Odonatological Abstract Service

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ters influence vision, because they change the spectral 1997 composition of visual stimuli. Results of transmission measurements of cornea lenses of Heptatoma pellu- cens FABRICIUS (Diptera: Tabanidae) and Poecilobo- 3804. Jansen, W.; Steiner, R.; Peissner, T.; Hövel, S.; thnis nobilitatus Linné (Diptera: Dolichopodidae) are gi- König, A.; Rahmann, H. (1997): 4.3 Libellen. In: Böcker, ven." (Authors).] Address: Lunau, K., Institut fur Zoolo- R. (Ed.): Erfolgskontrolle im Naturschutz am Beispiel gie, Universitätsstr. 31, D-93040 Regensburg, Germany des Moorkomplexes Wurzacher Ried. Agrarforschung in Baden-Württemberg 28: 142-172. (in German). [Bad 3806. Matthews, J.V.; Telka, A. (1997): Fossils Wurzach (9.53E 47.54N), Baden-Württemberg, Germa- from the Yukon. In: H.V. Danks and J.A. Downes ny; this fen bog ist one of the most important in the (Eds.), of the Yukon. Biological Survey of Ca- middle range mountain region of Germany. Many habi- nada (Terrestrial ), Ottawa. 1034 pp: 911- tat management measures have been realised to im- 962. (in English). [Verbatim: [...] . Despite the prove quality. In spite of the importance of this thickly sclerotized character of certain parts of adult fen bog, quite few older data on Odonata are available. and , the only fossils identified to Contraryly, in the 1990th, data on Odonata were exten- date are the distinctive mandibles. The odonate man- sively collected. To assess the measures and to make dibles are so distinct that there may be a potential for a prognosis on population development in the near futu- identification at least to the family level. Their occurren- re, key stone species (e.g Aeshna subarctica elisabe- ce in Yukon samples is rare mainly because many of thae, Somatochlora arctica, Lestes virens, the samples studied to date represent treeline or tundra speciosa, Coenagrion hastulatum, pecto- environments, not the types of habitat in which dragon- ralis, L. dubia, L. rubicunda) were monitored. Without flies and damselflies are abundant. One of the samples open water surfaces, many typical species will disap- from Rock River (Table 2) contains a fragment of the pear. Konflicts between the management task to resto- genital apparatus of an odonate, but such fossils are re an undisturbed high bog (with a close sphagnum- very rare. Odonate larvae possess sclerotized and very vegetation and few typical odonate species) and a high distinctive mouthparts which one might expect to pre- bog with (small) peat ponds exploited by hand (high serve as fossils, but to date none has been recovered odonate diversity) are discussed. It is proposed to crea- from Yukon samples. [...].] Address: Matthews, J.V., te suitable water bodies by peat cutting realising the so- Ohana Productions, 23 Sherry Lane Nepean, Ontario, called 'rotation model' of H. Wildermuth.] Address: Canada K2G 3L4 Rahmann, H., Inst. Zool., Univ. Stuttgart, Garbenstr. 30, D-70599 Stuttgart, Germany 1998 3805. Knüttel, H.; Lunau, K. (1997): Farbige Augen bei Insekten. Mitteilungen der deutschen Gesellschaft für allgemeine und angewandte Entomologie 11(1-6): 587-590. (in German with English summary). ["Conspi- 3807. Bergeson, D.G. (1998): Whooping Crane moni- cuous, bright colorations of insect compound eyes may toring in Wood Buffalo National Park. Research Links be caused by two different mechanisms resulting in dif- 6(3): 1, 10. (in English). [Odonata sampled in feeding ferent functions: 1) A thin layer of bright, light scattering ponds of Whooping Cranes (Grus americana) are pigment inside the pigment cells bordering cornea and Aeshna sp. and Ophiogomphus sp. For more details crystalline cones may determine the eye's outer appea- see: Bergeson, D.G.; Bradley, M.; Holroyd, G. (2001): rance when seen through the transparent dioptric appa- Food items and feeding rates for wild Whooping Crane ratus. The insect's vision is not influenced by this phe- colts in Wood Buffalo National Park. Proc. North Ameri- nomenon (STAVENOA 1979). The cornea transmits can Crane workshop 8: 36-39.] Address: not stated light equally well for all wavelengths involved in vision. As examples Ischnura elegans (Odonata: Coenagrioni- 3808. Costa, J.M.; Araújo, B.J. de (1998): Catalogue dae) and Lathyrophthaltmis aeneus (Diptera: Syrphi- of the types of Odonata in the Museu Nacional, Rio de dae) are presented. 2) Interference filters in the cornea Janeiro, Brazil. Publçoes avuls. Muse. nac., Rio de Ja- cause colorful, metallic reflections. Transmission mea- neiro 76: 1-30. (in Portugese, with English summary). surements of single cornea lenses revealed that the in- [Holo- or paratype material referring to 87 species and terference filters act as color filters by reducing trans- subspecies are deposited in the odonatological collecti- mission of light in a small limited waveband. These fil- on of the Museu Nacional, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil and

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 1 are documented in detail. A gazetteer with coordinates experiences gained in the project. The suggestions are of the collection localities is listed in an appendix.] Ad- explicitely designed to minimize the reporting efforts as dress: Costa, J.M., Deparlamento de Entmologia, Mu- far as possible." (Authors) On pages 378-380 the stan- seu Nacional, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, dards refering to the Odonata are outlined.] Address: Quinta da Boa Vista, São Cristóvão, BR-20942-040 Rio Rückriem, C., c/o Bundesamt für Naturschutz, Konstan- de Janeiro, Brazil. E-mail: [email protected]. br tinstr. 110, D-53179 Bonn, Germany

3809. Hänggi, A. (1998): Bewertungen mit Indikatorar- 3813. Vonwil, G. (1999): Jahresbericht 1998. Kontroll- ten versus Erfassung des gesamten Artenspektrums - programm Natur und Landschaft Kanton Aargau. Libel- ein Konfliktfall?. Laufener Seminarbeiträge 8/98: 33-42. len. Aargau, Baudepartement, Sektion Natur und Land- (in German). [The author demonstrates significant diffe- schaft, Grundlagen und Berichte zum Naturschutz 19: rent results in assessing the nature conservation value 13. (in German). [Switzerland; the paper briefly reports of exact the same habitat when using either spiders, on surveys to control the efficiency of habitat restoration Carabidae, amphibs, Odonata, and the vegetation, re- or improvment measures for dragonflies. Some empha- spectively.] Address: Hänggi, A., Naturhist. Mus. Basel, sis is given to the Odonata of running waters, the drift of Abt. Zool., Augustinergasse 2, CH-4001 Basel, Switzer- Ophiogomphus cecilia, Leucorrhinia caudalis, impacts land of weather conditions on the species dwelling tempora- ry ponds, the occurence of mediterranean species, and 3810. Torralba Burrial, A.; Ortega Martínez, M. (1998): the duration of flood to ensure the succesful develop- Libélula comedora de ranas. Boletin de la Sociedad En- ment of Sympetrum-species. But, no detailed results tomologia Aragonesa 21: 14. (in Spanish with English are given.] Address: Baudepartement des Kantons Aar- summary). [Miramón, Spain, 13.09.1997; a larva of A- gau, Abteilung Landschaft und Gewässer, Sektion Na- nax imperator got a firm hold with a leg of an adult Ra- tur und Landschaft, Entfelderstr. 22, CH-5001 Aargau, na perezi.] Address: Torralba Burrial, A., Av. Menéndez Switzerland Pidal no 9, 2F, ES-22003 Huesca, Spain

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3814. Cham, S. (2000): Proof of breeding. Darter 20: 3811. Houpert, G. (1999): Excursion entomologique 14. (in English). [Sympetrum striolatum is used as e- au lieu-dit "les Pontances", pelouse calcaire de Jezain- xample to map and demonstrate the differences in the ville (54) le 6 juin 1998. Bull. Soc. Lorraine Ent. 6: 23- distribution in UK if differend between "proven / pro- 25. (in French). [Lorraine, , Calopteryx splen- bable breeding", "possible breeding / adults only".] Ad- dens, C. virgo are recorded] Address: not stated dress: Cham, S., 24 Bedford Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4ER UK. E-mail: SteveCham1@compuserve. 3812. Rückriem, C.; Roscher, S. (1999): Empfehlun- com gen zur Umsetzung der Berichtspflicht gemäß Artikel 17 der Fauna-Flora-Habitat-Richtlinie. Angewandte Land- 3815. Costa, J.M.; Machado, A.B.M.; Lencioni, F.A.; schaftsökologie 22: 456 pp. (in German with English Santos, T.C. (2000): Diversidade e distribuçao dos O- and French summary). ["Recommendations on the donata (Insecta) no estado de Sao Paulo, Brasil: Parte implementation of the reporting obligations according to 1 - Lista das espécies e registros bibliográficos. Publ. article 17 of the Directive of the EU. "This work Avul. Mus. Nac., Rio de Janeiro 80: 1-27. (in Portugese, consists of two major parts: The first part deals with the with English summary). [The checklist of Sao Paulo to- requests on the implementations of the reporting obliga- tals to 251 odonate species. Information is organized tions as they can be derived from the Habitats Directi- family wise, and notes to some selected species are ve. The different levels involved are mentioned, as the included. The paper contains lists with localities inclu- Natura 2000 Sites, the Member States and the Europe- ding coordinates and alitudinal information, collections an Union. For anyone interested in the Habitats Directi- with voucher specimens, and bibliographic notes. A ve and its implementation basic information is provided. brief history of odonatological surveys in the state of In the second part (chapter 3-6) detailed proposals for Sao Paulo, and an extensive bibliography complete this the implementation of the reporting obligations are ma- paper.] Address: Costa, J.M., Departamento de Ento- de. This part is addressed mainly to experts responsible mologia, Museu Nacional, Universidade Federal do Rio for the implementation and, at a later stage, for the per- de Janeiro, Quinta da Boa Vista, São Cristóvão, BR- forming of the reports. The major aim of the proposals 20942-040 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. E-mail: jcosta@uni- made is to provide a basis for discussion and to encou- sys.com.br rage future work on this topic. Further expert discussi- ons and amendations are needed in order to establish 3816. De Jong, T.H. (2000): Soortenbeschermings- an appropriate, standardized, and cost-effective proce- plan voor Krabbescheer en Groene glazenmaker. Prov dure for the reports. Based on a proposal for the repor- Utrecht, Utrecht: 48 pp. (in Dutch). [Species conservati- ting procedure, standards for parameters, methods and on action plan for Stratiotes aloides and Aeshna viridis criteria for the evaluation of the of in the : The distribution, habitat ecology, habitat types are explained. Detailed suggestions for and the biology of the water aloe and A. viridis in the the reporting procedure as it could be performed at a Netherlands are described and analysed in detail. The particular NATURA 2000 Site are made for 17 habitat reasons responsible for their decline and the manage- types. For the implementation and the use of ge- ment measures are outlined.] Address: Available from: ographic information systems (GIS) the reporting pro- Ecologisch onderzoek en Groene regelgeving, Provin- cedure suggestions are made which are based on the cie Utrecht, P.O. Box 80300, NL-3508 TH Utrecht, The

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 2 Netherlands. (Coordinator: Jandirk Kievit: jandirk.kievit quences. PCR products from seventeen of twenty-nine @province-utrecht.nl) (59%) species analysed could not be se- quenced directly due to apparent infection by multiple 3817. Dolný, A. (2000): On the use of dragonflies (O- Wolbachia strains. The wsp sequences cloned from two donata) for biological monitoring of water quality. Acta such species (Plutella xylostella and Trlchoplusia ni) in- Fac. Rer. nat. Univ. ostraviensia (Biol.-Ecol.) 192: 89- dicated both A- and B-Wolbachla were present in a sin- 104. (in Czech, with English summary). [Czech Re- gle individual. Hence, superinfection also may be more public; Calopteryx splendens, C. virgo, Lestes sponsa, widespread than the 1.2% incidence previously estima- Platycnemis pennipes, Enallagma cyathigerum, Ery- ted." (Authors) Perithemis tenera was positivly tested thromma najas, Ischnura elegans, Aeshna grandis, for Wolbachia super-group B.] Address: Jeyaprakash, Somatochlora metallica, Libellula quadrimaculata, and A., Department of Entomology and Nematology, PO Sympetrum vulgatum are considered as good bioindica- Box 110620, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL tors to assess water saprobity.] Address: Dolný, A., 32611, USA. E-mail: [email protected] Dept Biol. & Ecol., Fac. Nat. Sci., Univ. Ostrava, Chi- tussiho 10, CZ--71000 Ostrava, 3820. Kano, K. (2000): Male-male tandem formation in dragonflies. Yosegaki 99: 3053-3054. (in Japanese). 3818. Glandt, D.; Kaplan, K.; Keuck, T.; Kipp, M. [Japan; Boyeria maclachlani] Address: Kano, K., 5-19- (2000): Pflege- und Entwicklungsplan für das Natur- 17-01, Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 112-0002, Ja- schutzgebiet "Deipe Briäke" im Kreis Steinfurt (Nord- pan rhein-Westfalen). Metelner Schriftenreihe für Natur- schutz 9: 21-57. (in German with English summary). 3821. Muzon, J.; Ellenrieder, N. von (2000): Estado [Germany; baseline investigations for preparing a ma- de conservación de los Odonata en Argentina. In: Ber- nagement plan for an acid, nutrient-poor water body tonatti, C. & J. Corcuera (Eds.): Situación ambiental Ar- included Odonata. In 1996 and 1997, 17 odonate spe- gentina 2000. Fundacion vida silvestre Argentina. Bue- cies were recorded. Additional records from 1985, and nos Aires: 184-186. (in Spanish). [Brief report on the data base records for the same localitiy, increase the current knowledge and the situation of the Odonata in list of the odonata to 24 species. The records of Lestes Argentina against the background of dragonfly conser- barbarus, Erythromma viridulum, Leucorrhinia dubia, vation.] Address: Fundacion vida silvestre Argentina, Sympetrum sanguineum, and S. flaveolum are briefly Defensa 251, piso 6°K (1065) Buenos Aires, Argentina. discussed.] Address: Glandt, D., Biologisches Institut www.vidasilvestre.org.ar Metelen e.V., Samberg 65, D-48629 Metelen, Germany 3822. Schmidt, E. (2000): Odonata (Imagines). In: 3819. Jeyaprakash, A.; Hoy, M.A . (2000): Long PCR Hannemann, H.-J., B. Klausnitzer & K. Senglaub improves Wolbachia DNA ainplification: wsp sequences (Hrsg.): Stresemann - Exkursionsfauna von Deutsch- found in 76% of sixty-three arthropod species. Insect land. Wirbellose: Insekten. 9. Aufl.: 74-90. (in German). MolBiol 9(4): 393-406. (in english). ["Bacteria belonging [Revised edition of a determination key on the species to the Wolbachia are associated with a variety of level of the German Odonata.] Address: Schmidt, E., reproductive anomalies in arthropods. Allele-spectfic Coesfelder Str. 230, D-48249 Dülmen, Germany polymerase chain reaction (= Standard PCR) routinely has been used to amplify Wolbachia DNA from arthro- 3823. Schmidt, E. (2000): Odonaten, Libellen. In: pods. While testing the two-spotted spider mite Tetra- Schaefer, M. (Hrsg.): Brohmer - Fauna von Deutsch- nychus urticae and other arthropods known to be infec- land. 20., überarb. Aufl. Quelle & Meyer. Wiebelsheim: ted with Wolbachia, Standard PCR frequently produced 245-256. (in German). [Revised edition of a determina- false negatives, perhaps because the DNA from the tion key on the species level for imagines and on the arthropod host interfered with amplification by Taq DNA family level for larvae of the German Odonata.] Ad- polymerase. Long PCR, which uses two enzymes (Taq dress: Schmidt, E., Coesfelder Str. 230, D-48249 Dül- and Pwo), consistently amplified Wolbachia DNA and a men, Germany sensitivity analysis indicated that Long PCR was appro- 3824. Sudo, S.; Tsuyuki, K.; Tani, J. (2000): Wing ximately six orders of magnitude more sensitive than morphology of some insects. JSME - International Standard PCR in amplifying plasmid DNA spiked into Journal, Ser. C. Mechanical systems, machine ele- insect genomic DNA. A survey indicated that 76% of ments and manufacturing 43(4): 895-900. (in English). sixty-two arthropod species and two subspecies in thir- ["This paper describes detailed wing morphology of teen orders tested positive for the Wolbachia wsp se- some kinds of insects. The structural properties of dra- quence by Long PCR, which is considerably higher gonfly, fly, and mosquito wings were studied. Microsco- than the rate of 16.9% obtained previously for the ftsZ pic observations on the insect wings were examined sequence using Standard PCR (Werren, J.H., Windsor, with a scanning electron microscope. The surface D. and Gao, L. (1995a) Proc R Soc Lond B 262: 197- roughness of the insect wings was measured by a 204). A subsample of Long PCR products from fourteen three-dimensional, optical shape measuring system. arthropod species and two subspecies were sequen- The roughness distribution on the wing surface was ced, both directly and after cloning. Two A- and eleven presented for some kinds of insects. Some functional B-Wolbachia strains were detected and their wsp se- principles underlying insect wing design were revealed quences displayed a maximum of 23.7% sequence di- by the measurements of surface roughness and mic- vergence at this locus. Two new groups (named Fus roscopic observations." (Authors)] Address: Sudo, S., and Ten) were identified in addition to nineteen repor- Iwaki Meisei Univ., Dept Mech. Engn., Iino 5-5-1, Iwaki, ted earlier (Zhou, W, Rousset, F. and O'Neill, S.L. Fukushima 9708551, Japan (1998) Proc R Soc Lond B 265: 1-7; van Meer, M.M.M., Witteveldt, J. and Stouthamer, R. (1999) Insect Mol Blol 3825. Verrell, P. (2000): Methoxychlor increases sus- 8: 399-408), because they displayed more than 2.5% ceptibility to predation in the salamander Ambystoma sequence divergence from other Wolbachia wsp se- macrodactylum. Bulletin of Environmental Contaminati-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 3 on & Toxicology 64: 85-92. (in English). [Exposure of interest to androchrome models, excluding males that young long-toed salamanders to non-lethal and ecolo- did not respond. This measure of male interest in gically-realistic concentrations of MXC may negatively androchromes does not correlate with the frequency of impact their survival. Contaminated eggs hatch prema- this morph in the population (all experiments: Spear- turely to produce larvae that move little and are suscep- man correlation: rs= -0.14, N=19, P=0.566; experiments tible to predation (Aeshna sp.). The author obtained no with live models (tethered, glued or pinned) presented evidence that compromised cardiovascular performan- one at a time: rs= - 0.46, N=10, P=0.184; all experi- ce may be responsible for these effects.] Address: Ver- ments with dead models: rs=0.14, N=7, P=0.758)." rell, P., School of Biological Sciences, Washington Sta- (Authors)] Address: Cordero Rivera, A., Departamento te University, Pullman, WA 99164-4236, USA de Ecoloxia e Bioloxia , Universidade de Vigo, E.U.E.T. Forestal, Campus Universitario, 36005 Ponte- 3826. Zhang, J. (2000): The discovery of aeschnidiid vedra, Spain. E-mail: [email protected] nymphs (Aeschnidiidae, Odonata, Insecta). Chinese Science Bull. 45(11): 1031-1038. (in English). [Aeschni- 3829. Danielzik, K. (2001): Natura 2000 in Nordrhein- diid nymphs are characterised, and discussed with fo- Westfalen. insecta 7: 90-102. (in German). [Germany, cus on phylogenetic relationships and bioecological Nordrhein-Westfalen; some notes refering to Leucorrhi- characteristics. Fossil nymphs known from China, Mon- nia pectoralis and are made.] golia, and Brazil, and arranged in the family Address: Danielzik, J., Auf der Kämpe 11, D-46244 Bot- Aeschnidiidae are, unrelated to this family. The known trop, Germany. E-mail: [email protected] five Chinese "species" with descriptions based on fossil nymphs (four genera in the ) were transfer- 3830. Fartmann, T.; Gunnemann, H.; Salm, P.; red to the Aeschnidiidae. These specimens turned out Schröder, E. (2001): Berichtspflichten in Natura-2000- to belong to one species, Sinaeschnidia cancellosa. Gebieten Empfehlungen zur Erfassung der Arten des This is a geographically widespread species from the Anhangs II und Charakterisierung der Lebensraumty- "Jehol biota" of East Asia and appeared in the latest La- pen des Anhangs I der FFH-Richtlinie. Angewandte te Jurassic age.] Address: Zhang, J., Nanjing Institute Landschaftsökologie 42: 725 pp, Appendix. (in German of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of with English summary). ["Intensive studies of the natu- Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China. E-mail: jfzhang@ ral habitat types listed in Annex I and the populations of nigpas.ac.cn the species listed in Annex II of the Habitats Directive were conducted in eight study areas of the continental biogeographic region of Germany as part of two re- search and development projects of the Federal Agen- 2001 cy for Nature Conservation. These studies had two pri- mary goals: first of all, to assess methods for the stan-

