Divisione Cuneese 17, I-12023
M. \ of the the Bedjanic, Report entomology group at Garaglio/CN).
The is for the first time recorded for N Youth Research Workshop in Mislinja, 2001 (pp. 8- ssp, Piemonte,
-12); - Salamun, A. : The Semiö Research Workshop Italy (1 d, 2 ?, Salmour/CN, 13-VI-1999), and its
of Biology students, 2001 (pp. 12-13); — Bedjanic. distribution in Italy is outlined. Odonatological Abstracts 421
2001. Farms (14195) GOOD, J.A., as biogeographical an exhaustive regional list, see OA 14184.
units. Habitat and faunal influenced 1. changes as by
2001. Die Libellen des farmer decision-makingon a mixed farm in South Cork, (14199) HOESS, R„ (Odonata)
Ireland. Bull. Ir. hiogeogr.Soc. 25:220-247. - (Glinny, Giswilriedes, Kanton Obwalden. Ent. Ber. Luzern 46:
Riverstick, Co. Cork, Ireland). 129-146. — (Normannenstr. 35, CH-3018 Bern).
Sympetrum striolatum occurred in the semi-natural The Giswilried is situated at the upper edge of Sarner
section of the farm only. Lake, canton Obwalden. With its 51 evidenced spp.
the (25 of which redlisted), this is one of 2 wetlands,
(14196) GORETTI, E„ D. CECCAGNOLI, G. LA harbouring the richest odon. fauna in Switzerland. Of
PORTA & M.V. Dl GIONANNI, 2001. Larval particular interest are Coenagrion mercuriale,
tenellum and development of Aeshna cyanea (Müller, 1764) Ceriagrion Sympetrum pedemontanum.
of (Odonata; Aeshnidae) in central Italy. Hydrobiologia The fauna was explored during 1990-2001; 5 the
457: 149-154. — Author: Biol. Anim. & recorded for the (Last Depto spp. are new canton.
Ecol., Lfniv. Perugia, Via Elce di Sotto, 1-06123
Perugia). (14200) HOUSE, N.L., 2001. Key to nymphs and
A carried Monte 3-yr investigation was out at Malbe, nymphal exuviae ofGalapagos Anisoptera, excluding
W of Perugia, the instars were discriminated by size Erythemis. In: S.B. Peck, Smaller order of insects of
and based measurements scatter plot, on of labium the Galapagos Islands. Ecuador: evolution, ecology,
and 118-119. NRC Research Press, length, head width, metafemur length, forewing-pad diversity, pp.
length and total larval body length. The prolarvae instar Ottawa/ON,CA. ISBN 0-660-18284-X. - (DeptBiol.,
Carleton K1S was derived by Dyar’s law. The mean increase value Univ., Ottawa, ON, 5B6, CA).
index between and instar The aeshnid and libellulid following previous was spp. are keyed.
between 1.26 and 1.33 for isometric variables, and
around 1.96 for the wing-pad allometric variable. A, (14201) JUEG, U., 2001. Saitenwürmer (Nemato-
entered the 61-66. - cyanea diapause mainly at F-2 instar, morpha) als Insektenparasiten, Virgo 5(1):
placing it almost intermediate between the southern (Schweriner Allee 16. D-19288 Ludwigslust).
which overwintered the Euchordodes libellulid Spain populations, ususally in libellulovivens is listed as a
F-3 instar, and those of England and central Europe, parasite from Lietzcnsee nr Berlin, Germany.
their winter in F-l. who spent last A. cyanea appeared
to be a ‘summer species’, sensu Corbet, and the (14202) KLAUSNITZER, B„ 2001. Gemeinschaftsjagd
studied had population a semivoltine life-cycle. vonAeshna mixta Latreille. 1805 in einem Naturgarten
in der Oberlausitz. Ent. Nachr. Ber. 45(2): 137-138.
(14197) HÄMÄLÄINEN, M. & H. KARUBE, 2001. — (Lannerstr. 5, D-01219 Dresden).
Rhinocypha orea spec, nov., a new damselfly from In a garden in Oppitz, distr. Bautzen, E Germany (alt.
Vietnam (Odonata; Chlorocyphidae). Zoo/. Meded. ca800 m) peculiarswarms (150-500individuals) of A.
Leiden 75(23): 409-412. - (First Author: mixta were observed during7 yr. They occurred from
Sunankalliontie 13, FIN-02760 Espoo). late July to mid Aug., usually late in the afternoon.
Both sexes are described and illustrated, Holotype â The dragonflies were mostly flying 0.5-1.5 m above
Vinh Phu Mt the As prov., tarn Dao, 19-V/2-VI-1993; ground. it appears, they were attracted by
in Pref. Mus. Nat. Odawara. Lasius which deposited Kanagawa Hist., emerging 9 9 flavus, on they fed. Higher
The peculiar wing colour pattern of the new sp. is up, above the dragonflies, there were swallows, also
emphasized. feeding on the ants. Detailed circumstantial evidence
is presented.
(14198) HESS, M. & U. HECKES, 2001. Beitrag zur
Wasserinsektenfauna der Bäche und Quellen im (14203) KOTARAC, M„ 2001. Ka£ji pastirji (Odonata).
München Stadtgebiet (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, In: Raziskava razsirjenosli evropsko pomembnih vrsl v
Prir. Muz. Heteroptera. Coleoptera, Trichoptera u.a.). NachrBl. Sloveniji, pp. 219-243, Slovenije,Ljubljana.
Layer. Ent. 50(4): 113-127.(With Engl. s.). - (Okokart, (Slovene). — (Author: CKFF, Zemljemerska 10, SI-
Wasserburger Landstr. 151, D-81827 München), -1000 Ljubljana).
Includes commented list of 8 odon. in This is the Odon. in the monumental a spp., occurring chapter (683pp.)
the streams of the Munich city area, Germany. — For work on the status and distribution in Slovenia of the 422 Odonatological Abstracts
spp. of European significance, sponsored by the Via A. Falcone 386/b, 1-80127 Napoli).
In addition notifications Government of Slovenia, and based on all published to some and reader requests,
information the evidence from of the it includes C: Il delle libellule and on most a note, Ulzeri, sapore
known and collections. — The the of private public spp. [On payability dragonflies] (pp. 149-150).
treated are:Coenagrionmercuriale, Gomphusflavipes,
Lindenia recorded tetraphylla (all incidentally or at (14208) MACHADO, A.B.M., 2001. Studies on
present probably extinct), Ophiogomphus cecilia, neotropical Protoneuridae. 11. Two new species of
L. with Aeshna viridis, Leucorrhinia caudalis,and pectoralis. ForcepsioneuraLencioni (Odonata: Zygoptera) a
males the Revta bras. Zool. key to of genus. 18(3): 845-
(14204) KUHN, K., 2001. Libellen amNbrdlichen Lech. -854. — (Depto Zool., Inst. Cien. Biol., UFMG, Caixa
Her. naturw. Ver. Schwaben (Sonderber.: Der Ndrd- Postal 486, BR-31270-901 Belo Horizonte, MG).
138-146. ISBN 3-89639-271 -9. - F. haerteli liche Lech): (Ra- sp. n. (holotype 6 : Brazil, Santa Catarina,
venspurgerstr. 7, D-86150 Augsburg). Blumenau, 2-1-2001; deposited in Author's colin), and
The odon. fauna of the section ofthe F. westfalli i Ecuador, (41 spp.) upper sp. n. (holotype : Limoncocha,
Lech R. is outlined. The in FSCA, Gainesville/FL, (Bavaria, Germany) spp. are I5-XI-1980;deposited USA)
listed and and ofthe described and illustrated. annotated, abrief history recording are They are referable to the
(since 1894) is presented. sancta and ephippigera groups, resp.
(14205) LANGE,L., 2001. Insektenfunde im Süden des (14209) MALTEN, A., S. WAGNER, D. BÖNSEL &
Kreises Farchim. Virgo5(1): 47-54. - (Deichreihe 21, M. FEHLOW, 2001. [184. Jahresbericht der Sencken-
D-25599 Wewelsfleth). bergischen Naturforschenden Gesellschaft]: Stadt-
of 28 — The records odon. spp. are listed; Parchim ökologie & Biotopkartierung. Natur Museum 131(9):
distr.. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern,E Germany. 296-297. — (Senckenberganlage 25, D-60325 Frank-
furt/Main).
LIBELLULA. (14206) Zeitschrift der Gesellschaft Includes a photographicrecord of Aeshna isosceles,
deutschsprachiger Odonatologen (GdO). (ISSN 0723- from Stadtwald Frankfurt/Main, Germany.
-6514), Vol. 20, No. 3/4 (Dec. 2001). (With Engl. s’s).
— Ms I. Heimbühlstr. D-72768 1999-2001. (c/o Schrimpf, 32, (14210) MANGER, R., [Annual reports on
Reutlingen). the odonate fauna of the dune localities, Grafelijk-
Heimeyer, F„ E. Miller & J. Miller. Winterbeobacht- heidsduinen and Zwanenwater, Den Helder region,
Lestidae ungen an Sympecma paedisca(Odonata: (pp. NoordHollandprov.,the Netherlands],Manger, Assen. - T — 103-113); Brockhaus, Untersuchungen zur (Dutch). (Available from the Author: Stoepveld-
Individualentwicklung und Populationsdynamik der singel 55, NL-9403 SM Assen).
