OdonatologicalAbstracts

issue - 1993 of 23 Apr., p. 6. (Dutch). (Author’s address

unknown).

(13030) LUTZ, H., 1993. The Middle-Eocene A slightly modified text of the paper listed in OA

in Netherlands “Fossillagerstatte Eckfelder Maar” (Eifel, Germany). 9922, published a national daily.

Germ. Kaupia 2; 21-25. (With s.). - (Naturhist. Mus.

Mainz, Reichklarastr, 10, D-55116 Mainz). 1995

The “Eckfelder Maar” nr Manderscheid, Eifel, is one

of the most important fossillagerstattes of the (13034) VIZSLAN, T., L. VIZSLAN, B. PINGIT-

Middle ZER & K, 1995, Adatok European Eocene. So far ca 20.000 fossils KATRICS, Magyarorszag

were collected from bituminous laminites and turbi- szitakoto-faunajahoz (Odonata), 1 - Data to the

dites, but the odon. are scarce. A general outline of Odonata fauna of Hungary, 1. Folia hist. nal. Mus.

the inventory is here presented. matraensis 20: 85-89. (Hung., with Engl. s.). - (First

Author: Madarasz ut. 12, HU-3525 Miskolc).

The 1994 records for 1994 36 spp., from various localities

in Hungary. - For pts 2 & 3 see OA 13044, 13155.

(13031) GEENE, R., 1994. Notes on dragonflies in

Egypt, spring 1990, In: P.L. Meininger & G.A.M. 1996

Atta, [Eds], Ornithological studies in Egyptian wet-

(13035) 1996. Die fossile Insektenfauna lands, 1989/90, pp. 391-395, Found. Omithol. Res. LUTZ, H.,

von Rott: Egypt (FORE), Vlissingen. [FORE-Rep. 94-01], - Zusammensetzung und Bedeutung fur die

(Publishers: Lisztlaan 5, NL-4384 KM Vlissingen). Rekonstruktion des ehemaligen Lebensraums. In: W.

Records for 19 with field von Koenigswald, Rott bei spp., notes. [Ed.], Fossillagerstatte

Hennef im 41- Siebengebirge[2nd enlarged edn], pp.

(13032) MURPHY, D.H., 1994. Risiophlebia dohmi -56, Rheinlandia, Siegburg. - (Naturhist. Mus.

(Libellulidae,Odonata). In: P.K.L. Ng & Y.C. Wee, Mainz, Reichklarastr. 10, D-55116 Mainz),

[Eds], The Singapore red data book: threatened The history ofinvestigations ofthe Upper Oligocene

and animals insect fauna of Rott is and the thanatocoe- plants of Singapore, p. 107, Nature Soc,, outlined,

Singapore, ISBN 981-00-3475-X. - (Dept Biol. Sci., nosis is described, in which the odon. (mostly larvae)

the Natn Univ. Singapore, Kent Ridge, Singapore- represent 11.37% of assemblage sofar recovered.

-119260).

Habitat and ecology, distribution, threats, scientific (13036) SM1LJKOV, S., 1996. Dominantna bentalna

invertebratna - interest and potential value are outlined. The sp. is fauna vo akumulacijta Matka The

considered “Endangered”, and habitat protection is dominant benthal invertebrate fauna of the Matka

required. Accumulation. Godisen Zb. Biol., Skopje 49: 95-105.

(Maced., with Engl. s.). - (Inst. Biol., Fac. Nat. Sci.

(13033) VAN HALM, H., 1994. Nieuwe plekken & Math., P.O. Box 162, MK-91001 Skopje).

voor libellen? - [New sites for dragonflies?]. Trouw, Gomphus vulgatissimus is listed from Matka, 370 Odonatological Abstracts

Macedonia. allows for the recognition of ancient normal (non-

saline) lakes on the one hand and meromictic (salini-

der latter (13037) ZESSIN, W., 1996. Die iilteste Libelle ty stratified) lakes on the other. The may be dis-

Welt: Zessinella siope Brauckmann, 1988. tinguishedfrom brackish-marine environments either

FamilienBr. ini. Ver. Erforsch. Zessin-FamGesch. 4: by their usually smaller area, or their overall structure.

4 excl. - Str. D- 41-43, fig. on cover p. (Lange 9,

-19230 Jasnitz). (13041) MURPHY, D.H., 1997. Odonata biodiversity

A narrative on the discovery ofthe new sp., as descri- in the nature reserves of Singapore. Gardens ’ Bull.

the listed autobio- col. - bed in paper in OA 6579, with Singapore 49: 333-352, pis 1-3 incl. (Dept

graphic notes and an artistic reconstruction of the sp. Biol. Sci., Natn Univ. Singapore, Kent Ridge,

in its habitat. Recently, additional specimens were Singapore-119260).

recovered. The history of odonatol. research in Singapore is

1854 traced from (A.R. Wallace) and a commented

1997 list of 79 spp. recorded within the nature reserves,

incl. the endemic Drepanosticta quadrata, is given. 8

E. ENGEL & H. known Nee Soon Forest (13038) GESKE, C., PLACHTER, spp. are from Swamp only.

1997. Typologisierungund Bewerlung kleiner Fliess-

gewdsser: ein Methodenvergleich. Hess. Landesanst. (13042) S1EBENEICHER, H.-W., 1997. Labor- und

f. + Libellula Umwelt, Wiesbaden. 133 pp. 23 pp. appendix. Freilanduntersuchungen zur Biologic von - ISBN 3-89026-261-9. (Publishers: Rheingaustr. fulva (Odonata: Libellulidae). DiplArb. FB Biol., - 186, D-65203 Wiesbaden). Heinrich-Fleine-Univ., Diisseldorf. 62 pp. (c/o Dr

The odon. are briefly considered under the heading, W. Piper, Kollenhof 31, D-22527 Hamburg).

of water” In central the “Zooecological assessment running (pp. Europe sp. has a patchy distribution

and it 11-14). is characterised by a locally synchronous

In the Lower Rhine it is the emergence. region on

J.H. F.J. 1997. It is (13039) HAWKING, & SMITH, wings from mid May to Mid July. a non-territo-

Colour invertebrates Australian inland guide to of rial percher, not confined to the emergence site.

waters. Co-operative Res. Cent. Freshw. Ecol., Copulation commences in the air and it is completed

to Albury [Went. Guide No. 8], 213 pp. ISBN on the ground, lasting up 35 min or longer, where- - - 1-876144-09-2. Price: AU$ 50.- net. (Orders to; by it differs sharply from L. depressa and L. quadri-

Murray Darling Freshw. Res. Cent., P.O. Box 921, maculata. The unguarded oviposition takes place in

Albury, NSW 2640, AU). shady sections along the bank immediately upon

Includes brief and col. oflarvae of 10-15 released free into the descriptions phot, copulation: eggs are

20 odon. - For book the is each stroke. Functional of the spp. a pocket-size price water at morphology

rather high. genitalia is described, illustrated and discussed.

(13040) LUTZ, H., 1997. Taphozonosen terrestri- (13043) SKALE, A. & A. WEIGEL, 1997. Zur

scher Insekten in aquatischen Sedimenten: ein Insektenfauna (Coleoptera, Lepidoptera, Saltatoria,

Beitrag zur Rekonstruktion des Palaoenvironments. Odonata, Trichoptera et Heteroptera) des NSG

Neues Jb. Geol. Paldonl. Abh. 203(2): 173-210. “Tannbach-Klingefelsen” (Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thu-

(With Engl. s.). - (Naturhist. Mus. Mainz, ringen). Thiir faun. Abh. 4: 139-172. (With Engl. s.). - Reichklarastr. 10, D-55116 Mainz). (First Author: Bliicher-Str. 38, D-95030 Hof).

Both surface A commented list of 11 odon. Saale-Orla selectivity during post-mortem drifting spp.; distr.,

and the effects of water density decide on the com- Thuringia, Germany.

position of fossil insect assemblages (inch odon.)

from For horizons of similar T. & B. 1997. aquatic lagerstattes. age (13044) VIZSLAN, PINGITZER,

at the same locality it is possible to differentiate Adatok Magyarorszag szitakoto-faunajahoz

between nearshore and offshore sites. In addition, (Odonata), 2 - Contribution to the knowledge of the

determine for each the fauna of Mus. one can lagerstatte average dragonfly Hungary, [2]. Folia hist. nat.

“salinity”, i.e. the electrolyte concentration, and the matraensis 22: 99-108. (Hung., with Engl. s.). -

salinity during deposition of different facies. This (First Author: Madarasz ut. 12, HU-3525 Miskolc). Odonatological Abstracts 371

1995-1997 records for The 43 spp., from 94 locali- ped, and habitat selection in the region is outlined

1 ties in Hungary. - For pts & 3 see OA 13034, and discussed.

13155.

(13048) HOLUSA, O. & P. JEZIORSKI, 1998.

1998 Faunisticke Slovenska - Faunistic records spravy zo

from the Slovak Republic: Odonata, Corduliidae.

(13045) CZECH, T„ U. IRMLER, C. KASSEBEER Eniomofaunacarpathica 10: 126. (bilingual: Czech

& V. PICHINOT, 1998. Libellen (Odonata).Heu- & Engl.). - (First Author: Bruzovska 420, CZ-73801

schrecken (Saltatoria), Schnabelkerfen (Rhynchota) Frydek-Mistek).

und Schmetterlinge (Lepidoptera). In'. U. Irmler et Somatochlora alpestris is recorded from Sucha Hora,

al„ [Eds], Das Dosenmoor: Okologie eines regene- and the bibliography on its occurrencein Slovakia is

rierenden Hochmoores, pp. 210-223, Faun.-okol. presented.

ISBN ArbGem., Kiel, 3-00-003517-6. - (Available

from; Faun.-okol. Arbeitsgemeinschaft, Biologie- (13049) LUTZ, H., 1998. Die unteroligozane

D-24098 zentrum Univ. Kiel, Olshausenstr. 40, Insekten-Taphozonose von Sieblos/Rhon: ein

Kiel). Schliissel fur die Rekonstruktion des aquatischen

15 odon. spp. are listed and the fauna ofthe peat bog Palaoenvironments. Geol. Abh. Hessen 104: 101-

is briefly discussed; - Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. -114. (With Engl. s.). - (Naturhist. Mus. Mainz,

Reichklarastr. 10, D-55116 Mainz).

S. & S.D. of (13046) HARDERSEN, WRATTEN, 1998. This is an up-to-date summary the insect tapho-

The effects of carbaryl exposure of the penultimate coenosis from Sieblos. The specimens belong to 2

larval instars of Xanthocnemis zealandica on emer- different facies types, viz. dysodils (no Odon.) and

and laminated carbonates gence fluctuating asymmetry. Ecotoxicology (57.14% specimens referable

7(5): 297-304. - (Ecol. & Ent. Group, Div. Plant Soil to Odon.). On the basis oftaphonomical information,

PO. & Ecol. Sci., Lincoln Univ., Box 84, a dynamic model is given for the Sieblos lake that

Canterbury, NZ). takes into account hydrological and palaeoclimatic

In a laboratory experiment larvae were exposed to 3 changes during the sedimentation of the fossil-

concentrations of carbaryl (100 ppb, 10 ppb, I ppb) -bearing facies.

plus controls until the adult damselflies emerged.

at 100 reduced Carbaryl ppb emergence by more (13050) O’BRIEN, M.F, & P.D. PRATT, 1998,

than The lower not Great Lakes 90%. carbaryl concentrations did Enallagmaanna, a damselflynew to the

affect but increased the emergence success develop- region (Odonata: Coenagrionidae). Great Lakes Ent.

The adult mental speed slightly. damselflies from the 31(3/4): 211-213. - (First Author: Insect Div., Mus.

concentration which did affect Univ. highest not emergen- Zool., Michigan,Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1079,

ce success (10 ppb) were analyzed for their level of USA).

and deviation from bila- North America is fluctuating asymmetry (FA) This, a predominantly western sp.,

teral symmetry, and compared with those from con- recorded from SW Michigan (USA) and SW Ontario

for trols. The level of FA in cell patterns in wings was (Canada) the first time,

increased whereas the level ofFA for wing length did

not P.D. P.M. 1998. show any differences. (13051) PRATT, & CATLING,

Distribution of Hetaerina titia (Odonata: Caloptery-

(13047) HOLUSA, O., 1998. K vjskytu vazky Leu- gidae)in the eastern Great Lakes region. Great Lakes

corrhinia pectoralis (Charpentier, 1825) (Odonata: Ent. 31(3/4): 205-208. - (First Author: 7100

Libellulidae)v Ceske a Slovenske republice - On the Matchelle Rd, LaSalle, ON, N9J 2S3, CA),

occurrence of dragonfly Leucorrhinia pectoralis The Lower Thames and Sydenham Rivers in SW

(Charpentier, 1825) (Odonata: Libellulidae) in the Ontario, Canada have well established populationsof

Czech and Slovac Republics. Sb. prir. Klubu Uh. this sp. that represent its northern range limit.

Hradisti 3: 45-53. (Czech, with Engl. s.). - Although first discovered in 1985, these populations

CZ-73801 (Bruzovska 420, Frydek-Mistek). are not necessarily recently established. Adults appear

The is known from sp. 12 localities, mostly in the from mid-Aug. to early Sept, and are most often seen

hills. All records the distribution is are listed, map- around trees and shrubs overhanging moving water. 372 Odonatological Abstracts

For examina- - Note. ofindividuals that and that it evolved in (Abstractor’s cytotaxonomic ce possess it,

tion the collected the Thames selection in envi- sp. was on at London, response to imposed heterogeneous

Ontario, in Aug. 1978 by Dr B. & Mrs M. Kiauta). ronments. The first assumption has been upheld by

studies showing the beneficial nature of plasticity.

(13052) RUDOLPH, R„ 1998. Sudliche Libdlenarten The second assumption is difficult to test since it - in Westfalen. Nat. Landschaftsk. 34: 114-116. requires knowing about selection acting in the past.