dardized registration of the species listed in Annex II as 3827. Allen, J.; Humphries, T. (2001,): Are you a dra- required by the reporting obligations according to article gonfly? Kingfisher, London. ISBN 0-7534-5346-0. 31 17 of the Habitats Directive and to recommend species- pp. (in English). [This book, dedicated to kids, tells the specific methods. Secondly, to subject habitat types of story of Aeshna cyanea from egg to imago. Childrens Annex I to a more exhaustive, and particularly ecologi- are motivated to slip into the skin of a dragonfly and to cal characterization.Methods are suggested for the eva- experience all stages of a dragonfly's live with it's eyes.] luation of the conservation status of the 96 plant and animal species listed in Annex II that presently occur in 3828. Cordero Rivera, A.; Andrés, J.A. (2001): Esti- Germany, as well as six further species listed in Anne- mating female morph frequencies and male mate prefe- xes IV and V as required by the reporting obligations. rences of polychromatic damselflies: a cautionary note. These methods are based in part on our own studies. Animal behaviour 61: F1-F6. (in English). ["In all popu- For each species the relevant ecological characteristics lations studied, the frequency of andro-chromes chan- required for its registration, the habitat requirements, ged greatly between days, but only in the I. elegans po- and the factors of its endangerment are briefly descri- pulation was a significant correlation found between bed. In a second step, methods judged to be appropria- androchrome frequency and date (Kendall's rank corre- te are presented and discussed. In the final recommen- lation coefficient: T= - 0.33, N=25, P<0.05). The coeffi- dation, the selected methods are described in more de- cient of variation of androchrome frequency was 18% tail with regard to their practical application, the data for I. elegans, 26-73% for I. graellsii, 110% for I.pumilio acquisition periods and their frequency, as well as the and 61-76% for C. tenellum. Sample sizes of fewer than time requirements. The recommended methods should 100 females will rarely be a good estimate of the true be able to produce reproducible results, to allow conc- population frequency. It is only above this that the fre- lusions about the development of populations in the quency tends to become independent of sample size. protected sites and have a neutral cost-benefit relati- Male preference for female colour morphs has been onship. In the presentation and the discussion, the me- studied in 12 and one Calopterygidae thods are differentiated into those for recording species species (listedd in Table 1). Some studies have presen- or populations and those for recording their habitats. All ted live tethered females to males and recorded suggestions pertain to the surveillance of the species' whether males responded in a sexual or nonsexual way conservation status in Natura 2000 sites. The ecologi- to the model. Other studies used immobile models cal characterization of the FFH habitat types was prima- (either dead or alive, paired or not) glued or pinned to rily made by floristic surveys that encompassed a total the tip of a stem. Finally, a few followed male-female in- of 44 different types. [...]" (Authors) The Odonata are teractions in free-living specimens (Sirot 1999), or used treated in chapter 4.3.6 on pages 323-355. Aeshna viri- small cages where males were allowed to choose bet- dis (Petra Salm), Coenagrion mercuriale (Wolfgang ween two females (Van Gossum et al. 1999). We have Röske), Leucorrhinia albifrons, L. caudalis, L. pectoralis calculated the percentage of males that showed sexual (Rüdiger Mauersberger), Stylurus flavipes, Ophiogom-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 4 phus cecilia (P. Salm, Ole Müller), and Oxygastra curti- moving overset grids. Three typical phase differences sii (Klaus-Guido Leipelt).] Address: Schröder, E., c/o between the fore- and aft- airfoil flapping cycles are Bundesamt für Naturschutz, Mallwitzstr. 1-3, D-53170 considered. It is shown that: (1) in the case of no inter- Bonn, Germany action (single airfoil), the time average of the vertical force coefficient over the downstroke is 2.74, which is 3831. Galdean, N.; Callisto, M.; Barbosa, F.A. (2001): about 3 times as large as the maximum steady- state lift Biodiversity assessment of benthic macroinvertebrates coefficient of a dragonfly wing; the time average of the in altitudinal lotic ecosystems of Serra do Cipó (MG, horizontal force coefficient is 1.97, which is also large. Brazil). Revista brasileira de biologia 61(2): 239-248. (in The reasons for the large force coefficients are the ac- English, with Portugese summary). ["Five lotic systems celeration at the beginning of a stroke, the delayed stall of Serra do Cipó, south-east Brazil, were investigated in and the "pitching-up" motion near the end of the stroke. order to assess the existing diversity of benthic mac- (2) In the cases of two-airfoils, the time-variations of the roinvertebrates, habitats-microhabitats, and the avai- force and moment coefficients on each airfoil are broad- lable trophic resources. For each river the communities ly similar to that of the single airfoil in that the vertical of benthic macroinvertebrates and the composition of force is mainly produced in downstroke and the hori- some taxonomic groups (Plecoptera, Ephemeroptera, zontal force in upstroke, but very large differences exist Trichoptera and Diptera Chironomidae) were analysed: due to the interaction. (3) For in-phase stroking, the ma- the community with Bivalvia, Sphaeriidae, Oligochaeta jor differences caused by the interaction are that the and Ephemeroptera-Baetidae (being supposed a clo- vertical force on FA in downstroke is increased and the sed relation Bivalvia-Oligochaeta based on the process horizontal force on FA in upstroke decreased. As a re- of bioturbation and enrichment of sediment in organic sult, the magnitude of the resultant force is almost un- matter) in Tanque River; the macrofauna associated to changed but it inclines less forward. (4) For counter aquatic macrophytes from rivers Peixe and Preto do I- stroking, the major differences are that the vertical force també reflecting the reaction of the ecosystems versus on AA in downstroke and the horizontal force on FA in the quantities of nutrients which originate from the farm- upstroke are decreased. As a result, the magnitude of lands; the lithoreophilic communities of Cipó River; the the resultant force is decreased by about 20 percent but community depending on deposits of leaves and fila- its direction is almost unchanged. (5) For 90 degrees - mentous algae in Congonhas Stream; the very rich phase-difference stroking, the major differences axe community of the moss clumps in the Indaiá Stream. A that the vertical force on AA in downstroke and the ho- proposal for biological zonation of Cipó River and some rizontal force on FA in upstroke axe decreased greatly comments about the importance of the analysed ben- and the horizontal force on AA in upstroke increased. thic macroinvertebrates in the biological production of As a result, the magnitude of the resultant force is dec- the aquatic communities were done." (Authors) Odona- reased by about 28% and it inclines more forward. (6) ta are mentioned on the order level only.] Address: Cal- Among the three cases of phase angles, inphase flap- listo, M., Laboratório de Limnologia/Ecologia de Bentos, ping produces the largest vertical force (also the largest Departamento de Biologia Geral, Universidade Federal resultant force); the 90 degrees -phase-difference flap- de Minas Gerais, ICB, C.P. 486, CEP 30161-970, Belo ping results in the largest horizontal force, but the smal- Horizonte, MG, Brazil. E-mail: [email protected]. lest resultant force." (Authors)] Address: Lan S.L., Bei- br jing Univ. Aeronaut. & Astronaut., Inst. Fluid Mech., Bei- jing 100083, Peoples R China 3832. Kesel, A.B. (2001): The ultralight aerofoils of in- sects - an evolutionary masterpiece. Zoology - Analysis 3834. Mauch, E.; Wittling, T. (2001): Die Makroinver- of Complex Systems 103(3-4): 222-229. (in English). tebraten von Lech und Wertach im Stadtgebiet von ["The development of wings can be regarded as the key Augsburg. Berichte des naturwissenschaftlichen Ver- innovation in the course of insect evolution. They make eins für Schwaben - Sonderbericht 2001: 209-214. (in locomotion in a three-dimensional space possible, a German). [The river Lech is a southern tributary of the world wide spreading and the inhabitation of almost all river Danube in Bavaria, Germany, the Wertach is a tri- biotopes. Due to their low mass and high stability, butary of the Lech. The checklist of the macrozoo- wings can be interpreted as ultralight aerofoils. To gua- benthos includes four odonate species. For a more de- rantee the enormous mechanical demands of flight, the tailed paper of the odonate fauna of the Lech see Kuhn material and its geometrical arrangement are of crucial 2001 (OAS 2137).] Address: Mauch, E., Mühlangerstr. importance. The wings are part of the cuticular exoske- 11, D-86424 Dinkelscherben, Germany. E-mail: Erik. leton of the insects. This cuticle is a helicoidal fibre rein- [email protected] forced material of cristalline biopolymers, embedded in a protein matrix. Apart from providing the necessary 3835. Mizera, F.; Bernath, B.; Kriska, G.; Horvath, G. stability, the ingenious structure design induces excel- (2001): Stereo videopolarimetry: Measuring and visuali- lent aerodynamic performance. The statics as well as zing polarization patterns in three dimensions. JournaI the aerodynamic quality of the highly complex system of Imaging Science and Technol. 45(4): 393-399. (in wing are supported throughout all hierarchic levels by a English). ["Because the human eye is practically blind series of fine structures." (Author) Anax junius] Ad- to the polarization of light, biologists dealing with polari- dress: Kesel, A.B., Univ. Saarland, Dept Zool. Tech. Bi- zation vision of , or engineers designing robots ol. & Bion., D-66041 Saarbrücken, Germany using polarization- sensitive computer vision to enhan- ce contrast in the optical environment need a technique 3833. Lan, S.; Sun, M. (2001): Aerodynamic force and to image the spatial distribution of polarized light in the flow structures of two airfoils in flapping motions . Acta visual environment. Recently, different kinds of imaging Mechanica Sinica (English Series) 17(4): 310-331. (in polarimetry were developed to measure the polarization English). ["Aerodynamic force and flow structures of two patterns of objects and natural scenes in a single, two- airfoils in a tandem configuration in flapping motions dimensional, wide field of view. As a further develop- axe studied, by solving the Navier-Stokes equations in ment of this technique, we report here on the realization

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 5 of the addition of depth to scenes imaging the distributi- species including Coenagrion ornatum.] Address: Stra- on of polarized light: One kind of stereo videopolari- ka, V., Slovenské národné múzeum - Múzeum Andreja metry was designed to measure and visualize in three Kmet'a, Ul. A. Kmet'a 20, 03601 Martin, Slovakia dimensions the polarization patterns in nature and to mimic the ability of animal-eyes to receive visual infor- 3840. Timm, H.; Ivask, M.; Möls, T. (2001): Response mation from a binocular field of view. We demonstrate of macroinvertebrates and water quality to long-term the power of stereo videopolarimetry on an applied decrease in organic pollution in some Estonian streams problem representing (in parallel view stereo format) a during 1990-1998. Hydrobiogia 464: 153-164. (in Eng- three-dimensional object, a car with a shiny bodywork lish). [47 sampling sites in the area of 4 (mostly pig) and also strong reflection polarization. The farms were studied. Calopteryx splendens was repre- technical difficulties and hitches of stereo videopolari- sented in 9%, and Gomphus vulgatissimus in 3% of metry as well as the importance of the distance of ob- 1394 samples.] Address: Timm, H., Vortsjarv Limnol. servation, the role of the angle of view, the influence of Stn, Inst. Tool. & Bot, Estonian Agric. Univ., EE-61101 the color of the object, and the possibility to state diffe- Rannu, Tartumaa, rences between metallized and non-metallized paints 3841. Torralba Burrial, A.; Ocharan, F.J. (2001): Un are discussed." (Authors)] Address: Horvath, G., Lorand caso llamativo de supervivencia en Libellula quadrima- Eotvos Univ., Dept Biol. Phys., Pazmany Setany 1, H- culata L., 1758 (Odonata: ). Boletin de la 1117 Budapest, Sociedad Entomologia Aragonesa 29: 104. (in Spanish 3836. Pérez-Bote, J.L.; Carpi, B.L. (2001): Nuevas with English summary). [Oviedo (Asturias, Spain), bet- aportaciones al catálogo odonatológico de Extremadura ween May and June of 2000; a male L. quadrimaculata (Odonata). Boletin de la Sociedad Entomológia Arago- survived in the field during a minimum of 10 days nesa 29: 97-98. (in Spanish). [47 species including new without the right forewing.] Address: Ocharan, F.J., par- additions (Diplacodes lefebvrei, Orthetrum nitidinerve) tamento de Biología de Organismos y Sistemas. Uni- are checklisted for the Extremadura in southern Spa- versidad de Oviedo. E-33071 Oviedo, Spain: E-mail: nish.] Address: Pérez-Bote, J.L., Área de Biología Ani- [email protected] mal, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Extremadu- 3842. Weidmann, P. (2001): Naturschutzgebiet Sie- ra, 06071 Badajoz. Spanish. E-mail: [email protected] chenstuden: Artenvielfalt 10 Jahre nach seiner Gestal- 3837. Rademacher, M. (2001): Untersuchungen zur tung. Libellen. Jber. naturf. Ges. Graubünden 110: 71- Vegetationsdynamik anthropogener Kiesflächen der 76. (in German). [In 1993 and 1998, 29 species were Oberrheinebene unter Berücksichtigung landschafts- evidenced in the Nature Reserve "Siechenstuden", ökologischer und naturschutzfachlicher Belange. Inau- Maienfeld. canton Grisons, Switzerland: alt. 520 m, sur- gural-Dissertation, Fakultät für Biologie der Albert-Lud- face ca 7 ha. Flight periods are stated for all species. wigs-Universität Freiburg i.Br.: VI, 311 pp. (in German). Chalcolestes viridis, Pyrrhosoma nymphula, Ischnura [In the applied part of this Ph-thesis, which focusses on pumilio, Anax imperator, Crocothemis erythraea, Sym- the vegetation of gravel pits, Odonata are mentioned on petrum pedemontanum, and S. depressiusculum are several opportunities.] Address: Rademacher, M., c/o commented, and changes in the species composition Heidelberger Technology Center, Peter-Schumacher- between the years discussed.] Address: Weidmann, P., Str. 8, D-69181 Leimen, Germany Falknisstr. 15. CH-7000 Chur, Switzerland

3838. Schmidt, B.R.; Amezquita, A. (2001): Predator- 3843. Wilson, K.D.P. (2001): Orthetrum poecilops Ris induced behavioural responses: Tadpoles of the neo- - A marine dragonfly of conservation priority. Porcupine tropical frog Phyllomedusa tarsius do not respond to all 22: 5-9. (in English). [Porcupine is the Newsletter of the predators. Herpetological journal 11(1): 9-15. (in Eng- Dept of Ecol. and Biodiv. of the Univ. of Hong Kong. It lish). ["Many species show behavioural responses to contains a highly interesting compilation on the ecology, predators that reduce predation mortality but are assu- biology, distribution, synonymie, and identification of O. med to be costly. We tested whether an induced beha- poecilops. The species is one of the very few odonate vioural response is predator- specific and whether the species which develops in brackish water. It is conclu- strength is related to the risk of being killed by a preda- ded that none of the few localities of the species is re- tor. We used tadpoles of the neotropical frog Phyllome- presented in the network of special protected areas in dusa tarsius as prey, and larvae of an aeshnid dra- Hong Kong. The conservation of this "global rarity" gonfly and belostomatid bugs as predators. Belostoma- should be considered a high priority.] Address: Wilson, tids killed twice as many tadpoles within 24 hours as K.D.P., Flat 20, 6 Mansfield Road, The Peak, Hong aeshnids did. Tadpoles reduced activity in the presence Kong, China. E-mail: [email protected] of aeshnids by 30% but did not respond at all to the mo- 3844. Worthen, W.B.; Haney, D.C.; Cuddy, C.C.; Tur- re dangerous belostomatids. Tadpoles did not show geon, V.L.; Andersen, C.B. (2001): The effect of an in- spatial avoidance of predators. We favour the explana- dustrial spill on the macrofauna of a South Carolina tion that tadpoles of P. tarsius did not respond to be- stream: Physiological to community-level responses. lostomatids because belostomatids are encountered Journal of Freshwater Ecology 16(3): 467-477. (in too rarely for evolution to favour an induced response to English). ["In 1985, a waste retainment pond ruptured at belostomatids." (Authors)] Address: Schmidt, B.R., Univ a galvanizing facility and spilled 75,700 liters of HCl and Zürich, Inst. Zool., Winterthurerstr. 190, CH-8057 Zü- other contaminants into the groundwater above the Up- rich, Switzerland per Enoree River in South Carolina, USA. In 1999, we 3839. Straka, V. (2001): Vázky (Odonata) národnej examined the residual effects of this spill by surveying prírodnej rezervácie Raksianske Raselinisko. Naturae the water chemistry and biota in the main channel of Tutela 6: 103-104. (in Slovakian). [Slovakia; nature re- the Upper Enoree River and uncontaminated tributa- serve Raksianske Raselinisko; checklist of 7 odonate ries. We also transplanted yellowfin shiners (Notropis lutipinnis) to channel and tributary sites and monitoring

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 6 their survivorship and the histological condition of their terbody). The choice of species protected in is gills. The two upstream sites were significantly different partly inappropriate in comparison with the present si- in chemical composition from downstream sites and tuation of dragonfly fauna. The Polish Red List, compri- control tributaries.[...] The abundance and diversity of sing 16 species, is discussed in comparison with the salamanders, fish, and macroinvertebrates correlated red lists of other European countries. It is stressed that with these changes in water chemistry. Yellowfin shi- no species has become extinct in Poland. The propo- ners transplanted to the headwater site died within 24 sed list of umbrella species for particular habitats is gi- hours, and fish in channel sites had significantly higher ven. The Wildermuth's rotation model is suggested for mortality than fish transplanted to tributary sites. At the the management of some habitats. All issues described tissue level, the size and density of gill pavement cells in the article are presented synthetically and illustrated were significantly lower in fish transplanted into the two with the data and examples from Poland." (Authors)] headwater sites closest to the spill compared to other Address: Bernard, R., Department of General Zoology, channel and tributary sites. Thus, this spill continues to Adam Mickiewicz University, Fredry 10, PL-61-702 exert a significant effect on the chemistry and biota of Poznań, Poland; E-mail: [email protected] the Upper Enoree River. [...] On average, invertebrate communities in the channel were similar to invertebrate 3847. Callisto, M.; Moreno, P.; Barbosa, F.A.R. communities in the tributaries and in other streams in (2002): Habitat diversity and benthic functional trophic the county. The channel sites had significantly fewer groups at Serra do Cipó, southeast Brazil. Revista Bra- crayfish than tributaries and other county sites, but sileira de Biologia 61(2): 259-266. (in English with Por- most other means were comparable. A total of 1256 tugese summary). ["The assessment of the diversity of macroinvertebrates was collected in the Upper Enoree, habitats and the characterisation of the functional representing eight orders. Odonates accounted for trophic groups of benthic macroinvertebrate communi- 49.8% of the total sample, with a disproportionate num- ties of some rivers of Serra do Cipó (MG) were the ber of Progomphus obscurus (n = 228) and Cordule- main objectives of this study. The available trophic re- gaster maculata (n = 222)." (Authors)] Address: Wor- sources and the types of substrata were characterised then, W.B.,Dept of Biology, Furman University, Green- along with the structure and composition of their using ville, SC29613 USA. E-mail: [email protected] functional trophic groups. Serra do Cipó is a watershed divisor of the São Francisco and Doce River basins, including a series of streams and rivers, of good water quality and well preserved ecological characteristics. 2002 Samples were collected in Cipó, Peixe and Preto do I- també rivers, besides the Indaiá and Capão da Mata

streams at 26 sampling stations, during the rainy 3845. Anderson, D.; Anderson, K. (2002): Dragonfly (February) and dry (October) seasons of 1998, using review. Muntjac - Newsletter of the Bedfordshire Natu- Kicking nets of 0.125 mm mesh size. The group of col- ral History Society 129: 5. (in English). [Brief report on lectors (Baetidae, Leptophlebiidae and Leptohyphidae) some sesonal highlights (Erythromma viridulum, Pla- was the most abundant, followed by collector-predators tycnemis pennipes) in Bedfordshire, Uk, and some ad- (Hydrophilidae, Ceratopogonidae, Chironomidae-Tany- ministrational notes.] Address: Anderson, D., 88 East- podinae), and detritivorous-herbivores (Oligochaeta). moor Park, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 1BP, UK. E-mail: The riparian vegetation, together with the aquatic mac- [email protected] rophytes, are the substrata containing the highest rich- ness of functional trophic groups and the higher habitat 3846. Bernard, R.; Buczyński, P.; Tończyk, G. (2002): diversity. The results suggest that the use of functional Present state, threats and conservation of dragonflies trophic groups, together with habitat evaluation, are ef- (Odonata) in Poland. Nature Conservation 59 (2004) : ficient tools in the evaluation of the diversity of benthic 53-71. (in English). ["72 species of dragonflies have macroinvertebrates, particularly in altitudinal lotic eco- been recorded in Poland so far. The present state of systems." (Authors) There are two passing references knowledge of Odonata is generally moderate and une- to Odonata.] Address: Callisto, M., Laboratório de Lim- qual with reference to the particular regions. The main nologia/Ecologia de Bentos, Departamento de Biologia current topics in Polish Odonatological studies are Geral, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, ICB, briefly presented. The current picture of dragonfly fauna C.P. 486, CEP 30161-970, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. has been drawn, with special attention to the increased E-mail: [email protected] abundance and the broadened ranges of some Me- diterranean and southeastern species (e.g. Aeshna 3848. Catling, P.M.; Jones, C.D.; Pratt P. (2002): On- afflnis, Orthetrum albistylum), and to the falling num- tario Odonata. Including observations for the year 2001. bers, the increasing scatter of localities and the narro- In: Catling, P.M., C.D. Jones & P. Pratt (Eds): Ontario wing ranges of some other species, mainly stenotopic Odonata, vol. 3. Toronto Entomologist's Association, (e.g. Nehalennia speciosa, Coenagrion armatum, Coe- Toronto, Ontario: 208 pp. (in English). ["This 208-page nagrion ornatum). Threats and their mechanisms of af- book is part of a series in odonate fauna of Ontario and fecting dragonflies are analysed in all the main water details observations made in 2001. The nineteen indivi- habitats in Poland. The species typical of small running dually authored reports include selected topics such as waters and habitats connected with Sphagnum are the records from Petroglyphs Provincial Park, the lilypad most endangered. It must be stressed, however, that forktail Ishnura kellicotti, black saddlebags Tramea la- generally the state of Polish dragonfly fauna is fairly cerata, ebony jewelwing Calopteryx maculata, and good. The main forms of conservation of dragonflies, mass aggregations of multiple species of dragonflies. currently used or proposed for use in Poland, are ana- Each article includes an and a list of references. The lysed: passive (species and territorial protection, red book highlights a list of contributors and their respective list, umbrella species) and active (reintroduction, crea- institutions. The text is written in English with an appen- ting new waterbodies, interference in succession of wa- dix of observations of Odonata in 2001, tables, illustra-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 7 tions, and photographs, some of which are in color. U- dominance of Telebasis and Acanthagrion, while on Pa- sers of this book will include entomologists with interest tos Lake, highest density and diversity were observed in North American dragonflies and damselflies."] during the low water phase. The dominant taxa on Pa- Address: Catling, P.M., 2326 Scrivens Drive, R.R. 3, tos Lake were Telebasis, Acanthagrion, Neoneura (?), Metcalfe, ON, K0A 2P0, Canada; E-Mail: brownell@ adnexa, Miathyria, Diastatops intensa achilles.net and Erythemis. DCA and ANOVA differentiated Patos Lake mainly, because of the high abundance of C. ad- 3849. Cordero, A. (2002): Influenca de la seleccíon nexa, Miathyria, D. intensa and Erythemis which may sexual sobre el comportamiento reproductor de los o- be due to morphology of E. crassipes that shelters lar- donatos. In: M. Soler (Ed.): Evolución. La base de la ger number of invertebrates. Water level variation of ri- Biología. Editorial Proyecto Sur, Granada. 2002.: 497- vers influenced concentration of dissolved oxygen and 507. (in Spanish). [The paper compiles the recent pH. This variation was related the monthly fluctuation of knowledge on the influence of sexual selection on the larvae density. Difference between lakes shown in DCA reproductive behaviour of odonata. Basis of the compi- analysis was chiefly due to variation of Odonata densi- lation is an extensive analysis of published odonate ty." (Authors)] Address: de Souza, F.G.M., Universida- studies. A table shows the influence of several variab- de Comunitaria Regional de Chapeco, Av. Attilio Fon- les on the reproductive success by species.] Address: tana, 591-E, Bairro Efapi, 89809-000, Chapeco, Santa Cordero Rivera, A., Departamento de Ecoloxia e Biolo- Catarina, Brazil. E-Mail: [email protected] xia Animal, Universidade de Vigo, E.U.E.T. Forestal, Campus Universitario, 36005 Pontevedra, Spanish. E- 3853. De Souza, L.O.I.; Costa, J.M. (2002): Descripti- mail: [email protected] on of three larvae of Micrathyria Kirby, 1889, with key to identification for the known larvae of the Brazilian spe- 3850. Costa, N.E.M. (2002): Entomophilately: Insects cies (Odonata, Libellulidae). Arquivos do Museu Nacio- in philatelic art. Bioikos (Campinas) 16(1-2): 61-67. (in nal Rio de Janeiro 60(4): 321-331. (in Portuguese with Portuguese with English summary). ["The use of insect English summary). ["The last instars larvae of the Mic- design in the art of philately is analyzed from 80 posta- rathyria longifasciata Calvert, 1909, Micrathyria spuria ge stamps that are to be found in the Ethnobiology La- (Selys, 1900) and Micrathyria tibialis Kirby, 1897, from boratory Collection at Feira de Santana State Universi- Pantanal of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, are described ty. These stamps come from 12 countries and insect and illustrated. A key to the larvae of the known Brazili- species represented on them are distributed in seven an species of Micrathyria Kirby, 1889 is presented." taxonomic orders. Lepidoptera and Coleoptera are the (Authors)] Address: Costa, J.M., Departamento de En- two must represented orders with philatelic designs. tomologia, Museu Nacional, Universidade Federal do The former contributes with 51 postage stamps, which Rio de Janeiro, Quinta da Boa Vista, São Cristóvão, are classified in 10 families and 46 identified species. BR-20942-040 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. E-mail: jcosta The latter shows up with 17 postage stamps, which are @unisys.com.br classified in 8 families and 16 identified species. Through this entomophilatelic art Post Offices develop 3854. Delgado, C. (2002): Spatial and temporal distri- an environmental education by arousing in the public a bution patterns of Odonata larvae in the streams of a liking for the study of entomology, as well as to make terra firma of the Central Amazon, Brazil. Journal the presence of insects and other invertebrates more of Freshwater Ecology 17(4): 555-561. (in English). acceptable in daily life." (Author)] Address: Costa, ["This study was carried out from May 1995 to April N.E.M., Departamento de Ciencias Biologicas, Univer- 1996 in two streams within in the Adolfo Ducke Forest sidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, Km 03, BR 116, Reserve, located in Central Amazonia of Brazil. A total Av. Universitaria, 44031-460, Feira de Santana, BA, of 216 substrate samples was taken along 2000 m of Brazil. E-Mail: [email protected] each stream, starting from their origins, with the objecti- ve being to describe changes in structure of the Odona- 3851. Couteyen, S.; Papazian, M. (2002): Les Odona- ta, community as a function of distance to the origin of tes de la Réunion. Eléments de biogéographie et de the stream, substrate type, and season. Larvae of 24 biologie, atlas préliminaire, reconnaissance des espè- taxa (in most cases on the generic level) were identi- ces, synthèse bibliographique. Martinia 18(3): 79-106. fied. Cluster analysis revealed two groups of associated (in French with english summary). [The paper compiles species based on substrate type, and there was evi- the present knowledge on the Odonata of La Réunion, dence of seasonal and spatial patterns in the abundan- Indian Ocean. Maps of the 18 species are presented, ce and diversity of these members. These patterns we- and information of the biogeographic origin, alititudional re most marked in substrate occupation." (Author)] Ad- distribution, and biology of the species are provieded, dress: Delgado, C., Instituto de Investigaciones de la and a key for the imagines and a bibliography are ad- Amazonia Peruana-IIAP, CP. 784, Iquitos, Peru. E-Mail: ded.] Address: Couteyen, S., 188 chemin Nid Joli, F- [email protected] 97430 Le Tampon, La Réunion, France 3855. Detzel, P.; Schmieder, H.-J.; Engelking, L.; 3852. de Souza, F.G.M.; Takeda, A.M. (2002): Spatial Rohl, M.; Reidl, K. (2002): Die Hülben des Albuch. 2. and temporal variation of Odonata larvae associated Untersuchungen zur Amphibien- und Libellenfauna, with macrophytes in two floodplain lakes from the upper Bewertung aus tierökologischer Sicht sowie Pflege- und Parana River, Brazil. Acta Scientiarum Universidade Entwicklungsmaßnahmen. Jh. Ges. Naturk. Württem- Estadual de Maringa 24(2): 345-351. (in English). berg 158: 223-236. (in German). [20 odonate species ["Samples of aquatic macrophytes were collected on are reported from 10 so-called Hülben (local name for Guarana (Eichhornia azurea) and Patos (E. crassipes man-made small bodies of water in Ostalb, Baden- and E. azurea) Lakes from March 1992 to February Württemberg, SW Germany). The ecological significan- 1993. On Guarana Lake the highest density and ce of the "Hülbe" odonate communities is analysed and diversity were registered during the high water phase with dominance of Telebasis and Acanthagrion, while