Imagines von Sympetrum pedemontanum (Odonata: Grafelijkheidsduinen: 1999 (7 pp), 2000 (2 pp.); —
Libellulidae) (pp. 115-130); — Werzinger, S. & J. Zwanenwater: 1999 (7 pp.), 2000 (4 pp.), 2001 (4 pp).
Werzinger. Ganz schön flexibel! Zur Entwicklung von — Annual status of spp. and communities in various
Anax parthenopein Bayern(Odonata: Aeshnidae) (pp. ponds are stated. It is tentatively assumed that cattle
131-148); - Weihrauch, F.: Entwicklung von grazing probably has a beneficial effect on the odon.
Onychogomphus f. forcipatusin einem Kleingewässer fauna.
(Odonata: Gomphidae(pp. 149-154); — Leipelt, K.G.,
R. Sommer& A. Martens'. Territorialitätbei Oxygastra (14211) MANGER, R., 2001. DeVroege Glazenmaker
curtisii (Odonata; Corduliidae) (pp. 155-170); — Aeshna isosceles in Zwanenwater. — [Aeshna isosceles
H. Noord Holland the Nether- Wildermuth, : Zuckmückenlarven als Epizoen von in Zwanenwater, prov., — Somatochlora metallica (Diptera: Chironomidae; lands]. Op deKop 6(3): 12. (Dutch). Stoepveldsingel
Odonata: Corduliidae) (pp. 171-174); — Reder, G.: 55, NL-9403 SM Assen).
nördlichen 3 individuals ( 1 16- Späte Flugzeit von Gomphus flavipes am freshly emerged) were sighted on
Oberrhein (pp. 175-178). -VII and 1 l-VIII-2001. These are the first records of
this vulnerable from this sp. locality.
(14207) LINDENIA. Notiziario dell’Ufficio nazionale
italiano della Società odonatologica internazionale, (14212) MANGER, R„ 2001. Libellencursus. -
No, 35 Dec. 2001 — c/o Dr C. D’ Den 11 Napoli. (21 ). Antonio. [Dragonfly Workshop], KNNV, Helder. pp., Odonatological Abstracts 423
48 col. incl. — from the wetlands the benthic macroinvertebrate figs (Dutch). (Available on assemblages
Author: Stoepveldsingel 55, NL-9403 SM Assen; — in two Appalachianstreams. Wetlands 21(4): 554-563.
price: € 7.50 net). — (First Author; New JerseyDept. Envir. Prot., Bureau
A “handbook” forthe Workshop, theobjective ofwhich Freshw. & Biol. Monitoring, P.O. Box 427, Trenton,
NJ was to getacquainted with, and to leant torecognize in 08625-0427, USA).
field the of the Den Helder The effects of beaver the benthic the common spp. area, impoundments on
Holland the Netherlands. macroinvertebrate examined in 2 Noord prov., assemblages were
small streams in Somerset Co., PA and Garrett Co.,
MANGER, R„ 2001. Libellenseizoen 2001 in MD, the dominant (14213) resp. Cordulegaster was among taxa
Den Helder. — [The 2001 dragonfly season in Den above the impoundment,Chromagrion, Calopteryx,
Helder, Noord Hollandprov., the Netherlands]. Op de Boyeria, Erythemis and Plathemis occurred below the
Kop6(4): 9. (Dutch). — (Stoepveldsingel55, NL-9403 impoundment, and Gomphus and Epitheca within it.
SM Assen). The presence of submerged aquatic vegetation was
Some highlights, with reference to Coenagrion responsible for the Chromagrion and Boyeria
Aeshna Anax the pulchellum, mixta, imperator, occurrence below impoundments. Generally,
Leucorrhiniarubicunda,Libellula depressa, Sympetrum taxonomic and functional changes in benthic
danae, S. flaveolum and S. striolatum. macroinvertebrate assemblages of the beaver-altered
streams were a results of direct (impoundment) and
(14214) MANGER, R., 2001. Resultaat actie indirect (changes in temperature,waterchemistry, plant
Vuurjuffer. — [Results of the Pyrrhosotna nymphula growth) alterations of the stream environment.
inquire]. Op de Kop 6(3): 17-19. (Dutch). -
(Stoepveldsingel 55, NL-9403 SM Assen). (14217) MATERIALY ZJAZDOWE 8 OGOLNO-
The inquire (throughnewspapers etc.) on the occurrence POLSKIE WARSZTATY BENTOLOGICZNE -
th of Noord Holland the 8 Polish the sp. in the Noordkop area, prov., [Abstracts ofpapers of Benthology
the Netherlands 65 9-12 2001. yielded responses, mostly by garden Workshop ], Warszawa-Mikohijki, May
pond owners. Mostly were reported 2-3 (max. 6) (Polish).
individuals P. of per pond; all within the period, 30 Apr.-26 [Odon. papers:] Domek, : Comparison qualitative
June. The smallest container of macrozoobenthos in breeding site was a and qualitative structure some
— T.\ 50x30 cm, 2 cm deep. Some individuals were seen Lobelia dormanna lakes (pp. 2-3); Gronowski,
perching on dryinglinen and in similar situations. At Infusorian fauna (Ciliata) on dragonfly larvae of
present, the sp. is apparently widespread in the Luknajno Lake (p. 12); — Jakubik, B. \ Macroinverte-
Noordkop dunes. Probably it has populated the dunes brates of the Mala Bystrzyca river in view of selected
from the fens in the provinces of Utrecht and Zuid environmental features (pp. 13-15); — Tohczyk, G.\
Holand, — In local the articles ofthe food of larvae newspapers, following Analysis dragonfly (Odonata) as
element in have appeared on this project (all in 2001): an aquatic ecosystem assessment (pp. 40-
Noordhollands Dagblad(Helderse Courant), issues of -42).
and — Den 29 March, 10 May 25 June; Helder op
issue of 8 — MERCURIALS. Zeitschrift der Zondag, Apr., pp. 3 & 31; Noordhollands (14218) Schutzgemein-
Weekblad (Den Helder), issues of 17 Apr. (with schaft Libellen in Baden-Württemberg. (ISSN 1618-
Author’s portrait) and 19 June. -9124),No. 1 (Dec. 2001). Annual subscription: € 7.50
net, — (Orders to: Ms U. Stephan, Im Westengarten
(14215) MANGER, R., 2001. Voortplanting van 12, D-79241 Diringen).
Platbuik in Helderse tuinvijver. — [Reproduction of Kunz, B. & H. Hunger. Editorial (p. 1); — Hostetller,
Libellula Den K. Der Kleine depressa in a garden pond in Helder]. : Blaupfeil (Orthetrum coerulescens) in
Op de Kop 6(3); 19. (Dutch). - (Stoepveldsingel 55, Vorarlberg: Rückblick auf zehn Jahre Feldarbeit (pp.
NL-9403 SM Assen). 2-4); - Kunz, B Suchstrategien für in Baden-
A from constructed Noord record a pond, in 1999; Württemberg(vermutlich) unterrepräsentierteLibellen-
Holland the Netherlands. — Neue Erkenntnisse prov., arten (pp. 4-8); Muller, J.M.:
und der zur Ökologie Verbreitung Siberischen
(14216) MARGOLIS, B.E., R.L. RAESLY & D.L. Azurjungfer Coenagrionhylas (pp. 9-12); — Rbhn, C:
SHOMWAY, 2001. The effects of beaver-created Libellen des Hepbacher-LeimbacherRieds (pp. 12-14); 424 Odonatological Abstracts
— Schmidt, B. : Habitate, Fortpflanzungsverhaltenund (14223) MULI, J.R. & K.M. MAVUTI, 2001. The
Eiablagestrategien der Südlichen Mosaikjungfer benthic macrofauna community of Kenyan waters of
(Aeshna afftnis) im Eriskircher Ried (Bodensee) (pp. Lake Victoria. Hydrobiologia458: 83-90. - (Second
14-18); - Sternberg, K. & R. Buchwald: 20 Jahre Author: Dept Zool., Univ. Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197,
“SchutzgemeinschaftLibellenin Baden-Württemberg" Nairobi, Kenya).
den bis und The New World and von ersten Anfängen Grundlagenwerk Aphylla Didymops, and the
— 23- holarctic Somatochlora and Libellula the 6 Vereinsgründung(pp. 19-23); Kurzheitrdge(pp. are among
- Termine — odon. listed Lake Victoria. this -28); 2002 (pp. 28-29); Vereinsnach- genera for Considering
kind of the is of richlen (pp. 30-36). misidentifications, paper little use.
(14219) MERMOD-FRICKER, F., 2001. Bibliographie (14224) MUNGENAST, F., 2001. Die Libellen des
concernant la faune entomologique suisse, 1999. Bull, Gurgltales bei Imst, Nordtirol (Insecta: Odonata): Eine
romand Ent. 19(2): 69-81, — (Centre suisse Cartogr. faunistisch-ökologische Untersuchung. Veroff.
Faune, Terreaux 14, CH-2000 Neuchâtel). Landesmus. Ferdinandeum 81: 113-153. (With Engl,
Includes 5 odonatol. titles. s.). — (Stadtplatz 12, A-6460 Imst).