Emstal 12 D-48231 (Zum b, Warendorf). However, it can be tested in its general form by

The “mediterranean” character of Lestes barbarus is asking whether natural selection currently acts to

considered questionable. The increased occurrence maintain phenotypic plasticity. This approach was

of Coenagrion lindeni, Erythromma viridulum, adopted in a study of plastic morphological traits in

Aeshna affinis, Anax parthenope, Gomphus pulchel- larvae ofthe wood frog, R. sylvatica. First tadpoles

lus and Crocothemis erythraea in Westphalia, were reared in artificial ponds for 18 days, in either

is outlined and discussed. records the of Germany Single presence or absence Anax dragonfly larvae

S. are known for Coenagrion mercuriale, scitulum, (confined within cages to prevent them from killing

Orthetrum brunneum, O. coerulescens and the tadpoles). These conditioning treatments produced

Sympetrum meridionale, but no increase in sightings dramatic differences in size and shape: tadpoles from

of these has far been so noticed. ponds with predators were smaller and had relative-

ly short bodies and deep tail fins. Selection by Anax

(13053) STEFFENS, W.P., 1998. New distribution on the two kinds of tadpoles was estimated by testing

records of Somatochlora hineana (Odonata: for non-random mortality in overnight predation

Ent. Corduliidae). Great Lakes 31(1): 25-26.-(P.O. trials. Dragonflies imposed strong selection by pre-

Box 16593,Duluth, MN 55816, USA). ferentiallykilling individuals with relatively shallow

New records in Michigan, USA are reported, exten- and short tail fins, and narrow tail muscles. The same

the known distribution of the 200 traits that exhibited the ding sp, by nearly strongest plasticity were

km to the NE. Habitats are fens with shallow creeks, under the strongest selection, except that tail muscle

and marl springs, small pools, deposits. width exhibited no plasticity but experienced strong

A increasing selection. laboratory competitionexpe-

(13054) TOMBO TSUSHIN - [DRAGONFLY COM- riment, testing for selection in the absence of preda-

No. 30 MUNICATIONS], (Memorial issue; Sept. tors, showed that tadpoles with deep tail fins grew

1998). Published by the Yodo River Left Bank relatively slowly. In the cattle tanks, where there

Regional Sewage Works Association, Osaka. ISSN were also no free predators, the predator-induced

- K. none. (Jap.). (c/o Inoue, 5-9, Fuminosato phenotype survived more poorly and developed

but 4-chome, Abeno-ku, Osaka, 545-0004, JA). slowly, this cost was apparently not associated

The “dragonfly” was adopted as the emblem of the with particular morphological traits. These results

said sewage plant, which also manages a popular, indicate that selection is currently promoting morpho-

in local “Dragonfly Sanctuary”. The periodical com- logical plasticity R. sylvatica, and support the - menced in 1991. On 14 the that publication pp., present hypothesis plasticity represents an adaptation to

issue brings several shorter articles (K. Tani, K. variable predator environments.

Inoue,etc.), mostly related to the “dragonfly” educa-

tive work, conducted in the Sanctuary for general (13056) VARGA, I., 1998. Comparisonofphytal- and

public and, above all, for children. Also included are fbrna-bound macroinvertebrate communities at Lake

some field photographs, showing various aspects of Ferto, Hungary. Opusc. zool. Budapest 31: 131-141. - odon. behaviour. (Dept Syst. Zool. & Ecol., Eotvds-Lorand Univ.,

Puskin u. 3, HU-1088 Budapest).

VAN J. & R.A. 1998. 8 (13055) BUSKIRK, RELYEA, odon. spp. are listed, mostly from submerged

Selection for phenotypic plasticity in Rana sylvatica macrophyton stands.

tadpoles. Biol. J. Linn. Soc. 65(3): 301-328. - (Dept

Ann MI Biol., Univ. Michigan, Arbor, 48109, USA). (13057) WALTZ, R.D., 1998. Gleaning on Coreidae

The hypothesis that phenotypic plasticity is an adap- (Heteroptera) by Tachopteryx thoreyi (Odonata:

tation to environmental variation rests on the two Petaluridae). Great Lakes Ent. 31(3/4): 209-210. -

assumptions that plasticity improves the performan- (Div. Ent. & Plant Pathol., IDNR, Room W-290, 402 Odonatological Abstracts 373

WestWashington, Indianapolis,IN 46204, USA). Author; Dept Ent., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY 14853,

An incidental observation of feeding on a large leaf- USA).

-footed bug, probably Acanthocephala terminalis, is Tinajas are small (< 30 m diameter) rain-filled wet-

this in bed- described. Report on feedingbehaviour T. tho- lands that have been eroded out of sandstone

reyi is noteworthy, since neither gleaning (the taking rock. 10 odon. taxa (mostly spp.) are listed, and the

of resting prey) has ever been reported in the zygopt. are addressed from the point of view of the

been Petaluridae, nor feeding on Coreidae has pre- relationship between life history characteristics and

viously recorded for T, thoreyi. the maximum pool depth.

(13058) ZESSIN, W„ 1998. Eine fossile Heuschrecken- (13062) ANSORGE, J., 1999. Heterophlebiabuckmani

art aus der Unteren Kreide Brasiliens Cratoelcana (Brodie, 1845) (Odonata: “Anisozygoptera”), das

zessini Martins-Neto, 1991. FamilienBr. int. Ver. erste Insekt aus dem untertoarcischen

Erforsch. Zessin-FamGesch. 5: 58-59, fig. on cover Posidonienschiefer von Holzmaden (Wurttemberg,

excl, - Str. D-19230 Beitr. Naturk. p. 4 (Lange 9, Jasnitz). SW Deutschland). Stuttgart. (B) 275:

Includes some autobiographic notes on Author’s 1-9. (With Engl. s.). - (Inst. Geol., Emst-Moritz-

work on odon. paleontology. -Amdt-Univ., Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Str. 17a, D-

-17489 Greifswald).

(13059) ZESSIN, W., 1998. Trigonophlebia zessini A fore wing of H. bruckmani from the Lower

Libellenart Ansorge, 1996, eine neue interessante Toarcian Posidonia Shale of Holzmaden,

SW aus dem oberen Lias von Norddeutschland. Wiirttemberg, Germany is described. The holo-

FamilienBr. int. Ver. Erforsch. Zessin-FamGesch. 6: types of the UpperLiassic H. dobbertinensis Handl.,

4 - Str. D- H. 63-64, fig. on cover p. excl. (Lange 9, 1939, gracilis Handl., 1939, Systellothemis reti-

-19230 Jasnitz). culata Handl., 1939 from Dobbertin (Mecklenburg)

of the described ori- and H. 1905 from the Brunsvick An abridged redescription sp., proxima Bode, area

ginally in Neue paldont. Abh. 2(1996): 1-132, 17 pis (Lower Saxony) are revised and considered younger

excl.), inch a fig. of fore wing venation in the hole- synonyms of H. buckmani. Besides a collectingbias,

type. the rarity of insects in the Posidonia Shale of

Holzmaden probablyresults from a larger distance of

1999 the sedimentation area to the Vindelician mainland.

AL (13060) HUSSEIN, I.A., S. BERGMANN, T. (13063) ARG1A. The news journal of the Dragonfly

FUNKE, J. HUTH, H.-M. OELERICH, M. REU- Society of the Americas, Vol. 11, No. 4 (31 Dec,

TER, F. TIETZE & W. WITSACK, 1999. Die 1999). ISSN 1061-8503. - (c/o Dr & Mrs T.W.

Tierwelt der Bergbaufolgelandschaften. NatSchutz Donnelly, 2091 Partridge Lane, Binghamton, NY

Sachsen-Anhalt 36(Sonderh.): 23-40. - (Authors’ 13903,USA).

addresses not stated). [Signed articles:] Hutchings, G Vancouver Island

The odon. are dealt with by J. Huth, pp. 26-28. Over DSA annual meeting (with possible Okanagan side

100 waterbodies, left from the former mining opera- trip) (pp. 1-2); - Laudermilk, E. : Carl Cook receives

and 46 Protection Award - tions, were surveyed spp. were evidenced, Kentucky Biodiversity (p. 2);

representing 73% of the Sachsen-Anhalt odon. fauna [Anonymous:] Juanda Bick, 1919-1999 (pp. 2-4); -

(E Germany), The characteristic spp. ofvarious habi- Daigle, J.J., B. Behrstock, S. Krotzer & B. Mauffray:

- Ramos tat types are pointed out, and the importance of the Arizona adventures (pp. 4-6); J.M.

of Odonata for residual water bodies is emphasized. Hernandez: New records some pro-

vinces of the Dominican Republic (pp. 6-7); -

(13061) ANDERSON, C.R., B.L. PECKARSKY & Krotzer, R.S.: Erythemis vesiculosa (Fabricius),

S.A. WISSINGER, 1999. Tinajas of southeastern Great Pondhawk, new for Alabama (pp. 7-8); -

Utah: invertebrate reproductive strategies and the Artiss, T: Molecular phylogenetic analyses of the

habitat In: D.P. Batzer odonate Ladona and Plathemis templet. et al., [Eds], genera Libellula, (pp.

Invertebrates in freshwater wetlands of North 8-12);- Donnelly, N.: History ofAmerican Odonata:

America: ecology and management, pp. 791-810, Clarence Kennedy (1879-1952) (pp. 12-14); -

Wiley, New York, ISBN 0-471-29258-3. - (First Kenner, R.D.: Request for Odonata in BC (p. 15);- 374 Odonatological Abstracts

First Canadian record for that A. is tolerant of chlor- breeding Tanypteryx hage- pears junius relatively - ni (pp. 15-16); The issue also contains minutes of pyrifos, although the concentrations here tested have

the July 1999 DSA meeting (S. Dunkle, p. 16), the been shown in other work to adversely affect the

1999 DSA financial therefore the introduction of this insectici- report (J.J. Daigle, pp. 16-17), prey base;

standard web “Tramea” and the site review, (R. de may have indirect adverse affects on top inverte-

such Odon. Beckemeyer, p. 17). brate predators as

(13064) BENKE, A.C., G.M. WARD & T.D. (13066) CASEY, C.R., J. PARKER & M, LOTE,

RICHARDSON, 1999. Beaver-impoundedwetlands 1999. Dragonflies and damselflies of Great Britain.

of southeastern Coastal plain; habitat-specific com- Video, produced by the authors. Running time: 80 - of invertebrates. min. Price; £ 15,- - position and dynamics In: D.P. approx. net, (Orders to: Atropos

Batzer et al., [Eds], Invertebrates in freshwater wet- Bookshop, 1 Myrtle Villas, Sussex ED, New

lands of North America: ecology and management, Romney, Kent, TN28 8DY, UK).

pp. 217-245, Wiley, New York, ISBN 0-471-29258- A short introductory section provides a simplified

Biol. Biol. and -3. - (First Author: Aquat. Progr., Dept guide to the dragonfly life cycle a review of the

AL Sci., Univ. Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 35487,USA). morphology, as far as needed for identification of

The conducted in the National The main ofthe work is review of all study was Talladega spp. part a spp.

Forest. Relative abundance is stated 15 known in United for habitat- to breed the Kingdom; a coverage

-specific odon. spp. in Nymphaea and Juncus zones, ofseveral min is devoted to each sp., inch a distribu-

based on benthic sampling or emergence. tion map.

(13065) BREWER, S.K. & G.J. ATCHISON, 1999. (13067) COBO, F., A. MERA & M.A. GONZALEZ,

The effects of cholinesterase 1999. Analisis valor de chlorpyrifos on activity guimico y energetico algunas

and foraging behavior in the dragonfly Anax junius familias de insectos heterometabolos dulceacuicolas,

394; 201-208. - Boln Asoc. Ent. 213-221. (Odonata). Hydrobiologia (Second esp. 23(1/2): (With Engl,

Author; Dept Anim. Ecol., Iowa St. Univ., 124 s.). - (DeptoBiol. Animal,Fac. Biol., Univ. Santiago

Sciences II, Ames, IA 50011, USA). de Compostela, ES-15706 Santiago de Compostela).

Head capsule cholinesterase (ChE) and foraging Chemical analyses are presented for 6 odon. families,

in Anax 24 3 behaviour junius larvae, exposed for h to and calorimetric values are stated for ofthem.

1 0.2, 0.6 and 1.0 pg I" ofthe organpphosphorus(OP)

insecticide, chlorpyrifos [O.O-diethyl 0-(3,5,6-tri- (13068) CORDERO RIVERA, A., 1999. Selection

examined. chloro-2-pyridyl) phosphorothioate] were sexual y comportamientoreproductor de los insectos.

The invertebrate is community an important compo- Boln Soc. ent. aragon. 26: 693-701. (With Engl. s.). - nent of the structure and function of wetland ecosys- (Depto Ecol., Univ. Vigo, E.U.E.T, Forestal,

tems, yet the potential effects of insecticides on wet- Campus Universitario, ES-36005 Pontevedra).

land ecosystems are largelyunknown. The objectives The evolution of insect reproductive behaviour is

were to determine if exposure to environmentally related to the intensity of sexual selection. Here, a

realistic concentrations of chlorpyrifos affected fora- review is given of the 4 proposed mechanisms for the

ging behaviour and ChE activity in head capsules of action of sexual selection (before copulation: fights

Larvae larvae. were exposed to different concentra- between

and in and 9 tions of chlorpyrifos different prey densities a tion: sperm competition cryptic choice). Many

factorial design. ChE activities and foraging beha- examples are taken from odon. behaviour. As 9

treated larvae viours of were not statistically diffe- insects habitually store the sperm from their mates

the rent (p >0.05) from control groups. Prey density and fertilize the eggs only at moment of oviposi-

effects exerted effect sexual selection has had a greater on dragonflyforaging tion, postcopulatory great

than toxicant offered in the evolution of behaviour. It is exposures. Larvae higher prey importance sug-

of densities exhibited more foraging behaviours but gested that a detailed study ofthe possibility cryp-

also missed their often. in tic 9 choice will be of prey more High variability needed, especially sperm

well ChE activities within the control group and across selection. Some examples, seemingly establish-

treated groups precluded determination of relation- ed in relation to sperm competition, need to be

ships between ChE and foraging behaviours. It ap- re-examined from the 9 perspective. Because of OdonatologicalAbstracts 375

their life and the of those found in the great diversity re cycle behaviour, fields), most remaining are

odon. considered ideal these Central Numbers of are an group to test Valley. Coenagrionidae,

hypotheses. Aeshnidae and Libellulidae collected (Feb.-March)

in early- and late- seasonally flooded marshes of

J. A. 1999. (13069) D’AGWLAR, & FRAVAL, Les Suisun Marsh are stated, without sp. names. They

Anax mots de 1’entomologie: glossaire progressif: were much more abundant in early-floodedsites.