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 8 assessed.] Address: Detzel, P., Dreifelderstr. 31, D- ned based on the factors obtained by multiple cor- 70599 Stuttgart-Plieningen, Germany respondence analyses: the first one for the wetlands containing 6 classes and the second one for the reed- 3856. Ellenrieder, N. von; Costa, J.M. (2002): Aeshna beds, containing 4 classes. Reedbed habitat quality brasiliensis sp. nov. (Odonata: ) from south was assessed in a sample of 125 sites through an eva- and southeastern Brazil, with a redescription of its lar- luation of the number of species present in two groups va. Neotrop. Ent. 31(3): 369-376. (in English with Por- of indicator species, Birds and odonates. The median tugese summary). [Holotype male: Rio Grande do Sul, values for a wetland successively amount to 2 species Rio Tainha, alt. 900 m, 20-1-1959; allotype female: Rio (0 to 15 species interval) and 7 species (0 to 18 species de Janeiro, Itatiaia, Repressa do Planalto de Itatiaia; interval). The high values of these indicators are essen- deposited in MNRJ. The new species resembles A. va- tially linked to the reedbed's high water level for the first riegata and A. peralta in colour pattern of head and ab- group, and to the reedbed's geographic situation for the domen, but differs from them in thoracic colour pattern second one. Other descriptive parameters of the reed- and in shape of cerci. The larva uniquely differs from all beds and wetlands harbouring indicator species also other known Brasilian congeners by lacking lateral spi- have an effect, although they are less important from a nes on abdominal segment VI. The last larval stage of hierarchical point of view. Bird diversity is linked to a lot A. brasiliensis is (re-) discribed and diagnostic charac- of these parameters, but dragonfly diversity is not. This ters are illustrated. A map documents the present is the first inventory of the state of the reedbeds in the knowledge of distribution of the species in Brazil. Aesh- East of France. When another one is made 10 years na peralta Ris, 1918 differs morphological clearly from from now, it would allow us to make an overall appraisal A. variegata Fabricius, 1775, and was recognised as a of the quantitative and qualitative changes affecting all good species.] Address: Ellenrieder, Natalie von, Ent. reedbed-covered areas on the basis of objective know- Sect., Nat. Hist. Mus. Los Angeles Co., 900 Exposition ledge." (Authors)] Address: Fouque, C., Migratory Avi- Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA fauna Department, Station de la Dombes, O.N.C.F.S., 01330, Birieux, France. E-Mail: [email protected] 3857. Endersby, I.D. (2002): Australian Odonata in the international literature. Austrolestes 6: 1-3. (in 3860. Gorb, S.N.; Popov, V.L. (2002): Probabilistic English). [The paper compiles publications on taxono- fasteners with parabolic elements: biological system, my, ecology, and conservation of Australian Odonata in artificial model and theoretical considerations. Philos. journals issued abroad Australia.] Address: Endersby, Trans. R. Soc. Lond. Ser. A - Math. Phys. Eng. Sci. 360 I., 56 Looker Rd, Montgomery, Victoria 3094, Australia. (1791): 211-225. (in English). ["Probabilistic fasteners E-mail: [email protected] are attachment devices composed of two surfaces co- vered with cuticular micro-outgrowths. Friction- based 3858. Endersby, I.D. (2002): The dragonflies of Nor- fasteners demonstrate high frictional forces when the folk Island, with the first record of Pantala flavescens surfaces come into contact. Attachment in this case is (F.) (Odonata: Libellulidae). Ent. mon. Mag. 138: 241- based on the use of the surface profile and mechanical 246. (in English). [The collecting history of Norfolk Is- properties of materials, and is fast, precise and rever- land Odonata is traced since 1915. Agriocnemis vitien- sible. The best- studied examples composed of parabo- sis is considered a juvenile (not teneral) colour form of lic elements are the wing- locking mechanism in beetles A. exsudans. This species and Ischnura aurora, Aesh- and the head arrester in dragonflies. This study combi- na brevistyla, Hemicordulia australiae, and Pantala fla- nes experimental data of force measurements, obtained vescens seem to be well established on the island. Ob- in an artificial model system, and theoretical considera- servations of specimens of Anax sp. and Diplacodes tions based on the simple model of behaviour of proba- sp. are to be confirmed on the species level. The distri- bilistic fasteners with parabolic elements. Elements of bution within the Pacific of the Odonata found on Nor- the geometry in both cases correspond to the biological folk Island is shown in a table. The colonisation of the prototypes. Force measurements on the artificial sys- island is discussed, and the probability of facultative tem show that the attachment force is strongly depen- immigrants or wind-blown individuals is considered dent on the load force. At small loads, the increase of extremely small.] Address: Endersby, I.D., 56 Looker attachment is very slow, whereas rapid increase of at- Rd, Montmorency, Vie. 3094, AU tachment was detected at higher loads. At very high lo- 3859. Fouque, C.; Corda, E.; Debot, S.; Combaz, B.; ads, a saturation of the attachment force was revealed. Broyer, J. (2002): The reedbed inventory, a monitoring A simple explanation of the attachment principle is that tool for a key habitat for aquatic avifauna. Zeitschrift für with an increasing load elements of both surfaces slide Jagdwissenschaft 48 (Supplement): 115-129. (in into gaps of the corresponding part. This results in an English). ["For several years, a decrease in the reedbed increase of lateral loading forces acting on elements. surface areas has not only been noted in certain sec- High lateral forces lead to an increase of friction bet- tors of France but also in Europe and throughout the ween single sliding elements. An analytical model world. The importance of reedbeds to the fauna is obvi- which describes behaviour of the probabilistic fasteners ous, notably for all paludicolous fauna for which it is a with parabolic elements is proposed." (Authors)] Ad- nesting place. In this context, making an inventory of all dress: Gorb, S., Max-Planck-Institut für Entwicklungs- reedbeds is in line with a patrimonial approach that e- biologie, Spemannstr. 35, D-72076 Tübingen, Germa- ventually should lead to the creation of a reedbed ob- ny. E-mail: [email protected] servatory. Thanks to the creation of a national network 3861. Ingermann, R.L.; Bencic, D.C.; Verrell, P. of observers between 1998 and 2000, in one third of (2002): Methoxychlor alters the predator-prey relations- the national surface area an inventory could be made of hip between dragonfly naiads and salamander larvae. all wet reedbeds covering more than 1 hectare. Almost Bulletin of Environmental Contamination & Toxicology 1000 wetlands were identified covering a surface area 68(6): 771-778. (in English). ["The pesticide methoxych- of more than 7000 hectares. Two typologies were defi- lor (MXC; 1,1'-[2,2,2-trichloroethylidene]bis[4-methoxy]-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 9 benzene) has been widely used as a replacement for veys in the region. Some species of species interest DDT due to its lower toxicity and shorter half-life. In Ca- (boggy and running waters) are briefly discussed and nadian rivers, MXC has been applied to wetlands to the distribution of Ophiogomphus cecilia is mapped.] control fly and mosquito larvae, particularly in the spring Address: Jacquemin, G., Biologie des Insectes, Univer- and summer, with target concentrations of about 0.9 µM sité H. Poincaré, Nancy 1, BP 239, F-54506 Vandoeuv- (0.31 mg/L). Inadvertent exposure of non-target orga- re-lès-Nancy, France nisms with such applications cannot be avoided and pesticides may have a variety of sublethal, but nonethe- 3864. Jakab, T.; Muller, Z.; Devai, G.; Tothmeresz, B. less highly deleterious, effects on amphibians. In additi- (2002): Dragonfly assemblages of a shallow lake type on, pesticides may influence predator-avoidance beha- Reservoir (Tisza-to, Hungary) and its surroundings. Ac- viour. Verrell (2000) has shown that exposure of Am- ta Zool. Acad. Scient. Hungaricae 48(3): 161-171. (in bystoma macrodactylum - salamander eggs to MXC English). ["The dragonfly fauna of the typical water bo- concentrations as low as 0.03 µM leads to increased dies of the Reservoir Tisza-to was characterised based predation when larvae are combined with dragonfly on a two-year study. We collected 728 imagoes, 384 naiads. We lack predator-prey studies in which both larvae and 194 exuviae during the study, and there we- predator and prey are exposed to the pesticide. Delete- re 101 observations of imagos. We confirmed the pre- rious effects of MXC on the feeding and perching of sence of 39 species (13 Zygoptera and 26 Anisoptera). dragonfly naiads (n= 109 speciemens of Aeshna sp. We distinguished 5 types of water bodies inside and a- and one of Anax sp.) "were not apparent with transient round the Reservoir Tisza-to: leaking canals, a new i- exposures to concentrations below about 0.4 uM MXC, nundated area of the reservoir, native water bodies in- while the startle response of A. macrodactylum larvae side the reservoir, in- and outflows, and River Tisza in- was severely compromised by transient exposures to at side the reservoir. Both traditional diversity statistics least 0.1 µM MXC. This suggests that naiads should be and scalable diversity characterisation suggested that particularly effective predators of A. macrodactylum lar- the most species-rich were the native water bodies, vae when both are exposed to MXC concentrations with a species-pool of 34 species; there were 30 spe- between about 0.1 and 0.4 µM Indeed, with a transient cies in the in- and outflows, while the leaking canals exposure of both dragonfly naiads and A. macrodacty- and the reservoir were moderately species-rich with 25 lum larvae to 0.32 µM MXC, the amphibian larvae were species each. The River Tisza was relatively species- at increased risk of predation. Furthermore, over the poor compared to the other water bodies (12 species). range of 0.01 to 0.32 µM MXC, there was a linear rela- Cluster analysis of the species composition revealed tionship between the logarithm of MXC concentration that the fauna of the River Tisza is clearly separated and increased risk of larval predation by naiads. This from the other water bodies. The fauna of the new i- relationship did not hold above 0.32 µM MXC perhaps nundated area, the native water bodies, and the in- and due to an MXC-induced inhibition of naiad feeding. The outflows were similar; these water bodies had direct results of these studies indicate that relatively low con- connection to the reservoir. The fauna of the leaking centrations of pesticides such as MXC can influence canals was slightly different from them." (Authors)] Ad- predator-prey relationships and can have significant de- dress: Jakab, T. Dept of Ecology and Hydrobiology, leterious effects on amphibian larvae beyond any direct Debrecen University, P.O. Box 71, Debrecen, H-4010, lethal effects. Whether larvae die from direct chemical Hungary.E-Mail: [email protected]. hu exposure or from an inability to negotiate challenges 3865. Kropf, C. (2002): Dauermarken: Insekten. Die present within their local environment, such as an im- Lupe 3/2002: 8-12. (in German (The magazine is avai- paired ability to avoid predation, is inconsequential rela- lable in German, French, Italian, and English).). [The tive to the stability and/or persistence of an amphibian Swiss Federal Postoffice issued at May 1, 2002 stamps population. Our data underscore the importance of tes- with insects. The one with a value of CHF 0.10 shows ting for indirect, sublethal effects of xenobiotic exposure Anax imperator. In it's magazine "Die Lupe - Das Brief- on both individuals and populations. Analyses of the ef- markenmagazine" a contribution attributed to these fects of xenobiotics on predator-prey interactions are stamps also contains a small note to and pictures of A. prime targets for further investigation." (Authors)] Ad- imperator.] Address: Die Schweizerische Post, Brief- dress: Ingermann, R.L.;, Dept Biological Sciences, Uni- marken und Philatelie, Ostermundigernstr. 91, CH-3030 versity of Idaho, Moscow, ID, 83844-3051, USA Bern, Switzerland. E-mail: [email protected] 3862. Irle, A.; Irle, S.; Conze, K.J. (2002): Erstnach- 3866. Kulkarni, P.P.; Prasad, M. (2002): [Fauna of U- weis der Grünen Keiljungfer Ophiogomphus cecillia jani] Insecta: Odonata. Wetland Ecosyst. Ser. zool. (Fourcroy, 1785) im Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein. Beiträ- Surv. India 3: 91-104. (in English). [A total of 42 species ge zur Tier- und Pflanzenwelt des Kreises Siegen- (literature data and field samplings) are listed from the Wittgenstein 7: 63-64. (in German). [Siegen, military man-made Ujani wetland, created by damming the trainig area, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, 13. IX. Bhima River in Pune district, Maharashtra, India. Locali- 2000.] Address: Irle, A., Oberholzstr. 41, 57258 Freu- ty data and brief habitat descriptions are provided.] denberg, Germany Address: Kulkarni, P.P., Western Reg. Stn, Zool. Surv. 3863. Jacquemin, G.; Boudot, J.-P. (2002): Les Odo- India, Sector 29, Ravet Rd, Akurdi, Pune-411044, Ma- nates (Libellules) de la Réserve de Biosphère des Vos- harashtra, India ges du Nord: originalité du peuplement. Annales scien- 3867. Łabędzki, A. (2002): The Odonata of the water tifiques de la Réserve de Biosphère transfrontalière des reservoirs of Czorsztyn-Niedzica and Stromowce and Vosges du Nord-Pfälzerwald 10: 145-158. (in French, the adjacing areas. Pieniny - Przyroda i Człowiek 7: 99- with English and German summaries). [The paper 103. (in Polish, with English summary). [The water re- compiles the present knowledge on the odonate fauna servoirs are located within the borders of the Pieniny of the biosphere reserve in the northern Vosges, Fran- National Park, Poland. After flooding the reservoirs, the ce, and outlines a brief history of odonatological sur-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 10 odonate fauna was studied for four years. A total of 38 ficznego na przykladzie Niknącej Łąki (Park Narodowy species is known to occur. Fourteen species are known Gór Stołowych). Idee ekologiczne 15 (Ser. Szkice) Nr. from between 1973-76, 21 from autumn 1995 (prior fil- 8: 73-76. (in German, with French and English sum- ling the reservoir), and 24 two years after filling. Accor- mary). [The entomofauna of the silting-up stade of a ding the author, the most interesting species are Sym- dystrophic water body in a peat bog of the National pecma paedisca, Ophiogomphus cecilia and Anax Park Gory Stołowe, Poland. Only Aeshna cyanea and ephippiger. In May 1996, the latter was seen to copula- Somatochlora alpestris are listed. S. alpestris is a rare te and to oviposit. Additional records of Coenagrion lu- species in Poland.] Address: Mielewczyk, S., Polska nulatum, Orthetrum albistylum, and Thecagaster biden- Akademia Nauk, Zakład Badań Środowiska Rolniczego tata.] Address: Łabędzki, A., Akademia Rolnicza, Ka- i Leśnego, ul. Bukowska 19, Pl-60-809 Poznań, Poland tedra Entomologii Lesnej, ull. Wojska Polskiego 71c, PL-60-625 Poznań, Poland. E-mail: andrzejlab@pocz- 3873. Monnerat, C. (2002): Déplacements chez le ta.net.pl genre Sympetrum à l'automne 1999 en Suisse occiden- tale (Odonata, Libellulidae). Bull. romand d'entomologie 3868. Martynov, V.V. (2002): Notes about some rare 20: 13-27. (in French with English summary). [Sympe- and Red Book insect species from reserve territories of trum depressiusculum, S. flaveolum, S. meridionale, Donetsk and Lugansk regions. Vest. Zool. 36(2): 68. (in and S. pedemontanum have been observed at the end Russian, with English title). [, Calopteryx virgo, of August and in September 1999 in Swiss regions Anax imperator] Address: not stated where they are not known to be indigenous. The possi- bility to colonise new habitats by such wandering or 3869. Martynov V.V. (2002): New record of Cordule- dispersing specimens is discussed.] Address: Monne- gaster bidentatus (Insecta, Odonata) in Ukraine. Vest- rat, C. CSCF, 14 rue des Terreaux, CH-2000 Neuchâ- nik Zoologii 36(3): 24. (in English). [Carpathian Bio- tel, Switzerland. E-mail: [email protected] sphere Nature Reserve (Mala Ugol'ka), alt. 410 m, ne.ch 19/21-VIII-2001, first record since the 1930s.] Address: not stated 3874. Monnerat, C. (2002): Lestes barbarus (Fabrici- us, 1798) (Odonata: Lestidae) en Suisse: indigene ou 3870. Masselot, G. (2002): La synécoparcimonie: un hôte irrégulier? Bull. soc. neuchâtel. Sci. nat. 125: 77- outil d'évaluation biologique de la qualité des eaux cou- 91. (in French, with English and German summaries). rantes. Théorie et applications. Muséum National [In 1999, L. barbarus was observed at a remarkable d'Histoire Naturelle (entomologie), Paris: 417 pp, app. number of localities. Therefore, all information from (in French). [For details see OAS No 4011 and 4012] 1846 to 1999 of L. barbarus in Switzerland is reviewed Address: Masselot, G., Laboratoire d'Entomologie, Mu- and assessed. It is concluded that the species is to be séum National d'Histoire Naturelle, 45, rue Buffon, F- considered as an irregular guest in that country.] 75005 Paris, France. E-mail: [email protected] Address: Monnerat, C. CSCF, 14 rue des Terreaux, CH-2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland. E-mail: christian.mon- 3871. Mayhew, P.J. (2002): Shifts in hexapod diversi- [email protected] fication and what Haldane could have said. Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B 269: 969-974. (in English). ["Data on spe- 3875. Nishida, G.M.; Beardsley, J.M. (2002): A review cies richness and taxon age are assembled for the ex- of the insects and related arthropods of Midway Atoll. tant hexapod orders (insects and their six-legged relati- Occ. Pap. Bishop Mus. 68: 25-69. (in English). [Pantala ves, includes Odonata). Coupled with estimates of phy- flavescens] Address: Nishida, G.M., Hawaii Biol. Surv., logenetic relatedness, and simple statistical null mo- Bishop Mus., 1525 Bemice St., Honolulu, HA 96817- dels, these data are used to locate where, on the hexa- 2704, USA pod tree, significant changes in the rate of cladogenesis (speciation-minus-extinction rate) have occurred. Signi- 3876. Novelo-Gutierrez, R. (2002): Description de las ficant differences are found between many successive larvas de Perithemis intensa Kirby, 1889 y P. domitia pairs of sister taxa near the base of the hexapod tree, (Drury, 1773), con notas sobre otras larvas del genero all of which are attributable to a shift in diversifcation ra- en Mexico (Odonata: Anisoptera: Libellulidae). Folia te after the origin of the Neoptera (insects with wing fle- ent. mex. 41(3): 321-327. (in Spanish, with English xion) and before the origin of the Holometabola (insects summary). [The species described represent the Mexi- with complete metamorphosis). No other shifts are i- can members of the genus. The larva of P. intensa is dentifable amongst supraordinal taxa. Whilst the Cole- the most stout and has a larger number of palpal setae optera have probably diversified faster than either of than any other described congener, that of P. domitia is their putative sister lineages, they do not stand out rela- the most melanic. The lateral border of prementum is tive to other closely related clades. These results sug- considered a new generic diagnostic feature.] Address: gest that any Creator had a fondness for a much more Novelo-Gutiérrez, R., Departamento de Entomología, inclusive clade than the Coleoptera, definitely as large Instituto de Ecologia A.C., Km 2.5. antiqua carretera a as the Eumetabola (Holometabola plus bugs and their Coatepec, Aparatdo Postal 63, 91000 Xalapa, Verac- relatives), and possibly as large as the entire Neoptera. ruz, Mexico. E-mail: [email protected] Simultaneous, hence probable causative events are discussed, of which the origin of wing flexion has been 3877. Papazian, M.; Duquef, M. (2002): Compte ren- the focus of much attention." (Author)] Address: May- du de la mission odonatologique « Duquef 2000 » en hew, P.J., Department of Biology, University of York, Guyane française. Martinia 18(3): 113-115. (in French PO Box 373, York YO10 5YW, UK. E-mail: pjm19 with english summary). [In January and February 2000, @york.ac.uk Odonata have been recorded at 12 localities in French Guyana. A total of 39 species was collected, 5 of these 3872. Mielewczyk, S. (2002): Entomofauna (Odonata, seem to be new records for the country.] Address: Pa- Heteroptera, Coleoptera) torfowiska sfagnowego jako pazian, M., Le Constellation Bât. A, 72 avenue des końcowego stadium lądowienia zbiornika dystro- Caillols, F-13012 Marseille, France