35 recorded in the spp. were (1996-1999) Gurgl Valley,
(14220) MITRA, T.R.. 2001.An appeal. Sci. & Culture. between Imst and Nassereith. N Tyrol, Austria. Of
- Dakshin Para interest is Calcutta 67(7/8): 252. (18/1 Rd, particular the occurrence of Nehalennia
Calcutta-700028. India), speciosa (Kropfsee) and Aeshna subarctica
A request to the Indian workers, in the journal of the (Sinnesbrunn,alt. 1500 m).
Indian Science News Association, to assist in the
preparation of Odonatological Abstracts by regularly (14225) [NEEDHAM, J.G.. M.J. WESTFALL & M.L.
providing (either to the Author or to the Ed. of MAY]GROLL, E.. 2001. [Buchbesprechung]. Dragon-
Odonatologica) the reprints/copies of publications flies ofNorth America. Beitr. Ent. 51(2): 374.
information Odon. A brief book review of containing any on descriptive the volume listed in
OA 13710.
(14221) MONNERAT, C, 2001. Prolongement de la
de odonates octobre A,MOHD-SOFIAN & pdriode vol de certains en 2001. (14226) NORMA-RASHID, Y„
Bull, romand Ent. 19(2): 95-106. (With Engl. s.). - M. ZAKARIA-1SMAIL, 2001. Diversity and
(Centre suisse Cartogr. Faune, Terreaux 14, CH-2000 distribution of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies)
lake Tasek Neuchâtel). in the fresh water swamp Bera, Malaysia.
An extension of the adult period in W. Switzerland Hydrobiologia459: 135-146. — (Inst. Biol. Sei., Fac.
noticed in Oct, several Univ. was 2001 in spp., most Sei.. Malaya, MY-50603 Kuala Lumpur,
particularly in Enallagma cyathigerum, Ischnura Malaysia).
Bad elegans and I. pumilio. weather conditions in Sept, 35 spp. are added to the fauna of the lake (Peninsular
78 These did not cause a significant mortality, and favourable Malaysia), bringing its status up to spp. are
weather in the The 2001 and various Oct, favoured adult longevity. listed, biological aspects, such as habitat
evidence is compared with 4990 observations made clustering and temporalactivity profile, are discussed.
during 1989-2000, 99 of which were made in Oct.
(14227) OTT, J., 2001. Expansion of Mediterranean
Odonata in (14222) MOROZ, M„ S. CZCHOROWSKI & K. Germany and Europe: consequences of
LEWANDOWSKI, 2001. Vodnyenasekomye (Insecta: climatic changes. In: G.-R. Walther. C.A. Burga & P.J.
Ephemeroptera, Odonata, Heteroptera, Trichoptera) Edwards, [Eds], ‘‘Fingerprints’’ of climate change:
— behaviour and 89- Berezinskogo biosfernogo zapovednika. Aquatic adapted shifting species ranges, pp.
insects (...) of the Bieriezinsky Biosphere Reserve. -111. Kluwer/Plenum, New York-Boston-Dordrecht-
75-81. with -London-Moscow. ISBN 0-306-46716-X. — Parki narod. Rezenv. przyr. 20(4): (Russ.,
Eng. & Pol. s’s). — (First Author: Inst. Zool., Belaruss. (L.U.P.O., Friedhofstr. 28, D-67705 Trippstadt).
Acad. A and northward is Sei., Akademicheckaya 27, Minsk-220072, recent significant range expansion
Belarussia). shown in 14 of Mediterranean European spp.
Includes list of 8 odon. recorded 1997- in of them vertical is a spp., during provenance; some a expansion
— -2000; Belarussia. also evident, and a recent increase of the northern Odonatological Abstracts 425
populations isapparent. Some biological and ecological keyed. Ischnura hastata is the sole zygopt., Aeshna
of the and is 8 — consequences phenomenonare discussed, galapagoensis endemic, spp. are indigenous.
and future for See also OA 9158 and some consequences scenarxa some spp. 11773.
and for the whole aquatic systems as a are pointed out.
(14231) RAM§AK, L„ 2001. Ordo Odonata (kadji
(14228) OTT, J., 2001. Zum Einsatz von Libellen als paslirji). Individuals naloga. Dept. Biol., Biotech.
— Bioindikatoren und Monitoringorganismenin Feucht- Fac., Univ. Ljubljana. 7 pp, (Slovene). (Smartno
gebieten: das Beispiel einer geplantenWasserentnahme 165/a,SI-2383 §martno-pri-Slovenj-Gradcu).
for 14 im Naturschutzgebiet‘Täler und Verlandungszoneam Includes records spp. (Carinthia, Slovenia),
Gelterswoog” (BiosphärenreservatPfälzerwald). Annls Aeshna caerulea is of particular interest.
scient. Reserve Biosphere transfrontiere Vosges Nord-
-Pfdlzerwald 9: 151-177. (With Engl. & Fr. s’s). — (14232) RAO, R.J., 2001. Biological resources of the
(L.U.P.O., Friedhofstr. 28, D-67705 Trippstadt). Ganga river, India. Hydrobiologia 458: 159-168. -
The odon. fauna (33 spp.) of the valley system, (Sch. Stud. Zool., Jiwaji Univ.,Gwalior-47401 1,UP.,
Kolbental-Erlental-Walkmühltal,SW ofKaiserslautern India).
W been monitored The from 5 odon. fam. (Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany) has taxa are (mostly genus-wise)
since 1998.So farit has not suffered seriously by human listed from the Rishikesh-Kanpur section of the river,
activities; its mosaic-type of habitats harbour a India. The Ganga R. is under constant threat ofpollution
numberof and the and industrial of relatively constant indigenous spp., by sewage wastes, disposal dead
annual turnover of spp. throughout the area is low. bodies, deforestation, excessive use of fertilizers and
Coenagrion hastulatum, Somatochlora arctica, pesticides, bathing,pilgrimage and water development
coerulescens Leucorrhinia dubia For Action Plan Orthetrum and are programs. biological restoration, an
the The ofthe odon. has been the Indian Government. among significant spp. advantages set upby
as bio-indicators are outlined and discussed.
(14233) ROLDAN PEREZ, G., J.A. POSADA & J.C.
(14229) OWUSU, H„ 2001. Indiaanse symbolen. - GUTIÉRREZ, 2001. Estudio limnoldgico de los
North American First [Symbols of Nations]. Verba, recursoshidricos del Barque de Piedras Blancas. Acad.
90-5513-447-3. Softcover Colombiana Cien. x+152 Hoevelaken. 320 pp. ISBN Exactas, [...], Bogota, pp.
(14.3x19.0 cm). Price: € 7.- net. (Dutch). - Original ISBN958-9205-19-4. — (Mailingaddresses not stated).
German edn; 1997, Symbole der Indianen Nordameri- The locality is situated in the Cordillera central,
kas, Schimer, Darmstadt. Colombia (alt. 2200-2600 m). 13 odon. taxa are listed,
Among the totem animals, the dragonfly is considered mostly on generic level only.
for illusion and a creature ofwinds; it stands change.
Its glittering wings are bringing up in the mind the (14234) ROLFF, J., 2001. Evolutionaryecology ofwater
reminiscence ofmagictimes, makingpeople conscious mite-insect interactions: a critical appraisal. Arch.
herewiththat the worldonly seems a reality. Thelesson Hydrobiol. 152(3): 353-368. - (Dept Anim. & Plant
ofthe dragonflyis that in the worldthere is nothing as Sei., Univ. Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, UK).