(Odonata, Anisoptera, Aeshnidae). Insectes, OPIE

- Author: Adrien La 113: 27. (First 7 rue Lejeune, (13073) DOMMANGET, J.-L., 1999. conserva-

F-93170 Bagnolet). tion des contents et la preparation des libellules

of Brief descriptions A. imperator and A. parthenope, destinees a la collection de reference. Insectes, OPIE

and a brief outline oftheir habitat and biology. 144; 25-28. - (7 rue Lamartine, F-78390 Bois-

-d’Arcy).

1999. fauna odonatolo- Instructions for colour and (13070) D’ANDREA, M., La preservation (aceton) spe-

gica della provincia di Arezzo, Italia centrale cimen preparation ofcabinet specimens.

Boll. Ass. 1-30. (Odonata). romana Enl. 54(1/4):

(With Engl. s.). - (Mus. Zool. “La Specola”, Univ. (13074) DUDGEON, D., 1999. TropicalAsian streams:

Firenze, Via Romana 17,1-50125 Firenze). zoobenthos, ecology and conservation. Hong Kong

A of the fauna of Univ. Press, xii+830 ISBN 962-209-469-4. comprehensive treatment Arezzo, pp.

Tuscany, 106 localities were surveyed and 42 spp. - Price; UK £ 35.- net. - (Publishers: 14/F Hing Wai

10 Tin Wan are listed, inch spp. that were not previously Centre, 7 Praya Rd,Aberdeen, Hong Kong).

recorded from the province. Ofparticular interest are The book deals with the ecology ofrivers and streams

the records of Calopteryx splendens caprai (= ancil- in the Oriental Region, and describes the composi-

la) from a stagnant pond, Enallagma cyathigerum tion oftheir fauna. The Odon. are treated on pp. 291-

from (for Italy) an unusually low elevation (450 m), -316. A family key to the larvae is also provided.

and Boyeria irene.

(13075) DUFFY, W.G., 1999. Wetlands of Grand

(13071) DAVEY, A., 1999. Dragonflies. Terra, Los Teton and Yellowstone National Parks; aquatic inver-

1 with editorial tebrate and In: D.P. Angeles 36(4/5): (cover phot., cap- diversity community structure.

- Nat. tion on p. 2). (c/o Editor; Hist. Mus. Los Batzer et ah, [Eds], Invertebrates in freshwater wet-

Angeles Co., Publication Office, 900 Exposition lands of North America: ecology and managament,

Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA). pp. 733-756, Wiley, New York, ISBN 0-471-29258-

When the Toronto-based artist was asked to produce -3. - (CaliforniaFish. Res. Unit, Humboldt St. Univ.,

a series of images representing speed, he thought Areata, CA 95521, USA).

first of dragonflies, because of fascination with the Aquatic invertebrates were sampled monthly from

contrast between their small size and their speed and May to Sept, in 6 wetlands in Yellowstone and Grand

Teton 6 agility. The here reproduced digital image around a National Parks (1995). odon. spp. are listed

species of Aeshna, was honoured in Applied Arts from wetlands in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem.

8th Annual and Illustration resolutum and indi- Magazine's Photography Coenagrion Sympetrum spp. are

Contest. cated in the generalizedfoodwebs for, resp. semiper-

manent and seasonal subalpine wetlands.

(13072) DE SZALAY, F.A., N.H. EULISS & D.P.

BATZER, 1999. Seasonal and semipermanent wet- (13076) ENDERSBY, I D., 1999. Dragonflies of the

lands of California: invertebrate community ecology Organ Pipes National Park. Victorian Ent. 29(3): 51-

and In: D.P. methods. -52. - Looker Vic. responses to management (56 Rd, Montmorency, 3094, AU).

Batzer et ah, [Eds], Invertebrates in freshwater wet- The Park is situated 30 km NW of Melbourne,

lands of North America: and Australia. A commented list of 12 evidenced ecology management, spp.,

pp. 829-855, Wiley, New York, ISBN 0-471-29258- Nov. 1997-Feb. 1998, is presented. Rhadinosticta

- Author: Univ. of -3. (Third Dept Enh, Georgia, Athens, simplex is particular regional interest. Further sur-

GA 30602, USA). veys and a more detailed investigation into seasonal

Most wetlands have been of California’s original developmentofthe local spp. are warranted.

drained converted rice or to agricultural uses (e.g. 376 OdonatologicalAbstracts

(13077) ENGLUND, R.A. & R.B. FILBERT, 1999. Univ. Nigeria, P.O. Box 3140, Nsukka, Nigeria).

Flow restoration and of introduced The food and persistence spe- abundance, feeding biology were stu-

cies in Waikele Stream, O’ahu. Micronesica 32(1); died over a period of 17 months in the lower

143-154. - (Hawai’i Biol. Surv., Bishop Mus., 1525 Anambra R., Nigeria. Insects were the predominant

HI Bernice St., Honolulu, 96817, USA). food, odon. larvae are among the groups of primary

Despite an increase in stream flow, introduced fish importance. Species names are not stated.

abundant native remained and spp. appear to have

declined. 3 and 4 indigenous introduced odon. spp. (13081) FAIRCHILD, G.W., A.M. FAULDS & L.L.

are listed from the stream, inch Crocothemis servilia, SAUNDERS, 1999. Constructed marshes in south-

which has been first collected around taro fields in east Pennsylvania: invertebrate foodweb structure.

Waiahole Stream in 1994 (cf. OA 11199), and has hr. D.P. Batzer et al., [Eds], Invertebrates in fresh-

since spread rapidly across O’ahu, Hawaii. water wetlands of North America: ecology and

management, pp. 423-446, Wiley, New York, ISBN

(13078) ERJAVECIA. [Newsletter of the Slovene 0-471-29258-3. - (First Author: Biol. Dept, West

Odonatological Society], Ljubljana, No. 8 (31 Oct. Chester Univ., West Chester, PA 19383,USA).

1999). ISSN 1408-8185. (Slovene). - (c/o M. The taxonomic and trophic structure of aquatic inver-

Bedjanic, Fram 117/a, SI-2313 Fram). tebrate communities in 11 recently created freshwa-

The feature article, by J. Gulic & M. Bedjanic (PP 1-5), ter marshes is compared to communities at 7 nearby

is devoted to the naturalist, J. Koprivnik (1849- reference sites. The odon. are family-wise consid-

The -1912). issue introduces also a new standard sec- ered. Wetlands with fish often had an abundance of

tion of odonate records and brief observations, with gomphids.

4 notes by D. Klenovsek (pp. 16-17).M. Sameja con-

tributed a list of 30 spp. evidenced in the Dramlje (13082) FLOSS, L, 1999. Die Libellenfauna der

The of the 24 issue is made and area (pp. 7-10). rest pp. Glattallldufe von Riimlang Oberglatt (Kt.

up by various articles from the society’s life and on Zurich) 1999. Fachstelle Naturschutz, Amt f.

topics of generalinterest, etc. Nos 281 -302 are added Landschaft u. Natur, Kt. Zurich. 20 pp. - (c/o Dr H.

to the Slovene odonatol. bibliography (pp. 22-24). Wildermuth,Haltbergstr. 43, CH-8630 Riiti).

In the oxbows along the Glatt R., canton Zurich,

D.M. (13079) EULISS, N.H., D.A. WRUBLESKI & Switzerland, 28 spp. were encountered during May-

MUSHET, 1999. Wetlands of the Prairie Pothole -Aug. 1999. An annotated list of these is presented,

Region: invertebrate species composition, ecology and the fauna is briefly discussed.

and D.P. management, /n: Batzer et al., [Eds],

Invertebrates in freshwater wetlands of North (13083) FROMHAGE, L., 1999. Erstnachweis der

America: and Arktischen arctica ecology management, pp. 471-514, Smaragdlibelle Somatochlora

Wiley, New York, ISBN 0-471-29258-3. - (First (Zetterstedt, 1840) im Regierungsbezirk Koblenz.

Author: U.S. Geol. Surv., Northern Prairie Wildl. Fauna Flora Rheinland-Pfalz 9(1): 341-345. (With

Res. Cent., Jamestown, ND 58401, USA). Engl. s.). - (St. Sebastianstr. 6, D-55128 Mainz).

In and S. arctica found for the The Prairie Pothole Region ofthe USA and Canada 1997 1998, was first

is a unique area where shallow depressions created time within the district of Koblenz (nr Morbach). The

the action of Pleistocene of the in is by scouring glaciations status sp, Rhineland-Palatinate,Germany

interact with midcontinental climate variations to briefly discussed.

create and maintain a variety ofwetland classes. The

odon. 49 listed with partial list includes spp., here (13084) [FRUND, J ], 1999. Libellen mitten in der

with bibliographic references, and brief annotations Stadt. Neue osnabriick. Ztg, issue of 6 March. -

in the text. (Paginationand address unknown).

A regional daily’s article on Jochen Friind’s hydro-

1999. (13080) EZENWAJI, The abundance biological work (with emphasis on Odon.) on garden

and trophic biology of Clarias albopunctatus Nichols ponds in the city area of Osnabriick, Germany, con-

in & LaMonte, 1953 (Osteichthyes: Clariidae) a tro- ducted as a “Jugend forscht” project.

pical floodriver basin. Hydrobiologia 392(2): 159-

-168. - (Fish. & Hydrobiol. Res. Unit, Dept Zool., (13085) GALLEGO, O.E, & R.G. MARTINS-NETO, Odonatological Abstracts 377

1999. La entomofauna mesozoica de la An of the Saone R. Argentina: upstream-downstream survey

estado actual del conocimiento. Revta Soc. ent. floodplain (France) has been carried out to identify

argent. 58(1/2): 86-94. (With Engl. s.). - (First the contribution of habitats to the floodplain biodi-

Author: Catedra C.C. Odon. the selected conside- Paleont., FACENA-UNNE, versity. were among taxa

AR-3400 128, Corrientes). red. 40 spp. occurred in sampling wetlands;

The Triassic, Triassothemis mendozensis, is the only Coenagrion mercuriale, Cordulegasterbidentata and

odon, sp, listed. Oxygastra curtisii are of particular regional interest.

The cut-off channels of the river have a higher odon.

(13086) GARRISON, R.W., 1999. Aerial dragons. richness (10.2-14.5) than the other wetlands (6.1-

Los In the Terra, Angeles 36(4/5): 2-4. - (1030 Fondale St., -10.6). former, the abundance of individuals is

Azusa, CA 91702-0821,USA). also higher (2.5-3.0 vs 0.5-1.5).

A concise and skillful general presentation of the

with beautiful field of 7 from GOMPHUS. de Order, portraits spp. (13090) Mededelingsblad van belgi-

Chile, Thailand and the USA. sche libellenonderzoekers - Bulletin de liaison des

odonatologues beiges, Vol, 15, No. 3 (dated Dec.

(13087) GASSMANN, D„ 1999. Taxonomy and dis- 1999; received 24 March 2000). (Dutch & Fr., with

tribution ofthe inomata species-group of the Papuan Engl., Fr. & Dutch s’s). - (c/o G. de Knijf,

genus Idiocnemis Selys (Odonata: Zygoptera: Ploegstraat 33, B-9050 Gent).

Platycnemididae). Invert. Taxon. 13(6): 977-1005. - Goffart, PJ Tailly, Mr. Editorial (pp. 109-110); -

(Natn. Mus. Nat. Hist, P.O. Box 9517, NL-2300 RA Geenen, S., K. Jordaens, M. De Block, R. Sloks, H.

L. A Leiden). van Gossum & De Bruyn: new reproduction site

The is with of fusca in presumably monophyletic group revised, Sympecma (Vander Linden, 1820)

special regard to phylogenetically relevant morpho- Vlaanderen (pp. 111-117); - De Knijf, G Invasion

characters and the distribution of its ofAnax in in 1999 logical spp. parthenope (Selys) Belgium (pp.

described - Diagnosis of all 9 previously spp. are pre- 119-129); Stoks, R.: [Book review] “Dragonflies:

I, New of sented, and adelbertensis sp. n. (NE Guinea) behaviour and ecology Odonata”, by P.S. Corbet

and I. australis sp. n. (southern central New Guinea) (pp. 130-132; Dutch); - [Compte rendu d’excur- - are described. Both sexes are keyed. A diagnosis of sions:] Defoort, T: Eendeputten (pp 133-134); De

the and nomenclatural the G. Mol-Postel - De genus a note on family- Knijf, : (pp. 134-136); Schaetzen,

Calicnemiinae 1957 inclu- Seneffe - -group name Fraser, are R.: Ronquieres et (pp. 136-138); Goffart,

ded. Ourthe - Various P: moyenne (pp. 139-141).

announcements, etc. (pp, 142-155).

(13088) GATHMAN, J.F., T.M. BURTON & B.J.

ARMITAGE, 1999. Coastal wetlands of the Upper (13091) GRODNITSKY, D.L., 1999. Form andfunc-

Great Lakes; distribution of invertebrate communi- tion ofinsect wings: the evolution ofbiologicalstruc-

In: D.P. ties in response to environmental variation. tures. Johns Hopkins Univ. Press, Baltimore-

- Price: Batzer et al., [Eds], Invertebrates in freshwater wet- -London. xiv+261 pp. ISBN 0-8018-6003-2.