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 11 3878. Papazian, M. (2002): La collection d'Odonates R. multicolor, Anax junius] Address: Payne, J.C., Dept de Monsieur Louis Bigot. Martinia 18(3): 107-111. (in of Zoology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, French with english summary). [Collections of L. Bigot 98195-1800, USA. E-Mail: [email protected] from different localities around the globe are deposited in the Museum of Natural History, Mareille, France. The 3882. Petrulevicius, J.F. Nel, A. (2002): New Palaeo- species of French Guyana, New Caledonia, Mayotte, macromiid dragonflies from the upper Paleocene of Ar- Gold Coast, Gabon, and Madagascar are listed. The gentina. Palaeontology 45(4): 751-758. (in English). ["A records of Mayotte are from Prof. Dr. A. Champeau; new genus of palaeomacromiid dragonflies, Curviarcu- these data are united with literature data to a current list lia, based on Curviarculia delicata sp. nov. and Curviar- of the Odonata of the Archipel of the Comores.] culia lamasi sp. nov., is erected from the upper Paleo- Address: Papazian, M., Le Constellation Bât. A, 72 a- cene Maiz Gordo Formation of north-western Argentina. venue des Caillols, F-13012 Marseille, France Phylogenetic relationships within Palaeomacromiidae are discussed, leading to a new family diagnosis." (Au- 3879. Papazian, M. (2002): Les Odonates de Guyane thors)] Address: Nel, A., Laboratoire d'Entomologie, française II. Les Libellulidae: clé des genres (Odonata, Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, 45, Rue Buffon, Anisoptera). Martinia 18(3): 117-131. (in French with F-75005, Paris, France. E-Mail: [email protected] english summary). [27 genera of Libellulidae from French Guyana are keyed.] Address: Papazian, M., Le 3883. Prokop, J.; Nel, A. (2002): New Tertiary dragon- Constellation Bât. A, 72 avenue des Caillols, F-13012 flies from Lower Oligocene of the Ceske stredohori Mts Marseille, France and Lower Miocene of the Most Basin in the Czech Re- public (Odonata: Anisoptera). Acta Societatis Zoologi- 3880. Papazian, M. (2002): Odonates nouveaux pour cae Bohemicae 66(2): 141-150. (in English). ["Two new la Guyane française II (Odonata, Coenagrionidae, Li- representatives of the clade Aeshnoptera are described bellulidae). Martinia 18(3): 116. (in French with english from the Lower Oligocene and Lower Miocene of nor- summary). [Records of Ischnura hastata (Say 1839), thern Bohemia (Czech Republic), i. e. Kvacekia infusca- Orthemis regalis Ris 1910, and Uracis siemensi Kirby ta gen. n. et sp. n. (Aeshnidae) and Gomphaeschna 1897 from September and November 2000, are added miocenica sp. n. (Gomphaeschnidae). Kvacekia gen. n. as new to the fauna of French Guyana.] Address: Pa- seems to be closely related to the Cenozoic genus Oli- pazian, M., Le Constellation Bât. A, 72 avenue des gaeschna Piton et Theobald, 1939 and the recent ge- Caillols, F-13012 Marseille, France nus Oplonaeschna Selys, 1883. Gomphaeschna mio- cenica sp. n. wing venation has particular wing colorati- 3881. Payne, J.C.; Dunley, J.E. (2002): Use of an e- on and distinctly different characters from all previously lemental marker, rubidium, to study dispersal of aquatic described species of the genus. A holarctic distribution insects. Journal of the North American Benthological in fossil history is proposed for both Oplonaeschninae Society 21(4): 715-727. (in English). ["We describe the and Gomphaeschninae." (Authors)] Address: Prokop, first use of the element rubidium (Rb) to mark aquatic J.; Department of Zoology, Charles University, Vinicna insects for the study of dispersal. It has been difficult to 7, CZ-128 44, Praha, 2, Czech Republic; E-Mail: jpro- pursue research that integrates juvenile and adult life [email protected] stages of aquatic insects. Most species of aquatic in- sects suffer high mortality during the larval phase; 3884. Reeves, D.M. (2002): Book review: Theischin- furthermore, larvae shed their entire exoskeletons as ger, G. (2000): Preliminary keys for the identification of they emerge. Adults disperse by flying soon after emer- larvae of the Australian Gomphides (Odonata). Coope- gence when they may still be fragile and difficult to rative Research Centre for Freshwater Ecology Identifi- handle. We demonstrate that it is possible in both cation Guide No. 28, I-IV, 48pp. Austrolestes 6: 3-4. (in controlled and natural settings to batch-mark very large English). [Review if the book abstracted as OAS 2216.] numbers of aquatic dragonfly (Odonata) larvae by ad- Address: Reeves, D., 30 Bramston Tce, Herston, QLD ding Rb as RbCl to the water in which they live. We 4006, Australia. E-mail: [email protected] found that the in-body concentration of Rb in odonate larvae rose to several hundred times the concentration 3885. Reeves, D.M. (2002): Lucid key review: Dra- of Rb in the water, and the high concentrations per- gonflies of the World - Interactive identification to Sub- sisted in adults. Less than 1 part per million (by mass) families. Jill Silsby and John Trueman, CSIRO Publis- of Rb in water was sufficient to mark odonate larvae. hing, Collingwood.. Austrolestes 6: 4. (in English). [For Rb is often used in research on dispersal of terrestrial a review of the book compare OAS 2187.] Address: insects, particularly crop pests, because it is relatively Reeves, D., 30 Bramston Tce, Herston, QLD 4006, inexpensive and nontoxic at low concentrations. Rb is Australia. E-mail: [email protected] known to cause developmental problems in insects 3886. Reimchen, T.E.; Nosil, P. (2002): Temporal va- (probably through competitive binding with K) at much riation in divergent selection on spine number in higher concentrations than we used, but we did not de- threespine stickleback. Evolution 56(12): 2472-2483. (in tect any evidence of toxicity at the levels used. The cost English). ["Short-term temporal cycles in ecological of Rb and of specimen analysis by atomic absorption pressures, such as shifts in predation regime, are wi- spectrophotometry is moderate, compared to other despread in nature yet estimates of temporal variation marking techniques. We believe the method is an im- in the direction and intensity of natural selection are provement over other marking techniques, and will faci- few. Previous work on threespine stickleback (Gaste- litate the study of dispersal of aquatic insects, in cases rosteus aculeatus) has revealed that dorsal and pelvic where dispersing adults can be recaptured." (Authors) spines are a defense against gape-limited predators but Ischnura cervula, Enallagma boreale, E. carunculatum, may be detrimental against grappling insect predators. Lestes congener, Erythemis collocata, Pachydiplax lon- In this study, we examined a 15-year database from an gipennis, Sympetrum costiferum, S. corruptum, Tramea endemic population of threespine stickleback to look for lacerata, californica, Aeshna interrupta, evidence of temporal shifts in exposure to these diver-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 12 gent predation regimes and correlated shifts in selecti- tudes of which likely differ among systems, illustrating on on spine number. For juveniles, we detected selecti- why we often observe contradictory results when we on for increased spine number during winter when ga- examine the impact of lethal predators on prey pheno- pe-limited avian piscivores were most common but se- types. Thus, it is important that we identify the mecha- lection for decreased spine number during summer nisms underlying the outcomes of predation, rather than when odonate predation was more common. For suba- simply observing the outcomes and then inferring which dults and adults, which are taken primarily by avian pis- processes are responsible." (Author)] Address: Relyea, civores, we predicted selection should generally be for R.A., Dept Biol. Sciences, University of Pittsburg, Pitts- increased spine number in all seasons. Among 59 burgh, Pennsylvania 15260, USA. E-mail: rarelyea@ comparisons, four selection differentials were significant pitt.edu (Bonferroni corrected) and in the predicted direction. However, there was also substantial variability in remai- 3888. Ribeiro, R.P.; Hayashi, C.; Martins, E.N. (2002): ning differentials, including two examples with strong Aquatic systems evaluation under controlled conditions. selection for spine reduction. These reversals were as- Acta Scientiarum Universidade Estadual de Maringa sociated with increased tendency of the fish to shift to a 24(4): 987-996. (in Portuguese with english summary). benthic niche, as determined from examination of sto- ["The present experiment was conducted to evaluate mach contents. These dietary data suggest that increa- three different diets for Leporinus macrocephalus post- sed encounter rates with odonate predation select for larvae (Garavello & Britski) (Characiformes, Anostomi- spine reduction. Strong selection on spine number was dae) in controlled aquatic systems. Data were subjec- followed by changes in mean spine number during sub- ted to path coefficient analysis, consisting of multiple sequent years and a standard quantitative genetic for- regression expansion, when complex interrelations are mula revealed that spine number has a heritable com- involved. The selected dependent variables were gut ponent. Our results provide evidence of rapid morpho- repletion degree (GR), phytoplanctonic organisms bio- logical responses to selection from predators and sug- mass (FITV) and spineless organisms biomass, plus gest that temporal variation in selection may help main- odonata egg (ZOOV). The results allow the conclusion tain variation within populations. Furthermore, our fin- that the methodology was efficient to evaluate the diets dings indicate that variable selection can be predicted if inside the complex aquatic system, and the variables' the agents of selection are known." (Authors)] Address: selection, as well as the proper data collection, show Reimchen, T.E., Department of Biology, University of relevance in the results quality." (Authors)] Address: Victoria, P.O. Box 3020, Victoria, BC, V8W 3N5, Cana- Hayashi, C., Departamento de Zootecnia, Universidade da. E-Mail: [email protected], [email protected] Estadual de Maringa, Av. Colombo, 5790, 87020-900, Maringa, PR, Brazil. E-Mail: [email protected] 3887. Relyea, R.A. (2002): The many faces of preda- tion: How induction, selection, and thinning combine to 3889. Rohr, J.R.; Madison, M. (2002): Notophthalmus alter prey phenotypes. Ecology 83(7): 1953-1964. (in viridescens (eastern red-spotted newt). Predation. Her- English). [" Populations in nature face a number of fac- petological Review 33(2): 122-123. (in English). [No tors that can alter their traits and subsequent perfor- significant predation on adult N. viridescens has been mance. Predation is one factor that can have wide- documented in the wild. Adulte newts were placed in a spread effects on the mean trait value in a prey popula- minnow trap overnight; and the loss of specimens or of tion because predators can impact prey traits through a limbs and tails are discussed. Fishs and larval Odonata number of processes. Predators can directly induce were ruled out as predators, while snapping turtles prey phenotypes through visual and chemical cues, (Chelydra serpentina) turned out to be most probably predators can indirectly alter prey phenotypes by thin- the newts predators.] Address: Rohr, J.R., Department ning the prey population (thereby reducing competition), of Biological Sciences, Binghamton University, Bing- and predators can cause selection on prey phenotypes hamton, NY, 13902, USA. E-Mail: [email protected] through nonrandom killing. Ecologists are beginning to 3890. Schulz, R.; Thiere, G.; Dabrowski, J.M. (2002): understand each of these three processes in isolation, A combined microcosm and field approach to evaluate but these processes act on prey phenotypes simultane- the aquatic toxicity of azinphosmethyl to stream com- ously, and we lack information on the relative importan- munities. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 21(10): 2172-2178. ce of these processes in determining the final phenoty- (in English). ["The potential effects of this organo- pe of prey. I used a system of gray treefrog tadpoles phosphate insecticide in a combined microcosm and (Hyla versicolor) and dragonfly predators (Anax longi- field approach (Lourens R., S Africa) are evaluated. pes) to determine the separate and combined impacts The 2 strongest treatments (concentrations 19.2 and of induction, thinning, and selection on the behavior, 4.9 µg/l) resulted in a significantly reduced invertebrate morphology, and growth of tadpoles reared in aquatic density, but Aeshna sp. remained uneffected."] Ad- mesocosms. Using combinations of hand thinning, cues dress: Schulz, R., Zool. Inst., Techn. Univ., Fasanenstr. emitted from caged predators, and lethal predators, I 3, D-38092 Braunschweig, Germany. E-mail: R.Schulz demonstrated that the impact of lethal predators on @tu-bs.de growth was mediated primarily through thinning, the impact on morphology was primarily through induction, 3891. Steglich, R.; Gentz, P.-L. (2002): Libellenatlas and the impact on behavior was affected similarly Landeshauptstadt Magdeburg. Umweltamt Magdeburg: through thinning and induction. Surprisingly, while we 112 pp. (in German). [48 odonate species are presen- know from numerous studies that the dragonflies kill ted in a monographic way: picture of each species, dist- tadpoles nonrandomly, selection did not have a signifi- ribution map, note on typical characters, habitat, biolo- cant impact on the final phenotypes of the tadpoles. gical notes, threat.] Address: Umweltamt der Stadt This work appears to be the first study that identifies the Magdeburg, Mittelstr. 66, D-39114 Magdeburg, Germa- relative magnitudes of the three predatory processes on ny. E-Mail: [email protected] a suite of prey phenotypes. The three processes can have opposing or supporting effects, the relative magni-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 13 3892. Switzer, P.V. (2002): Individual variation in the food could be a principal factor in evolution of that be- duration of territory occupation by males of the dra- havior. We also hypothesized that breeding Buffleheads gonfly Perithemis tenera (Odonata: Libellulidae). Annals would show greater variation in digestive organ mor- of the Entomological Society of America 95(5): 628- phology than Barrow's Goldeneyes because of their 636. (in English). ["In the dragonfly Perithemis tenera smaller body size and consequently greater reliance on Say, males defend territories around oviposition sites their diet to meet nutritional requirements for egg pro- and defense of a site is critical for reproductive suc- duction. Both species fed predominantly on aquatic in- cess. This study first demonstrated that individual ma- sects during all reproductive periods, particularly larvae les varied consistently in how long they defended a par- of damselflies (Zygoptera), midges (Chironomidae), and ticular territory within a day (their "tenure") and in the phantom midges (Chaoborinae). Plant foods, primarily quality of the sites they defended. I then investigated a seeds of submergent and emergent vegetation, gene- number of factors that may have affected territory tenu- rally represented <15% of diets in both species. Diets of re and may have led to the observed variation among breeding female Buffleheads and Barrow's Goldeneyes males. Territory occupations that ended "voluntarily" were similar throughout reproduction, hence competiti- were significantly longer than those that ended because on for food has likely been a factor in evolution of terri- the male was evicted from his territory. For voluntary torial aggression between those species. The digestive desertions, tenure duration was unrelated to age, wing tract morphology of Buffleheads was more variable than length, the amount of time the male fought that day, or that of Barrow's Goldeneyes suggesting that the former site quality. However, tenure durations were longer for relied more on dietary nutrients during reproduction males that arrived earlier in the day than for those that than did their larger congener." (Authors)] Address: arrived later, and consistent differences existed among Thompson, J.E., Ducks Unlimited Canada, 10720-178 males in arrival time. Furthermore, tenure durations we- Street, No. 200, Edmonton, AB, T5S 1J3, Canada. E- re longer when males had successfully mated than Mail: [email protected] when they did not mate; available evidence suggests that this pattern may be because mating success cau- 3895. Tsunoda, W. (2002): External morphology of ses them to stay longer. Thus, the results suggest that the giant water bugs, Diplonychus japonicus VUIL- the problem of explaining tenure duration in P. tenera LEFROY and D. major ESAKI (Hemiptera: Belostoma- can be largely broken down into identifying factors that tidae), in Fukushima and Kanagawa Prefecture. Scien- affect a male's likelihood of being evicted and his relati- ce Report of the Yokosuka City Museum (49): 23-34. (in ve arrival time. Overall, males that defended better sites English). ["Diplonychus japonicus and D. major are two and males that had longer wings were territorial for fe- morphologically closely related species. It is difficult to wer total days. Of these two factors, site quality seems distinguish them from each other simply by size and to have a larger effect than wing length on the number body color. Therefore, I carefully compared these two of days, suggesting that males may incur an increased species with regard to external morphology in the hope cost by defending sites that are more attractive to other of identifying sufficient morphological differences to se- males." (Author)] Address: Switzer, P.V., Department of parate the two. Generally D. major is bigger than D. ja- Biological Sciences, Eastern Illinois University, Charles- ponicus, but some individuals of D. major are smaller ton, IL, 61920, USA; E-Mail: [email protected] USA than the bigger ones of D. japonicus. A further differen- ce concerns proboscis length, which in D. japonicus is 3893. Thierry, C.; Dommanget, J.-L. (2002): Inventaire longer than in D. major. In the field, D. major feeds on cartographique des odonates de France (Programme dragonfly nymphs and larval amphibia, while D. japoni- INVOD). Bilan 1982-2000. Martinia 18, Suppl. 1: 68 pp. cus feeds mainly on snails such as Physidae. Therefo- (in French with English summary). [App. 800 persons re, the different proboscis lengths appear to represent contributed 130000 records to the French odonate morphological adaptations to their different feeding ha- mapping scheme. On a regional scale (Ile-de-France, bits." (Author)] Address: Tsunoda, W., Yokosuka City Champagne-Ardenne, Picardie, Centre, Haute-Norman- Museum, Yokosuka, 238-0016, Japan die, Basse-Normandie, Bourgogne, Nord-Pas-de-Ca- lais, Lorraine, Alsace, Franche-Comté, Pays-de-Loire, 3896. Turgeon, J.; McPeek, M.A. (2002): Phylogeo- Bretagne, Poitou-Charentes, Aquitaine, Midi-Pyrénées, graphic analysis of a recent radiation of Enallagma Limousin, Rhône-Alpes, Auvergne, Languedoc-Rous- damselflies (Odonata: Coenagrionidae). Molecular Eco- sillon, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, and Corse) some logy 11(10): 1989-2001. (in English). ["A phylogenetic statistical analyses of the records from 1985 - 2000 are hypothesis revealed two recent radiations among spe- presented.] Address: Dommanget, J.-L., 7, rue Lamarti- cies of Enallagma damselflies, and extensive ecological ne, F-78390 Bois-d'Arcy, France work suggests that both adaptive and nonadaptive pro- cesses are involved in these radiations. We analysed 3894. Thompson, J.E ; Ankney, C.D. (2002): Role of the geographical pattern of genetic variability at 868 bp food in territoriality and egg production of Buffleheads of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) among 283 individuals (Bucephala albeola) and Barrow's Goldeneyes (Buce- of 5 species displaying little ecological differentiation to phala islandica). Auk 119(4): 1075-1090. (in English). identify the ancestral lineage, support their independent [oas 14 "Buffleheads (Bucephala albeola) and the North evolutionary trajectories and identify historical events American population of Barrow's Goldeneyes (Buce- and the underlying mechanism for one of these radiati- phala islandica) typically breed in boreal and montane ons. Nested clade analysis results clearly support a regions where food is less available relative to most past event of range fragmentation in E. hageni. These habitat s used by temperate nesting ducks. We investi- Atlantic and Continental hageni races experienced gated diets and digestive organ morphology of sym- distinct dispersal histories and still maintain nearly no- patrically breeding female Buffleheads and Barrow's noverlapping ranges All four other species derive from Goldeneyes in central British Columbia. Because those the Continental hageni. Whereas three species ende- congeners exhibit interspecific aggression in defense of mic to the Atlantic coastal plain show little genetic varia- breeding territories, we predicted that competition for tion, E. ebrium shared several haplotypes with the Con-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 14 tinental hageni. Contrasting levels of genetic differentia- produced Se concentrations in biota 2-4 times greater tion between E. hageni and E. ebrium in geographical than organisms exposed to untreated water. The bioa- areas associated with distinct events of E. hageni's re- vailability of Se in the treated water was 2-10 times cent history support the recent origin of this species. Al- greater than Se in the influent. The shift to more bioa- together, our results are compatible with a process of vailable Se forms due to biological treatment is inherent radiation via divergence in mate recognition systems in system design, and makes it difficult to weigh the e- within the Continental hageni race following secondary cological benefits of a reduction in total Se loadings contacts between putative refugial races." (Authors)] from a regional perspective against the greater toxico- Address: Turgeon, Julie.; Departement debiologie, Uni- logical risk to biota in the vicinity of the effluent." versite Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, G1K 794 Canada. (Authors) Ischnura sp.] Address: Amweg, E.L., Dept of E-Mail: [email protected] Integrative Biology, University of California, 3060 Valley Life Sciences Bldg., Berkeley, CA, 94720-3160, USA. 3897. Veenstra-Quah, A. (2002): Dragonfly nymphs E-Mail: eamweg @socrates.berkeley.edu with Dipterian 'Hitch-hikers': An example of phoresy found in Dandenong Creek. Victorian Naturalist (South 3900. Anlauf, A.; Kleinwachter, M.; Eggers, T.O. Yarra) 119(5): 229-231. (in English). ["A phoretic asso- (2003): Modification of groynes and guide dykes at Elbe ciation was observed between larvae of Rheotanytar- riverbanks: Impact of construction on the habitats of a- sus juliae (Diptera: Chironomidae) and larvae of nimals. Oral presentation at the Conference: Lowland Austroaeschna unicornis unicornis (Odonata: Aeshni- River Rehabilitation, NCR & RIZA (Wageningen, Sep- dae) collected from one site near the headwaters of tember/October 2003) [Modifizierung von Buhnen und Dandenong Creek, Victoria." (Author)] Address: Leitwerken im Uferbereich der Elbe: Einfluss auf die Veenstra-Quah, Anneke, Faculty of Science and Tech- Habitatbildung für Tiere] & Poster: 1 p. (in English). nology, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Bur- ["The river Elbe in Germany between the Czech Re- wood Campus, Burwood, Victoria, 3125, Australia. E- public and the weir in Geesthacht has a length of 685 Mail: [email protected]. km and is characterized by about 6900 groynes and 300 km of stone-fixed embankments and dykes. The 3898. Verdcourt, B. (2002): Additions to the Wild Fau- development of the embankment is strongly influenced na and Flora of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Kew by these constructions. Nevertheless many banks ap- Bulletin 57(4): 1007-1022. (in English). [UK; 2/06/2002, pear to have natural conditions. In the last years some Brachytron pratense] Address: Verdcourt, B., Herbari- special modifications of groynes and guide dykes were um, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, built in the field at different sections of the River Elbe. TW9 3AB, UK The aim of the investigations on different types of groy- nes, i.e. with an angle shape or with gaps in the groyne

body is to change the hydromorphological regime in the 2003 groyne fields and increase structural dynamics. Similar aims are described from the banks behind guide dykes, which are constructed with gaps or tube outlets. The modifications showed direct influences on the appea- 3899. Amweg, E.L.; Stuart, D.L.; Weston, D.P. (2003): rance of species. The succession of different habitat ty- Comparative bioavailability of selenium to aquatic orga- pes for fish, macrozoobenthos or carabid beetles in nisms after biological treatment of agricultural drainage modified constructions is compared to conventionally water. Aquatic Toxicology 63(1): 13-25. (in English). regulated riverbanks. The results lead us to recommen- ["Selenium (Se) is naturally abundant in the soils of the dations for the rehabilitation of riverbanks without a- western San Joaquin Valley, California, USA. Intense bandonment of the constructions necessary for naviga- agricultural activity in this region requires irrigation tion." (Authors). The distribution pattern of Stylurus fla- which leaches Se into surface waters draining to the vipes within a groyne field is presented. This species li- San Joaquin River. Se water contamination and subse- ves only in sandy-silty substrate within the groyne field; quent accumulation in wildlife is a serious problem in abundances at sample site are demonstrated.] Ad- the Central Valley of California, and the subject of inc- dress: Eggers, T., Zool. Inst., TU Braunschweig, Fasa- reasingly intensive regulatory action. Algal-bacterial se- nenstr. 3, D-38092 Braunschweig, Germany. E-mail: lenium reduction (ABSR) is a potential new treatment [email protected] approach to reduce Se in agricultural drainage, and an ABSR demonstration facility was examined with respect 3901. Arai, Y. (2003): A Countrywide Survey of Red to its Se removal efficiency and effect on Se bio- Dragonflies. Introduction, aim of survey, methods, and availability and bioaccumulation. Water samples were results. In: Arai, Y. (Ed): A Countrywide Survey of Red taken to study treatment effects on Se speciation. Inver- Dragonflies. Musashino Satoyama Research Group, In- tebrate tissue Se concentrations in the ABSR ponds stitute of Agriculture and Natural environments. 47 pp. were monitored for 2 years. Laboratory-based algal bi- Translation: Ishizawa, N., Tokorozawa City, Japan: 3- oaccumulation tests and in situ microcosms with a va- 12. (in Japanese). [Japanese are said to have a special riety of invertebrates were also used to address diffe- relationship to (red) dragonflies. To get detailed infor- rences in Se bioavailability before and after ABSR mation on and using this relationship, a questionnaire treatment. The ABSR system removed about 80% of was developed and circled to more then 3000 persons. the total influent Se; however, microbial and algal activi- The focus was set on Sympetrum frequens and Pantala ty produced selenite and organic Se, the combined flavescens. Countrywide operating new media and the concentration of which increased 8-fold during treat- internert were used to inform and to motivate people. ment. As a result of the greater bioavailability of seleni- App. 300 questonnaires were returned, and reasons te and organic Se, relative to the selenate of the in- responsible for this quite disappointing result are dis- fluent, treatment contributed to greater Se concentrati- cussed. Most interesting data are of phenological cha- ons in effluent-exposed organisms. ABSR-treated water rakter which give a good impression on emergence,

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 15 emergence habitat, first records, and oviposition in dif- snails, shrimps, mayflies, dragonflies, damselflies, beet- ferent regions in Japan.] Address: Arai, Y., 1233-2, Oa- les, and other insects. Many of these species have fair- za Sueno, Yorii-machi, Osato-gun, Saitama Pref., 369- ly widespread distributions across the islands. Most 12, Japan stream species are associated with leaf packs, and most pond species are associated with aquatic mac- 3902. Arai, Y. (2003): Problems on Pantala flavescens rophytes. As is typical of tropical island systems, the and Sympetrum frequens. In: Arai, Y. (Ed): A Country- macroinvertebrate faunas of these islands are sparse, wide Survey of Red Dragonflies. Musashino Satoyama most likely because of their oceanic origin, their small Research Group, Institute of Agriculture and Natural size, and the frequent disturbances to their freshwater environments. 47 pp. Translation: Ishizawa, N., Tokoro- environments." (Author) The islands studied in this in- zawa City, Japan: 13-18. (in Japanese). [Browsing vestigation include Barbados, Tobago, Grenada, St. published information on P. flavescens and S. frequens, Lucia, Dominica, Montserrat, Nevis, St. Kitts, Saba, An- result in the ever same answers on e.g. distribution of tigua, Cayman Brae, Little Cayman, Grand Cayman, the species in Japan, sensitive to cold, overwintering, and Guanaja. A total of 39 odonate species represen- time of larval development, dispersal, or migration (P. ted at the listed islands is compiled; the species are not flavescens) and pre-reproductive habtiats and behavi- specified.] Address: Bass, D., Department of Biology, our and the reasons for decreasing populations of S. University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK, 73034, frequens. The author analyzes these information a- USA. E-Mail: [email protected] gainst the background of empirical based knowledge, and rises questions and methods to give correct ans- 3907. Blair, N.; Loose, J.L.; Burne, M.R. (2003): A wers. There are many questions which in part easily field guide to the dragonflies and damselflies of Massa- could be solved if odonatologists or universities would chusetts. Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildli- cooperate and participate in an action plan to survey fe, Natural Species & Endangered Species Programm: both species.] Address: Arai, Y., 1233-2, Oaza Sueno, 197 pp. (in English). [The book beginns with a key to Yorii-machi, Osato-gun, Saitama Pref., 369-12, Japan odonate families, and continous with an introduction in- to odonate life history and biology, advice how to ob- 3903. Arnaboldi, F. (2003): Note sur les Odonates de serve Odonata, and some information on conservation Finlande. Martinia 19(2): 71-80. (in French with English issues. The focus of the book was set to the identificati- summary). [In June and July 2002, the author recorded on of the Odonata, but without binomical identification 35 odonate species in , including Nehalennia keys. Each of the 165 species described includes color speciosa, Coenagrion puella, Ophiogomphus cecilia, photos of males, and, in many cases, females. Additio- Orthetrum coerulescens, Leucorrhinia pectoralis, and L. nal drawings illustrate Lestes terminal appendages, ab- albifrons. These spcies are briefly commented and their domen tips of Enallagma, Ischnura, and Argia, Aeshna records are mapped. All records are listed locality-wise thoracic stripes in color, Gomphus terminal appenda- (scale: National parks) in a table.] Address: Arnaboldi, ges, and Somatochlora terminal appendages. These F., ONF Cellule d'Appui Ecologique F-78125 Poigny-la- drawings are very well done and may be the single Forêt, France. E-mail: [email protected] most useful part of the guide. Each species is briefly described, incl. its range and status in North America, 3904. Arnaboldi, F. (2003): Observation récente de habitat, phenology, and some useful notes in finding the Nehalennia speciosa (Charpentier, 1840) en Finlande - species. Larval sketches are included for each family. note sur son habitat. Martinia 19(3): 109-118. (in This is an excellent book and will be the most important French with English summary). [Lacking records of N. guide to all of New England and many additional speciosa for 21 years, the species was rediscovered in northeastern states in USA. The guide has a sturdy spi- Finland at 16.VII.2002, 12 km north-east from its last ral binding, enabling it to lie flat This is an additional, known locality in the nature reserve Näsebyfladan. The welcome contribution to the libarary of North American habitat - helophytes in brackish water! - is described in books on Odonata. (Martin Schorr)] Address: Order detail.] Address: Arnaboldi, F., ONF Cellule d'Appui E- from Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, cologique F-78125 Poigny-la-Forêt, France. E-mail: Natural Species & Endangered Species Program, Rou- [email protected] te 135, Westborough MA 01581. $20 postpaid. (508 - 3905. Aziz, K.; Bowles, D.E. (2003): Predation of Ha- 792 - 7270 ext 200) genius brevistyus Selys on Libellula luctuosa Bur- 3908. Bowler, J. (2003): The Odonata of Aride Island meister. Argia 15(3): 7-8. (in English). [16. July 2003, Nature Reserve, Seychelles: patterns in seasonal a- Spring Lake, San Marcos River, Hays County, Texas, bundance and breeding activity. Opusc. zool, flumin. USA; detailed description of devouring L. luctuosa by H. 210: 1-22. (in English). ["The abundance and breeding brevistylus.] Address: Aziz, K., Texas Parks & Wildlife activity were recorded over the course of a year. Ob- Department, River Studies Program, P.O.Box 1685, servational data were collected on repeated weekly San Marcos, Texas 78667, USA transects, conducted at 3 times of day, through both 3906. Bass, D. (2003): A comparison of freshwater wet and dry sections of the low-lying coastal plateau macroinvertebrate communities on small Caribbean is- from Feb. 1998 to Jan. 1999. A total of 11 species was lands. Bioscience 53(11): 1094-1100. (in English). ["An recorded, including glabrum which accoun- ongoing survey of macroinvertebrates inhabiting the re- ted for almost half of all sightings. Numbers were hig- latively unstudied freshwater habitats on 14 small Ca- hest in the period Feb.-Apr. at the end of the wetter NW ribbean islands was initiated in 1991. These collections monsoon and declined thereafter during drier conditi- have yielded almost 200 species; when these species ons, although species diversity remained similar are combined with collections previously made by other throughout the year. Odonata became more closely tied researchers, a total of at least 328 freshwater macroin- to remaining patches of open water during the dry sea- vertebrates are now known from these islands. The son. More of them were encountered at midday than on dominant taxa on the islands include several species of the morning and evening transects, although individual