therefore is avoid illusions. mites freshwater it seems, it necessary to In Water are ubiquitous parasites in
the the Their addition, dragonfly is passing on messages of ecosystems. host-finding success depends on
the elementary creatures and those of plant spirits. If behaviour and condition of the host. Hydrachnidian
one desires to changeoneself, the dragonfly should be parasitism lowers host fitness in various ways, it
invoked. increases its mortality, decreases its fecundity, etc. and $ hosts and different spp. (though closely related) (14230) PECK, S.B., 2001. Smaller orders of insects of are affected differently. The possibility of a host- the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador: evolution, ecology, -parasite co-evolution is discussed. and diversity. NRC Research Press, Ottawa/ON. XH+278 ISBN 0-660-18284-X. - ROLFF, J„ P. BRAUNE & M.T. SIVA- pp. (Author: Dept (14235) Biol., Carleton Univ., Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6, CA; — -JOTHY, 2001. Ectoparasites do not affect ejaculate Publishers: Natn. Res. Council Can., Ottawa, ON, K1A volume in the dragonfly Coenagrion puella. Physiol. 0R6, CA). Ent. 26(4): 315-319. — (First Author: Dept Anim. & The fauna (9 spp.) is reviewed and (adults and larvae) Plant Sei., Univ. Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, UK). 426 Odonatological Abstracts C. puella adults are parasitized frequently by (14239) SHIVOGA, W.A., 2001. The influence of ectoparasitic water mites. In an experimental study of hydrology on the structure ofinvertebrate communities the parasite load, the influence of parasite burden on in two streams flowing into Lake Nakuru, Kenya. - host sperm volume was studied. Infection with Hydrobiologia 458: 121-130. (Dept Envir. Sei., did affect ectoparasiticArrenurus cuspidator not sperm Egerton Univ., P.O. Box 536, Njoro, Kenya). in the vesicle It volume seminal (ejaculate volume). is Stream fauna communities werestudied in the Baharini concluded that water mite parasitism does not affect S Springbrook and the Njoro R. The encountered odon. stated and fitness in C. puella by reducing sperm production. are as “Calopteryx sp.” “Brachythemis sp.”, both from the Baharini perennial brook only. (14236) RUCKDESCHEL, W„ 2001. Die Frühge- schichte der Münchner Entomofaunistik. NachrBl. (14240) SIVA-JOTHY, M.T., Y. TSUBAKI, R.E, buyer. Enl. 50(4): 102-105. - (Westerbuchberg 67, HOOPER & S.J. PLAISTOW, 2001. Investment in D-81477 Übersee). immune function under chronic and acute immune Includes reference the odonatol, work ofA. Bilek, in insect. - a to challenge an Physiol. Enl. 26(1): 1-5. (First Author: Dept Anim. & Plant Sei,, Univ. Sheffield, (14237) SAIMOIRAGHI, G., B. GUMIERO, A. Sheffield,S10 2TN, UK). PASTERIS, S. PRATO, C. BONACINA & G. The relationship between the chronic burden of mid- BONOM1, 2001. Breakdown rates and -gut parasites (eugregarinetrophozoites) and theeffect macroinvertebrate colonisation of alder (Alnus ofan acute haemolymph challenge(a nylon insert) on leaves in acid lake 2 insect effector glutinosa) an (Lake Orta, N Italy), important immune systems, viz.phenol and oxidase and the before,during after alimingintervention. J.Umnol. (PO) encapsulation response, were — in field ofMnais 60(1): 127-133. (First Author: Dipto Biol. Evol. investigated a population costalis. PO Sperimentale, Univ. Bologna, Via Selmi 3, 1-40126 levels in the haemolymph, and the magnitude of the Bologna). encapsulation response were maintained,regardless of To test the effectiveness ofthe limingintervention,the chronic and subsequent acute experimental immune of leaves and of colonisation The maintenance ofthese effector speed decay processes, challenges. systems alder leaves the bottom the lake were placed on of (at is therefore probably an important life-history -3 and -18m depth),and recovered in appropriate time requirement in these damselflies. Investment in mid- PO levels related intervals. The experiment took place during 3 -gut was significantly negatively to successive viz, 1989/90 winters, 1988/89 (pre-liming), the animal’s chronic parasite burden after an acute (liming), and 1990/91 (post-liming). Alder leaves, experimentalchallenge in the haemolymph,suggesting which are known to have a medium to high decaying that maintaining PO levels across two physiological speed in a number ofaquatic environments, behave in compartments (haemolymph and mid-gut) is costly. The Lake Orta low The richness of as a speed sp. species results suggest that the immuneeffector system activity made in different colonisingbenthic fauna is low;the community is physiological compartments in an insect’s of In the up almost exclusively Chironomidae. pre- body is affected by chronic parasite burdens in the face the odon. recovered from and demands immune insult. -limingperiod, were -3 ofthe imposedby an acute -18 m depth,during all 3 periodsCoenagrion sp. larvae occurred -3 at m only. (14241) SOUTER, N.J. & W.D. WILLIAMS, 2001. A comparison ofmacroinvertebrate communities in three (14238) SCUDDER, G.G.E., K.M. NEEDHAM, R.D. South Australian streams with regard to réintroduction KENNER, R.A. CANNINGS & S.G. CANNINGS, of the platypus [Omithorhynchus anatinus]. Trans. R. 2001. insects in British Columbia: 100 71-82. - Aquatic years Soc.S.Aust. 125(2): (First Author: Sch. Biol. of study. J. enl. Soc. Br. Columb. 98: 61-81. - (First Sei., Flinders Univ., Bedford Park, SA 5042, AU). Author: Spencer Ent. Mus., Dept Zool., Univ. Br. The invertebrate benthos of Scott Creek (Mt Lofty Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, CA). Ranges, South Australia) was assessed to determine At present, Odon. are the best known aquatic insect whether it could sustain apopulationofplatypus, which is order in theProvince. Their exploration history briefly has been locally extinct forca 100 yr. The benthic fauna outlined since with the that of R. and Breakneck R. 1912, emphasis on recent is compared to Rocky on collections and inventories. All available BC odon. Kangaroo Is., where platypus has been introduced. The records are databased, georeferenced,and mapped. odon. are among key food groups; 7 spp. are listed for Odonatological Abstracts 427 all 3 N behaviours in aka- some or streams. Ishizawa, Early reproductive -tombo in Honshu (p. 13); — Anonymous: [Book (14242) SUHLING, F. & S. LEPKOJUS, 2001. Differ- review] Dragonflies of the world, by J. Silsby (p. 14). ences in growth and behaviour influence asymmetric of predation among early-instar dragonflylarvae. Can. J. (14244) THEISCHINGER, G., 2001. A new species Zool. 79: 854-860. (With Fr. s.). - (Zool. Inst.,Techn. Eurysticta Watson from Australia (Odonata: Univ. Braunschweig, Fasanenstr. 3, D-38092 Isostictidae).Linz. biol. Beitr. 33(2); 1291-1294. - (2A Braunschweig). Hammersley Rd, Grays Point, NSW 2232, AU). Libellulid clutches. When E.reevesi is illustrated and its affinities dragonflieslaylarge egg eggs sp. n. described, 2 of or more spp. are deposited at the same time and are discussed. Holotype <3 : Queensland, White Mts of Torrens Creek alt. 580 patch, one can expect a high density early-instar Natn. Park, Gorge, m, 16/17- larvae. Thus, interspecific interactions should be -IV-2000; deposited in ANIC, Canberra. evident. The interaction was studied in Sympetrum fonscolombii and Orthetrum cancellatum, which (14245) TOMAZlC, A., 2001. Kali pod etnoloskim in typically co-occur in French rice fields. The laying of bioloSkim drobnogledom. - [Karstic ponds under egg clutches ofthe 2 spp. at the sametime and site was ethnological and biological microscope]. Delo, experimentally simulated. Survival of O. cancellatum Ljubljana 43(288): 9. (Slovene). — (Author’s address was reduced, compared with that of controls without not stated). A S. fonscolombii and also with that of S. fonscolombii national daily’s article onkarstic ponds in Slovenia. in the 2-spp. treatment. At the end ofthe experiment, A reference is made to their rich odon. fauna, and a mean head width of S. fonscolombii was greater than phot, ofa Coenagrionscitulum copulais included. It is for in this is almost in O. cancellatum, which may be one reason the emphasized, Slovenia, sp. entirely differential survival. In a second experiment, the restricted to karstic ponds. 