2715 North lands of North America: ecology and management, UK £ 44.50 net. - (Publishers: Charles

pp. 949-994, Wiley, New York, ISBN 0-471-29258- St., Baltimore, MD 21218-4363,USA). - -3. (First Author: Dept Zool., Michigan St. Univ., Chapter topics include general information on insect

East Lansing, Ml 48824, USA). flight, vortex aerodynamics, the diversity and evolu-

Includes short odon. lists from Lake Huron, Saginaw tion of flapping flight, wing morphology, and gener-

Bay, St Mary’s R., lake St Clair, and Green Bay. al evolutionary considerations. The book also con-

tains a novel insect taxonomy at supraordinal level

G. B. FRO- A.P. and recent (13089) GODREAU, V., BORNETTE, (by Rasnitsyn), throws light upon

CHOT, C. AMOROS, E. CASTELLA, B. OERTLI, developments in contemporary Russian evolutionary

F. CHAMBAUD, D. OBERTI & E. CRANEY, 1999. theory.

Biodiversity in the floodplain of Saone: a global

approach. Biodiv. Conserv. 8: 839-864, - (First (13092) GURLIAT, P„ 1999. Les odonates de Loire

Bat. Author: Lab. Ecol.-Evol., Univ. Bourgogne, Atlantique. Bull. Soc. Sci. nat. Quest Fr. (N.S.) 21(2);

Gabriel, F-21000 Dijon). 83-89. (With Engl. s.). - (8 imp. des Amandiers, F- 378 OdonatologicalAbstracts

-44800 Saint-Herblain). be altered whereas that of the latter should increase.

A commented list of 55 spp.. Loire-Atlantique, If short term pollution killed part of a population,

France. symmetrical individuals (low FA) should survive

better than highly asymmetrical ones, because FA

(13093) HALL, D.L., R.W. SITES, E.B. FISH, T.R. reflects the overall ability of an individual to cope

MOLLHAGEN, D.L. MOORHEAD & M R. W1L- with stress. If the pollution event occurred at a time

1999. the when FA LIG, Playas of the southern High Plains: the level of was already fixed, the level of

macroinvertebrate fauna. In: D.P. Batzer et al., [Eds], FA of the remainingpopulationshould be lower than

Invertebrates in freshwater An wetlands of North that in controls. experiment was carried out,using

America: ecology and management, pp. 635-665, 10 artificial ponds, each holding a population of

Wiley, New York, ISBN 0-471-29258-3. - (First Xanthocnemis larvae. These were exposed to carba-

Univ. 1 Author: Dept Ent., Missouri, Columbia, MO ryi at a nominal concentration of 100 I" which pg ,

reduced after 65211, USA). emergence success 10-20 days by ca

The Southern High Plains (= Llano Estacado) in 50%. Based on laboratory experiments, it was assu-

Texas and New is the short Mexico an extensive, semiarid med that despite the high mortality, expos-

A review of the tableland. recorded odon. taxa, and ure to carbaryl late in the last instar would ensure that

on features of some the cell of the damselflies notes biological spp. are presen- wing patterns were not

ted. altered by the increased stress. The level of FA in

wing length increased in the damselflies surviving

1999. coastal wetland the but (13094) HANN, B.J., A prairie exposure to carbaryl, the level of FA in cell

(Lake Manitoba’s Delta Marsh): organization of the patterns did not differ significantly between the treat-

invertebrate community. In: D.P. Batzer et al., [Eds], ment and the control. The effects ofdifferential mor-

Invertebrates in freshwater wetlands of North tality, as well as the effects of pollution, on the level

America: ecology and management, pp.1013-1039, of FA in traits with different “windows ofopportuni-

Wiley, New York, ISBN 0-471-29258-3. - (Dept ty” need further investigation.

Zool., Univ. Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2,

CA). (13096) HAWKING, J.H. & T.R. NEW, 1999. The

Includes odon. list a short (mostly genera only), distribution patterns of dragonflies (Insecta:

information on mean densities (suborder-wise) and Odonata) along the Kiewa River, Australia, and their

on biomass (order-wise). relevance in conservation assessment. Hydrobiologia - 392(2): 249-260. (Second Author: Dept Zool., La

(13095) HARDERSEN, S. & C.M. FRAMPTON, Trobe Univ., Bundoora, Vic. 3082, AU).

larvae and from 1999. Effects of short term pollution on the level of Sampling of adults 16 sites alongthe

fluctuating asymmetry: a case study using damsel- river, Victoria, yielded 34 spp. Patterns of larval and

flies. 1-7. - adult incidence and show that Entomologia exp. appl. 92(1): (Ent. are appraised, most

Div. Soil & Ecol. Lincoln restricted in incidence several consecutive Group, Plant, Sci., Univ., spp. are to

P.O. Box that clear 84, Canterbury, NZ). sites along the river, and there is a distinc-

Fluctuating asymmetry (FA), a measure of develop- tion also between the faunas ofthe potamon, rhithron

mental has been and stability, suggested as a monitoring eucrenon regions. Different spp. of some

tool for environmental pollution. However, there Anisopt. genera display different zonational distribu-

have been few investigations into the effects of short tions, and patterns of incidence and relative abun-

term pollutionon the level of FA. This paper explores dance of larvae and adults confirm zonational occu-

late larvae effects of exposing instar to short term pancy. For larvae, these distribution patterns trans-

the level of FA in the of adult cend the mode of pollution on wings collection, although many spp.

Xanthocnemis zealandica. In these insects FA in were found most abundantly in one microhabitat or

in “win- methods wing length and cell patterns have different by one of several sampling employed at

dows of opportunity” in relation to environmental each site. Sampling ofthe 2 stages separately shows

If increased environmental is considerable of distributional stress. stress applied concurrence patterns,

after the “window of opportunity” of one trait had so that either stage alone may provide data of value

still in and closed, while the window of the other trait was faunal conservation assessment.

then FA open the level of of the first trait should not OdonatologicalAbstracts 379

(13097) HAWKING, J. & G. THEISCHINGER, 91702-0821,USA).

1999. Dragonfly larvae (Odonata): A guide to the The occurrence of a P. domina population in SE

larvae Australian and Arizona identification of of families extends the known northern range limit of

and larvae New South this from Mexico. is the first identification ecology of from sp. Chihuahua, It record

the USA. Wales. Co-operative Res. Cent. Freshw. Ecol., ofthe Platystictidaefor Notes on adult perch-

Guide No. iv+218 ISBN I- habits and brief habitat Albury. [Went. 24] pp. ing a description are provi-

-876144-25-4. - Price AU $ 20.- net. - (Orders to: ded.

Murray Darling Freshw. Res. Cent., P.O. Box 921,

Albury, NSW 2640, AU). (13101) HOLUSA, O., 1999. Vazky (Odonata) v okoli

for the Australian and - Keys are provided families, Vsetina a Valasskeho Mezifici The dragonflies

the New larvae of South Wales spp. are described, (Odonata) in the surroundings of Vsetin and

and - keyed, their known records are mapped. A Valasskeho Mezifici. Sb. pfir. Klubu Uh. Hradisti 4:

splendid and richly illustrated work. 82-102. (Czech, with Engl. s.). - Bruzovska 420, CZ-

-73801 Frydek-Mistek).

1999. A freeze-corer for 33 and the of the (13098) HILL, M.T.R., spp. are recorded, composition

benthic is simultaneous sampling of macroinvertebra- fauna discussed; — Czech Republic.

tes and bed sediment from shallow stream.

- Hydrobiologia 412: 213-215. (Envir. Sci. Dept, (13102) HUTCHINSON, R„ 1999. Decouverte d’Enal-

Univ. Bradford, W. Yorks., BD7 1DP, UK). lagma civile (Hagen) (Odonata: Coenagrionidae)

The describes dans paper a new liquid nitrogen freeze- la bale des Chaleurs en Gaspesie (Quebec).

for simultaneous - -corer sampling ofbenthic macroin- Fabreries 24(4): 82-84. (12 ch. de la Savane, app.

vertebrates and the top 10-15 cm of bed sediment in 12, Gatineau, QU, J8T IP7, CA).

0.3 shallow (< m) streams. The corer weighs 12.3 kg Carleton-sur-Mer, Quebec, Canada, 10-IX-1999; -

3 and is operated by hand to sample a 0.03 m area of habitat preference and the northward expansion of

the stream bed. The corer was tested by taking two the sp. are briefly discussed.

samples at each ofnineteen stream sites with varying

R. & B. bed texture in Yorkshire, UK. The high success rate (13103) HUTCHINSON, MENARD, 1999.

demonstrates (35/38) the viability of this corer for Stylurus notatus (Rambur) (Odonata: Gomphidae)au

year-round use in shallow urban and rural streams. Quebec: recoltes, observations et notes biologiques.

No taxa mentioned. - are Fabreries 24(4): 78-80. (Second Author: 56 rue

Smith, Gatineau, QU, J8T 3A1, CA).

Y. & A. 1999. Notes (13099) HIROSE, SASAKI, on The 1996-1997 records of exuviae, emergences and

Somatochlora and S. in teneral adults from alpestris graeseri graeseri Luskville, Quebec, Canada are

Hokkaido, Gekkan-Mushi 343: 9-11. with (Jap., presented, along with field notes, observations on

Engl, title). - (First Author: No. 102, La Mode, 4-56-7 biology and a discussion on the local status ofthe sp.

Katsura-machi, Abashiri, Hokkaido, 093-0041, JA).

In Japan,S. alpestris and S. graeseri have a restricted (13104) INOMATA, T., 1999. [Book review]

above elevation of the distribution; the former occurs an of [Dragonflies Japanesearchipelago in color, by

1300 m, mainly in Taisetsu Natn. Park, the latter at M. Sugimuraet al.]. Gekkan-Mushi 344: 34. (Jap.). -

Taisetsu and Shiretoko Parks. Natn. The 2 spp. co- (Author’s address not stated).

the WoodlandPath -occur at Shibinai (alt. 1210-1230 A brief description of the volume, presented in OA

m). Observations on adult behaviour of S. alpestris 12862.

and the ofthe 2 notes on morphology spp. are provi-

ded. (13105) JEZIORSKI, P. & O. HOLUSA, 1999.

Collection of dragonflies (Odonata) in Muzeum

(13100) HOEKSTRA, J.D. & R.W. GARRISON, jihovychodni Moravy in Zlin. Sb. pfir. Klubu Uh.

1999. Range extension of Palaemnema domina Hradisti 4: 103-106. (With Czech s.). - (FirstAuthor:

Calvert (Odonata: Platystictidae) to southeastern Na Belidle 1, CZ-73564 Havifov-Sucha).

Arizona, U.S.A.: a new odonate for the A list of odon. collection with loca- family (34 spp., precise

United States. Proc. ent. Soc. Wash. 101(4):756-759. lity data) in the Museum of Southeastern Moravia.

- (Second Author: 1030 Fondale St., Azusa, CA Most of the material originates from Moravia, Czech 380 Odonatological Abstracts

Republic. images only. On the monitor, these are indistinguish-

able from JPEG images, but the prints would be of

(13106) JOURDE. P, O. ALLENOU, M. CAUPEN- inferior quality.

NE & J.-M. THIRION, 1999. Contribution a I’inven-

1999. Lestes taire des odonates de Charente-Maritime, Annls soc. (13110) KANO, K., [Observations on

Sci. nat. Charente-Maritime 8(8); 967-972. (With temporalis prolarva]. Gekkan-Mushi 343: 22-24. - Engl. s.). (First Author: La Grande Metairie, 20 rue (Jap.). — (No. 601, 19-17, Koishikawa 5-chome,

de Chamay, F-172300 Pont-l’Abbe-d’Amoult). Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 112-0002, JA).

checklist A briefly commented of 59 spp.; dept On 23 Nov., willow twigs containing eggs were

France. home. No hatched the in Charente-Maritime, brought eggs on twig kept a

dry vessel, but during 15 Jan.-l March (peak 8-17

RIET- (13107) [JURZITZA, G.] HOLZER, A., S. Feb.) the twig kept in a vessel with water yielded 147

SCHEL & K. VOIGT, 1999. Prof.Dr. Gerhard prolarvae. Hatching seems to have been accelerated

70. 57: 134. - Jurzitza zum Geburtstag, Carolinea by higher room temperatures, and took place during

Dr G. Reinmuthstr. D-76187 (c/o Jurzitza, 27, daytimeand at night. The movements ofprolarvae on

Karlsruhe). their way to the water are described and photo-

A brief biography and appreciation of work, with a graphed.

portrait.

(13111) KISHI, K., 1999, [Anax guttatus recorded in - (13108) KAHLERT, J„ 1999. Die Libellen Europas Tochigiprefecture]. Gekkan-Mushi 344: 45. (Jap,). -

The dragonflies of Europe. CD-ROM, Kahlert (A101, Mistral Shonan, 488-1 Isahikawa, Fujisawa,

Naturfotografie u. -reportage. Burg. (Bilingual: Kanagawa, 22-0815, JA).

Germ./Engl.), Version 1.2. - Price in Europe: DEM 1 3, Takanezawa-machi, 4-X-1998. - 139.-;in the USA; US$ 69.-; postage excl. (Orders

to: J. Kahlert, Rotkehlchenweg 4, D-25712 Burg, (13112) KITAGAWA, K., T. YAGI, A. NAKANISHI, - Germany; or G. Carnevale, 1690 NE 191st St., Apt N. WAHID & M. MARYATI, 1999. Dragonflies of

213, Miami, FL 33179, USA). Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Sabah, Malaysia. In: M.

This version consists of 3 with of CDs, 300 pictures Maryati et al., [Eds], Tabin scientific expedition, pp.