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 16 spp. exhibited a range of diurnal activity patterns. Egg- richness of this area. These are also the reasons why laying was recorded for 7 species." (Author)] Address: Mediterranean and/or open biotope species do not find Bowler, J., Shepherd's Cottage, Heylipol, Isle of Tiree, it suitable for development. Of special interest are: Argyll, PA77 6TY, UK Sympecma fusca, S. paedisca, Coenagrion lunulatum, Erythromma viridulum, Aeshna juncea, A. subarctica e- 3909. Brook, G. (2003): Identification of the exuvia of lisabethae, A. viridis, Somatochlora arctica, Orthetrum the Small Red-eyed Erythromma viridulum coerulescens, Sympetrum pedemontanum, Leucorrhi- (Charpentier). J. Br. Dragonfly Society 19(1/2): 40-43. nia albifrons, and L. pectoralis.] Address: Buczyński, P., (in English). [The paper provides useful characters to Dept of Zool., Mariea Curie-Skłodowska University, A- seperate E. viridulum exuviae from exuviae of E. najas kademicka 19, PL-20-033 Lublin, Poland. E-mail: pbuc- and Cercion lindenii.] Address: Brook, G., 12 Burgess [email protected] Hall Drive, Leeds, Maidstone, Kent ME 17 1SH, UK 3914. Buczyński, P.; Czachorowski, S.; Serafin, E.; 3910. Brook, J.; Brook, G. (2003): The Willow Eme- Szczepański, W. (2003): Is a nature reserve the best rald Damselfly Chalcolestes viridis (Vander Linden) in form to protect invertebrates? - On the example of dra- Kent: a case of mistaken identity. J. Br. Dragonfly So- gonflies and caddisflies (Insecta: Odonata, Trichoptera) ciety 19(1/2): 51-54. (in English). [Re-examination of a of the Lake Kośno Reserve. Acta Biol. Univ. Daugavp. collection of lestid exuviae from 29th June, 1992, Cliffe 3(2): 125-132. (in English). [Poland; in July 2001 a total marshes, Kent, UK, proved that a specimen identified of 31 odonate species was collected within (n= 14) and as Lestes dryas was Chalcolestes viridis. This seems to outside the borders (n= 30) of the nature reserve.] Ad- be the first record and prove of reproduction of this dress: Buczyński, P., Dept of Zool., Mariea Curie- species on the British mainland.] Address: Brook, J. Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, PL-20-033 and G., 12 Burgess Hall Drive, Leeds, Maidstone, Kent Lublin, Poland. E-mail: [email protected] ME17 1SH, UK 3915. Buczyński, P.; Czachorowski, S.; Moroz, M.; 3911. Buchwald, R. (2003): Cordulegaster bidentata Stryjecki, R. (2003): Odonata, Trichoptera, Coleoptera, (Gestreifte Quelljungfer) im südlichen Feldberg-Gebiet and Hydrachnidia of springs in Kazimierski Landscape (Schwarzwald): höchstgelegenes Vorkommen in Park (Eastern Poland) and factors affecting the charac- Deutschland außerhalb der Alpen. mercuriale 3: 28-30. ters of these ecosystems. Acta Hydrobiologica, Cracow (in German). [Between 1994 and 2003, alkaline fens of Suppl. 5: 13-29. (in English). [Selected arthropod taxa the southern Schwarzwald-region in Baden-Würt- were studied in 8 springs of the Kazimierski Landscape temberg, Germany have been exensivly surveyed for Park (SE Poland). The springs are characteristed by vegetation and the odonate fauna. Only few habitats morphology, hydrology, water chemestry, and fauna. are used by Thecagaster bidentata. These habitats are The list of species includes 10 Odonata recorded as described in detail.] Address: Buchwald, R., INU, Hoch- imagos. None of these odonate species is a typical schule Vechta, Driverstr. 22, D-49377 Vechta, Germa- spring species.] Address: Buczyński, P., Dept of Zool., ny. E-mail: [email protected] Mariea Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, PL-20-033 Lublin, Poland. E-mail: pbuczyns@biotop. 3912. Buczyński, P. (2003): Dragonflies (Odonata) of umcs.lublin.pl an artillery range in Nowa Deba (Sandomierska Basin). Nowy Pam. Fizjogr. 2(1-2): 15-29. (in Polish with Eng- 3916. Buczyński, P. (2003): Recenzje: Heidemann, H. lish summary). [A compilation of papers and surveys in & R. Seidenbusch (2002): Die Libellenlarven Deutsch- 1998 and 1999 resulted in 57 odonate species. This mi- lands. ISBN 3-911374-07-6. Wiad. entomol. 22: 185- litary training area is of considerable value to conserve 186. (in Polish). [Review of the bok on the odonate lar- the Polish dragonfly fauna. The list of species include vae of Germany which represents the current status of Sympecma paedisca, Coenagrion armatum, Erythrom- knowlegde.] Address: Buczyński, P., Dept of Zool., Ma- ma viridulum, Stylurus flavipes, Ophiogomphus cecilia, riea Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, PL- Aeshna affinis, A. viridis, Orthetrum albistylum, Sym- 20-033 Lublin, Poland. E-mail: pbuczyns@biotop. petrum depressiusculum, S. meridionale, Leucorrhinia umcs.lublin.pl albifrons, L. caudalis, and L. pectoralis.] Address: Buc- zyński, P., Dept of Zool., Mariea Curie-Skłodowska U- 3917. Buczyński, P. (2003): Recenzje: Schorr, M. & niversity, Akademicka 19, PL-20-033 Lublin, Poland. E- M. Lindeboom (Red.): CD-ROM Dragonfly Research 1. mail: [email protected] 2003. ISSN 1438-034X. Wiad. entomol. 22: 168. (in Po- lish). [Review of the first issue of Dragonfly Research.] 3913. Buczyński, P. (2003): Dragonflies (Odonata) of Address: Buczyński, P., Dept of Zool., Mariea Curie- the Landscape Park of the Iława Lake District. Rocz. Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, PL-20-033 nauk. Pol. Tow. Ochr. Przyr. "Salamandra" 7: 65-85. (in Lublin, Poland. E-mail: [email protected] Polish with English summary). [In the years 1998-2002 the dragonflies of the Landscape Park of the Iława Lake 3918. Bueno, A.A.P.; Bond-Buckup, G.; Ferreira, B.D. District were studied (N Poland, 53°37'-53°51 'N, (2003): Estrutura da comunidade de invertebrados ben- 19°22'-19°41 'E). This park (25279 ha) with a diverse, tônicos em dois cursos d'agua do Rio Grande do Sul, postglacial relief is mainly covered with (62%) Brasil. Revista Brasileira de Zoologia 20(1): 115-125. and lakes (19%). Small running waters, located in fo- (in Portugese, with English summary). [Community rests, and peatbogs are numerous, small waterbodies structure of benthic invertebrates in two watercourses in and ponds (situated on meadows) are less numerous. Rio Grande do Sui State, southern Brazil. The macro- The 47 dragonfly species collected represent approxi- benthic communities from two watercourses in Rio mately 65% of the national odonate fauna (Mielewczyk Grande do Sul State, Brasil, were sampled with a Sur- 1990, 1997) and 77% of fauna of the lake districts of ber sampler, monthly, from September 1999 to August NE Poland. The forest character and geographical posi- 2000, in one of the creeks forming Tainhas River tion are the natural factors limiting the dragonfly species (29°15'30,2"S, 50°B'12,5"W), around São Francisco de

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 17 Paula city and in Mineiro Creek (29°30'0,2"S, valuable approach. Recommendations are made for 50°46'50"W), around Taquara city. "At each sampling appropriate levels of classification for the major taxo- point, physical and chemical variables of the waters we- nomic groups, and references are provided to assist in re registered. [...]. Dissolved oxigen, pH and stream identification." (Author) The possibilities to identifiy O- speed were very similar for both environments, whilst donata are briefly discussed, and in Tab. 3 as result of conductivity had extreme values. Insects, crustaceans, the survey, Gomphidae (indet.), , Libellu- acari, and molluscs dominated in the samples. Abun- lidae (indet.), and Coenagrionidae (indet.) are listed.] dance, richness and diversity indexes in Tainhas subsi- Address: Burt, J., Dept natural & Quantitative Sciences, diary had relatively higher average values than Mineiro Zayed Univ., PO Box 19282 Dubai, U.A.E. E-mail: Creek. Similarity matrix groupings between sampling [email protected] units indicate three groups. Our research revealed im- portant characteristics of the ecology and distribution of 3921. Bußmann, M. (2003): Die Wiederbesiedlung der benthic invertebrates, information that can subsidise fu- oberen Ennepe durch die Blauflügel-Prachtlibelle Ca- ture environmental monitoring in the region of São lopteryx virgo (L., 1758) (Odonata, Zygoptera). Natur Francisco de Paula and Taquara." (Authors) In table 2 und Heimat 65(4): 109-117. (in German). [The upper absolute and relative frequences of the taxa, including reaches of the river Ennepe (Nordrhein-Westfalen, "Coenagrionidae" are presented.] Address: Bueno, A- Germany) was surveyed for C. virgo on 17 June 1997 lessandra, Departamento de Zoologia, Instituto de Bio- and repeated on 26/ 27 June 2002. The species spread dêndas, PPC Biologia Animal, Universidade Federal do closer to the epirhithral and krenal of the river. Popula- Rio Grande do Sul, Ave. Bento Gonçalves 9500, prédio tion density had increased. The current extension of 43435, 91 SOT-970 Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, habitat use is documented and extensively discussed.] Brasil. E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Address: Bußmann, M., Amselweg 18, D-58285 Ge- velsberg, Germany 3919. Büttger, H.; Finch, O.-D. (2003): Libellenzöno- sen an Krebsscherengräben der südlichen Weser- 3922. Buttstedt, L. (2003): Wiederbesiedlung der mitt- marsch unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der FFH- leren Unstrut und unteren Helme in Thüringen durch Art" Aeshna viridis EVERSMANN, 1936 (Insecta: Odo- stenöke Fließgewässerarten. Thüringer Faunistische nata). Oldenburger Jahrbuch 103: 317-331. (in German Abhandlungen 9: 73-76. (in German with English sum- with English summary). ["In the southern part of the mary). [Following a siginifcant improvment of the water Wesermarsch district in Lower Saxony, Germany the qualitiy of the rivers Unstrut and Helme (Thüringen, coenoses of dragonflies of 21 ditches were examined Germany), in the mid of the 1990s Calopteryx splen- during the summer 2001. Several structural parameters dens and Platycnemis pennipes could be re-observed. of the ditches and the vitality of Stratiotes aloides were Their populations grow very strong in the succeeding measured. A total of 17 dragonfly species was recor- years, and both species are common now. In 2003, e- ded, two of which occur only in the vicinity of the exa- xuviae, larvae, and imagines of Gomphus vulgatissimus mined ditches. Coenagrion pulchellum, red listed as could be traced along the Unstrut and the lower reach "endangered" in Germany, was the dominant species. of the Helme. Imagines of Ophiogomphus cecilia have Brachyton pratense, also "endangered", was present been observed along the Unstrut in 2003 too. It is sup- with a few individuals. A. viridis is "threatened of extinc- posed that the recolonisation process originating from tion" in Lower Saxony as well as nation-wide. This spe- Elbe and Saale now has reached northern Thuringia.] cies was recorded at six ditches with a maximum of four Address: Buttstedt, L., Ziegeleistr. 26, D-06536 Roßla, individuals. At single ditches six to thirteen species we- Germany re established. A. viridis is a strictly protected species of 3923. Cabela, A.; Chovanec, A.; Ellinger, N.; Gressler, common interest" according to the European Flora- S.; Grötzer, C.; Pascher, K.; Raab, R.; Straif, M.; Teufl, Fauna-Habitat Directive (FFH). Therefore, monitoring is H. (2003): Maßnahmenkatalog für die neu geschaffe- strongly recommended for this species. Conservation nen Uferstrukturen auf der Donauinsel. Denisia 10: measures for the stenotopic dragonfly should include 215-226. (in German with English summary). ["The re- careful, regular and yearly alternating maintenance of sults obtained in the Danube Island Monitoring Pro- ditches. Populations of Stratiotes aloides hopefully can gramme are the basis for management measures which be managed in this way and simultaneously the di- should contribute to improve the migration linkages on scharge conditions, which are important for agricultural the island itself and to provide new habitats particularly purposes, will be secured." (Authors)] Address: Finch, in the northern and central parts of the Danube Island." O.-D., Universität Oldenburg Fk 5 / Bio-, Geo- und Um- (Authors) Management measures from the odonatolo- weltwissenschaften, AG Terrestrische Ökologie, D- gical point of view are discussed.] Address: Raab, R., 26111 Oldenburg, Germany. E-mail: oliver.d.finch@uni- Anton Bruckner-Gasse 2/2, A-2232 Deutsch-Wagran, oldenburg.de . E-mail: [email protected] 3920. Burt, J. (2003): Aquatic macroinvertebrates of 3924. Cham, S. (2003): Factors influencing the distri- an intermittent stream in the arid Hajar Mountains, O- bution of the White-legged Damselfly Platycnemis pen- man. Tribulus 13(2): 14-22. (in English). ["Aquatic mac- nipes (Pallas) in Great Britain. J. Br. Dragonfly Society roinvertebrates were collected from six habitats in two 19(1/2): 15-23. (in English). [P. pennipes is common permanently flowing sites to Wadi Qahfi, northern O- and widespread throughout much of central and eas- man. A total of 38 taxa were identified, many to taxo- tern Europe. In Britain it occurs south of the Wash (lati- nomic levels previously unrecorded for aquatic fauna in tude 53 °N), and its distribution is associated with linear Arabia. Overall richness was comparable between ait habitats, i.e. the larger rivers and their tributaries. It is habitats sampled. While very little regional information absent from Ireland. It occurs in 6.4 per cent of the is available for identification of aquatic macroinvertebra- 10km squares from which Odonata records are avai- tes, the combination of regional descriptive information lable. This paper examines some of the factors influen- with foreign keys for aquatic stages has proven to be a

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 18 cing the distribution of P. pennipes with reference to its 3928. Clausnitzer, V.; Martens, A.; Suhling, F. (2003): often-quoted susceptibility to pollution. Heavy boat traf- From desert to forest: diversity of African Odonata. Ge- fic (along the River Great Ouse in Bedfordshire and sellschaft für Tropenökologie. 16. Jahrestagung in Ros- Huntingdonshire) seems to have no negative effect on tock. Abstracts: 32. (in English). [Verbatim: The two the species. The study concludes that there is little evi- dragonfly projects of BIOTA (Biodiversity Transect Ana- dence to support the view that the speices is more sus- lysis in Africa; E07 and S08) work on diversity patterns ceptible to pollution than other species. It would appear of dragonflies in eastern and southwest Africa. Main to- to be more influenced by the habitat and the structure pics of the joined studies are the effects of habitat of bankside vegetation.] Address: Cham, S., 24 Bedford fragmentation on species composition and genetic iso- Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford MK45 4ER, UK lation, changes in diversity patterns along natural and anthropological gradients and adaptations to seasonal 3925. Chelmick, D. (2003): A significant migration of habitat conditions. Results of these studies are used to the Red-veined Darter Sympetrum fonscolombii (Selys) define indicator species and monitoring programmes for in southern Spain. J. Br. Dragonfly Society 19(1/2): 35- habitat quality and rapid assessments. Nearly all spe- 36. (in English). ["In October 2002, near the port of Tari- cies found in are common in savannah habi- fa, situated in Andalucia at the southern-most tip of tats in East Africa and even West Africa as well. Most of Spain, the author observed a significant migration of the these species are migratory and colonise seasonal wet- Red-veined Darter Sympetrum fonscolombii (Selys). lands even in an otherwise very dry matrix (temporal During a two and half hour period between 1500h and and spatial). The genetic variation between East and 1730h local time, an estimated total of 450,000 indivi- Southwest African populations of such species, e.g. dual insects were observed migrating along the coast." Crocothemis erytrea or Trithemis kirby is very small. (Author)] Address: Chelmick, D., 31 High Beech Lane, Species with adaptations to distinct habitats, e.g. fo- Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1SQ, UK rests or spring brooks on the other hand show genetic differences between isolated populations. Coryphagrion 3926. Chovanec, A.; Schiemer, F. (2003): Die Donau- grandis, which occurs in the fragmented coastal forest insel in Wien als ökologischer Korridor? Untersuchung regions of East Africa, shows high sequence diversity der Besiedlung neu geschaffener Uferstrukturen im between populations, which correlates with the distance Stauraum Freudenau - Hintergrund, Projektidee und and therefore age of the single forest fragments. Our zusammenfassende Darstellung. Denisia 10: 27-51. (in results from the BIOTA transect from east to southwest German with English summary). ["During the construc- Africa allow biogeographic discussions about past and tion of the hydroelectric power plant Vienna-Freudenau, present distribution patterns of dragonflies and about the previously straight shoreline of the 21 km long Da- shifts in biodiversity patterns with changing climatic nube Island was restructured by creating backwaters, and/or environmental conditions. Results of both pro- coves, gravel banks, and pools. This paper describes jects also indicate that Odonata are good indicators for the design and the results of a four year monitoring assessing anthropogenic impacts on inland waters.] Ad- programme investigating the colonisation and succes- dress: Clausnitzer, Viola, Liebenauer Str. 180, D-06110 sional processes at the study sites. The results show Halle/Saale, Germany. E-mail: [email protected] that the sites isolated from the Danube serve as step- ping stone biotopes and breeding ponds for dragonflies, 3929. Clausnitzer, V. (2003): alluaudi Mar- amphibians and reptiles. Rheophilic fish species coloni- tin, 1896 from mainland Africa: notes on ecology and se side channels connected with the Danube and indi- biogeography (Zygoptera: Coenagrionidae). Odonato- cate a longitudinal connectivity on a landscape scale logica 32(4): 321-334. (in English). ["New records of T. due to a corridor function of the Danube Island." alluaudi have been made from coastal forests of (Authors) ] Address: Chovanec, A., c/o Umweltbundes- and and from Pemba and Zanzibar Islands, amt, Spittelauer Lände 5, A-1090 Wien, Austria. E-mail: Tanzania. Habitat and reproduction of this species are [email protected] described. The systematic status of T. alluaudi, T. a. berlandi Schmidt, 1951 and T. malawiensis Pinhey, 3927. Clausnitzer, H.-J. (2003): Wie effektiv sind Na- 1966 are discussed." (Author)] Address: Clausnitzer, turschutzgebiete? Untersuchungen am Beispiel der Li- Viola, Liebenauer Str. 180, D-06110 Halle/Saale, Ger- bellen (Odonata) im Landkreis Celle (Niedersachsen). many. E-mail: [email protected] Braunschweiger naturkundliche Schriften 6(4): 789-798. (in German with English summary). [A total of 53 odo- 3930. Costa, J.M.; Oldrini, B.B. (2003): Descrição da nate species are reproducing regularly in the district fêmea de Argyrothemis argentea (Odonata, Libelluli- Celle, Germany. 28 of these species are listed as "En- dae). Iheringia, Sér. Zool. 93(3): 271-276. (in Portugese dangered" in the German Red List of threatened or vul- with English summary). ["The female of Argyrothemis nerable Odonata. 14 of these endangered dragonflies argentea Ris, 1911 is described and illustrated for the are found mainly within the boundaries of nature reser- first time. New records expand the distribution range of ves, 6 species are evenly distributed in and outside na- the species to Central West Region of Brazil." (Au- ture reserves, and 8 species build up their greatest po- thors)] Address: Costa, J.M., Departamento de Entomo- pulations outside nature reserves. Protected by nature logia, Museu Nacional, Universidade Federal do Rio de reserves are bog and fen dwelling species, while spe- Janeiro, Quinta da Boa Vista, São Cristóvão, BR- cies of other biotopes (e.g. species of running waters) 20942-040 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. E-mail: jcosta@uni- have greater populations outside of nature reserves. sys.com.br But even the latter areas (ponds) are in possessions of the public sector and looked after by nature conservati- 3931. Cuvelier, J. (2003): Die Falsche geangelt - Teil on authorities. In general, the situation of endangered I. mercuriale 3: 39. (in German). [NSG Teverener Hei- species is more unfavourable outside of protected a- de, Lk. Heinsberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany; 31. reas.] Address: Clausnitzer, H.-J., Eichenstr. 11, D- VII.2003, mixed pair of a male Sympetrum sanguineum 29348 Eschede, Germany and a female Crocothemis erythraea.] Address: Cuve-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 19 lier, J., An der Linde 28, D-52511 Geilenkirchen, Ger- (gravel pits, moorland pits and silty pits in some locali- many ties was realised. From different parts of Slovakia) we selected 7 localities. There were 39 species (n = 1539 3932. Daigle, J.J. (2003): Metaleptobasis minteri specimens) of dragonflies recorded. Six of them are spec. nov. from Ecuador (Zygoptera: Coenagrionidae). protected by law in the Slovak Republic and 16 species Odonatologica 32(4): 371-374. (in English). ["The new are registered in the Slovak Red List." The nature- species is described from eastern Ecuador (holotype conservation value of disturbed habitats is high due to male and allotype female, in copula: Ecuador, Napo the highest values of diversity and equitability. "The prov., Primavera, Lake Taracoa lakeshore and nearby species data and 4 environmental variables (altitude, areas, 26-VIII-1978, deposited in the FSCA, Gainesvil- water surface area, depth of water and vegetation co- le, FL, USA). Males are distinguished from its conge- ver) at 7 sites were analysed by methods of Principal ners by the slender paraprocts, and both males and component analysis PCA) and Canonical correspon- females can be distinguished by their very small lateral- dence analysis (CCA), using CANOCO software. The ly directed thoracic horns." (Author)] Address: Daigle, ordination methods established the importance of cur- J., 2166 Kimberley Lane, Tallahassee, FL 32311, USA. rent condition of the hatitats but not of the way of their E-mail: [email protected] formation or disturbance." The altitude limits species di- versity. The sensitivity of the dragonflies on environ- 3933. D'Amico, F. (2003): Densités et sex-ratio à mental factors of the localities was confirmed. Dra- l'émergence d'Aeshna juncea (L., 1758) dans différen- gonflies are suitable indicators of the current successi- tes mares pyrénéennes. Martinia 19(2): 43-49. (in on stage of aquatic habitats.] Address: David, S., ÚKE French with english summary). ["Between mid-July and SAV, Akademická 2, SK-94901 Nitra, Slovakia. E-mail: mid-August 2000, 141 exuviae of A. juncea have been [email protected] sampled at different sampling sites (each 10 m2) from six shallow ponds (1160-2040 m a.s.l.), grouped in 4 si- 3936. De Block, M.; Stoks, R. (2003): Adaptive sex- tes of Western Pyrénées. According to sites, densities specific life history plasticity to temperature and photo- of exuviae varied between 0.1 - 5.5 individuals per period in a damselfly. Journal of Evolutionary Biology square meter whilst the range in sex-ratios was 33.3 - 16(5): 986-995. (in English). ["We investigated four pre- 50.0 % males (mean global sex-ratio = 46.04 % ma- dictions about how temperature, photoperiod and sex les)." (Author)] Address: D'Amico, F., Université de Pau affect the life history plasticity and foraging activity of & des Pays de l'Adour, LEM-IBEAS, BP1155, F-64013 Chalcolestes viridis. (i) As predicted, increased tempe- Pau Cedex, France. E-mail: [email protected] ratures increased foraging activity and growth rates, but in contrast with the prediction, late photoperiod (high 3934. David S. (2003): Results of the monitoring of time stress) did not affect foraging activity and growth the dragonflies (Insecta : Odonata) in the catchment of rate. (ii) Unexpectedly, the increase in growth rate at the Paríz stream (SW Slovakia). Ekológia (Bratislava) increasing temperatures was not larger under high time 22, Supplement 2): 320-332. (in English with Slovakian stress. (iii) As predicted, age and size at emergence summary). [Between 2000 and 2002, in the Pariz decreased at higher temperatures and at the late pho- stream catchment a monitoring of the dragonflies and toperiod. Temperature-induced life history shifts were their habitats was realised. A total of 34 species were direct or the result of behavioural growth mediation de- recorded, 17 of these are registered in the Slovak Red pending on the temperature range. Photoperiod- List, and 8 species are protected by law in the Slovak induced life history shifts were direct. (iv) As predicted, Republic. The most endangered and rare species in ihe males emerged before females but at a smaller size. study area are Coenagrion scitulum, Libellula fulva, The degree of sexual size dimorphism was influenced Brachytron pratense, Epitheca bimaculata, and Soma- by the joint effects of temperature and photoperiod. We tochlora flavomaculata. 26 odonate species prefer could only detect genetic variation in size plasticity to stagnicolous water habitats, only Calopteryx splendens photoperiod. The match between the sex-specific life and Platycnemis pennipes are rheophilous. Crocothe- history responses to temperature and photoperiod and mis eryhraea, Anaciaeschna isosceles, and Aeshna predictions by relevant optimality models suggests a- mixta are considered as migrant species. The dragonfly daptive life history plasticity to these variables." (Au- community structure and the types of habitat are desc- thors)] Address: De Block, M., Evolutionary Biology ribed using of CANOCO statistical packages (indirect Group, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, gradient analysis, procedure PCA, DCA). The stagnico- B-2020, Antwerp, . E-Mail: [email protected]. lous Lestes-Sympetrum-Aeshna and the euryhtopic ac.be Orthetrum-Libellula depressa odonatocoenosis but no rheophilous communities were identified. The importan- 3937. De Marmels, J. (2003): Odonatos. In: M. Aguile- ce of the man-made water habitats (sand-pits, marsh- ra, A. Azócar & E. González Jiménez (Eds.): Biodiver- land-pit, drain-streams and ponds) for Odonata is stres- sidad en Venezuela I. ISBN 980-379-051-X: 312-325. sed.] Address: David, S., ÚKE SAV, Akademická 2, SK- (in Spanish). [The paper compiles information on gene- 94901 Nitra, Slovakia. E-mail: stanislav.david@savba. ral biology and ecology of the order, contributes a brief sk history of odonatological study of the Venezuelian spe- cies, totals the number of known species to 484 spe- 3935. David S. (2003): The Bioindication of Antropo- cies, and outlines the geographical distribution and the genic Changes Water Biotops (extractive sites) Using conservation status of several species.] Address: De the Dragonflies (Insecta: Odonata). In: Olah, B. (ed.): Marmels, J., Inst. Zool. Agricola, Fac. Agronomia, Uni- IV. Ekologicke dni, SEKOS pri SAV - Ekologicke stiidie vers. Central de Venezuela, Apdo. 4579, Maracay V., Banska Stiavnica, 7.-8. oktober 2003. SEKOS, 2101, Edo. Aragua, Venezuela. E-mail: demarmjc@ Banska Stiavnica: 174-184. (in Slovakian with English hotmail.com summary). ["During the years 1986-2003, the monito- ring of the dragonflies and their extractive sites habitats