2 behaviour of pairs ofearly-instar larvae of the spp. H. was observed in different size combinations. Small S. (14246) VAN DER SLUTS, T„ B. PEDROLI & fonscolombii larvae reduced locomotory activity in the KUIPERS, 2001.Corridors for life: ecological network of O. cancellatum. In small for presence larger contrast, analysis Regione Emilia-Romagna;agricultural O. cancellatum did do in the of of Provincia di Modena & Alterra not so presence larger plains Bologna. - S. fonscolombii. This behavioural difference may also Rapp. 365; 1-80. (With lud. s.). (Available at € 23.- from Alterra Green World P.O. Box NL- cause asymmetric interspecific predation. net Res., 47, -6700 AA Wageningen). (14243) SYMNET. Newsletter of the Aka-tombo The results arepresented ofananalysis ofthe ecological network, No. 9 (5 Dec. 2001 ).Published in Jap.& Engl, network, designed for the agricultural plains of the edn. — (Distributed by N. Ishizawa, 1644-15 Modena and Bologna provinces, Italy. Woodland, Yamaguchi,Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-1145, JA). wetland and grassland ecosystems were selected, and of and the dealt with. Higashi, K. \ Kotee dragonflies quails (pp. 1-2); resp. representative spp. are Calopteryx S.: Memories is those for the Nagayama, on dragonflies (pp. 3-5); splendens among representative M.\ Akagi, Observation on a swarming aka-tombo wetlands. The model LARCH was used to assess - of adult whether these still function (p. 5); Hachiya, K. \ Seasonal fluctuations ecosystems as anecological Sympetrum frequens and S. infuscatum at rice paddies network. The region has a serious fragmentation in Hokkaido (pp. 6-8); — Tsubuki, T„ S. Ikeda & N. problem. The implementation of the suggested Otsuka: Sympetrum infuscatum and S. frequens at the ecological network would significantly improve the Yunomaru Heights in early August 2000 (p. 8); — situation. Tsubuki, T: Group migration of Sympetrura frequens in — at Toshima-ku, Tokyo early summer (p. 9); (14247) WUKER, A., 2001. Libellenatlas Noord-Hol- A book 1996-2000. — atlas Anonymous: new easy picture ofdragonflies, lands Duinreservaat, [Dragonfly by T. Tanaka (p. 9); — Ueda, T. : One example of of the Hoard Holland Dune Reserve], N.V. PWN oviposition site of Sympetrum frequens (p. 10); — WaterleidingbedrijfNoord Holland, Velserbroek. Tsubuki, T. : Shelters for bad weathers in Sympetrum iv+102 pp. ISBN none. (Dutch). — (Publishers; — — AS Author: species (pp. 11-12); Ueda, T.: Two cases ofevening Rijksweg 501, NL-1991 Velserbroek; migration in Sympetrum frequens (pp. 12-13); — Van Oldenbameveldweg40, NL-1901 KC Castricum). 428 OdonatologicalAbstracts 34 evidenced in the During 1996-2000, spp. were 2002 Reserve, Noord Holland prov., the Netherlands. The odon. communities of the surveyed wetlands are (14252) ARGIA. The news journal of the Dragonfly and the each outlined, regional occurrence of sp. is Society of the Americas. (ISSN 1061-8503), Vol. 14, - presented and commented upon in detail. Regional No. 1 (20 March 2002), No. 2 (15 June 2002). {do Dr & Mrs T.W. distribution maps are included. Donnelly, 2091 Partridge Lane, Binghamton,NY 13903, USA). (14248) ZESSIN, W„ 2001. Der Zoo von Novosibirsk [Scientific articles], [No. 1]: Sibley. F.C.: Connecticut records - eine gute Adresse ftirdie Zucht gefahrdeterWildtiere. ofSympetrum corruptum and South American Ursus, Schwerin 7(2): 97-103. — (Zoo Schwerin, Coenagrionidae (pp. 3-4); — Abbott, J.C. & R.R. Waldschulweg 1, D-19061 Schwerin). Larsen : Two new damselflies from Nevada (p. 4); — In the framework of the 15th Int. Symp. Odonatol. Johnson, J.\ A neat discovery (p. 4; Gomhus lynnae); (Novosibirsk, 9-21 July 2001), the Author (Director of Daigle, J.J.: A fistful of Bolivianos (p. 5; Bolivian — the Schwerin Zoo)paid a professional visit to the local records); Sibley, F.C.: Miscellaneous notes on Zoological Gardens. In this paper, a brief description British Virgin Islands dragonflies (pp. 5-7); — of OdonataofSt Thomas and St ofthe Post-Symp. Tour to Altai,and anumber photos Donnelly, N. : John, Virgin Islands — debilis are included. (pp. 7-9); Sibley, F.C.: Micrathyna from Jamaica (p. 9); - Behrstock, R.A.: New late flight Eindrücke dates for Texas Odonata 20 late records for (14249) ZESSIN, W., 2001. von der including zwanzigsten Tagung deutschsprachigerOdonatologen the United States (pp. 9-13); — Dunkle, S. : Hobby — N.: Bat (GdO) vom 16.-18.3.2001 in Görlitz. Virgo 5(1): 67- falcons and dragonflies(p. 13); Donnelly, -74. — (LangeStr. 9, D-19230 Jasnitz). falcons and dragonflies (p. 13); — Mauffray, B.: — A comprehensivereport on the GdO Symposium,inch Georgia update (pp, 13-14); Beckemeyer, R. / — For the N.: 4 book reviews — the program and numerous photographs. Donnelly. (pp. 14-15). [No. 2:] of OA 13748. J Cuba — abstracts papers, see Craves, : trip report (pp. 6-7; records); Donnelly, N.\ Ugandarevisited (pp, 7-10; records); — (14250) ZESSIN, W„ 2001. Lebensraum und Arten- Kroner, S.: Gomphusseptimarediscovered in Alabama Libellen und in Fliess- - A. & D. Orthemis discolor schutz von (Odonata) an (p. 10); Rehn, Paulson: — E. Coombs & S. gewässem von Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.Virgo 5(1): from Arizona (p. 11); Johnson, J„ 18-26. — (Lange Str, 9, D-19230 Jasnitz). Valley: Recent highlights in Oregon (pp. 11-13); — 19 dealt A spp. are with; their occurrence, habitat Abbott, J.C.: new dragonfly from Utah (p. 13; Aeshna and in — N. Dot requirements status Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, persephone); Donnelly, : mapproject: patterns E Germany are stated. ofdiversity are emerging (pp. 13-16); — Beckemeyer, R.: Dragonfly “footprints” (p. 16); — Donnelly, N.: L.D. & C.F. 2001. Some folk (14251) ZWEIG, RABENI, names for “dragonfly” (pp. 16-17; Biomonitoring for deposited sediment using benthic appellationsin Burma and Uganda); — Donnelly, N. / invertebrates; a test on 4 Missouri streams. Jl N. Am. Beckemeyer, R.: 3 book reviews (pp. 17-18). — The 2 benthol. Soc. 20(4): 643-657. — (First Author; Fish. issues include also various field trip reports (containing Div., Missouri Dept Cons., 1110 South College Ave, noteworthy records) and the traditional “Tramea” Columbia, MO 65201, USA). (providing information on websites). The response of stream benthic invertebrates to fine sediment No. 16 No. 17 superficially deposited was investigated (14253) APROPOS, (Apr. 2002), (Aug. in the Missouri Ozark ecoregion. Tolerance values, 2002).ISSN none. — (c/o M.Tunmore, 36 Tinker Lane, W representing taxa responses to deposited sediment Meltham, Holmfirth, Yorks, HD9 4EX, UK). 30 inch A. (DSBI), were developed for taxa, Argia sp, [Odon. articles], [No. 16]: Parr, : Southern Skimmer (DSBI 1, intolerant). Deposited-sediment tolerance Orthetrum brunneum (Fonscolombe) (pp. 31-33, figs values correlated withbiotic index tolerance 29-30 — M. Canal were not excl.); Wasscher, : Damselfly values (BI; Argia 8.7), indicating a different response Cercion lindenii (Selys), a species to look out for (pp. enrichment. 33-34 — S.: to deposited sediment than to organic 62-63, figs excl.); Cham, [book review] Dragonflies of the world, by J. Silsby (p. 74); — Insectline: Insectsreported duringtheearly part of2002 Odonatological Abstracts 429 (pp. 74-75); — Parr, A.: Lesser Emperor Anax (14257) BOWLES, B„ 2002. Results of the 2001 Pelee parthenope update (p. 78, figs 31-32 excl.); — Murray, Island butterfly and odonate counts. Ontario Insects C: Dragonfly conservation from the BDS (pp. 78-79); 7(2): 34-35. - (374 Grenville, Orilla, ON, L3V 7P7, Twissell, I. : Gloucestershire dragonflies:information CA). — Insect Lines: insect 82 referable 12 5- request (p.80). [No. 17]: Migrant individuals, to spp., were sighted on — summary, mid-April to July 2002 (pp. 17-19); -V1II-2001, but all spp. were encountered already at Murray. C: Dragonflies: ancient animals underthreat the earlier counts as well (cf. OA 13658); Ontario, (pp. 19-25, figs 28-33 excl.); - Ketelaar, R. : Odonata Canada. in the Netherlands, 2001 (pp. 58-59); - Goddard, D. Dragonfly conservation from the BDS (pp. 68-69). (14258) BUCZYNSKI. P„ J. THEUERKAUF & S, ROUYS, 2002. Nowe stanowiska Cordulegaster M. & A. bidentata (14254) BEDJANlC, SALAMUN, 2002. Sélys, 1843 (Odonata: Cordulegastridae) w Additional notes on the last larval instar of Bieszczadach. — New records of Cordulegaster Epophthalmiavittata cyanocephala Hagen, 1867 from bidentata Selys, 1843 (Odonata: Cordulegastridae)from Sri Lanka (Odonata: Corduliidae). Opusc. zool.flumin. the Bieszczady Mountains. Wiad. ent. 20(3/4): 183- 204: 1-6. — (First Author; Fram 117/a,SI-2313 Fram). -184. (Pol., with Engl, title). — (First Author; Dept The original description of the larva (cf. M. Bedjaniê, Zool., Inst. Biol., Maria Curie-Skladowska Univ., 2000, Odonatologica 29: 57-61) is supplemented on Akademicka 19, PO-20-033 Lublin). the basis of fresh material, collected in Oct. Without the mentioned from the appreciable locality data, sp. was 2001 in northern and central Sri Lanka. The Bieszczady Mts, Poland by L. Sawkiewicz & M. Zak measurements, illustrations and additional descriptions (1966, Roczn. Muz- gomosl. Bytom [Przyr.] 