122 European spp., most represented by both sexes, 79-85, Univ. Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, ISBN

all taken in the field, and digitally scanned from 35 983-2188-23-7. - (First Author: Imaichi 1-11-6,

mm slides, at 1:1 ratio approx. The pictures are saved Asahi-ku, Osaka, 535-0011, JA).

in 2 different kinds of image files, viz. Bitmap (bmp, In Feb.-March 1998, 25 spp. were evidenced in the

and loaded for monitor viewing can be quickly) and Reserve (Borneo, Malaysia), 18 of which could be

JPEG (jpg, for high resolution prints). The usual soft- identified and are listed here. The fauna is discussed

be but for and col, of 16 ware can used, a special programme, a portraits spp. are provided.

very comfortable handlingand developedespecially

for this purpose, is included. With the CD-ROMs (13113) KOTARAC, M., 1999. Inventarizacija flore

booklet with detailed tech- goes a (Germ, or Engl.), in vegetacije ter favne na Bloski planoti: kacji pastir-

nical instructions and a complete spp. list. - For an- ji (Odonata) - [Inventarisation of flora, vegetation

other edn see OA 13109. and fauna of Bloke Plateau: dragonflies (Odonata)].

In: K. Poboljsaj, Inventarizacija flore in vegetacije

1999. Die Libellen - favne Bloski Nat. Hist. (13109) KAHLERT, J., Europas ter na planoti, pp. 46-62,

The dragonflies of Europe. CD-ROM, Kahlert Mus., Ljubljana.(Slovene). - (Author: CKFF, Zemlje-

SI-1000 Naturfotografie u. -reportage, Burg. (Bilingual: merska 10, Ljubljana). - Version 1.2 LE. Price in Deals with the fauna OA 10834. 40 Germ./Engl.). Europe: same as spp. are

DEM in the - 98.-; USA: USS 49.-; postage excl. reported from 50 localities. The communities are

(Orders to: J. Kahlert, Rotkehlchenweg 4, D-25712 analysed and conservation measures are suggested.

- G. NE Burg, Germany; or Camevale, 1690 191st

St., Apt 213, Miami, FL 33179,USA). (13114) KOTARAC, M., 1999. Popis kacjih pastirjev

The and in OA Rova in - invento- descriptions spp. inventory as 13108, v glinokopih Menges [Dragonfly

but this version consists of with of the of Rova and a single CD, Bitmap ry clay pits Menges]. CKFF, Odonatological Abstracts 381

21 - Miklavz-na-Dravskem-polju. pp. (Slovene). WOLF, K.D. ARNOLD & B. ROWAN, 1999.

(CKPF, Zemljemerska 10, SI-1000 Ljubljana). Alternative splicing, muscle calcium sensitivity, and

and 23 spp. are listed from Rova, 27 from Menges, the modulation of dragonfly flight performance,

LjubljanaBasin, Slovenia. The assemblages are ana- Proc. natn. Acad. Sci. 96(26): 15304-15309, col.

lysed and protective measures are suggested. phot, on cover. - (First Author; 208 Mueller Lab.,

Dept Biol., Pennsylvania St. Univ., University Park,

(13115) KOTARAC, M. & A. SALAMUN, 1999. PA 16802, USA).

Inventarizacija flore in favne na Radenskem polju: Calcium sensitivity of myosin cross-bridge activa-

tion kacji pastirji (Odonata) - [Inventarisation of flora in striated muscles commonly varies during

and fauna of Radensko and in alterations in muscle polje: dragonflies(Odonata)], ontogeny response to

In: K. Poboljsaj, Inventarizacija flore in favne na usage, but the consequences for whole-organism

Radenskem Miklavz-na- well known. Here it is shown that polju, pp. 10-14, CKFF, physiology are not

-Dravskem-polju. (Slovene). - (Second Author: the relative abundances ofalternatively spliced trans-

Cevljarska 28, SI-6000 Roper). cripts of the calcium regulatory protein troponin T

9 is spp. are listed and the assemblage briefly discus- (TnT) vary widely in flight muscle of Libellula pul-

sed; - Slovenia. chella, and that the mixture of TnT splice variants

explains significant portions of the variation in mus-

(13116) La LETTRE DES SOCIETAIRES, Societe cle calcium sensitivity, wing-beat frequency, and an

index of free frangalse d’odonatologie,No. 19 (15 Sept. 1999), aerodynamic power output during - No. 20 (15 Dec. 1999). ISSN 1260-0857. (c/o J.-L. flight. 2 size-distinguishable morphs differ in their

TnT Dommanget, 7 rue Lamartine, F-78390 Bois- maturational pattern of splicing, yet they show

-d’Arcy). the same relationship between TnT transcript mix-

[No. 19]: In addition to the Editorial (pp. 1-3; by J.- ture and calcium sensitivity and between calcium

L. the issue contains 5 of and and This Dommanget), pp. notes sensitivity aerodynamic power output. con-

announcements, under the traditional headings. - sistency of effect in different developmental and

de [No. 20]: Includes a supplement,titled “Liste refe- physiological contexts strengthens the hypothesis

TnT rence des odonates de France metropolitaine”(4 pp.; that isoform variation modulates muscle calci-

Anonymous). um sensitivity and whole organism locomotor per-

formance. Modulating muscle power output appears

(13117) LOWORN, J.R., W.M, WOLLHEIM & to provide the ecologically importantability to oper-

E.A. 1999. Plains wetlands ofsoutheast different tradeoff between HART, High ate at points along a per-

Wyoming: salinity, vegetation and invertebrate com- formance and energetic cost.

munities. In: D.P. Batzer et al., [Eds], Invertebrates

in freshwater wetlands of North America: ecology (13119) MARINOV, M„ 1999. Zdravei... vodnokon-

and New che! - management, pp. 603-633, Wiley, York, [Hi ... dragonfly!] Bulg.-Swiss Biodiversity

ISBN 0-471-29258-3. - Author; Cons. Sofia. 32 ISBN 954-9959-05-8. (First Dept Zool„ Program, pp.

Univ. Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071, USA). (Bulg.). - (Publishers: BSPOB, Ul. Graf Ignatiev

Salinization ofwetlands is an important issue in arid 38B, BG-1000 Sofia; - Author P.O. Box 134, BG-

western N. America. In Saskatchewan, Alberta and -1000 Sofia).

An British Columbia, odon. (mainly Enallagma) occur attractive booklet on morphology and biology of

commonly in both oligosaline and mesosaline lakes, Bulgariandragonflies, directed at generalreadership.

and few spp. that occur at higher salinities fail to

but occur or are less abundant at lower salinities, (13120) MARSHALL, S.A., A.T. FINNAMORE &

might be limited in oligosaline wetlands by Gamams D.C.A. BLADES, 1999. Canadian peatlands: diver-

habitat lacustris predationonearly instars. Odon. sometimes sity and specialization ofthe arthropod fauna.

in eat snails or amphipods (when they are much more In: D.P. Batzer et al., [Eds], Invertebrates fresh-

abundant than other foods), but in most cases, chiro- water wetlands of North America: ecology and

nomid larvae are much preferred in the Laramie management, pp. 383-400, Wiley, New York, ISBN

Basin. 0-471-29358-3. — (First Author: Dept Envir. Biol.,

Univ. Guelph, Guelph, ON, NIG 2W1, CA).

(13118) MARDEN, J.H., G.H. FITZHUGH, M.R A review of Canadian peatland habitats, inch a 382 Odonatological Abstracts

comprehensive chapter on the Odon. - See OA 6131. adaptationonly at the arginine kinase locus.

(13121) MARTINS-NETO, R.G., 1999. Estado actual (13123) MERRITT, R.W., M.J. HIGGINS, K.W.

del conocimiento de la paleoentomofaunabrasilena. CUMMINS & B. VANDENEEDEN, 1999. The

Revla Soc. 71-85. Kissimmee marsh Florida: ent. argent. 58(1/2): (With Engl, River-riparian ecosystem,

s.). - (Lab. Paleont., Depto Biol., FFCL-USP, seasonal differences in invertebrate functional feed-

Campus de Ribeirao Preto-SP, Av Bandeirantes ing group relationships. In: D.P. BATZER et al.,

3900, BR-14040-901 Ribeirao Preto, SP). [Eds], Invertebrates in freshwater wetlands of North

A and checklist of all hitherto known fossil taxa from America: ecology management, pp. 55-79,

9 odon. For - Brazil, inch Cretaceous spp. descriptions Wiley, New York, ISBN 0-471-29258-3. (First

of these see OA 8070, 10231, 10233, 11115. Author: Dept Ent., Michigan St. Univ., East Lansing,

Ml 48824,USA).

1999. the Kissimmee R. brai- (13122) McPEEK, M.A., Biochemical evolu- Historically, was a complex

tion associated with antipredatoradaptation in damsel- ded channel with an extensive floodplain wetland

flies. 5 Evolution 53(6): 1835-1845.-(DeptBiol. Sci., that was channelized and converted to a series of

Darthmouth Coll., Hanover, NH 03755, USA), impoundments during 1962-1971. Restauration of

Previous studies have shown that least 2 the has and the invertebrate at lineages system begun now, com-

of Enallagmashifted from inhabiting lakes with fish munity succession is in its early stages, dominated by

and with as top predators to inhabiting ponds lakes short life-cycle, rapidly moving spp. Some quantita-

In large dragonflies as the top predators. adapting to tive data are presented for Coenagrionidae,

living with the new predator type, these lineages Gomphidae, Corduliidae and Libellulidae, mostly

evolved much greater swimming speeds to avoid genus-wise.

attacking dragonflies. In this paper, it is tested

whether biochemical adaptations to fuel swimming (13124) MEYER, D„ 1999. Makroskopisch-biologi-

in with arose concert previously identified morpho- sche Feldmethoden zur Wassergiitebeurteilung von

logical changes that increase swimming speed. Fliessgewdssem. [5th, revised edn]. Natur u. Umwelt-

Assayed are the mass-specific enzyme activities of 3 verlag, Hannover. 142 pp. ISBN 3-9800871-4-X. -

enzymes involved in fueling strenuous activity: pyru- (Publishers: Goebenstr. 3a, D-30161 Hannover).

vate kinase and lactate dehydrogenase (enzymes Gives saprobiotic indicator values for larvae of

involved in glycolysis) and arginine kinase (the Platycnemis pennipes (2.1), Pyrrhosoma nymphula

that theATP enzyme recharges pool). Enzyme activi- (2.3), Calopteryx splendens (2.0), C. virgo (1.8),

ties determined for 14 from Aeshna and boltonii were Enallagma spp. cyanea (2.0) Cordulegaster

characteri- across the genus. Spp. that coexist with dragonfly (1.5). These spp. are briefly ecologically

larval predators had significantlyhigher mass-specific argi- sed and their structural features are stated.

nine kinase activities than those that coexist with

fish, and the results ofevolutionary contrasts analy- (13125) MULLER, J., 1999. Bestandsentwicklung

2 In: D, & V, ses indicate that this difference between the groups der Libellen (Odonata). Frank Neumann,

is the result of evolutionary change associated with [Eds], Bestandssituation der Pflanzen und Tiere

the habitat shifts of from fish lakes lineages to drag- Sachsen-Anhalts, pp. 442-448, Ulmer, Stuttgart,

onfly lakes. Although significant evolution was ISBN 3-8001-3368-7. - (Frankefelde 3, D-39116

documented for lactate dehydrogenase and pyruvate Magdeburg).

kinase the in the annotated and crossreferenced checklist of the across genus, evolutionary change An

activities of these consistent with odon. fauna of with enzymes was not Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany, com-

adaptation to coexisting with dragonfly predators. ments on the recent developments in the status of

Swimming bouts to avoid dragonfly predators last some ofthem. During the past decade, the quality of

the for only a few seconds, and action of arginine the habitats has significantly improved, and the mean

kinase to phosphorylate ADP to make ATP will annual temperature has increased for 1-2°C

extend the duration of maximal exertion for swim-

ming for a few seconds. However, much longer time (13126) MUNGENAST, F., 1999. Aus der Nordtiroler

45 ATP die Trams Landeck periods (over s.) are required to generate via Odonatenfauna: Libellen der bei

glycolysis. Therefore, selection may have favored (Insecta: Odonata). Veroff. Urol. Mus. Ferdinandeum Odonatological Abstracts 383

A- G the field 79: 317-326. (With Engl. s.). - (Stadtplatz 12, Abbingh. Report on Appelscha trip (pp.

-6460 Imst). 5-6);- Van Steenis, W. : Cordulegasterboltonii recor-

Trams 950 - 22 spp. are recorded from (alt. m), Tyrol, ded in the city of Utrecht (pp. 7-9); Ruiler, E A

Austria. The abundance of Erythromma najas and late sighting of Orthetrum cancellatum (p. 9); -

Lestes viridis are notable. [Dijkstra, K.-D.]: [The American Pachydiplax longi-

pennis (?) at an oil production platform in NE

(13127) MUZ6N, J., 1999. Estudios de biodiversidad England, in September 1999] (p. 9).

la actuales tendencias. en Argentina: proyectos y

Revta Soc. enl. argent. 58(1/2): 128-131. (With Engl, (13131) OTT, G., 1999. Selamat datang! Als

“Dr R.A. s.). - (Inst. Limnol. Ringuelet”,C.C. 712, Aquarianer auf Bali. Aktuell RundBr. Verb. dt. Ver.

AR-1900 La Plata). Aquarien- Terrarienk., 1999(4): 54-59. -(c/oed.: W.

The projects and trends in the biodiversity research Seuss, Waldsteinblick 21, D-95234 Spameck).

In in Argentinaare outlined and discussed. A reference the hill village of Tigawasa, Bali, Indonesia, fried

to the The and larval Odon. is also made. limited funds and the adult dragonflies, gatheredby children, are

unfavourable “geographic distribution” of entomolo- eaten by the villagers as supplementary,protein-rich

gists are among the main problems. food. - See also OA 13173, and Notul. odonatol.

4(1994): 60-62.

(13128) MUZ6N, J. & N, VON ELLENRIEDER,

1999. Status and distribution of Odonata (Insecta) (13132) OZONO, A., 1999. [Tholymis tiilargataken

in within natural protected areas in Argentina. Nara prefecture]. Gekkan-Mushi 342: 44. (Jap.). -

Biogeographica75(3): 119-128, (With Fr. s.). - (Inst, (Higashi 5-7-5, Myoken, Katano, Osaka, 576-0012,

Limnol. “Dr R.A, Ringuelet”,C.C. 712, AR-1900 La JA).