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 20 3938. Deliry, C. (2003): Nouveaux articles, études ou 3944. Donath, H. (2003): Verstärktes Auftreten südlich notes concernant les libellules dans la région Rhônes- verbreiteter Libellenarten. Biologische Studien, Luckau Alpes-Dauphiné. Sympetrum piémontais 52: 2-3. (in 32: 100-102. (in German). [The current situation of the French). [France; 34 publications containing information southern distributed species Erythromma viridulum, on Odonata, nearly exclusively unpublished expertices, Anax ephippiger, A. parthenope, Aeshna affinis, Sym- are compiled.] Address: Deliry, C., 20, rue de la Mani- petrum fonscolombii, S. striolatum, Crocothemis ery- ne, F-38510 Morestel, France. E-mail: president@ thraea, and Orthetrum brunneum in the northwest of sympetrum.org Niederlausitz, Brandenburg, Germany, is discussed. This region was intensivlly surveyed for Odonata star- 3939. Dolný, A. (2003): Dragonflies (Insecta: Odona- ting in 1976. None of the mentioned species could tra- ta) of four nature reserves in Śląskie Voivodship (Polish ced between 1976 and 1985, while some of them are part of Upper Silesia) - the results of a preliminary stu- common now or are colonising more and more water dy. Natura Silesiae Superioris 7: 93-103. (in Polish, with bodies.] Address: Donath, H., Caule Nr. 1, D-15926 English and German summaries). [40 Odonata species Zieckau, Germany were found in four nature reserves in the southern part of Poland. Crocothemis erythraea has been recorded 3945. Donnelly, N. (2003): Common name for Enal- for the first time since 1922. Orthetrum albistylum lagma vernale. Argia 15(3): 17. (in English). ["Vernal seems to expand its range. Among other species, re- Bluet"] Address: Donnelly, T., 2091 Partridge Lane, cords of Sympetrum depressiusculum, Leucorrhinia al- Binghamton, NY 13903, USA. E-mail: tdonnel@bing- bifrons, and L. pectoralis are noteworthy.] Address: hamton.edu Dolný, A., Katedra biologie a ekologie, Přírodovedecká fakulta Ostravské univerzity, Bráfova 7, 701 03, Ostrava 3946. Donnelly, N. (2003): Lestes disjunctus, forcipa- 1, Czech Republic. E-mail: [email protected] tus, and australis: a confusing complex of North Ameri- can damselflies. Argia 15(3): 10-13. (in English). ["Few 3940. Dolný, A. (2003): Faunistical data on endange- North American damselflies have given so much diffi- red and protected dragonflies (Insecta: Odonata) in the culty as the Lestes disjunctus complex. Frequent collec- Polish part of Upper Silesia (Opolskie and Śląskie voi- tions of these insects in southern New York have con- vodships). Natura Silesiae Superioris 7: 89-91. (in Eng- vinced me mat the subspecies australis Walker 1952 lish, with Polish and German summaries). [Poland; re- should be elevated to species status. Extensive cor- cords of the following odonate species are documented: respondence and discussion with fellow odonatists has Aeshna juncea, Cordulegaster boltonii, Somatochlora convinced me mat the most difficult diagnosis in the alpestris, S. arctica, Orthetrum brunneum, O. coerules- complex is the separation of males of forcipatus and cens, Leucorrhinia albifrons, L. pectoralis, Stylurus flavi- australis. I present here what I hope will be a clarificati- pes, Ophiogomphus cecilia.] Address: Dolný, A., Kate- on of the diagnoses of these three difficult species. [...]" dra biologie a ekologie, Přírodovedecká fakulta Ostra- (Author)] Address: Donnelly, T., 2091 Partridge Lane, vské univerzity, Bráfova 7, 701 03, Ostrava 1, Czech Binghamton, NY 13903, USA. E-mail: tdonnel@bing- Republic. E-mail: [email protected] hamton.edu

3941. Dolný, A.; Blaskovic; Síbl, J.; Bulánková, E.; 3947. Donnelly, T.W. (2003): Distribution of North Matejka, P. (2003): On the occurence of Libellula fulva American Odonata. Part I: Aeshnidae, Petaluridae, Müller in the Czech Republik and Slovakia (Odonata: Gomphidae, Cordulegastridae. Bull. American Odona- Libellulidae). Opusc. zool.flumin. 212: 1-14. (in English). tology 7(4): 61-90. (in English). [Introduction to the O- ["All Czech (3) and Slovak (24, incl. 14 new) localities donata mapping project in USA; dot map presentation are listed and, whenever possible, the respective habi- of 150 taxa; taxa, species or subspecies of special inte- tats are described. The regional distribution of the spe- rest are discussed.] Address: Donnelly, T., 2091 cies is mapped. Its habitat choice in the region is com- Partridge Lane, Binghamton, NY 13903, USA. E-mail: pared with that elsewhere in central and eastern Euro- [email protected] pe." (Authors)] Address: Bulankova, Eva, Institute of Ecology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius Uni- 3948. Down, R. (2003): A first trip to Thailand. Ma- versity, Mlynská dolina B-II, SK-84215 Bratislava., Slo- langpo 20: 200-201. (in English). [Brief report on a stay vakia; tel.+ 421-7-728 922, e-mail: [email protected]. in the Chiang Mai-region in northern Thailand with so- uniba.sk me odonate highlights of different habitats.] Address: Down, Rory, 6 Bramley Avenue, Coulsdon, Surrey CR5 3942. Dommanget, J.-L. (2003): Rubrique bibli- 2DP, UK ographique. Martinia 19(4): 164-168. (in French). [Addi- tions to the French odonatological bibliography covering 3949. Elegem, B. van; Knijf, G. de (2003): An excepti- publications of 2000-2003 are made.] Address: Dom- onal dragonfly community in the polder of Kruibeke, manget, J.-L., 7, rue Lamartine, F-78390 Bois-d'Arcy, Bazel and Rupelmonde (East-Flanders, Belgium). France Gomphus 19(1): 13-29. (in Dutch with english and French summaries). ["The polder of Kruibeke, Bazel 3943. Donath, H. (2003): New data on the dragonflies and Rupelmonde, Belgium is one of the main open a- (Odonata) of North-Eastern Poland. Wiad. entomol. reas in the valley of the river Scheldt. This area was in- 22(3): 188-189. (in Polish). [A total of 35 odonate spe- vestigated on its Odonata fauna during spring and early cies from 14 localities in NE-Poland visited in June summer of 2000. A total of 22 Odonata species were 2002 are documented. The list of species include Ony- observed and 4 of them are included in the Red list of chogomphus forcipatus, Epitheca bimaculata, Leucor- Flanders: Brachytron pratense, Libellula fulva, Cordulia rhinia albifrons, and L. pectoralis.] Address: Donath, H., aenea, and Erythromma najas. The presence of these Caule Nr. 1, D-15926 Zieckau, Germany species is a good indication of a dragonfly community of lowland peatbogs. Libellula fulva is the most common Anisoptera in spring and the species has its main

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 21 stronghold in Flanders at the creek of Rupelmonde. and monoculture of northeastern SSo Paulo State, Bra- Due to a lack of visits in July and especially August we zil: relationship between land use and richness. Stream expect that several other species, especially from the ecosystems may be strongly influenced in different genera Aeshna and Sympetrum could be found in this ways by land use. The effects of land-cover patterns on polder." (Authors)] Address: Knijf, G. de, Instituut voor Odonata community were studied in eight streams and Natuurbehoud, Kliniekstraat 25, B-1070 Brussel, Belgi- seven lakes-dams of northeastern São Paulo State. um. E-mail: [email protected] The pattern analyzed was monoculture (sugar cane) vs. nature reserve in terms of Odonata species richness 3950. Ellenrieder, N. von (2003): Agnophilogenia and similarity. Eighty-five Odonata species were Kennedy 1940 [sic], a junior synonym of Philogenia Se- sampled. The species richness was higher in the mo- lys 1862 (Zygoptera: Megapodagrionidae). Odonatolo- noculture (33 species) than nature reserve (30 species) gica 32(4): 387-391. (in English). ["Agnophilogenia and 22 species were common to both areas. There was Kennedy is shown to be a junior synonym of Philogenia not verified relationship between land use and physical Selys based on a comparison of diagnostic characters or chemical characteristics of the streams or lakes- of the holotype female of its only known species, A. mo- dams water.These results suggest that some Odonata notis, with those of Philogenia species. An analysis of species are benefited and other affected by anthropo- the described species of Philogenia suggests that P. ti- genic actions, although more studies are necessary to nalandia Bick & Bick represents a junior synonym of P. evaluate this hypothesis. There were ten new records monotis (Kennedy). The male holotype of P. tinalandia for São Paulo State [Neoneura sylvatica, Coryph- is illustrated and compared with the female holotype of aeschna adnexa, Erythemis haematogastra, E. mithroi- A. monotis." (Author) Kennedy, C.H. (1941): Agnophilo- des, Micrathyria longifasciata, M. pseudeximia, Pla- genia monotis, new genus and species of dragonfly niplax machadoi, Lauromacromia sp., Tibiagomphus from humid northwestern Ecuador (Odonata: Megapo- sp. and Aeschnosoma sp.)." (Authors)] Address: Ferrei- dagrionidae). Ann. ent. soc. Am. 34: 490-494.] Address: ra-Peruquetti, Patrícia, Departamento de Hidrobiologia, Ellenrieder, Natalie von, Instituto de Limnología "Dr. Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Caixa Postal 676, Raúl A. Ringuelet", C.C. 712, AR-1900, La Plata, Ar- 13565-905 São Carlos, São Paulo, Brasil. E-mail: patri- gentina. E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

3951. Faton, J.-M. (2003): Avancement de la prospec- 3956. Fleck, G. (2003): Contribution à la connaissan- tion dans la Drôme et découverte de trois nouvelles ce des odonates de Guyane française: notes sur les espèces dans le département : Coenagrion caerules- larves des genres Orthemis, Diastatops et Elgia (Ani- cens (Fonscolombe, 1838), Gomphus graslinii Rambur, soptera: Libellulidae). Odonatologica 32(4): 335-344. (in 1842 et Hemianax ephippiger (Burmeister, 1839). Mar- French, with English summary). ["The ultimate instar tinia 19(2): 61-64. (in French with English summary). larvae of Orthemis aequilibris and of O. biolleyi are [Beween 1998 and 2002, 65 odonate species could be described and illustrated for the first time. The penulti- recorded at 197 localities previously not surveyed for mate instar of the supposed larva of Diastatops pullata Odonata. Coenagrion caerulescens, Gomphus graslinii, is described and illustrated. D. pullata is considered a- and Anax ephippiger are new additions to the odonate gain as a valid species. Elga leptostyla has peculiar se- fauna of the Département Drôme, France.] Address: tae on the occiput." (Author)] Address: Fleck, G., Lab. Faton, J.-M., Réserve Naturelle des Ramières, les Ga- Ent.. Mus. Natn. Hist. Nat., 45 rue Buffon, F-75005 Pa- ris, F-26120 La Baume Cornillane, France ris, France. E-mail: [email protected]

3952. Feldwieser, G. (2003): Abdomen-Akrobatik. 3957. Fleck, G.; Nel, A. (2003): Revision of the Meso- mercuriale 3: 40. (in German). [A female Lestes barba- zoic family Aeschnidiidae (Odonata: Anisoptera). Zoo- rus was unable to copulate due to a deformation of the logica 153: 172 pp. [Content of the book: 1. Introducti- abdomen.] Address: Feldwieser, G., Gönningerstr. 27, on; 2. Adult and larval morphology of the Aeschnidiidae; D-72793 Pfullingen, Germany 3. Systematic Palaeontology; 3.1 Taxa previously at- tributed to Aeschnidium: Genus Aeschnidium West- 3953. Feldwieser, G. (2003): Das lästige Anhängsel wood, 1854, Aeschnidium bubas Westwood, 1854, .... mercuriale 3: 40. (in German). [A male Calopteryx Aeschnidium antiquum (Brodie, 1845), Genus Misof- virgo was hindered to fly by his complete exuviae atta- aeschnidium gen. n., Misofaeschnidium densum (Ha- ched to his left hind wing.] Address: Feldwieser, G., gen, 1862), Genus Sinaeschnidia Hong, 1965 stat. Gönningerstr. 27, D-72793 Pfullingen, Germany rest., Sinaeschnidia martinezdelclosi sp. n.; 3.2 Taxa 3954. Feldwieser, G. (2003): Neue Libellendaten aus previously attributed to Urogomphus: Genus Urogom- dem NSG "Listhof" bei Reutlingen. mercuriale 3: 31. (in phus Handlirsch, 1906, Urogomphus giganteus (Müns- German). [Records of the following species are brieflly ter in Germar, 1839); Urogomphus(?) species undeter- documented: Ischnura pumilio, Anax parthenope, Cro- mined, Genus Lithoaeschnidium Nel & Martínez-Del- cothemis erythraea, Leucorrhinia dubia, Orthetrum clòs, 1993 stat. rest., Lithoaeschnidium viohli Nel & brunneum, and Sympetrum fonscolombii.] Address: Martínez-Delclòs, 1993 stat. rest., Genus Brunet- Feldwieser, G., Gönningerstr. 27, D-72793 Pfullingen, aeschnidium gen. n., Brunetaeschnidium nusplingensis Germany (Bechly, 1998) comb. n., Brunetaeschnidium sp.; 3.3 Other genera previously described: Genus Aegyptidium 3955. Ferreira-Peruquetti, P.S.; Fonseca-Gessner, Schlüter & Hartung, 1982, Aegyptidium aburasiensis A.A. (2003): Comunidade de Odonata [Insecta) em Schlüter & Hartung, 1982, Genus Aeschnidiella Za- áreas naturais de Cerrado e monocultura no nordeste lesky, 1953, Aeschnidiella kabanovi Zalesky, 1953, Ge- do Estado de São Paulo, Brasil: relação entre o uso do nus Aeschnidiopsis Tillyard, 1917, Aeschnidiopsis flin- solo e a riqueza faunística. Revista Brasileira de Zoolo- dersiensis (Woodward, 1884), Genus Bergeriaeschni- gia 20(2): 219-224. (in Portugese, with English summa- dia Nel, Bechly & Martínez-Delclòs, 1996, Bergeri- ry). ["Odonata community on natural areas of Cerrado aeschnidia inexpectata Nel et al., 1996 stat. rest. , Ge-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 22 nus Gigantoaeschnidium Nel & Martínez-Delclòs, 1993, quence many habitats suitable for I. pumilio developed. Gigantoaeschnidium ibericus Nel & Martínez-Delclòs, The species, in most cases unknown to the region or 1993, Genus Iberoaeschnidium Nel & Martínez-Delclòs, very scarce, colonised these habitats.] Address: Fran- 1993, Iberoaeschnidium conquensis Nel & Martínez- çois, R., Bureau d'étude ECOTHEME, 185 rue Georges Delclòs, 1993, Genus Leptaeschnidium Pritykina, 1977, Latapie, F-60490 Ressons-sur-Matz, France. E-mail: Leptaeschnidium latum Pritykina, 1977, Leptaeschnidi- [email protected] um araripina (Carle & Wighton, 1990) comb. n., Genus Lleidoaeschnidium Nel & Martínez-Delclòs, 1993, Llei- 3960. Gardiner, B.O.C. (2003): A brief note on Cam- doaeschnidium valloryi Nel & Martínez-Delclòs, 1993, bridge butterflies January to 15 August 2002. Entomo- Lleidoaeschnidium maculatum sp. n., Genus Mal- logist's Record & Journal of Variation 115(1): 26-27. (in maeschnidium Nel & Martínez-Delclòs, 1993, Mal- English). [Passing note on dragonflies.] Address: Gar- maeschnidium mayeri Nel & Martínez-Delclòs, 1993, diner, B.O.C., 2, Highfield Avenue, Cambridge, CB4 Genus Nannoaeschnidium Nel & Martínez-Delclòs, 2AL, UK 1993, Nannoaeschnidium pumilio Nel & Martínez- 3961. Garrison, R.W.; Ellenrieder, N. von; O'Brien, M. Delclòs, 1993, Genus Santanoptera Martill & Nel, 1996, (2003): An annotated list of the name-bearing types of Santanoptera gabbotti Martill & Nel, 1996, Genus Soln- species-group names in Odonata preserved in the Uni- hofenia Bechly, 2000, Solnhofenia stoebeneri Bechly, versity of Michigan, museum of zoology. Occasional 2000, Genus Tauropteryx Pritykina, 1993, Tauropteryx papers of the museum of zoology, University of Michi- krassilovi Pritykina, 1993, Genus Stylaeschnidium gan 736: 73 pp. (in English). ["This catalog presents a Zhang & Zhang, 2001, Stylaeschnidium rarum Zhang & listing of all species-group names associated with Odo- Zhang, 2001, Genus Dracontaeschnidium Zhang & nata specimens currently housed in the type collection Zhang, 2001, Dracontaeschnidium orientale Zhang & in the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Zhang, 2001; Descriptions of new genera: Genus (UMMZ), Ann Arbor, MI. The names represent species Angloaeschnidium gen. n., Angloaeschnidium toyei sp. described by P.P. Calvert, L.K. Gloyd, F. Förster, M.A. n., Cf. Angloaeschnidium toyei, Angloaeschnidium Lieftinck, C.H. Kennedy, F. Ris, E.B. Williamson and montreuili sp. n., ? Angloaeschnidium lacaui sp. n., Ge- others, and transcription of data labels, reference and nus Cooperaeschnidium gen. n., Cooperaeschnidium current status have been included. A lectotype is de- durandi sp. n., Genus Delclosaeschnidium gen. n., signated for Argia cyathigera Navás in order to stabilize Delclosaeschnidium magnum sp. n., Genus Diastatops- that name. The following are new synonyms: Mecisto- aeschnidium gen. n., Diastatopsaeschnidium reneehei- gaster garleppi Förster, 1903 = Mecistogaster buckleyi ko sp. n., Genus Jarzembowskiaeschnidium gen. n., McLachlan, 1881; Argia augustana Navás, 1934 = Ar- Jarzembowskiaeschnidium polandi sp. n., Genus Kess- gia medullaris Hagen in Selys, 1865; Argia dagnina leraeschnidium gen. n., Kessleraeschnidium simonae Förster, 1914 = Argia indicatrix Calvert, 1902; Argia sp. n., Genus Rossaeschnidium gen. n., Rossaeschni- machadina Förster, 1914 = Argia difficilis Selys, 1865; dium patriciae sp. n., Genus Coramaeschnidium gen. Argia medinensis Navás, 1935 = Argia gerhardi Calvert, n., Coramaeschnidium minimum sp. n., Genus Kimme- 1909. Of 389 names, 85 are considered junior syn- ridgebrachypteraeschnidium gen. n., Kimmeridgebra- onyms." (Authors) Taxa of the following families are chypteraeschnidium etchesi sp. n.; 3.5 Undetermined treated: Amphipterygidae, Calopterygidae, Chloro- new genera and species; 3.6 List of genera and species cyphidae, Dicteriadidae (Heliocharitidae), Polythoridae, of Aeschnidiidae; 4. Phylogenetic analyses; 4.1 Me- Lestidae, Perilestidae, Megapodagrionidae, Platysticti- thod; 4.2 Position of the Aeschnidiidae relative to the dae, Protoneuridae, Pseudostigmatidae, Platycnemidi- Anisoptera, 4.2.1 Previous works, 4.2.2 New analysis, dae, Coenagrionidae, Aeshnidae, Gomphidae, Cordu- 4.2.3 List of characters, 4.2.4 List of taxa, 4.2.4.1 Out- legastridae, Corduliidae, Libellulidae. The paper is more groups, 4.2.4.2 Ingroup, 4.2.5 Results, 4.3 Phylogenetic than a study on nomenclature and , for it con- analysis of the Aeschnidiidae, 4.3.1 Previous works, tains many detailed information on localities and collec- 4.3.2 Excluded taxa, 4.3.3 Included taxa (in alphabetic ting details indispensable for workers in the history of order), 4.3.4 Outgroups, 4.3.5 List of character states, odonatology.] Address: Garrison, R.W., Research As- 4.3.6 Results; 5. Conclusions, Acknowledgements, Re- sociate, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles Coun- ferences] Address: E.Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuch- ty, Exposition Boulevard 900, CA 90007, USA. E-mail: handlung, Science Publishers, Johannesstr. 3A D- [email protected] 70176 Stuttgart, Germany 3962. Gibson, V. (2003): Communication between the 3958. Forrest, P.J. (2003): Southern Emerald Dam- sexes at the end of copulation: a study of three species selfly Lestes barbarus. Atropos 21: 81. (in English). of Anisoptera. J. Br. Dragonfly Society 19(1/2): 44-46. [Documents the third British record of L. barbarus for 21 (in English). ['There are many aspects of signalling that August 2004 at Sandwich Bay, Kent. The second re- we know little about. For example how does a female cord (female, 20 July 2003, Winterton Dunes, Norfolk) signal to a male in tandem that she has completed ovi- is documented on plate 5 in the same issue of Atropos.] position? What signals are exchanged between the se- Address: Forrest, P.J., Flat 3, No. 8 Chandos Square, xes at the end of copulation?' (Miller, 1995). Using a Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1QN, UK camcorder, sequences of Aeshna mixta, A. juncea, and 3959. François, R.; Delasalle, J.-F.; Spinelli, F. (2003): Sympetrum striolatum have been analysed to find an- Observations d'Ischnura pumilio (Charpentier, 1825) wers to these questions. It was found that "wing clap- dans des champs inondés de la Somme et de l'Oise. ping behaviour" in A. mixta and A. juncea, "wing tou- Bilan des connaissances en Picardie et mentions ching behaviour" in A. mixta, and "wing lifting" in S. stri- récentes dans les départements du Pas-de-Calais, de olation can be interpreted as signals between the part- Seine-Maritime et du Val-d'Oise. Martinia 19(3): 83-91. ners of the tandem. "The wing lifting behaviour descri- (in French with English summary). [In 2001, the Picar- bed here provides a possible answer to the question die (France) was struck by a huge flood. As a conse- 'how does the female indicate to the male that she is