3:73-132. of some morphological features of the exuviae are Here, the first documented records are presented, viz. presented and aconsiderable variation in the peculiarly 2 shaped labial palps is pointed out. The current -2000. knowledge of the larval forms in the genus is briefly outlined, and comments on ecology, distribution and (14259) CANNINGS, R„ 2002. The dragonflies of adult phenology ofthe endemic E. v. cyanocephalaare northern British Columbia: field surveys, collections supplied. development and public education. Boreus 21(2): 16 [abstract only]. — (Royal B.C. Mus., P.O. Box 9815 (14255) BEKETOV, M.A., 2002. Toksichnost’ Stn Prov. Govt., Victoria, BC, V8W 9W2, CA). ammoniya dlya gidrobiotipov: obzor. — [Ammonia [Verbatim:] A multi-yr project headed by the Royal toxicity to aquatic organisms: a review]. In: A.Yu. BC Museum and the BC Conservation Data Centre is Haritonov & L.N. Sivohina, [Eds], Biologicheskaya surveying the Odon. ofBritish Columbia N of 52° N nauka I obrazovanie v pedagogicheskih vuzah, Vol. 2, latitude. Dragonflies are important indicators of Novosibirsk St. Univ. & Inst. Anim. health and pp. 93-100, Pedag. ecosystem comprehensive surveys have Syst. Ecol., Russ. Acad. Sei., Novosibirsk. ISBN 5- neverbeen performedin most northern BC areas. Goals -85921-293-3.(Russ.).- (P.O.Box 156,RUS-630048 include the study of the distribution, status, habitat and needs of the Novosibirsk). requirements management spp. A brief critical review, with emphasison invertebrates. involved, with emphasis on rare taxa. The promotion LC50 values for 29 incl. of are presented spp., publicknowledge and the involvement ofvolunteers Erythromma najas, Lestes sponsa and Sympetrum in monitoring these insects is a priority ofthe project. flaveolum. Aside ofPhilarctus quaeis (Trichopt), odon. larvae are the most tolerant spp. studied. (14260) CANNINGS, R„ 2002. William E. Ricker (1908-2001). Boreus 21(2): 11-13. - (Royal B.C. (14256) BOWLES, B„ 2002. Results ofthe 2001 Carden Mus., P.O. Box 9815 Stn Prov. Govt, Victoria, BC, odonate count. Ontario Insects 7(2): 39. - (374 V8W 9W2, CA). Grenville, Grilla, ON, L3V 7P7, CA). A brief biography, appreciation of his aquatic biology 1581 individuals of 26 14-VII- and entomol. spp. were sighted on work, a complete bibliography (1935- -2001. fraternus the Gomphus was highlight, -1997). representing the first record for Victoria Co., Ontario, Canada (cf. also OA 13842). (14261) DOMMANGET, J.-L., 2002. Autorisations de 430 Odonatological Abstracts nous? Insecles 124: 33-34. - A careful the odon. fauna of capture: ou en sommes report on (35 spp.) the F-78390 De (7 rue Lamartine, Bois-d’Arcy). Pluismeer lake and the adjacent Stulp area (Lage The 1999 Collection Act is Utrecht the based (French) Specimen Vuursche, prov., Netherlands), on and the elaborate and the 1993-2000 field work and described, sense of its time- on sporadic earlier -consuming provisions is questioned by one of the records. Duringthe covered period, somehydrological leading French odonatologists. and water quality changes have taken place; the effect ofthese is apparent in the occurrence of some spp. (14262) DOMMANGET, J.-L., 2002. Protocole de I’Inventaire cartographique des odonates de France (14266) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ODONATO- (ProgrammeINVOD). [3rdedn]. Mus. Natn. Hist. Nat., LOGY. (ISSN 1388-7890),Vol. 5, No, 1 (2Apr. 2002). & Soc, Fr. 64 ISBN With the the former has Paris Odonatol., Bois-d’Arcy. pp. present issue, Pantala changed 2-9507291-4-2. Price: € 5.- net. — (Orders to: Soc. the nameas above, but the ISSN number was retained. Fr. Odonatol., 7 rueLamartine,F-78390 Bois-d’Arcy). Beukema, JJ.: Changing distribution patternsalong A detailed description of the technical aspects of the a stream in adults of Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis project. The main chapter titles are: Objectifs et (Odonata: Calopterygidae): a case of larval-drift généralités(pp. 7-14), Validation des données (pp. 15- compensation? (pp. 1-14); — Clausnitzer, V.: -16), Améliorations apportées à l’inventaire (p. 17), Reproductive behaviour and ecology of the Méthodologie de terrain (pp. 19-24), Transfert des dendrolimnetic Hadrothemis scabrifrons (Odonata: données (pp. 25-32), Localisation des informations (pp. Libellulidae) (pp. 15-28); — Clausnitzer, V. & M. Autres d’informations Lindeboom: Natural and the 33-39), sources (p. 40), history description of and the dendrolimnetic larva of Renseignements pratiques (p. 41), among Coryphagrion grandis Appendices: Liste de référence des odonates de France (Odonata) (pp. 29-44); — Corbet, P.S.: Stadia and and Liste des habitats ratios of Odonata: — métropolitaine (pp. 45-48), growth a review (pp. 45-73); odonatologiques(pp. 49-50). Martens, A.: Groupoviposition in three platycnemidid species (Odonata: Platycnemididae) (pp. 75-80); — (14263) ENDERSBY, !.. 2002. Victorian dragonfly Melnychuk, M.C. & D.S. Srivastava: Abundance and common names. Victorian Ent. 32(1): 14-15. - (56 vertical distribution ofbromeliad-dwellingzygopteran Looker Rd, Montmorency, Vic. 3094, AU). larva, Mecistogaster modesta, in a Costa Rican A list of the recommended vernacular names of the rainforest (Odonata: Pseudostigmatidae) (pp. 81-97); known in Australia. rosseri spp. to occur Victoria, Tennessen, K.J.: Argia sp. nov. from central Bolivia (Odonata; Coenagrionidae)(pp. 99-104). (14264) GONG, P., Z.-R. SHEN & Z.-H. LI, 2002. Wolbachia endosymbionts and their manipulation of (14267) JONES, C.D., 2002. Sixth annual Algonquin reproduction of arthropod hosts. Acta ent. sin. 45(2): odonate count. Ontario Insects 7(2): 40-41. - (Box 241-252. (Chin., with Engl, s.). — (Coll. Plant Prot., 182, Lakefield, ON, KOL 2H0, CA). China P.R. referable 41 Agric, Univ., Beijing-100094. China). 3221 individuals, to spp. were sighted on Wolbachia is and of So of a common widespread group 23-VI-200I. far, 75 out the 99 Algonquin in Provincial Park the 6 symbiontic bacteria, occurring arthropod spp. were sighted during counts; reproductive tissues. Its biology isreviewed, and effects — Ontario, Canada. (Cf. also OA 13630). of various described. Also is spp. are provided an exhaustive bibliography. No reference to the odon. is (14268) [K1AUTA, B.] Anonymous, 2002. Het heeft made in the it is listed because of Hare — has been paper; here solely a Majesteit behaagd. [Her Majesty pers. comm, from Prof. Dr A.Cordero Rivera ( 19March graciously pleased]. Biltse & BUthovense Courant 89 2001), suggesting the possibility Wolbachia could be (2 May): 1. (Dutch). - (P.O. Box 256, NL-3720 AG responsible forparthenogenesisin the Azoran Ischnura Bilthoven). hastata. in local lh [Article a newspaper].On the 10 ofApril 2002, the the Netherlandsbestowed Dr B. Kiauta Queenof on De in (14265) GOUDSMITS, K„ 2002. libellenfaunavan the Knighthood the order Orange-Nassau, in hetPluismeer. — [Dragonflyfaunaof the Pluismeer], recognition of the crucial role he has played Zeist. 20 — worldwide dissemination of Goudsmits, pp. (Dutch). (Author: 1“ in the gathering and NL 3701 HA Dorpstraat 7-A, Zeist). [scientific] knowledge on dragonflies, particularly so Odonatological Abstracts 431 — de larves d’Aeshna on the editorial level ...”. (The information has Comptage cyanea (Müller, 1764) in - appeared also regional and national dailies). (p. 28) ; Grand. D.: Voyage en Guadeloupe (pp. 29-36); - [Suppl. 1]: Dommanget, T. & J.-L. (14269) LIBELLENNACHRICHTEN. Mitteilungsblatt Dommanget: Inventaire cartographique des odonates der Gesellschaft deutschsprachiger Odonatologen deFrance (Programme INVOD): bilan 1982-2000 (pp. (GdO). (ISSN 1437-5621), No. 7 (20 Feh. 2002). (c/o 1-68). Ms I. Schrimpf,Heimbühlstr. 32, D-72768 Reutlingen). 