Plata). 3

Of the 264 in 189 Abstractor's Note Other Nara records spp. reported Argentina, spp. 25-X-1998.-(, :

B. Irikawa in (71.59%) have been recorded from at least onepro- were provided by et al., as listed OA

3 tected area in the past yr. Information gathered 12399).

from surveys of 16 protected areas is presented in

relation and to taxonomy (to family level) biogeo- (13133) PALACIOS-VARGAS, J.G., G. CASTANO-

graphy. Spp. known only from Argentina are indica- -MENESES & A. PESCADOR RUBIO, 1999.

ted. of of Phenology conopy arthropods a tropical decid-

uous forest in western Mexico. Pan-Pac. Ent. 75(4):

1999. of (13129) NARAOKA, H., [Establishment 200-211. - (First Author; Lab. Ecol., Depto Biol.,

Pseudothemis zonata in central and southern Aomori Fac. Cien., UNAM, MX-04510 Mexico, D.F.).

342: 45. - On prefecture]. Gekkan-Mushi (Jap.). (36-71, the coast of Jalisco, the odon. were represented

Aza Motoizumi, Fukunoda, Itayanagi-machi, Kita- only in July; density: 0.10 individual/m .

Aomori -gun, pref., 038-3661, JA).

During 1960-1970,the sp. was known in the prefec- (13134) PAPAZ1AN, M„ 1999, Les odonates de

ture (Hokkaido, Japan) from 4 isolated records, con- Guyane franijaise. 1. Les Calopterygidae (Odonata,

sidered to represent immigrants from the South. In Zygoptera). Enlomologisle 55(6): 235-239. (With

the recorded Towada - Constellation des 1981, emergence was at City; Engl. s.). (La Bat. A, 72 ave

the is known from F-13012 since 1990 sp. numerous locali- Caillols, Marseille).

and immature adults and exuviae also evi- 5 Hetaerina and 1 Mnesarete in ties, were spp. sp. occurring

It denced. is suggested, the recent range expansion French Guyana are keyed (36 only) and some

could be due to global warming. descriptive notes are provided.

(13130) NIEUWSBRIEF VAN DE NEDERLANDSE (13135) PASIC, L., 1999. Ocena vrstnega bogastva

Vol. Brkinov — VERENIGING VOOR LIBELLENSTUDIE, 3, kacjih pastirjev na podrocju [An assess-

No. 4 (Dec, 1999), (Dutch), - (c/o W.J. Hoeffiiagel, ment of dragonfly species diversity in the Brkini

Rrekelmeent 72, NL-1218 ED Hilversum). region], Individual™ naloga Anim. Ecol. Dept Biol.,

Van 21 M. [Scientific notes:] der Heijden, A.: Coenagrion Univ. Ljubljana. pp. (Slovene). - (c/o - armatum rediscovered at the Weerribben (pp. 4-5); Bedjanic, Fram 117a, SI-2313 Fram). 384 Odonatological Abstracts

126 localities from 24 4 trifida found have small were surveyed July to Aug. Triacanthagyna was to pre-

and 41 evidenced. The Jackknife mental characteristic 1996, spp. were setae, a not previously reported

method was used for the assessment of spp. diversi- in the Aeshnidae. The presence of palpal setae, long

made between ty, and a comparisonis the odon. com- thought to be present in only Gynacantha and

munities of stagnant and flowing waters. - W Triacanthagyna of that family, is shown in other

Slovenia. aeshnid genera. Improvements are suggested for

published keys to larvae of the following genera:

(13136) PAULSON, D.R., 1999. Dragonflies Boyeria, Anax, Progomphus, Dromogomphus,

(Odonata: Anisoptera) of South Florida. Occ. Pap. Tetragoneuria, Ladona, Libelliila, Brachymesia and

- 2 Slater Mus. nat. Hist. 57: 1-139. - Price US$ 12.- Pantala. Size variation in the adults of spp. is ana-

- net. (Orders to the Author: Slater Mus, Nat. Hist., lyzed. Gomphus minutus decreases in size clinally

Both Univ. Puget Sound, 1500 North Warner, Tacoma, WA from north to south throughout its range. the

adults and larvae of in 98416, USA). Pachydiplax longipennisvary

work based Author’s 1966 The is on PhD size seasonally, the largest individuals occurring

late winter and the smallest late Dissertation of the same title (Univ. Miami, 605 pp.), during during sum-

65 — dealing with spp., 8 of which are here recorded mer. The first records of dragonflyparasitism by - from S Florida for the first time. The fauna is flies in the USA listed for Anax pre- ceratopogonid are

dominantly temperate (68% of spp.), but about half junius,Progomphusalachuensis, Brachymesia gravi-

- Carolina. ofthe genera are oftropicalorigin. At least 19 spp., da, Lepthemis simplicicollis, and Tramea

marcella found be the second most ofwhich are of tropical affinities, are probably Miathyria was to

known select present as adults throughoutthe yr in this area; 37 sp. exophytic dragonfly to a single plant

Perithemis tenera is were found earlier or later in the season than pre- sp. for oviposition sites. con-

recorded in the USA. - few taxonomic sidered effective the known viously A an wasp mimic, only

changes have resulted from the studies carried out incidence of this phenomenon other than in the Old

here. Perithemis seminole is relegated to subspecific World Tropics.

rank under P. tenera (and is recorded from North

Carolina for the first time). The race Celithemis ber- (13137) PAVLYUK, R.S. & C.V. GOLOVACHOV,

tha leonora is considered invalid. It is suggested that 1999. The first record ofOrthetrum anceps (Odonata,

E. in Epicordulia regina may be a race of princeps, Libellulidae) the fauna of Ukraine. Vest. Zool.

44. - Celithemis monomelaena a race of C. fasciata, and 33(4/5): (Ukrainian, with Engl, title). (First

Author: Zool. Fac. UA- Brachymesia gravida a race of B. herbida. The syno- Mus., Biol., St. Univ. Lvov,

-290005 nymy of Cannacria with Brachymesia and Erythemis Lvov).

with is Both of these 3 8-VII-1998. Lepthemis emphasized. syno- Alupka (Crimea), S, 1 5,

nymies were proposed by earlier workers but have

been ignoredrecently. Macrodiplax is considered not (13138) PETRULEVICIUS, J.E., 1999. Insectos del

sufficiently different from other libellulids to warrant Cenozoico de la Argentina, Revla Soc. ent. argent.

full and the of the 95-103. - Paleozool. family status, genera Sympetrini 58(1/2): (With Engl. s.). (Depto

and Celithemini in are rearranged light of behavioral Invert., Mus, La Plata, Paseo del Bosque s/n, AR-

and larval characteristics. The following are consid- -1900 La Plata).

ered sibling spp.: Libellula auripennis and L. need- Includes annotations on hitherto undescribed Odon.

hami; L. axilena, incesta, and vibrans; and Tramea from the Maiz Gordo Formation, Upper Paleocene,

abdominalis, binotata, and cophysa [calverti]. NW Argentina (Aeshnidae, ?Polythoridae, a new

the S Florida of Holotania consid- Finally, spp. are fam.).

than ered more closely related to one another to the

M X extralimital of the - of S. & 1999. spp. subgenus. Analysis a (13139) PLAISTOW, SIVA-JOTHY,

number of indicates that aeshaids tend The switch between odonate life spp. to ac- ontogenetic history

intense quire more wing pigmentationwith advanc- stages: effects on fitness when time and food are

and that characteristic is of value in limited. Anim. Behav. 659-667. - ing age this 58(3): (Second

determiningthe maturity of specimens. The loss of Author: Dept Anim. & Plant Sci., Univ, Sheffield,

terminal in females of is SIO appendages some genera Sheffield, 2UQ, UK).

of larva of the odon. from also valuable as ah indicator maturity. The During course of ontogeny, switch Odonatological Abstracts 385

being aquatic larvae to being terrestrial adults. behavior and growth performance in larval anurans.

Ontogenetic niche shift theory proposes that such Ecology 80(6): 2117-2124. - (First Author: Dept

shifts are adaptive and have evolved to maximize a Biol. Sci., Univ. Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260,

growth rate (size) to mortality rate ratio. Individuals USA).

To should therefore switch from oneniche to the other at examine the relation between species traits and

size Since the of odon. behavioural of larval Rana an optimal or state. majority performance, responses

seasonal the which the switch catesbeiana and R. clamitans 3 are breeders, extent to to predator spp. were

the is optimal will depend upon the time and the resour- first examined in the laboratory. Subsequently,

available A correlated with ces during postembryonic development. responses were growth performance

cohort of Calopteryx splendens xanthostoma larvae ofthe 2 frogs when they competed in the field. In the

was collected that varied in how close they were to laboratory experiment, larval frogs exhibited no

eclosion and reared them on either a high- reduction in activity or spatial avoidance to bluegill

-nutrition or a low-nutrition diet. Then the relative sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus), the reduction of

influence of both time and nutritional constraints on these was moderate in case of mudminnows (Umbra

survival while Anax larvae In and development rate, as well as the body limi), the response to was large.

size, size-corrected flight muscle mass and fat re- the field experiment, these behavioural responses

at in serves of individuals eclosion were determined. were directly related to corresponding reductions

Damselflies in both high- and low-nutrition treat- growth of the 2 frogs.

ments responded to a short developmentperiod by

developing faster and reducing their body size, but (13142) RIFFELL, S.K., 1999. Road mortality of

in coastal did not change their proportional investment in fat dragonflies (Odonata) a Great Lakes wet-

land. Great Ent. reserves and flight muscle. Reduced larval nutrition Lakes 32(1/2):63-73.-(Dept Zool.,

resulted in decreased body size, flight muscle mass Michigan St. Univ., East Lansing, MI 48824,USA).

and fat reserves at eclosion. However, it had no effect Road mortality of invertebrates has rarely been stu-

on survival to eclosion or development rate. These died or considered in management scenarios.

results are discussed in terms of the influence that Mackinac Bay is an extensive coastal wetland in

It time and nutritional constraints have on odonate northern Michigan. is bordered by a two-lane

developmentpatterns and fitness. paved highway that separates the marsh, where drag-

onflies defend territories and breed, from the

(13140) PORTER, K.G., A. BERGSTEDT & M.C. adjacent forest, where dragonflies forage and rest.

FREEMAN, 1999. The Okefenokee Swamp: inverte- During mid-summer of 1997, daily collections of

brate communities and foodwebs. In: D.P. Batzer from the road and road et dragonfly corpses edge were

al., [Eds], Invertebrates in freshwater wetlands of used to estimate daily mortality rates and sex ratios

and 121- varia- North America: ecology management, pp. among casualties. Daily mortality was highly

-138, Wiley, New York, ISBN 0-471-29258-3. - ble, ranging from 10 to 256 casualties/km. Sex ratios

30602,USA). higher). Life-history differences between the sexes

in This is one of the largest wetlands N. America, present a parsimonious explanation for S-specific

3781 km, in the lower Atlantic Coastal Plain, S. mortality. Mortality was even or 9 -skewed for some

and N. Florida. Close 20 odon. and of road be Georgia to spp. are spp., impacts mortality may more

Cooler in is -skewed. listed for Little Prairie, and seasonal patterns severe populations where mortality 9

of some of them are outlined. While Erythemis sim- More research about the effects of roads on dragon-

plicicollis, Libellula axilena and Pachydiplax longi- flies is warranted because dragonflypopulations are

minuscu- pennis were almost constantly abundant, E. small relative to many invertebrates and are restric-

which la and Ischnura spp. fluctuated interannually. These ted to wetland habitats are being degraded or

include influences of and patterns may hydrology destroyed in manyregions.

community interactions on populations, and

further investigations are suggested. (13143) ROBERTS, S.P, & J.F. HARRISON, 1999.

Mechanisms of thermal stability during flight in the

R.A. & E.E. J. (13141) RELYEA, WERNER, 1999. honeybee Apis mellifera. exp. Biol. 202(11): 1523-

Quantifying the relation between predator-induced -1533. - (First Author: Dept Organismal Biol. & 386 Odonatological Abstracts

Anat., Univ. Chicago, 1027 E. 57th St., Chicago, IL there is little empirical evidence that this trait func-

60637, USA). tions in anepigamic context. Observations ofmarked

and in With reference to the paper listed in OA 10582 field populations revealed (a) there was variation in

of the mechanical it is distribution in c? the support power hypothesis, wing pigment c5, (b) pigmenta-

active emphasized that like in dragonflies, there is a nega- tion was fixed in reproductively 33 , (c)

and air tive relationship between wingbeat frequency resource holding 3 3 had less heterogeneity in the

in other temperature also the honeybee (and some distribution of the wing pigment than S 3 that were

that Hymenoptera). never observed to hold a resource and (d) 2 $

frequently (60.3%) rejected 3 3 after courtship. An

S.A. & S. 1999. (13144) ROIG-JUNENT, CLAVER, experiment was conducted in which the frequency of

La las entomofauna del monte y su conservation en key reproductive behaviours (9 inspection flights,

areas naturales protegidas. Revta Soc. ent. argent. courtships, copulations, and oviposition) was mea-

- sured 58(1/2): 117-127. (With Engl. s.). (Inst. Argent. for the same

Invest, Zonas AR- de Aridas, 1AD1ZA, C.C. 507, before and after treatment or control manipulation of

-5500 Mendoza). wing pigment parameters. Increasing the heteroge-

“monte” is The a common denomination for the neity (and decreasing the area) of the wing pigmen-

shrub from the of warm desert, extending prov. Salta tation by removing small areas of pigmentedcuticle

to the of 60% of the from their decrease the prov. Chubut, covering ca wings resulted in a in mea-

Argentinian surface. Entomologically,only its north- sured reproductive behaviours (control 3 3 that had

is well 22 odon. removed from their ern part reasonably explored. spp. non-pigmented areas wings

were so far recorded, but a checklist is not given showed no decreases). Since 9 9 cannot be coerced

here. into these behaviours, the experimentally induced

decrease suggests 9 9 avoided 3 3 with higher

1999. Influence of levels of The results (13145) SCHAFFNER, A.K., pre- wing pigment heterogeneity. are

dator presence and prey density on behaviour and discussed in the context of the benefits 9 9 might

growth of damselfly larvae receive of their deci- (Ischnura elegans). as a consequence reproductive - MiltBI. ethol. Ges. 43: 46 [abstract only], (c/o Zool. sions.