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 23 ready to oviposit?' The video sequences seen in slow ded; main emphasis was given to Oxygastra curtisii playback [...] do seem to show that the female action of which was recorded from several stretches of the river wing touching and lifting is a definite signal to the male. Ourthe. In addition, records of the stream dwelling spe- Since uncoupling and flight soon follow, it is possible cies Gomphus pulchellus, G. vulgatissimus, Onycho- that it is a 'ready to oviposit' signal. The case is stron- gomphus forcipatus, and Cercion lindenii are briefly gest for S. slriolatum, where the male's wings are posi- commented upon.] Address: Goffart, P., Unité d'Écolo- tively lifted rather than stroked, and where uncoupling gie et de Biogéographie, 5, Place Croix-du-Sud, B-1348 and flight occur almost immediately on the cessation of Louvai-la-Neuve, Belgium. E-mail: [email protected]. wing lifting. This behaviour does not seem to be refer- ac.be red to elsewhere. The significance of the wing clapping is less obvious, but it is clearly a signal from the male to 3967. Gonzáles-Soriano, E.; Córdoba-Aquilar, A. the female. Occurring, as it did, shortly before wing lif- (2003): Sexual behaviour in Paraphlebia quinta Calvert: ting, it might mean 'I have finished sperm transfer'. The male dimorphism and a possible example of female third and last stage in prolonged copulation is the trans- control (Zygoptera: Megapodagrionidae). Odonatologi- fer of sperm within the female, although the stage is not ca 32(4): 345-353. (in English). ["The sexual behaviour as clear in darters as in some other Odonata (Miller, and a case of male phenotypic dimorphism in P. quinta 1995). The male has no control over this stage and may are described: black-winged (BW) males and hyaline- be anxious to depart to avoid predators and interferen- winged (HW) males. Similar to other territorial odonate ce from other males. Again, this behaviour does not species, some males defended a space that females seem to be referred to elsewhere." (Author)] Address: used for oviposition while other males acted as satelli- Gibson, V., 76 Pexton Road, Sheffield S4 7DA, UK tes. Copulation took place in 2 stages which differed in abdominal movement orientation and duration. Copula- 3963. Goddard, D. (2003): Inverted emergence recor- tion duration varied between morphs and was frequent- ded in the Common Darter Sympetrum striolatum ly disrupted. During disruption, the genitalia of both se- (Charpentier). J. Br. Dragonfly Society 19(1/2): 39. (in xes disengaged although the tandem position (the ma- English). [Verbatim: On Sunday 18 August 2002, whilst le's abdominal appendices grasping the female's leading the British Dragonfly Society afternoon walk a- prothorax) was maintained. Disruptions, which took pla- round the Bennerley Marsh recording area, we came to ce during the first stage (a stage during which displa- the de-acidification pits where the group looked for exu- cement of rival sperm occurs in most odonate species), viae. I came across the inverted exuvia of S.striolatum were sometimes followed by emissions of sperm from which was attached to a dried leaf of a Bulrush Typha the vagina. Male morphs exhibit striking behavioural dif- latifolia approximately 150mm above the water level. ferences: HW males do not defend territories, but BW This is the first time that I have observed such an indi- males do, and the former copulate for longer and show cation of inverted emergence in this particular species more copulatory disruptions. Some stages of female and I have not come across this being noted in any of behaviour are described and suggested as instances the literature.] Address: Goddard, D., 30 Cliffe Hill Ave- during which females may be exerting mate choice: fe- nue, Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 7HD, UK males copulated on fewer occasions with HW males, copulations with this morph were longer but ovipositions 3964. Goddard, D. (2003): The domestic cat: a new were not, and sperm emissions (possibly, sperm from dragonfly predator. J. Br. Dragonfly Society 19(1/2): 39. previous mates) and copulatory disruptions of BW ma- (in English). [Verbatim: On Saturday 10 August 2002, at les were less frequent. Because of these differences, it approximately 1430h GMT, I witnessed what I thought is suggested this is a unique species to test current i- was a very unlikely dragonfly predator. Two of our do- deas of female control in an insect order in which the mestic cats acted together to chase a Migrant Hawker idea of male "control" has been traditional." (Authors)] Aeshna mixta Latreille which was hawking over our Address: Gonzalez-Soriano, E., Depto Zoologia, Inst. garden pond. The chase took two or three minutes and Biol., Universidad Autonoma, Apartado Postal 70-153, the A. mixta did not seem to want to leave the area 04510 Mexico, D.F., Mexico. E-mail: esoriano@ despite being chased by the cats. It eventually settled mail.ibiologia.unam.mx on the vegetation around the edge of the pond it was at this point that one of the cats pounced and caught the 3968. Gossum, H. van; Sánchez, R.; Cordero Rivera, insect and consequently killed it. Once they had killed A. (2003): Observations on rearing damselflies under the insect they just left it on the lawn.] Address: God- laboratory conditions. Animal Biology 53(1): 37-45. (in dard, D., 30 Cliffe Hill Avenue, Stapleford, Nottingham English). ["Rearing damselflies under laboratory condi- NG9 7HD, UK tions is a promising means of solving a variety of biolo- gical questions. Therefore, in order to improve the suc- 3965. Goffart, P.; Fichefet, V. (2003): Compte-rendu cess of future researchers we felt the need to indicate de l'excursion du 16 juin 2003 à l'Étang de Virelles. potential difficulties in carrying out rearing experiments. Gomphus 19(1): 39-40. (in French with Dutch summa- Laboratory crosses were obtained using virgin animals ry). [Belgium; 16 species including Epitheca bimaculata, originating from natural populations in Belgium and Somatochlora flavomaculata, Anax parthenope, Sym- Spain. Resulting offspring was maintained, under labo- petrum fonscolombii, and Erythromma najas are briefly ratory conditions, in small aquaria until emergence and discussed.] Address: Goffart, P., Unité d'Écologie et de in insectaries as adults. Our results show that keeping Biogéographie, 5, Place Croix-du-Sud, B-1348 Louvai- damselflies during their entire life cycle under artificial la-Neuve, Belgium. E-mail: [email protected] conditions can be very difficult. We suggest that future researchers should change water regularly, supply suf- 3966. Goffart, P. (2003): Compte-rendu de l'excursion ficient food, and rear animals at low density or even in- sur l'Ourthe moyenee, de Noiseux à Durbuy, du 21 juin dividually. Furthermore, suggestions are given on type 2003. Gomphus 19(1): 36-38. (in French with Dutch of food, advisable laboratory conditions and female ovi- summary). [Belgium; 17 odonate species were recor- position methodology." (Authors)] Address: Gossum, H.

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 24 van, Evolutionary Biology Group, University of Antwerp 3974. Hämäläinen, M. (2003): The 150 year anniver- (RUCA), Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, sary of Selys' Synopsis des Caloptérygines. Malangpo Belgium. E-mail: [email protected] 20: 196-200. (in English). [The paper acknowleges the outstanding work of Baron Michel-Edmond de Selys 3969. Grand, D.; Roché, B. (2003): Complément à la Longschamps (1813-1900) with special emphasis on faune des Odonates de Corse et nouvelles observati- the "Synopsis des Caloptérygines". The paper outlines ons de Somatochlora metallica meridionalis Nielsen, the classification system and regional coverage of the 1935 (Odonata, Anisoptera, Corduliidae). Martinia species. App. 230 taxa have been known to Selys. At 19(2): 57-60. (in French with english summary). [In July present, the number of the known Caloptera is already 2002, four new localities of S. meridionalis in southern over 450 species. Many taxa await description, and the Corsica, France could be traced. Records of Chalco- number of species in Caloptera is believed to pass the lestes parvidens and Somatochlora flavomaculata are limit of 500 species.] Address: Hämäläinen M., Dept added, the presence of Paragomphus genei and Applied Zool., P.O.Box 27, FIN-00014 University of Orthetrum anceps could not confirmed.] Address: Helsinki, Finland; E-mail: [email protected] Grand, D., Impasse de la Voûte, F-69270 St. Romain- au-Mont d'or, France 3975. Hatchings, G. (2003): Another dot on the map - Aeshna tuberculifera from north-central Saskatchewan. 3970. Grand, D. (2003): L'africain Trithemis annulata Argia 15(3): 9-10. (in English). [Canwood, Saskatche- (Palisot de Beauvois, 1805) s'installe en Languedoc wan, Canada; contination of range extension of A. tu- (Odonata, Anisoptera, Libellulidae). Martinia 19(4): 158- berculifera.] Address: Hatchings, G..E-mail: sea-trek 160. (in French, with English summary). [In August @islandnet.com 2003, T. annulata was discoverd in the French depar- tements of Aude and Hérault. The habitats are briefly 3976. Hatchings, G. (2003): Observations of an ovi- described, and the records are discussed as an additi- positing dragonfly frenzy in the rain. Argia 15(3): 8-9. (in onal example of range extensions of African species as English). [Oviposition of dozens of Aeshna eremita was a consequence of global warming.] Address: Grand, D., taking place in a real down-pour, but it was "also fairly Impasse de la Voûte, F-69270 St. Romain-au-Mont dark with the thick, black clouds covering the sun low d'or, France on the horizon. This downpour which must have been like large water-filled balloons to a dragonfly's wing, 3971. Grand, D. (2003): Observation tardive de Libel- didn't slow down their hectic flight but did cause some lules au Maroc. Martinia 19(4): 148. (in French). [Centre to do these somersaults in mid-air. I could easily make of Marrakech, Marocco; 24-XII-2002; Sympetrum fons- out their complete flips and the reason they perform mis colombii, Sympetrum striolatum cf, Trithemis annulata, - to rid themselves of the water they had accumulated, T. kirbyi] Address: Grand, D., Impasse de la Voûte, F- flinging it off in all directions. It was cool to see this at 69270 St. Romain-au-Mont d'or, France such close proximity and as a backdrop, the sound of thunder and the flash of lightening. [...]" (Author)] Ad- 3972. Guerbaa, K.; Hennequin, E. (2003): Mise en dress: Hatchings, G..E-mail: [email protected] place d'un suivi des peuplements d'Odonates de la tourbière de la Ferrière (Communes de Davignac et 3977. Hatchings, G. (2003): Where do dragonflies go Bonnefond, Corrèze). Premiers résultats après deux when they die? Argia 15(3): 9. (in English). [Saskat- ans. Martinia 19(3): 99-107. (in French with English chewan, Canada, 24.VIII. 2003; several adults with tat- summary). [To control the efficiency of habtiat deve- tered outer wing margins plung onto the surface only to lopment measures in the Ferrière peat-bog, the Odona- be trapped by the surface tension, where they end ta were surveyed. The preliminary results are documen- stuck upside down. "Now, I'm sure many of us have ted. In general, the odonate fauna is in a process of seen this behaviour and have noted how these dra- consolidation, but typical species as Leucorrhinia dubia gonflies almost seem Osprey-like in how they can could be recorded.] Address: Guerbaa, K., Conservatoi- extract themselves from the surface, somersault in the re Régional des Espaces Naturels du Limousin, 6 ruelle air [...], and carry on. I've seen mating or battling pairs du Theil, F-87510 Saint-Gence, France perform this stunt with bom leaving the water eventually either singly or attached as a copulating pair. However, 3973. Hämäläinen, M. (2003): Cryptophaea, a new these observations I made in late August of aged indi- euphaeid genus and three new species of Caloptera viduals appeared almost as if they intended to remain damselflies from Thailand (Odonata: Euphaeidae, Ca- here to die. At this latter site on the large lake, I obser- lopterygidae). Zool. Med. Leiden 77(25): 441-454. (in ved two individuals about 15 metres offshore, plunge in English). ["The euphaeid specimens from Doi Suthep and remain fluttering upside down on the surface for up (North Thailand) identified and redescribed by Asahina to 15 minutes [...]. Their fluttering frequency diminished in 1987 as Schmidtiphaea schmidi are not conspecific to the point where they eventually cooled down and be- with the holotype of S. schmidi Asahina, 1978, from come almost totally motionless." (Author)] Address: Manipur (North-east India), but represent a distinct new Hatchings, G..E-mail: [email protected] species described as Cryptophaea saukra gen. & spec. nov. Bayadera vietnamensis van Tol & Rozendaal, 3978. Hayashi, F.; Dobata, S.; Arai, Y. (2003): Coun- 1995 and Schmidtiphaea yunnanensis Davies & Yang, trywide genetic map of DNA of migratory Pantala fla- 1996, are transferred to the genus Cryptophaea gen. vescens. In: Arai, Y. (Ed): A Countrywide Survey of Red nov. Anisopleura trulla spec. nov. from South Thailand Dragonflies. Musashino Satoyama Research Group, In- is described and "Caliphaea confusa sensu Asahina, stitute of Agriculture and Natural environments. 47 pp. 1985" from Doi Inthanon (North Thailand) is described Translation: Ishizawa, N., Tokorozawa City, Japan: 24- as C. angka spec. nov.] Address: Hämäläinen, M., De- 32. (in Japanese). [To get information on the population partment of Applied Biology, P.O. Box 27, FIN-00014 genetics of P. flavescens in Japan, the DNA of 33 spe- University of Helsinki, Finland. E-mail: matti.hama- cimens from Japan, and additional 7 from the Mariana [email protected]

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 25 Islands, Cambodia, and South Korea was analyzed. zawa, N., Tokorozawa City, Japan: 38-43. (in Japane- The primarely results suggest, that the species is highly se). [S. frequens is said to spend its pre-reproduction migratory, and populations of it from oceanic islands far period in highlands in summer far away from the bree- south of Japan toward the Indochina Peninsula have ding grounds in the lowlands. This widely accepted de- genetic exchanges to each other, as well as those in scription of seasonal habitat change is questioned be- Japan.] Address: Arai, Y., 1233-2, Oaza Sueno, Yorii- cauce of recent observations of summering in lowlands. machi, Osato-gun, Saitama Pref., 369-12, Japan. (1) The author compiles the current status of knowled- ge. (2) He reports on his survey made at three sections 3979. Hazet, G. (2003): Contribution à la connaissan- of different altitude in Hanno City, Saitama Ref., Japan. ce de la faune odonatologique de l'île-au-Moine (Com- Three transects were survyed ten times between July mune de Martot, département de l'Eure). Martinia 19(3): and October 2002. Observation of first und last records, 97-98. (in French with English summary). [At the con- changes of population density at each of the three tran- fluence of the river Eure into the Seine, 11 odonate sects, perching on electric wires, migration, maturity, species could be found.] Address: Hazet, G., 24, rue oviposition at high elevations, and co-ocuring Sympe- Martin, F-76320 Caudebec-lès-Elbeuf, France trum-species are documented and discussed.] Address: Ishizawa, N., 1644-15, Yamaguchi, Tokorozavva City, 3980. Heidemann, H. (2003): Analyses d'ouvrages: - Saitama Pref., Japan. E-mail: [email protected]. Landschaft in neuer Bestimmung / Russische Trup- net ppenübungsplätze, par Horst Beutler. 2000 - Die Libel- len Baden-Württembergs, Band 2, par Klaus Sternberg 3984. Iwabuchi, S.; Ukawa, Y. (2003): Survey of Red et Rainer Buchwald. 2000. Martinia 19(3): 119-120. (in Dragonflies by using Internet. In: Arai, Y. (Ed): A Coun- French). [reviews] Address: Heidemann, H., Au in den trywide Survey of Red Dragonflies. Musashino Satoya- Buchen 66, D-76646 Bruchsal, Germany ma Research Group, Institute of Agriculture and Natural environments. 47 pp. Translation: Ishizawa, N., Tokoro- 3981. Herren, B. (2003): Erstnachweis von Sympe- zawa City, Japan: 19-23. (in Japanese). [The paper out- trum fonscolombii (Sel.) in den Vereinigten Arabischen lines the concept and the technical equipment of the Emiraten (Anisoptera: Libellulidae). Notul. odonat. 6(2): countrywide survey of red dragonflies in 2002. For more 24. (in German). [1 male, Fujairah National Dairy Farm details see: http://map.edb.miyakyo-u.ac.jp/akatombo/] nr Dibba; 27 Jan. 2003. Address: Ukawa, Y., Environmential Education Re- 3982. Hubble, D.S.; Hurst, D. (2003): Management of search Center of Miyagi University of education, Japan small dug ponds for Odonata conservation and coloni- 3985. Jacquemin, G-; Boudot, P. (2003): Le deuxième zation in an area of valley mire and wet heathland (Bo- Symposium International d'Odonatologie de la W.D.A. urne Valley, Dorset). J. Br. Dragonfly Society 19(1/2): («Worldwide Dragonflies Association») en Suède (22- 24-34. (in English). ["Since 1996, and possibly earlier, 27 juillet 2001). Martinia 19(2): 68-70. (in French). [Brief around 30 small ponds have been dug for nature con- report of the WdA symposium in Gällivare, inc- servation purposes at a variety of locations within a six luding some remarks on records made in the framework hectare area of valley mire and wet heath within the of a post symposium trip to Finland.] Address: Jacque- Bourne Valley Local Nature Reserve, Dorset. The site min, G., Biol. d. Insectes, Université H. Poincaré, Nancy is nationally important for its dragonfly community, sup- 1, BP 239, F-54506 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France porting 65 per cent of British species of Odonata, and is also noted for its other heathland flora and fauna, inclu- 3986. Jezierska-Madziar, M.; Gromadzińska-Graczyk, ding all six British reptile species. To investigate the H.; Golski, J.; Dziurbacz, A. (2003): Zoobenthos of the pattern of colonization over time by Odonata and other Warta Rier oxbows as an important fish food. Abstracts aquatic fauna, six ponds were sampled with all Odona- of papers and posters presented at the 19th Sym- ta, Trichoptera, Coleoptera and newts (Triturus) identi- posium of Polish hydrologists, Fac. Biol., Univ. Wars- fied and recorded. Odonata were more abundant and zaw, 9-12 Sept. 2003: 70. (in Polish). [passing refe- diverse in ponds six or more years old. Coleoptera also rence to Odonata only.] Address: Katedra Rybactwa increased with age of pond, while Trichoptera decrea- Sródlądowego Akwakultury, AR im. Augusta Ciesz- sed. Overall abundance and diversity of aquatic fauna kowskiego w Poznaniu, ul. Wojska Polskiego 28, PL- were closely related with the greatest increases within 60-625 Poznań, Poland. E-mail: madziar@owl. au.poz- the first three years after pond creation. After this, there nan.pl was less increase in overall abundance and diversity and changes in community structure were seen. There- 3987. Jödicke, R.; Tol, J. van (2003): Case 3253 - Li- fore, to maximize the biodiversity of Odonata and other bellula aenea Linnaeus, 1758 (currently Cordulia ae- aquatic invertebrates, a full spectrum of pond ages is nea) and L. flavomaculata Vander Linden, 1825 (cur- required. As some fill and dry, others are newly dug and rently Somatochlora flavomaculata; Insecta, Odonata): there is a continual rotating succession of pond habi- proposed conservation of usage of the specific names tats. As well as increasing structural diversity within the by the replacement of the lectotype of L. aenea with a pond system, more specific aims of heathland pond newly designated lectotype. Bulletin of Zoological No- management are presented which may promote coloni- menclature 60(4): 272-274. (in English). ["The purpose zation by diverse Odonata populations." (Authors)] Ad- of this application is to conserve, under Article 74.1 of dress: Hubble, D.S., Ecological Monitoring & Research, the Code, the current usage of the names of two dra- 7 Ainsley Gardens, Eastleigh, Hampshire, UK gonfly species. In 1758, Linnaeus established the name Libellula aenea for three specimens. These have sub- 3983. Ishizawa, N. (2003): Population dynamics in sequently been recognized as belonging to two spe- Sympetrum frequens at the Okumusashi Hills. In: Arai, cies: L. aenea and L. flavomaculata Vander Linden, Y. (Ed): A Countrywide Survey of Red Dragonflies. Mu- 1825. In 1956, Fraser designated one of Linnaeus's sashino Satoyama Research Group, Institute of Agricul- specimens as the lectotype of L. aenea. However, the ture and Natural environments. 47 pp. Translation: Ishi-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 26 specimen he designated was the one used by Vander veins left. I picked it up and released it, however, it fell Linden to denote his species L. flavomaculata. Fraser's on the ground without fluttering. When put on a rotten action made L. aenea a senior objective synonym of L. log, which is a suitable oviposition substrate, a male flavomaculata. It is proposed that one of Linnaeus's appeared after a while took her into tandem formation specimens other than the one selected by Fraser be to fly off. The male attempted to copulate with her, pul- designated as the lectotype of L. aenea, thus conser- ling her near him. They fell on to the water, struggling ving prevailing usage of both names." (Authors)] Ad- and somehow took tandem formation on the surface of dress: Jödicke, R., Am Liebfrauenbusch 3, D-26655 the water. They flew up from the water and perched on Westerstede, Germany. E-mail: [email protected] a bamboo stem near my observation spot. When I ap- proached it flew up and disappeared." (Taken from Di- 3988. Joniak, T.; Klimaszyk, P.; Domek, P. (2003): A gest of Japanese Odonatological Short Communicati- comparative analysis of humus lake macrofauna ons 15; edited and translated by ISHIZAWA, Naoya).] communities in Drawieński and Wielkopolski national Address: Kano, K., 5-19-17-01, Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, parks. Abstracts of papers and posters presented at the Tokyo, 112-0002, Japan 19th Symposium of Polish hydrologists, Fac. Biol., Univ. Warszaw, 9-12 Sept. 2003: 71. (in Polish). [Poland; 3992. Kano, K. (2003): Male-male tandem formation Lake Głodne Jeziorko III (0,65 ha), Lake Głodne in Boyeria maclachlani (Selys). Boso no Konchu 31: 5. Jeziorko IV (0,42 ha), Drawieński National Park, Lake (in Japanese). [River at Obuta at Chonan-machi, Cho- Głębokie (0,5 ha); Enallagma cyathigerum, Ischnura sei-gun, Chiba Pref., Japan; on September 14, 2003, a elegans, Pyrrhosoma nymphula, Cordulia aenea, and perched male-male tandem of B. maclachani was ob- Somatochlora metallica are listed.] Address: Joniak, T., served. The connected male was dead. Its head was Zakład Ochrony Wód, Uniwersytet im. A. Mickiewicza, twitched oppositely, however, the pseudopupils were ul. Drzymały 24, PL-60-613 Poznań, Poland. E-mail: still fresh on the green compound eyes. Its right foreleg [email protected] hung on its right forewing. (Taken from Digest of Japa- nese Odonatological Short Communications 15; edited 3989. Kalkmann, V.; Ketelaar, R.; Weide, M. van der and translated by ISHIZAWA, Naoya).] Address: Kano, (2003): Libellen (Odonata) in de Periode 1998-2002. In: K., 5-19-17-01, Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 112- EIS-Nederland, De Vlinderstichting en de Nederlandse 0002, Japan Vereniging voor Libellenstudie (Hrsg.). Waarnemingen- verslag dagvlinders, libellen en springhanen: 31-53. (in 3993. Kiauta, B. (2003): A note on the Odonata collec- Dutch). [Netherlands; distribution maps resp. maps with tion of the Rev. Father Gabriel Strobl (1946-1925) in the records of 64 Odonata are documented and disscus- Benedictine Abbey at Admont, Austria. Notul. odonat. sed.] Address: Ketelaar, P., p/a De Vlinderstichting, 6(2): 14-19. (in English). ["A brief description is provided Postbus 506, NL-6700 AM Wageningen, The Nether- of a collection containing 62 European and 119 non- lands. E-mail: [email protected] European species, mostly from Austria and northern Italy, but also from various regions of Africa, Asia and 3990. Kano, K. (2003): An attempt of interspecific tan- the Americas. [...] The note does not provide a taxono- dem formation with a female of Planaeschna milnei mic review of this collection; its sole objective is to draw (Selys) by a male of Boyeria maclachlani (Selys). Boso attention to the valuable material in the Natural History no Konchu No. 31: 5. (in Japanese). ["On September Museum of the Benedictine Abbey at Admont. The Mu- 14, 2003, I saw a female of P. milnei ovipositing at a ri- seum and all its collections were assembled by Strobl ver at Obuta, Chonan-machi, Chosei-gun, Chiba Pref., singlehandedly between 1866 and 1910." (Author)] Ad- Japan. It was attacked by a patrolling male of B. mac- dress: Kiauta, B., P.O. Box 256, NL-3720 AG Bilthoven, lachlani, and fell onto the stream each other. The male The Netherlands struggled to copulate with the female for about 2 minu- tes, but it did not succeed and flew away. The female 3994. Klaus, D. (2003): Tagung Sächsischer Entomo- was unable to alight from the water and was carried logen am 11.10.2003 Dresden (Gemeinschaftsveran- away by the stream. Both species usually differ their staltung des Landesverbandes Sachsen der Entomo- habitat each other; in P. milnei in upper reaches of a faunistischen Gesellschaft e.V. und des Staatlichen stream and in B. maclachlani in the mid stream. My ob- Museums für Tierkunde in Dresden). Mitt. Sächs. En- servation spot is a junction of a branch stream and the tomol. 65: 11-13. (in German). [In the framework of the mid stream of the river, where both habitats might have scheduled 'Dragonfly fauna of Saxonia', Dr. Thomas been connected. I think the male might have mistaken Brockhaus gave a lecture on the current status of the the female for a conspecific female." (Taken from Di- Odonata fauna of Saxonia, Germany. New data of 2003 gest of Japanese Odonatological Short Communicati- should be added, and special emphasis is given to the ons 15; edited and translated by ISHIZAWA, Naoya).] range extensions of Gomphus vulgatissimus and a new Address: Kano, K., 5-19-17-01, Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, record of Leucorrhinia caudalis.] Address: Klaus, D., Tokyo, 112-0002, Japan Heimstätten 10, D-04571 Rötha, Germany

3991. Kano, K. (2003): Copulating flight of a male 3995. Koch, H.-M. (2003): Emergenz mehrerer Arten Boyeria maclachlani (Selys) with an inactive female. an einem einjährigen Gewässer. mercuriale 3: 31-35. Gekkan-Mushi 394: 25-26. (in Japanese). ["I saw a ma- (in German). [Inselsee, NSG Listhof, Baden-Württem- le B. maclachlani attempting copulation on an inactive berg, Germany; the emergence of the following species congener female at the Obuta river at Chonan-machi, is documented in detail: Anax imperator, Sympetrum Chosei-gun, Chiba Pref., Japan on August 15, 1998. striolatum, Sympecma fusca, Lestes sponsa , Libellula On that day it was fine, and around noon males flew depressa, Orthetrum cancellatum, and O. brunneum.] about at the river and approached females for copulati- Address: Koch, H.-M., Krämerstr. 40, D-72764 Reutlin- on. At 3:00 p.m. I found on the bank an inactive female gen, Germany. [email protected] with its four wings cut at the middle of them, only main