16 VAN DE pp., inch various notifications, bibliographicnews, (14272) NIEUWSBRIEF NEDERLANDSE andthe articles: Lempert, J. : Tombo,Libellenin Japan, VERENIGING VOOR LIBELLENSTUDIE. (ISSN 1 (PP- 7-8); - Kunz, H.: Libellen in Kinderbüchern 1387-4470), Vol. 5, No. 4 (Dec. 2001), Vol. 6, No. 1 (pp. 8-9); and — Jodicke, R.: Libellen sammeln auf (Febr. 2002). (Dutch). — (c/o M. Wasscher, Minstraat Reisen: Tips für eineMinimalausrüstungund geeignete 15 bis, NL-3582 CA Utrecht). Methoden (pp. 9-11). [Scientific notes:] [5/4:] Dees, A. : An attempt by â Sympecma paedisca at copulation with a beetle (p. 5; W. & J. 2002. Die Libellen- - Van der (14270) LOPAU, ADANA, with aphot.); Heijden, A. : On the vernacular - — De E.P.: fauna von Cypxen\.Nalurk. Reiseber. 19:1-72. (First expression, “Glazenmaker” (p. 6); Boer, Author: Kuhstedtermoor 26, D-27442 Gnarrenburg). Dragonflies ofthe Aide Feanen (pp. 6-7); — Wasscher, This is a thorough monograph ofall what is known on M. : Preliminary dragonfly list of the city of Utrecht the odon. fauna (33 spp.) ofCyprus. Cercion lindenii, (pp. 7-8); - Kalkman, V.: Somatochlora borisi Aeshna mixta, Anax immaculifrons, Orthetrum Marinov, 2001: a newly described European species th and - chrysostigma Diplacodes lefebvrei are reported (pp. 9-10); Van Tol, J. \ Impressions from the 15 from the island for the first time. The work is based on International Symposium ofOdonatology,Novosibirsk nd field work in - Authors’ own systematic (1994), but, (pp. 10-11); Kalkman, V.\ Report ofthe 2 WDA addition the literature it includes - to records, also a Symposium, Gällivare, Sweden (pp. 11-12). [6/1:] wealth of previously unpublished material of other Editorial : In memoriam Editor Eddy de Geest (p. 1); R. C. in collectors, notably the Cyprus inventories in BMNH, Manger, : Coenagrionpulchellum vs puella RMNH and A the Zwanenwater with ZMUA, altogether 955 new records. map (pp. 8-9; a supplementarynote — — of the known localities is provided for each sp. by W. Reinboud onp. 9); Wijnbeek, A.: The pond at De with Considering its size, the abundance ofaquatic habitats Weltevreden, Bill (pp. 10-11; a checklist). and the proximity of the continent, the fauna of the island is the ODONATOLOGICAL SERVICE. remarkably poor; genera Platycnemis, (14273) ABSTRACT Pyrrhosoma, Coenagrion, Erythromma, Enallagma, (ISSN 1438-0269), No. 10 (July 202). - (c/o Dr M. Ceriagrion, Brachytron, Gomphus, Cordulegaster, Lindeboom,Landhausstr. 10, D-72074 Tübingen& M. Somatochlora and Libellula are missing. Schorr, Schulstr. 7 B, D-54314 Zerf). The error in numbering from the previous issue (OA Revue de la 58 Nos (14271) MARTINIA. scientifique Société 14151) is corrected. On pp.. Abstracts 2215- française d’odonatologie.(ISSN 0297-0902),Vol. 18, -2658 of the works published in 1997-2002 are No. 1 March A deal ofthese & (dated 2002, received July 2002), Suppl. presented. great concernspapers notes 1 (June 2002). (Mostly with Engl. s’s). — (c/o J.-L. from odonatol, periodicals, of which only the titles are listed in OA. Dommanget,7 rue Lamartine,F-78390 Bois-d’Arcy). [No. 1]: Guerbaa, K.: Les espèces d’odonates ‘remarquables’ du Limousin (pp. 3-12); — Meurgey, (14274) The OHIO DRAGON-FLIER. Newsletter ofthe F.: Les collections d’odonates du Muséum d’Histoire Ohio OdonataSociety, Vol. 9, No. 1 (Jan. 1999),No. 2 Naturelle de Nantes. 2. Collection G. Brouquet: (Apr. 1999), No. 3 (Sept. 1999); Vol. 10, No. 1 (Jan. inventaire et révision (pp. 13-24) ; — Mashaal, M.: 2000), No. 2 (May 2000), No 3 (July 2000),No. 4 (Sept. Somatochlora metallica [= meridionalis] (Vander 2000); Vol. 11, No. 1 (Jan. 2001), No. 2 (May 2001), Linden, 1825) [= Nielsen, 1935], espece nouvelle pour No. 3 (Sept. 2001); Vol. 12, No. 1 (Jan. 2002), No. 2 la Corse — — (Odonata, Corduliidae) (pp. 25-27) ; (May 2002). (c/o B. Glotzhober, Ohio Hist. Soc., F. : Un de colonisation les 1982 Meurgey, cas par odonates Velma Ave, Columbus, OH 43211-2497, USA). d’un milieu modifié par les tempêtesde décembre 1999 [Some highlights:] [9/1:] Anonymous: Collecting — M. & T. - en Ile-de-France (pp. 27-28) ; Luglia, Luglia: dragonflies: do vs don’t (pp.2-3); [9/2:] Anonymous: 432 Odonatological Abstracts — Acetone - nachtlichen warnings (p, 3); Dragon againstdragon (p. Odonata) am Ruheplatz; Groenendijk, 5); - [9/3:] Chapman, E.G.: Rocket-tailed Emerald D. : Habitat characteristics and conservation of the (Dorocordulia libera)found in Ohio for first time in 75 Beautiful Damoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) in the - — years (pp. 1-2); [10/1;] Membershiplist for 1999 Netherlands; Giinther, A.: Reproduktionsverhalten (pp. 6-7); - [10/2:] Chortles, S.W., R.L. Stewart & J. von Neurobasis kaupi Brauer, 1867; — Hunger, H.: Odonate fauna from Tomlinson Run State Park den FFH-Libellen Rieger. GIS-gestützte Untersuchungen zu (p.4); - Eaton, E.R.: Urban odonates: Cincinnati (pp. Baden-Würtembergs; — Jacquemin, G. & J.-P. 4-5); — Membership list for 2000 (pp. S 1-S2); — [10/ Baudot: The dragonflies (Odonata) of Morocco; — 3:] Memorial Issue, dedicated to B.V. Counts, Jr; — Jddicke, R. & B. Kunz: Gefangen zwischen Meer und [10/4:] [Glotzhober, B.:] Brush-tipped Emerald Küste: Endemiten im Maghreb; — Joop, G.:Gestresste [Somatochlorawalshii] new to Ohio in 2001 (pp. 3-4); Libellen: Auswirkungen natürlicher Feinde; — L Some Darner W. & G.J. Rosche, : notes on Harlequin Kalkman, V.J., Lopau van Pelt: Mapping [Gomphaeschna furcillata] in Northeast Ohio (pp. 4- Turkish dragonflies(Odonata); — Kem, D.: Libellen -5); — [11/1:] includes an announcement and text and in spätmittelalterlichenHandschriften; — Ketelaar, R.: figs examples ofthe forthcoming Ohio Odonata book; Habitat choice of the Norfolk damselfly (Coenagrion - [H/2:] Anonymous: Revisions to Endangered armatum)in Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands; — — B.: 2- P. & H. Wildermuth: Ortstreue und Mobilität Species (p. 1 ); Glotzhober. Eggs on cars (pp. Knaus, - New records zwei -3); [11/3:] Anonymous: county (pp. in alpinen Metapopulationenvon Somatochlora — 3-5); - Observation and behaviour notes (pp. 6-7); alpestris; Laister, G.: Wieder vital? Ein Libellen- Migrations (pp. 7-8); — [12/1] and [12/2;] contain bestand sieben Jahre nach der Renaturierung: — mainly notifications. Leipelt, K.G.: Im Osten nichts Neues? Verteilungs- muster von Cordulegaster-Arten auf griechischen (14275) PROGRAMM & ABSTRACTS 21. Jahres- Inseln; — Lingenfelder, V.: Faunistisch-ökologische der Odonalo- Libellenfauna im tagung Gesellschaft deutschsprachiger Untersuchungen zur Einzugsgebiet logen(GdO),223-24.3.2002, Worms/Rhein. Trippstadt. der Wieslauter (Pfalz); — Marinov, M.\ Habitats 40 Edited Dr J. Ott characterisation scheme for Odonata pp. (no pagination). by (Friedhof- Bulgarian species; strasse 28, D-67705 Trippstadt). Suhling, F. & A. Martens: Trockenflüsse und Folien- [Abstracts of presented papers:] Midler, J.M. & H. teiche: Libellenforschung in Namibia: — Mauers- Bellmann: Coenagrionhylas und das Tiroler Lechtal; berger, R„ S. Bauhus & P. Salm: Zum Vorkommen Buczynsky, P. & G. Tonczyk: Gefährdete Libellen der Grünen Mosaikjungfer(Aeshna viridis Eversmann) in Polen, Stand 2001; — Buczynsky, P. : Orthetrum im Nordosten Brandenburgs (Odonata: Aeshnidae); — albistylum in Polen: neue Funde, neue Fragen; — Nikolajewski, D.J.: Trade-offs between morphological Clausnitzer, C. & H.-J. Clausnitzer: Afrikanische and behavioural defences in Leucorrhinia-species; — Waldlibellen; - Conze, K.-J. & N. Menke: Hinter dem Ott, J.\ Brauchen Libellenlarven wirlich Wasser?; — T “Wer Horizont der FFH-Libellen: Überlegungen zu einer Padeffke, : zuerst kommt..Erstbesiedlungs- bundesweiten Datensammlung; — Corbet, P.S.: Recent effektebei Libellenarten in der Namib-Wüste; — Raab, in — M. R. : Libellenals der developments odonatology; Devai, G., Bioindikatoren zur Überprüfung & Z ein Tieflandbach mit Miskolczi Muller. Ölyvös, Wirksamkeit von Revitalisierungsmassnahmen an vielfältiger und wertvoller Libellenfauna; — Endlein, Rüssen im Stadtgebietvon Wien; — Salvarani, M„ T„ E. Strohm & H.J. Poethke: Reproduction in a M. Pavesi, M.E. Ferrari & V. Parish Odonata com- the ofhabitat “Derivatore del Canale — heterogeneouslandscape: consequences munity on Naviglio Taro”; F.-J. & H. quality for reproduction and larval development in a Schiel, Hunger. Emergenzuntersuchungen — zwei in der damselfly; Lieckweg, T, O.