Inst., Univ. Zurich, Winterthurer Str. 190, CH-8057

Zurich). (13148) SMOLKA, G.E., P.M. STEWART & TO.

Verbatim in OA abstract, as listed 12775. SWINFORD, 1999. Distribution of odonates (drag-

onflies and damselflies) in the Indiana Dunes,

(13146) SCHIEL, F.-J., 1999. Torfstiche, ein Lebens- National Lakeshore and nearby lands. Natural Areas

raum der Grossen Moosjungfer. Schutzgemeinschaft Jl 19(2): 132-141. - (Second Author: Lake Michigan

Libellen in Baden-Wiirttemberg,Freiburg/Main. 15 Ecol. Res. Stn, 1100 N. Mineral Springs Rd, Porter,

pp. [Fold, pamphlet], - (FriesenheimerFlauptstr. 20, IN 46304,USA).

D-77948 From to Friesenheim). 1993 1997, 60 spp. (inch the regionallyrare

An outline of Leucorrhinia pectoralis biology in Enallagma cyathigerum, Aeshna clepsydra and

Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, directed at general Leucorrhinia frigida) were evidenced, in contrast to

34 readership. spp. recorded historically from this region. On the

other 9 listed in the historical records hand, spp. were

(13147) SIVA-JOTHY, M.T., 1999. Male wing pig- missing from the present collections. Since few

mentation affect fe- conducted in NW may reproductive success via odon. surveys were Indiana, USA

male choice in in the a calopterygid damselfly (Zygoptera). past, a poor baseline exists for comparisons of - Behaviour 136(10/11): 1365-1377. (Dept Anim. & temporal trends in odon. diversity.

Plant Sci., Univ. Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2UQ,

UK). (13149) STOKS, R„ M. DE BLOCK, H. VAN GOS-

6 calopterygids show striking morphological and SUM & L. DE BRUYN, 1999. Phenotypic shifts

sexual caused selection shifts? behavioural secondary traits which are known by predation: or life-history

function in intrasexual to contests. The distribution Evol. Ecol. 13(2): 115-129. - (Evol. Biol. Gr., Dept

of pigment in the sexually dimorphic wing ‘spot’ is Biol., Univ. Antwerpen, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-

prominently displayed to the 9 duringcourtship, yet -2020 Antwerpen). Odonatological Abstracts 387

Predators can impose both selection and life history Author: Drawer E, Savannah R. Ecol. Lab., Aiken,

SC shifts in prey populations. Since both processes may 29802, USA).

affect phenotypic distributions, the estimates of The bays are shallow, isolated basins in the Atlantic

selection differentials may be biased. 2 field experi- Plain, mainly in N. and S. Carolina, containing palu-

ments were carried out to disentanglethese separate strine habitats. 12 odon. genera are listed, but the

It examined effects. was whether Aeshna cyanea pre- odon. occurrencein Carolina bays may be limited by

dation changes the distributions in body size and seasonal drying of aquatic habitats. Biological fea-

lamellae in Lestes The of the and morphology sponsa. zygopt. tures prevailing spp. are briefly outlined,

In stated. caudal lamellae are used in escapes by swimming. references to the primary faunistic literature are

first the the experiment, the presence of predator was

manipulated(no Aeshna, encaged Aeshna, free-rang- (13152) VAN DIJK, D.E. & H. GEERTSEMA, 1999.

from ing Aeshna), and the experiment was stopped when Permian insects the Beaufort Group of Natal,

all larvae had moulted once. In the second experi- South Africa. Ann. Natal Mus. 40; 137-171. - (First

larvae confronted with Author: Univ. Private ment, were a free-ranging Dept Zool., Stellenbosch, Bag

Aeshna, but collected before moulting, and survivors XI, Matieland-7602,SA).

were compared with a control sample taken at the From the Upper Permian (Beaufort Group of the

ofthe The ofAeshna Karoo of and Mt start experiment. presence large- Sequence) Balgowannr Lidgetton

Lestes West ly reduced the survival probabilitiesofthe lar- nr Mooi R., ananisozygopteran and a protaniso-

similar in both cf. vae at a very rate experiments. Daily pteran (Permaeschnidae, Polytaxineura),resp. are

odon. survival probabilities did not differ between the ‘no listed. This is the first evidence of the occur-

Aeshna’ In the in Aeshna’ and ‘encaged treatments. rence the Permian ofAfrica.

‘free-ranging Aeshna’ treatment of the first experi-

2 VAN E. MAT- ment, size was reduced compared to the other treat- (13153) GOSSUM, H„ R. STOKS,

dif- F, L. DE 1999, ments, creating a significant apparent selection THYSEN, VALCK & BRUYN, Male

ferential. This was probably mainly due to predator- choice for female colour morphs in Ischnura elegans

-induced reduced growth because in the second exper- (Odonata, Coenagrionidae): testing the hypotheses.

iment, where growth effects were excluded, size of Anim. Behav. 57(6): 1229-1232. - (Evol. Biol. Gr„

the survivors did not differ from the control sample. Dept Biol., Univ. Antwerpen, Groenenborgerlaan

In both experiments there was a significant selection 171, B-2020 Antwerpen).

pressure for larger lamellae. Standardized directional The occurrence of different nonspecific $ colour

selection differentials were similar in both experi- morphs, with one ofthe morphs resembling the

ments (0.57 and 0.28 phenotype standard deviation supposed to have consequences for mate choice.

units). No survival selection on lamellae shape was There are two hypotheses linking mate choice and 9

detected. These results are in with colour 3 6 agreement pre- polymorphism. First, may mate predomi-

vious findings that lamellae size, but not lamellae nantly with 9 morphs that differ from the 3 be-

enhances androchrome 9 9 shape, swimming performance and thereby cause they do not recognize as

9 9 mimic 3 3 predator escape in this sp. (3 hypothesis). Second, may be

to most more attracted the common morph in the

(13150) TANIKADO, M., 1999, [Book review] [All population (habituationhypothesis). These hypothe-

about K. Inoue & K, Gekkan- tested in 5 of the L. dragonflies, by Tani], ses were populations same sp.,

-Mushi 342: 37. (Jap.). - (Author’saddress not stated). elegans, with a range of androchrome frequencies. In

the A brief review of volume described in OA 12676. each populationbinary choice experiments were per-

The of Mnais is formed in small <5 S did outstandingtreatment emphasized. cages. not consistently pre-

fer gynochrome 9 9, but mated predominantly with

M.A. (13151) TAYLOR, B.E., D.A. LEEPER, the most common morph in the population.

McCLURE & A.E. DeBIASE, 1999, Carolina bays: Moreover, a reanalysis of the available damselfly

the ecology of aquatic invertebrates and perspectives on data in the literature also supported habituation

their conservation. In: D.P. Batzer et al., [Eds], hypothesis.

Invertebrates in freshwater wetlands of North

America: and VAN & 1999. ecology management, pp. 167-196, (13154) GOSSUM, H. F. VALCK, Een

Whiley, New York, ISBN 0-471-29258-3. - (First juffertje tussen de soldaten? Wielewaal 65(4): 126- 388 OdonatologicalAbstracts

than -127. (Dutch). - (First Author: Evol. Biol. Gr., Dept with sperm, the others without it. Fewer 20% of

Univ. B- and of the larvae Biol., Antwerpen, Groenenborgerlaan 171, eggs hatched, many resulting were

In -2020 Antwerpen). malformed, missing abd. segments or legs. both

The habitat and of lunulatum all 9 but in of them biology Coenagrion at groups, were diploid $, some

= - It the military training area of Groot Schietveld in some cells were haploid (n 12). seems, in this

In Brasschaat, Belgium are briefly described. case a thelytoky occurred in combination with par-

Flanders the sp. is known from 7 localities, all in the thenomixis. Earlier, on supposition,parthenogenesis

provinces ofAntwerp and Limburg. was hypothesized in Anomalagrion hastatum in the

Azores, where also only 9 9 occur in the population

(13155) VIZSLAN, T. & B. PINGITZER, 1999. (cf. OA 7617).

Adatok Magyarorszag szitakoto-faunajahoz

- D.D. & N.E. (Odonata), 3 Data on the Odonata fauna of (13159) WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS,

Hungary, 3. Folia hist. nat. Mas. matraensis 23: 179- 1999. Canadian springs: postglacial development of

- -190. (Hung., with Engl. s.). (Madarasz ut. 12, HU- the invertebrate fauna. In: D P. Batzer et al., [Eds],

-3525 Miskolc). Invertebrates in freshwater wetlands of North

The 1998 47 151 records for spp., from localities in America: ecology and management, pp. 447-467,

- For 1 - Hungary. pts & 2 see OA 13034, 13044. Wiley, New York, ISBN 0-471-29258-3. (Div. Life

Sci., Univ. Toronto, Scarborough, ON, MIC 1A4,

(13156) VOGRIN, N. & M. VOGRIN, 1999. CA). - - Krajinski parki Slovenije: Racki ribniki Pozeg. The hydrachnid mites, Trichoptera, Coleoptera and

of Slovenia: “Racki ribniki- been [Landscape parks Chironomidae have studied in some detail.

Pozeg”]. Gea, Ljubljana9(12): 6-9. (Slovene). - (c/o Community composition has a strong E/W dichoto-

SI-2313 and has been influenced the M. Bedjanic, Fram 117/A, Fram). my, markedly by recent

A general description, with a brief paragraph on glacial history in combination with different disper-

list. It is the Park har- sal abilities and odon.; no species emphasized, among spp.; springs non-glaciated

known in bours ca 75% of odon. spp. to occur regions ofthe US have more diverse faunas. Amphi-

- dor- Slovenia. (For a checklist and description of the agrion abbreviatum,Argia vivida, Cordulegaster

OA and fauna see 12796.) salis Libellula quadrimacultata are recorded

from Canadian thermal springs (see also OA 8507).

(13157) WARD, J.B. et al. [21 authors], 1999. Insects

and other arthropods of Hinewai Reserve, Banks (13160) WISSINGER, S.A., A.J. BOHONAK, H.H.

peninsula, New Zealand. Rec. Canterbury Mus. 13; WHITEMAN & W.S. BROWN, 1999, Subalpine

97-121. - (Canterbury Mus., Rolleston Ave, wetlands in Colorado: habitat permanence, salaman-

Christchurch-8001, NZ). der predation, and invertebrate communities. In: D P.

Austrolestes colensonis and Uropetala ?chiltoni are Batzer et al., [Eds], Invertebrates in freshwater wet-

listed. lands of North America: ecology and management,

New ISBN 0-471-29258-3. pp. 757-790, Wiley, York,

(13158) WATANABE, Y, H. YOKOTA, K. KATO & - (First Author: Dept Biol., Allegheny Coll.,

M. HATAKEYAMA, 1999. Artificial parthenogene- Meadville,PA 16335, USA).

Wetlands abundant in and sis in the dragonfly Stylurus oculatus (Odonata). are wet subalpine mon-

Proc. arthropod, embryoI. Soc. Jpn 34: 31-32. (Jap., tane valleys on the W slopes of the Rocky Mts. Here,

title the used in basin 41 with Engl, & tabs). Unabridged Engl, trans- odon. are characterization for

lation, by K. Inoue, is available from the Eds of wetlands at the Mexican Cut Nature Preserve, and 5 - Odonatologica. (First Author: 4-14 Nishida-cho, spp. are listed.

Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 662-0031, JA).

In the the S.A. & laboratory, normally oviposited eggs (13161) WISSINGER, L.J. GALLAGHER,

normal with ratio Beaver yielded embryos, sex (identified 1999. pond wetlands in northwestern - from the karyotypes, 2nd 23, 2n9 = 24), <3:9 = Pennsylvania: modes of colonization and succession

The dissected from the anterior 8:21 (= 2.6). eggs after drought. In: D.P. Batzer et al., [Eds],

section of the ovary (hence considered unfertilized) Invertebrates in freshwater wetlands of North

were divided into 2 groups: some were macerated America: ecology and management, pp. 333-362, OdonatologicalAbstracts 389

Wiley, New York, ISBN 0-471-29258-3. - (First (13165) EKLOV, P. & E.E. WERNER, 2000.

PA behavior Author: Dept Biol., Allegheny Coll., Meadville, Multiplepredator effects on size-dependent

16335,USA). and mortality of two species of anuranlarvae. Oikos — Wetlands associated with beaver dams have become 88(2): 250-258. (Second Author: Dept Biol., Univ.

increasingly abundant in N, America as beaver pop- Michigan,AnnArbor, MI 48109,USA).

ulations have recovered the last The The is focussed how trait in during century. paper on changes preda-

distribution of 32 odon. spp. in 4 autumnal and per- tors and prey may be transmitted to other spp. in the

wetlands with In manent associated beaver activity at food web. laboratoryexperiments,the effectswere

the Bousson Environmental Research Reserve is out- examined of bluegill sunfish, Lepomis macrochirus,

Anax and lined and discussed. and junius larva on behaviour mortality of

tadpoles of the bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana, and the

1999. R. clamitans. conduc- (13162) YAMAMOTO, Y, Trigomphus green frog Experiments were

melampus Selys in Ayama, Mie pref. Gekkan-Mushi ted with predators alone and together to assess

344: 12-16. (Jap., with Engl, title). - (Nizigaoka, 2-7- effects on behaviour and mortality of the tadpoles.