-D. Finch & R. Niedring- an PopulationenvonOphiogomphuscecilia haus: LangjährigeÄnderungender Libellenfaunaeiner baden-württembergischenOberrheinebene; — Schmidt, ökologisch restaurierten Agrarlandschaft; — Biitlger, E. : Auswirkungen der verregneten Sommer 2000 & Die 2001 auf dieOdonatenfauna H. & O.-D. Finch: Libellenzönosen an am Beispiel eines Tümpel- Krebsscherengräben der östlichen Wesermarsch Biotops (NSG Pliimerfeld bei Lüdinghausen (Niedersachsen) unterbesonderer Berücksichtigungder Westmünsterland); — Emergenzproftle von Gomphus FFH-Art — Dortmund-Ems-Kanal im Aeshna viridis Eversmann, 1936; Geppert, vulgatissimus am — Winteraufenthalt G., J. Muller & W.E.R. Xylander: Verhalten von Westmünsterland; von Sympecma im - Calopteryx splendens Harris, 1762 (Zygoptera, fusca am Brutgewässer Westmünsterland; Odonatological Abstracts 433 M: einer des Schorr. Überlegungen zu Ergänzung (14279) SUGIMURA, M„ 2002. Live together with II der FFH-Richtlinie Tombo shizen Anhangs aus odonatologischer tombo: 2002 calendar. to wo kangaeru — Sicht; Stuckas, H.: Gomphus vulgatissimus und kai, Nakamura. — (Author: 9-7, Uyama-satsuki-cho, Ophiogomphus cecilia an der Schwarzen Elster; — Nakamura, Kochi, 787-0012, JA). Szdllassy, N„ E. Bdrdosi, Z.D. Szabd, B. Nagy & G. A monthly calendar, with a dragonfly phot, for each Survival and in males of month. Taxonomic with Devai: mating success nomenclature, brief captions Libellula fiilva Müller, 1764; — Thomas, B.: Libellen in Jap. - (,Abstractor’s Note: Since 1987, the im Kreis Viersen früher in is (NRW): Beginn vonFlugzeit “Dragonfly Kingdom” Nakamura, Japan und in den — PhotoContest”. The Reproduktion 90er Jahren; Wildermuth, conductingannuallya “Dragonfly H.: Raumbezogenes Fortpflanzungsverhalten der 16"' is to takeplace in 2002). Arktischen Smaragdlibelle (Somatochloraarctica); — Martens, A. & H. Wildermuth: Blutsauger auf der (14280) THEISCHINGER, G„ 2002. Preliminary keys Flügeln: Gnitzen als Parasiten europäischer Libellen; for the identification of larvae of the Australian Willigalla, C: Die Libellenfauna der Regen- Petaluridae, Archipetaliidae,Austropetaliidae, rückhaltebecken derStadt Münster; — Zessin, W.: Eine Telephlebiidaeand Aeshnidae (Odonata). Cooperative interessante Res. neue Libellengattung(Trigonophlebia, Cent. Freshw. Ecol., Thurgoona/NSW aus dem Lias & Ecol. Guide No. iv+102 2 Anisozygoptera) Mitteleuropas. [Identification 42], pp., col. pis excl. ISBN 1-876144-44-0. - (Orders to: (14276) REINBOUD, W„ T. DE GROOT & M. Murray Darling Freshw. Res. Cent., P.O. Box 921, WASSCHER, 2002. Odon-tabel voor het op naam Albury, NSW 2640, AU). their include in brengen van libellen zander te vangen. Jeugdbonds- The 5 families, in present concept, 80 56 in 18 the larvae of uitgeverij, Utrecht. pp. Softcover (14.8x21.0 cm). Australia recognised spp. gen.; ISBN none.Price: € 4.- net. — (Dutch). — (Publishers: most of these are known. They are here described, Donkerstraat 17, NL-3511 KB Utrecht). illustrated and keyed. Generally, only the mostreliable The revised edn ofthe work described in characters used in 4th, slightly are keys and diagnoses, but the keys 04 12591. may be of limited use for identifyingspecimens other than final instar larvae and exuviae. (14277) ROSCHE, L„ 2002. Dragonflies and damselflies of Northeast Ohio. Cleveland Mus. Nat. (14281) WENDLER, A. & J.-H. MUSS, 2002, Libellen Cleveland/OH. vii+94 determinatie, Hist,, pp. Spring binding van Noordwest-Europa: verspreiding, de libellensoorten (14.0x21.0 cm). ISBN 0-9717460-0-1. Price: US $ biotoopsvoorkeur enbedreiging van 18.95 — ClevelandMus. Nat. 1 net. (Publishers: Hist., van Noordwest-Europa. Jeugdbondsuitgeverij,Utrecht. Wade Oval, University Circle, Cleveland, OH 44106- 136 pp. Softcover ( 16.0x21.0 cm). ISBN 90-5107-031 - -1767, USA). -4. Price: € 8.- net (Dutch). — (Publishers: Donkerstraat A handy field guide for identification ofthe regional 17, NL-3511 KB Utrecht). with and colour of This is the Dutch edn ofthe work described in 8018 spp., descriptions water paintings CM all sp. (forFr. edn see OA 10034),adaptedfor the Netherlands by A. Stroo, M. Wasscher and W. Schuurman. The ( 14278) STAGLIANO, D.M. & MR. WHILES, 2002. modifications mainly include the biotope and adult Macroinvertebrate production and trophic structure in phenology data, but a few minor text improvements headwater N. Am. benthol. The is a tallgrassprairie stream. Jl are also introduced. regional species coverage Soc. 21(1): 97-113. — (First Author: Michigan Nat. not entirely complete; Somatochlora meridionalis is P.O. Features Inventory, Box 30444, Lansing, MI missing. Distribution maps are almost perfect, but the borders indicated. - For book 48909-7944,USA). post-1990 state are not a In the S the R. Kings Creek, ofManhattan, Kansas, USA, review, by Ketelaar, see Vlinders 17(2): 30; 2002. odon. contribute 1% in the total macroinvertebrate W. ARENS & G. production. The abundance of Argia sp. was 56 (14282) WICHARD, W., 2 2 individuals/m its biomass mass/m 2002. atlas insects. , (ash-freedry ) was EISENBEIS, Biological ofaquatic 30 For maculata these values were 11 Books, 339 148 SEM mg. Calopteryx Apollo Stenstrup. pp., pis (912 and 6 resp. phot.), 156 textfigs inch Hardcover (17.5x24.3 cm). ISBN 87-88757-60-9. Price: € 76.- net. - (Publishers: 434 Odonatological Abstracts Kirkeby Sand 19, DK-5771 Stenstrup). (14284) YOURTH, C.P., M.R. FORBES & B.P. This is an overview ofthe adaptationsofaquatic insects SMITH, 2002. Immune expression in a damselfly is of to the life in an aquatic environment. The odon. are related to time season, notto fluctuating asymmetry - dealt with on pp. 44-67. The following subjects are or host size. Ecol. Ent. 27(1): 123-128. (Second considered: surface structures in Epiophlebiasuperstes Author: Dept Biol., Carleton Univ., 1125 Colonel By masks and larva, eggs, prolarvae, rectal chloride Dr., Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6, CA). in and abdominal tracheal Variation in immune within and epithelia Zygopt. Anisopt., responsiveness among ofthe gills in Epallagefatime, jetpropulsion in Anisopt., etc. spp, is the subject emerging field of ecological — For the German edn OA 10476. original see immunology. The work reported here showed that individuals ofLestes forcipatus differin their likelihood (14283) WILLIAMSONIA. Newsletter of the Michigan of nontingimmune responses, and in the magnitude Odonata Survey. ISSN none.Vol. 6, No. I (Feb. 2002), of tnose responses, against a generalist ectoparasite, — M.F. the mite No. 2 (May 2002). (c.o Dr O'Brien, Insect water Arrenurus planus. Immune responses Div., Mus. Zool., Univ, Michigan, 1109 Gaddes Ave, took the form of melanotic encapsulation of mite Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1079, USA). feeding tubes, occurred in the few days after host O’Brien, M Editorial — Freeman, C: and resulted in mites without [No. 1:] (p. 1); emergence, dying Checklist of Odonata of Benzie county (pp. 2-3); — eng irging. Such immune responses were more probable M.\ later rather than O'Brien, Proposal for a system of regional and stronger for hosts sampled earlier — coordinators in Michigan (p. 6); Checklist of in the season. Such responses may act as selection — Odonata found in Michigan (pp. 7-8); Ross, S B.: affecting seasonal patterns of egg hatching and larval Some dragonflyingin Suriname, South America (pp. abundance of mites. Contrary to expectation, metrics 9-10). - [No. 2:] Dunlap, S.: Early spring sighting of of host size (wing length) and wing cell fluctuating Sympetrum corruptum in the western UpperPeninsula asymmetry were notrelated to the likelihood ofimmune - M. bursts darners The of (p- 3); O Brien, : Spring forth, zoom responses. importance season on immune - Williamsonia of insects has been in in (pp. 3-4); Swanson. G.: Updateon expression not explored detail. lintneri in Kent Co. (p. 4); — Freeman, C.: Best They suggest possible trade-offs in allocation of in Benzie maturation backyard list? (p.5; checklist from a backyard melanin (or its precursors) to versus Co., OH); - O’Brien, M.\ 3 book reviews (pp. 5-7); immunity, and indicate the need for studies on the — — MOS county records (pp. 7-11); Anonymous: synergistic effects of weather and parasitism on host Great Lakes Odonata Group (p. 12; subscription spp. that use melanotic encapsulation to combat address; [email protected]). parasites and pathogens.