-6-704, Meito-ku, Nagoya,465-0078, JA). The experiments were replicated on 5 size classes of

The present distribution of T. melampus and its kin, the tadpoles to evaluate how responses varied with

T. is addressed from Anax interruptus, in the Ayama Hills, body size. Predation rates by were higher on

the of view of the Middle and Late Pliocene than and both and point bullfrogs on green frogs, bullfrogs

paleogeographical development of the Iga Basin green frogs suffered greater mortality from Anax

area, Japan. than from bluegill. Bluegill only consumed green

frogs. Predation rates by both predators decreased

(13163) YOZZO, DJ. & R.J. DIAZ, 1999. Tidal with increasing tadpole size and decreased in the

freshwater wetlands: invertebrate diversity, ecology non-lethal (caged) presence of the other predator.

and functional significance. In'. D.P. Batzer et al., Both anuranlarvae decreased activity when exposed

[Eds], Invertebrates in freshwater wetlands ofNorth to predators. Bullfrogs, however, decreased activity

in America; ecology and management, pp. 889-918, more the presence ofAnax than in the presence of

New ISBN 0-471-29258-3. - whereas decreased simi- Wiley, York, (Second bluegill, green frogs activity

Author: School Marine Inst. in the of both The Sci., Virginia Marine, larly presence predators. largest

of Coll. William & Mary, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, size class green frogs, but not ofbullfrogs, exhib-

ited avoidance of USA). spatial bluegill. These responses

Tidal freshwater wetlands are found in all coastal were directly related to the risk posed by the different

of N. extensive each and areas America, they are most along predators to anuran sp. Anax activity (speed

the and New than Atlantic coast between Georgia move frequency) also was higher when alone in

in South the non-lethal England, along the coastal plain rivers presence of bluegill. Decreased preda-

durum is the docu- tion of each in the non-lethal Carolina, etc. Enallagma among rate predator presence

2 mecha- mented predators in the study area. Anomalagrion ofthe other, apparently caused by different

Anax sp,, Gomphus sp. and Perithemis sp. are evidenced nisms was observed. Bluegill decreased morta-

for tidal freshwater marshes of the James R., lity on tadpoles by restricting the Anax activity. In

Anax Virginia. contrast, decreased bluegill mortality on tad-

poles by reducing tadpole activity. A discussion how

2000 the and of the activity spatial responses tadpoles

interact with palatability and body size to create dif-

2000. in (13164) BRASKAMP, A., Bin Naturpfad durch ferent mortality patterns the prey spp. and the

das Naturschutzgebiet “Wildes Moor” bei implications of these results to direct and indirect

Schwabstedt. Heimatkalender Nordfriesland 2000 interactions in this system is provided.

[Zwischen Eider und Wiedau]: 164-184. -

(Westerstr., D-25876 Schwabstedt). (13166) FRITZSCHE, I. & B. GITSAGA, 2000.

Calopteryx splendens, C. virgo and Aeshna viridis Terrestrische Arthropoden als Nahrungs- und

from Nature Reserve Moor” auf Markten. are listed “Wildes nr Genussmittel thailandischen Ent. Z„

Schwabstedt, Northfriesland, Germany. Stuttgart 110(1): 2-4. (With Engl. s.). - (First Author:

D-38855 Second Hubertstr. 1, Wernigerode; - 390 OdonatologicalAbstracts

Author: 67/2 mu 4, Bandaima Station, Pak Chong, sing from habitat loss, was studied in Calopteryx

prov. Korat-30100, Thailand). aequabilis and C. maculata, in the Annapolis Valley

insects Notes on sold in Thailand as human food are region. Nova Scotia, Canada. Both spp. require

provided. As consumables are used Orthoptera, Heter- streams for breeding and forests for foraging.

optera, Coleoptera, Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera, Movement behaviours were compared across3 types

but reference is made the Odon. Some infor- viz. no to of landscape, forested landscapes (where stream

mation on food preparation methods are included. and forest habitat are adjacent), partially forested

landscapes (where these habitats are disjunct), and

2000. little (13167) GERKSIC, T., Prizadevanje za ustano- non-forested landscapes (where or no forest - vitev krajinskega parka na Ljubljanskem Barju habitat is available). A reciprocal transplant experi-

[Endeavour for proclamation of a Landscape Park on ment is employed, to determine the extent to which

the issue movement and streams Ljubljana Moor], Delo, Ljubljana42(26): 7; along away from is influen-

of 1 Feb. (Slovene). - (More information available ced by landscape structure and historical behaviour

A. from: Ms Pirnat, Groharjeva 18, SI-1241 or morphological adaptations. For both spp. it is

Kamnik). shown that the propensity to move away from streams

The survey of the odon. fauna is expected to become and the rates of net displacementdiffer among land- - - available in Slovenia. See OA Both from summer 2000; scape types. spp. move away streams on

12165. landscapes with high or moderate levels of forest

cover but neither moves away from streams on land-

with little forest. (13168) HAmALAINEN, M„ 2000. Risiocnemis sei- scapes orno Furthermore, C. macu-

deschwarzi lata spec, nov,, an endangered damselfly native to predominantly forested landscapes are

from Tabunan forest in Cebu, the Philippines more likely to move away from streams, regardless

(Odonata: Platycnemididae). Em. Ben, Amsl. 60(3): of the landscape structure they encounter, than are

46-49. (Sunankalliontie 13, FIN-02760 Espoo). individuals native to moderately forested or non-

natal The new sp. (holotype 6 : Tabunan, 9-II-1999; depo- forested landscapes. There was no effect of

and sited in RMNH, Leiden) is described, illustrated landscape onC. aequabilis. Comparisonswith micro-

with the related R. rolandmuelleri. studies that there be compared closely landscape suggest may some

is endemic Cebu. forest dweller it It to As a stream general similarities among the different systems but

has a very limited area left for survival. Its endan- these are clouded by uncertainty regarding the simi-

is and its habitat of the for gered status emphasized remaining larity underlying processes responsible

in the Tabunan forest is characterized in detail. observed behavioural area responses to landscape struc-

ture. Despite this uncertainty, animal movement

A. & D. 2000. behaviours the of the (13169) HOFFMANN, HERING, are contingent upon structure

Wood-associated macroinvertebrate fauna in central broader landscape, regardless of the absolute scale of

European streams. Ini. Revue Hydrobiol. 85(1): 25-48. the landscape. - (First Author: Inst. Freshw. Ecol., Dept Lowland

Rivers & Shallow Lakes, RO. Box 850119, D-1261 (13171) KIAUTA, M., 2000. Prvi zafran - [The first

Berlin). crocus]. Apokalipsa 34/36: 245-247. (Slovene), -

In a review of aquatic spp. closely associated with (P.O. Box 256, NL-3720 AG Bilthoven).

wood, Calopteryx splendens, C. virgo and Ophio- A selection of 22 haiku (inch a dragonflymotif) from

OA 12882. The book gomphus serpentinus are listed, without further com- the book listed in - appeared

ments. mid April 2000; - 2 informative reviews were publish-

ed almost simultaneously in: Revija o Knjigi

(13170) JONSEN, I.D. & P.D. TAYLOR, 2000. Fine- 2000(1): 19, and Grosupljski Odmevi 35(4): 13.

-scale movement behaviors of calopterygid damsel-

flies influenced are by landscape structure: an expe- (13172) LAURILA, A., 2000. Behavioural responses

Oikos rimental manipulation. 88(3): 553-562. - to predator chemical clues and local variation in

(Second Author: Atlantic Coop. Wildl. Ecol. Res. antipredator performance in Rana temporaria tad- - Network, Biol. Dept, Acadia Univ., Wolfville, NS, poles. Oikos 88(1): 159-168. (Dept Pop. Biol.,

FOB 1X0, CA). Evol. Biol. Cent., Uppsala Univ., Norbyvagen 18 d,

The effect of difference in landscape structure, ari- S-75236 Uppsala). OdonatologicalAbstracts 391

Antipredatorbehaviour was studied in tadpoles from (13175) TAGUNGSBAND 19. Jahrestagung der

3 populations that differ in predator regimes. In the Gesellschaft Deutschsprachiger Odonatologen,

first experiment, tadpoles obtained from four natural Schwdbisch Hall, 17.-19. Mdrz 2000. GdO,

- Mrs U. matings in each population were subjected to chemi- Monchengladbach. 31 pp, (c/o Kroner,

Str. D-41189 cal cues from either Europeanperch (Perea fluviati- Gelderner 39, Monchengladbach).

lis) or from larvae of Aeshna juncea. Tadpoles de- [Abstracts of papers]: Riexinger, W.-D.: Naturschutz

both der creased their activity in response to predators, an Fliessgewasser-Okosystcmcn am Beispiel

but the spatial behaviour of tadpoles differed Jagst, Baden-Wiirttemberg (p. 9); - Schmidt, B..

between the 2 predator treatments. In general, there Modelluntersuchung zur Flusslibellenfauna der

differences in behaviours the insbesondere were no among popula- Jagst, zu Metapopulationen von

tions, but in 3 out of 4 studied behaviours there were Gomphiden (pp. 9-11); - Sternberg, K.: Die

differences between parentages within the popula- Verbreitung der Libellen Baden-Wiirttembergs im

tions that these behaviours be Einfluss der suggesting may gene- geographischen Lage und Topographie

des Landes tically determined. The lack of a significant Predator (p. 12); - Schiel, F.-J., A. Schanowski &

in M. x Population interaction suggests no differences Rademacher. Aktuelle Bestandsentwicklung von

behaviour the und Schutzmassnahmen fur Leucorrhinia plastic antipredator among popula- geplante

tions, while the lack of significant Predator x caudalis in Baden-Wurttemberg (pp. 12-13); -

H. Parentage interaction suggests no genetic variance Hunger, : Bemerkenswerte Vorkommen von

within the populationsfor plastic antipredator behav- Sympetrum pedemontanum und S. fonscolombii in

iour. In the second experiment, tadpoles from the 3 der Oberrheinebene (p. 13); - Rademacher. M.:

to populations were exposed predationby a free-rang- Libellengemeinschaften von Kleingewassern im

ing A. juncea. In line with the first experiment, there Randbereich einer Kiesgrube der Hartheimer

were nodifferences in survival rate between the pop- Trockenaue (Landkreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald,

ulations. R. temporaria tadpoles seem to rely heavily Baden-Wiirttemberg) (p. 14); - Buchwald, R. & W.

on plastic antipredator behaviour as their main Roske: Welche Bedeutung hat die Vegetation flir die

chemical There Wahl des Kleinhabitats bei - response to predator cues. was very Zygopteren (pp. 14-15);

little indication of local behavioural differentiation Bdrdosi, E„ Z. Muller, S. Nagy, Gy. Devai, B. Kiss. Z.

and the possible reasons for the lack of divergence Csabai, A. Mora & N. Szdlassy: Ein Vorschlag zur

discussed. der in den verschiedenen among populations are quantitative!! Sammlung

Pflanzenbestanden lebenden Libellenlarven (p. 15;

(13173) OTT, G., 2000. Orthetrum pruinosum pruino- title only); - Buczynski, P. : Zwischen Ost und West;

sum. Aktuell RundBr. Verb. dt. Ver. Aquarien- Sympecmapaedisca in Polen (p. 16);- Samraoui, B..

Terrarienk. 2000(2): 59. S. Bouizid <6 PS. Corbel: Delayed maturation in

A note to the supplementary the paper listed in OA Algerian Odonata: a response to mediterranean

13131. The sp. used as human food is identified as O. climate (pp. 16-17); - Jodicke, R.: Saisonale

and ofits waterfall in mediterraner und p. pruinosum, one habitats, a Anpassung mitteleuropaischer

the Batakau is Hills, Bali, is described. A reference Sympetrum striolatum (p. 17); - Olberg, R.:

also made the novel V. Liebe und Tod of 1: neural to by Baum, Neuroethology prey pursuit, signalling

Bali & where from - auf (1997, Kiepenheuer Witsch,Kdln), eyes to wings (p. 18); Worthington, A.:

the corasumptionof dragonflies by the Bali villagers Neuroethology of prey pursuit, 2: video analysis of

is described edn in - W: Die Insel (1st published 1937). prey interception (p. 18); Schneider,

Soqotra: Galapagos des Indischen Ozeans (p. 19); -

(13174) RUNDBR1EF ARBEITSKREIS LIBELLEN Bedjanic, M.\ Dragonfly observations in southern

NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN, Essen, No. 7 (10 Borneo, Indonesia (p. 19); - Ott, J 15 Jahre

March - K.-J. Listerstr. Libellenfauna 2000). (c/o Conze, 13, Monitoring der einer Kiesgrube: wann

D-45147 Essen). ist endlich Schluss? (pp. 19-20); - Kuhn, J. & J.M.

On 12 pp., it includes agenda of the meeting of the Muller. 20 Jahre Libellen am Schmiechnener See;

North Rhine Westphalia (Germany) dragonfly asso- Zwischenbilanz einer Langzeitstudie (p. 20): -

March and ciation (25 2000) the updated regional Wildermuth, H.\ Hat sich das Rotationsmodell zur

distribution for 60 kleiner bewahrt? Riick- grid maps spp. Pflege Libellengewasser

schau auf20 Jahre Erfahrung (p. 21); — Clausnitzer, 392 OdonatologicalAbstracts

einer Naturschutzmassnahme auf T: How H.-J Auswirkung Libellula angelina (pp. 31-38); - Hara, to

- hirosei from the Libellen (pp. 21-22); Brockhaus, T.: Grossen- conserveMortonagrion construction

differenzierungen in Libellenpopulationen und ihre of the Bay Coast Road in Ube city, Yamaguchipref.

Two mdgliche Bedeutung fur die Populationsdynamik (p. (pp. 39-41); - Eda, S.: records of Epiophlebia - 22);-,Jahn, P.: Kopfhocker als Sonderbildungenfrii- superstes in Nagano prefecture (p. 42); Matsuki, K.

- & Y. Saito: her Stadien von Libellenlarven (p. 23): Grebe, B.\ Description of the larva of Mnais mneme

Violinen und kleine Muller: Libellen in Bulgarien(p. (Ris, 1916) (Calopterygidae) from Hong Kong (pp.

- A.: - Notes the 23); Gunther, Reproduktionsverhalten einer 43-45); Sasamoto, A. & K. Ushijima: on

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male of Orthetrum poecilops miyajimaense guarded 7th year (pp. 65-66); - Somatochlora clavata in

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