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 27 3996. Korytcińska, M.; Tończyk, G. (2003): Odonate 4001. Kunz, B. (2003): Mehrere Beobachtungen von fauna of the Liwiec river (Potłudniowopodlaska and Sympetrum meridionale in NO-Württemberg. mercuriale Środkowomazowiecka Lowlands). Abstracts of papers 3: 36. (in German). [Lk Schwäbish Hall, Baden-Würt- and posters presented at the 19th Symposium of Polish temberg; three records of S. meridionale are briefly do- hydrologists, Fac. Biol., Univ. Warszaw, 9-12 IX. 2003: cumented] Address: Kunz, B., Hauptstr. 111, D-74595 88. (in Polish). [The odonate fauna of the Poludniowo- Langenburg, Germany. E-mail: kunzFOTOGRAFIE@t- podlasla floodplain is hardly Known. In 2000 and 2002, online.de 12 localities along the river Liwiec, a left tributary of the river (Poland), were sampled for Odonata. A total 4002. Kunz, B.; Hunger, H. (2003): Phänologiedaten of 11 species was recorded, among them Stylurus 2003 einiger Libellen aus Mitteleuropa. mercuriale 3: flavipes, and Ophiogomphus cecilia. Dominant species 41-42. (in German). [Records refer to the following spe- have been Calopteryx splendens, C. virgo, Platycnemis cies from Switzerland and baden-Württemberg, Ger- pennipes, and Gomphus vulgatissimus.] Address: many: Calopteryx virgo, Anax parthenope, Libellula de- Korytcińska, Małgorzata, Katedra Ekologii i Ochrony pressa, Libellula quadrimaculata, Orthetrum cancella- Środowiska, Akademia Podlaska, Siedlce, ul. B. Prusa tum, Crocothemis erythraea, Sympetrum fonscolombii, 12, PL-08-110 Siedlce, Poland. E-mail: gosiak@ap. S. pedemontanum, S. striolatum, and Leucorrhinia pec- siedlce.pl toralis.] Address: Kunz, B., Hauptstr. 111, D-74595 Lan- genburg, Germany. E-mail: kunzFOTOGRAFIE@t- 3997. Krech, M.; Lindner, I. (2003): Die Bedeutung online.de von Sekundärgewässern als Lebensraum seltener und gefährdeter Libellenarten am Beispiel der Ziegeleiteiche 4003. Leroy, T. (2003): Coenagrion lunulatum (Char- Pölchow (Landkreis Bad Doberan). Archiv der Freunde pentier, 1840) et Coenagrion hastulatum (Charpentier, der Naturgeschichte in Mecklenburg 42: 87-100. (in 1825): espèces nouvelles pour le département de l'A- German). [A five year study of the odonate fauna in veyron (Odonata, Zygoptera, Coenagrionidae). Martinia glay pits near Pölchow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 19(4): 154-157. (in French, with English summary). [2- Germany resulted in 31 odonate species. Among the VI-2002, Curières, Dept. Aveyron, France. With focus species most noteworthy are Leucorrhinia caudalis, L. on C. lunulatum and the region of Aubrac, the distributi- pectoralis, Libellula fulva, and Erythromma viridulum. on of the species is discussed.] Address: Leroy, T., Le The emergence of Brachytron pratense (2003) and Bourg, F-63210 Heume-l'Eglise, France. E-mail: thierry- Cordulia aenea (2001) is documented in detail. Conser- [email protected] vation measures are discussed.] Address: Krech, M., 4004. Lissak, W. (2003): Beitrag zur Libellenfauna im Ziolkowskistr. 11, D-18059 Rostock, Germany nördlichen Vorland der Schwäbischen Alb. mercuriale 3998. Krech, M.; Biele, S. (2003): Reproduktionsnach- 3: 12-19. (in German). [Report on the present stauts of weise der Zierlichen Moosjungfer (Leucorrhinia caudalis many odonate species resulting on a mapping scheme Charpentier, 1840) im Warnowtal mit Anmerkungen starting in the mid of the 1980s. Changes in the faunal zum aktuellen Verbreitungsstatus der Art in Mecklen- composition and abundance (range declines, range ex- burg-Vorpommern. Archiv der Freunde der Naturge- tensions, global warming) are documented and discus- schichte in Mecklenburg 42: 101-107. (in German). [L. sed.] Address: Lissak, W., Schubartstr. 12, D-73092 caudalis is authochtonous in a 12 years old, groundwa- Heiningen, Germany. E-mail: W.Lissak@naturschutz- ter-fed clay pit near Pölchow, Mecklenburg-Vorpom- zentrum-schopfloch.de mern, Germany. Phenology, emergence-habitat, and 4005. Lodge, R.J.; Freeland, J.R. (2003): The use of co-occuring odonate species are described, and threats Odonata museum specimens in questions of molecular are discussed.] Address: Krech, M., Ziolkowskistr. 11, evolution. Odonatologica 32(4): 375-380. (in English). D-18059 Rostock, Germany ["Studies of population genetics and phylogenetics re- 3999. Krekels, R. Jong, T. de (2003): Krabbescheer quire samples from individuals representing a variety of en Groene glazenmaker in de provincie Utrecht. Prov. species and populations. Collecting the necessary indi- Utrecht, Utrecht: 15 pp. (in Dutch). [Stratiotes aloides viduals may be problematic, particularly for seasonal, and Aeshna viridis in the province of Utrecht, the Ne- rare, or geographically remote organisms. Museum col- therlands: This attractive, richly illustrated booklet, out- lections therefore provide a potentially valuable resour- lines the biology and distribution of the 2 taxa in the ce, and the widespread use of polymerase chain reacti- province, and presents detailed suggestions for conser- ons (PCR) means that target regions of DNA can be vation management measures directed to the Stratiotes amplified from very small amounts of tissue. Here modi- vegetation, which is mandatory for the persitence of the fications to DNA extraction techniques are described A. viridis population.] Address: Available from: Ecolo- that have allowed the authors to extract, amplify, and gisch onderzoek en Groene regelgeving, Provincie Ut- sequence a portion of mitochondrial DNA from parts of recht, P.O. Box 80300, NL-3508 TH Utrecht, The single dragonfly legs taken from museum specimens up Netherlands. (Coordinator: Jandirk Kievit: jandirk.kievit to 80 yrs old. It is anticipated that in future these techni- @province-utrecht.nl) ques will be applied to a range of odonate studies, inc- luding questions of conservation genetics." (Authors)] 4000. Kunz, B. (2003): Die Falsche geangelt - Teil II. Address: Freeland, J.R., Dept of Biological Sciences, mercuriale 3: 39. (in German). [Saarbergweiher, LK. Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, Schwäbisch Hall, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; United Kingdom. E-mail: [email protected] 04.IX.2003; mixted pair between a male Sympetrum sanguineum and a female S. danae.] Address: Kunz, 4006. Lohr, M. (2003): Étude faunistique des Odona- B., Hauptstr. 111, D-74595 Langenburg, Germany. E- tes des plaines alluviales de l'Allier et de quelques mail: [email protected] affluents au nord-ouest de Moulins (Départements de l'Allier, du Cher et de la Nièvre). Martinia 19(4): 123- 148. ["The results of a field survey on Odonata realized

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 28 between 1995 and 2002 in the alluvial floodplains of the have been recorded from Namibia. Additionally, 9 spe- lower Allier valley as well as in those of some tributaries cies have been recorded from and at are presented. The Odonata population of different ty- stretches of the Chobe/Linyanti and the Zambezi Rivers pes of habitats were studied during 10 field trips by ob- forming the Namibian borders. These species are also serving adults and collecting exuviae at 65 sampling si- taken into account in the checklist. As many other spe- tes. The total number of species observed within the cies are recorded in Angola, in close proximity to the present study amounts 50, at least 40 of them are au- Namibian border further species are to be expected. In tochtonous. The study results of the Odonata populati- addition to the checklist, we further present some gene- on are presented for each type of aquatic habitat. The ral distributional patterns of Namibian Odonata, being: importance of the investigated area for conservation (a) tropical running water species, mainly restricted to and protection of Odonata and alluvial ecosystems e- the northern or northeastern perennial rivers, (b) tropi- ven at European level can be derived - among other cal species not restricted to running waters, but adap- things - from the extraordinary richness of the Odonata ted to more humid environmental conditions, (c) spe- population. This richness is particularly demonstrated cies adapted to arid conditions; being mobile, having by the Odonata population of the main channel of the opportunistic habitat selection and rapid development, river Allier, where 19 autochtonous species were ob- and being widespread in Namibia, (d) species of per- served, 6 of them belonging to Gomphidae. The author manent waters occurring at isolated spots within Nami- discusses the possibilities of conservation and protecti- bia, and (e) southern, subtropical species, restricted to on of the lower Allier alluvial floodplains. Finally the re- the south." (Authors)] Address: Martens, A., Pädagogi- sults are considered with regard to regeneration mea- sche Hochschule Karlsruhe, Postfach 111062, D-76060 sures for other alluvial floodplains in Central Europe." Karlsruhe, Germany. E-mail:andreas.martens@ph- (Author)] Address: Lohr, M., Fachhochschule Lippe und karlsruhe.de Höxter, Fachgebiete Tierökologie und Landschaftsoko- logie, An der Wilhelmshöhe 44, D-37671 Höxter, Ger- 4009. Martens, A. (2003): Reproductive behaviour of many. E-mail: [email protected] African Odonata - a review. Cimbebasia 18: (in Eng- lish). ["This paper presents a review of the reproductive 4007. Lucas, B. (2003): Overwintering of larvae of the behaviour of African Odonata, outlines our current Common Darter Sympetrum striolatum (Charpentier) in knowledge, and further defines priorities for gathering the north of England. J. Br. Dragonfly Society 19(1/2): information required to understand biodiversity patterns 1. (in English). [On 10 December 2001, larvae of Sym- and evolution of mating systems. To date, information petrum spec. with only 1.5mm in length were traced. on reproductive behaviour is available for approximately Both Sympetrum striolatum and S. sanguineum are re- 130 of the 850 species of Odonata known from Africa. corded from the site. "During 2001, both species had an A full bibliography of published papers in this field is extended flying season in this area, which may account provided. The aim of this paper is to stimulate systema- for non-diapause eggs being laid so late in the year. tic collection of previously unpublished observations The larval growth of overwintering S. striolatum has and to encourage a broader approach to behavioural been recorded at a pond in the [...]. Howe- ecology by including experiences and observations of ver, at the same time of year these larvae were twice entomologists who regard themselves as non- the size of the Yorkshire ones, i.e. 3mm in length. Re- specialists in this field. Priorities are defined, with spe- search to discover whether such small larvae could cial attention being given to the description and analysis withstand a Yorkshire winter was undertaken. I decided of: (1) reproductive habitats, (2) species-specific beha- to measure the larvae approximately every two weeks. vioural patterns, (3) plasticity of behaviour within a spe- This entailed pond dipping, measuring the larvae at cies, (4) the search for behavioural patterns on a higher home and then returning them to the pond. On only two taxonomic level, and (5) placing behaviour in an ecolo- occasions did thick ice inhibit access to open water. It gical context." (Author)] Address: Martens, A., Pädago- was assumed that, as the larvae were only 1.5mm in gische Hochschule Karlsruhe, Postfach 111062, D- length when first collected, they were in the second 76060 Karlsruhe, Germany. E-mail:andreas.martens stadium, i.e. the first stadium after the prolarva. As ex- @ph-karlsruhe.de pected, from 10 December 2001 to the end of February 2002, no growth took place. The rate of growth of the 4010. Martens, A.; Suhling, F. (2003): The barbed larvae until emergence of the adult insect matched that inflorescences of the grass Setaria verticilliata (L.) Pali- of the New Forest larvae, but was three to four weeks sot de Beauvois (Poaceae) as a lethal trap for dra- later in the year, this time difference being constant gonflies (Odonata). Cimbebasia 18: 243-246. (in Eng- throughout the study. On 13 July 2002, no larvae were lish). ["At a pond below the Von Bach Dam near Oka- found and in fact S. striolatum was on the wing. Further handja, Namibia, adults of the libellulid anisopteran visits have been made and exuviae collected. All were dragonflies Crocothemis erythraea (Brullé) and Dipla- S. striolatum. Therefore, it seems safe to assume that codes lefebvrii (Rambur) were observed being trapped none of the larvae recorded were S. sanguineum." by flowering stands of Setaria verticilliata (Poaceae). (Author)] Address: Lucas, B., 8 Camborne Drive, Fixby, The spiny seeds of this grass offer a means of seed Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD2 2NF, UK dispersal by animals. As this species grows beside wa- ter, this grass serves fortuitously as a trap for adult dra- 4008. Martens, A.; Jödicke, R.; Suhling, F. (2003): An gonflies, especially males, which often use such con- annotated checklist of the Odonata of Namibia. Cimbe- spicuous, upright structures as perching sites. Other basia 18: 139-160. (in English). ["This paper presents published accounts of the same phenomenon from an annotated checklist of the Odonata of Namibia, throughout the World are summarised." (Authors)] which provides information for each recorded species Address: Martens, A., Pädagogische Hochschule Karls- on: World distribution, previous published records, de- ruhe, Postfach 111062, D-76060 Karlsruhe, Germany. tailed distribution within Namibia and specific notes E-mail:[email protected] where appropriate. To date, 102 species of Odonata

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 29 4011. Masselot, G.; Nel, A. (2003): Les Odonates 4016. Meurgey, F. (2003): Les Odonates dans le sont-ils des taxons bio-indicateurs? Martinia 19(1): 7- régime alimentaire de la Cigogne blanche (Ciconia ci- 40. (in French with English summary). ["From a definiti- conid) - nouvelle donnée en Loire-Atlantique. Martinia on of the « biological indicator » concept, which covers 19(3): 108. (in French). [The stomach of a dead White very different uses (bio-monitoring, sentinel organisms, stork found in August contained 95% of Odonata, near- bio-informative species), a critical review of the signifi- ly exclusively Sympetrum sp.. Sympetrum is the most cant contributions using Odonata is carried out. Autoch- abundant species around lake Grand-Lieu in August, tony of Odonata is discussed. Some synecoparsimony and the White stork is known to feed opportunisticly.] analyses are proposed, which expose a new method to Address: Meurgey, F., Muséum d'Histoire naturelle de study the relations between Odonata and macrophytes. Nantes, 12, rue Voltaire, F-44000 Nantes, France. E- These tend to show that this relation is not an associa- mail: [email protected] tion, but rather simply a « synecosis », and that many problems do not authorize, in the current state of know- 4017. Meuris, L. (2003): Merkwaardige waarnemingen ledge, to establish a reliable tool for description of hyd- bij de voortplanting van de Bloedrode heidelibel (Sym- rosystems bioassessment, resting on the only conjunc- petrum sanguineum). Gomphus 19(1): 33-35. (in Dutch tion between freshwater macrophytes and Odonates. with English and French summaries). [Belgium; obser- Complementary studies, including both the whole of the vations of reproduction behaviour of Sympetrum sangu- freshwater entomocoenosis for example, and analysis ineum.] Address: Meuris, L., Van Bockstaelestraat 7, B- tools that do not introduce neither preliminary scenari- 9050 Ledeberg, Belgium. E-mail: Luc.meuris@pan- sation (ad hoc hypotheses), nor methodological bias, dora.be must be undertaken as prerequisites to elaborate a bi- 4018. Mey, D. (2003): Vorkommen und Beobachtun- omonitoring tool for freshwater hydrosystems assess- gen zur Verhaltensweise der Feuerlibelle Crocothemis ment." (Authors)] Address: Masselot, G., Laboratoire erythraea Brullé, 1832 (Odonata: Libellulidae) in Thü- d'Entomologie, Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, ringen. Veröffentlichungen Naturkundemuseum Erfurt 45, rue Buffon, F-75005 Paris, France. E-mail: gm@ 22: 137-148. (in German with English summary). [Since invfinr.org 2001, C. erythraea has been recorded in Thuringia, 4012. Masselot, G. (2003): Présentation succincte de Germany at three habitats: in the gravel pits near Her- la thèse : «La synécoparcimonie: un outil d'évaluation renhof in Central Thuringia, at Silbersee lake in the biologique de la qualité des eaux courantes. Théorie et Hainich National Park in Western Thuringia, and at the applications». Martinia 19(1): 5-6. (in French with Eng- former peat-cutting pit near Mühlberg in Central Thurin- lish summary). [This is a brief présentation of a thesis gia. At the two latter water bodies, mating, copula, ovi- titled «Synecoparsimony: a freshwater biomonitoring position, and territoriality of the species was observed. tool. Theory and applications», comprising 417 pp and Larvae or exuviae were not found. The records are do- appendices, and presented at the Laboratoire d'Ento- cumented and discussed in detail. Co-occuring odonate mologie, Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris, species - including Coenagrion mercuriale and Leu- France. A faksimile of the thesis' cover is documented.] corrhinia pectoralis - are listed in an table.] Address: Address: Masselot, G., Laboratoire d'Entomologie, Mu- Mey, D., Karl-Hermannstr. 3, D-99848 Wutha-Farnroda, séum National d'Histoire Naturelle, 45, rue Buffon, F- Germany 75005 Paris, France. E-mail: [email protected] 4019. Michoński, G. (2003): The first record of Sym- 4013. Mayer, J. (2003): Zur Libellenfauna des NSG petrum depressiusculum (Sélys, 1841) (Odonata: Libel- Schopflocher Moor ("Tongrube"). mercuriale 3: 4-5. (in lulidae) in the Western Pomeranian Lakeland. Wiad. German). [The peat bog, in the past years excaveted entomol. 22(3): 187-188. (in Polish). [Poland, Lutkowo for peat cutting and clay mining, was revitalised. The near Dobrzany (15°23N 15°22E), 14.X.2001, 1 male S. colonisation by Odonata is briefly outlined with special depressiusculum] Address: not stated emphasis on the peat bog species. Aeshna juncea, 4020. Mielewczyk, S. (2003): The study of entomo- Sympetrum danae, and Libellula quadrimaculata are fauna (Odonata, Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Coleoptera) reproducing, and a dispersing Leucorrhinia dubia was of the "Niknąca Łąka" peatbog in Stołowe Mountains observed.] Address: Mayer, J., Dorfstr. 57, D-73061 National Park. Szczelinec 7: 59-72. (in Polish, with Eng- Ebersbach-R0ßwälden, Germany. JohannesDMayer@ lish summary). [The paper seems to be quite identical web.de with that of Mielewczyk (2002); see OAS 3872.] Ad- 4014. Mead, K. (2003): Findings of the 2003 Great dress: Mielewczyk, S., Polska Akademia Nauk, Zakład Lakes Odonata Meeting. Argia 15(3): 1-3. (in English). Badań Środowiska Rolniczego i Leśnego, ul. Bukowska [Report and list of collected species from the 2003 19, PL-60-809 Poznań, Poland Great Lakes Odonata Meeting held in Finland, Minne- 4021. Miller, P.; Miller, K. (2003): East African dra- sota, USA.] Address: Mead, K., 6388 Lax Lake Rd., gonflies. A guide for residents, students and visitors, Finland, MN 5560, USA with colour plates and keys.. Nature Kenya, Nairobi. 4015. Meurgey, F. (2003): Comptage d'exuvies et ob- ISBN 9966-9921-3-8: X + 263 pp., 8 col. pls incl. (in servations relatives à l'émergence d'Aeshna juncea (L., English). [Peter Miller, outstanding odonatologist of the 1758) en Haute-Savoie. Martinia 19(3): 92. (in French). past century and teacher for many of us, together with [Ste Foy Tarentaise, Haute-Savoie, France, 2800 a.s.l; his wife Kate spent a significant time of his life studying the emergence habitat of A. juncea is described.] African Odonata. He planned to intensify these studies Address: Meurgey, F., Muséum d'Histoire naturelle de and to write a book on African dragonflies, but was sad- Nantes, 12, rue Voltaire, F-44000 Nantes, France. E- ly no more in the situation to finish it. On the basis of his mail: [email protected] and their common ideas, Kate Miller prepared a book in the memorial of Peter. The book intends "to aid appre- ciation and conservation of dragonflies of East Africa. It

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 30 was written for School and University students and o- comble, M., 5, Thublier de Vielleneuvre, F-17600 Saint- ther residents in Kenya, Tanzania and , and al- Romain-de-Benêt, France. E-mail: mathieu-oncomble so for visitors". Unique in its scope, it provides all the @tiscali.fr basic information required by a student of African odo- nate ecology, biology and behaviour, including a check- 4024. Moore, N.W. (2003): Four long term studies on list of East African species, a key to the families and dragonfly populations. J. Br. Dragonfly Society 19(1/2): genera, and a very informative glossary. 30 selected 2-7. (in English). [Few long term studies on dragonfly species are introduced in a monographic way. Each populations have been published anywhere in the species is depicted by a colour photo, and morphologi- world. The author summarizes those four that have cal characters are outlined. Much hitherto unpublished been undertaken since 1949. "1. A small canalized river information by the authors is provided. The didactical (the Portbury River) in the Gordano valley, Avon (previ- concept of this book is unique and an authoritative e- ously Somerset), 1949-1952. General studies on the xample for introducion into the study of Odonata or any behaviour and ecology of dragonflies and development other group of insects. It should not be missing from of the transect technique. In these studies quantitative any odonatological library. The following species have observations were confined to Anisoptera. References: been selected for presentation: Phaon iridipennis, Um- Moore (1953a, 1953b) 2. Water-filled bomb craters, Ar- ma saphirina, Lestes virgatum, Chlorocypha trifaria, ne Heath, Dorset, 1954-1960. Studies on dragonfly be- Platycypha caligata, Pseudagrion melanicterum, P. ha- haviour, notably on highest steady density. Reference: geni, Mesocnemis singularis, Platycnemis congolensis, Moore (1964) 3. Experimental ponds, Woodwalton Fen Chlorocnemis marshalli, C. pauli, Elattoneura glauca, National Nature Reserve Cambridgeshire (previously Ictinogomphus ferox, Notogomphus leroyi, Paragom- Huntingdonshire). Intensive observations 1962-1988, phus genei, Aeshna ellioti, Anax imperator, Gynacantha less intensive 1989 onwards. Studies on changes in bullata, Phyllomacromia funicularia, P. nyanzana, Bra- populations due to serai development and management chythemis lacustris, B. leucosticta, Crocothemis ery- of the ponds, and on territorial behaviour. References: thraea, Hadrothemis coacta, Orthetrum trinacria, Pal- Moore (1991, 1995, 2001) 4. Large pond in small priva- popleura lucia, Pantala flavescens, Rhyothemis notata, te nature reserve, Swavesey, Cambridgeshire. 1984 Tetrathemis polleni, and Tholymis tillarga.] Order: Price onwards. Studies on population changes due to habitat £ 20.- net.: Prepaid orders to be sent to: Mrs A.K. Miller, development and on the origins of the fauna, on territo- 68 Blenheim Dr., Oxford, OX2 8DQ, UK rial behaviour, and on the behaviour of immature in- sects. References: Moore (2000, 2001, 2002a,b)." All 4022. Misof, B.; Fleck, G. (2003): Comparative analy- these sites were revisted during the years after starting sis of mt LSU rRNA secondary structures of Odonates: the intensive studies. Major changes are briefly discus- structural variability and phylogenetic signal. Insect Mo- sed.] Address: Moore N.W., The Farmhouse, 117 Box- lecular Biology 12(6): 535-548. (in English). ["Seconda- worth End, Swavesey, Cambridge CB4 5RA, UK ry structures of the most conserved part of the mt 16S rRNA gene, domains IV and V, have been recently ana- 4025. Müller, J. (2003): RosMariea Steglich zum 60. lysed in a comparative study. However, full secondary Geburtstag. Entomol. Mitt. Sachsen-Anhalt 11(2): 84- structures of the mt LSU rRNA molecule are published 86. (in German). [This is a brief curriculum vitae of for only a few insect species. The present study pre- Rosmarie Steglich, currently one of the most profiled sents full secondary structures of domains I, II, IV and V odonatologists in the Federal state of Sachsen-Anhalt, of Odonates and one representative of mayflies, Ephe- Germany, and a specialist for Gomphidae.] Address: mera sp. The reconstructions are based on a compara- Müller, J., Frankefelde 3, 39116 Magdeburg, Germany. tive approach and minimal consensus structures deri- E-mail: [email protected] ved from sequence alignments. The inferred structures 4026. Müller, J. (Red.) (2003): Prgramm & Abstracts exhibit remarkable similarities to the published Dro- der 22. Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft deutschsprachi- sophila melanogaster model, which increases confiden- ger Odonatologen, 14.-16. März 2003 in Dessau/Elbe, ce in these structures. Structural variance within Odo- Sachsen-Anhalt. pedemontanum 4: 50 pp. (in German / nates is homoplastic, and neighbour-joining trees based English). [The following lectures have been held in on tree edit distances do not correspond to any of the Dessau: Ott, J.: Die Ausbreitung mediterraner Libellen- phylogenetically expected patterns. However, despite arten nach Deutschland, Mittel- und Nordeuropa - Zu- homoplastic quantitative structural variation, many simi- sammenstellung aktueller Daten im Hinblick auf einen larities between Odonates and Ephemera sp. suggest Klimawandel; Donath, H.: Veränderungen der Odona- promising character sets for higher order insect syste- tenfauna der nordwestlichen Niederlausitz vor dem Hin- matics that merit further investigations." (Authors)] Ad- tergrund des Klimawandels; Schiel, F.-J.: Die Libellen- dress: Misof, B., Dept of Entomology, Researchinstitute fauna der Oberheinauen als Spiegelbild der histori- Alexander König and Museum of Zoology, Adenaueral- schen Verhältnisse und des rezenten Ausbauzustan- lee 160, D-53113 Bonn, Germany. E-mail: b.misolf.zfmk des; Westermann, K.: Auswirkungen der Hochwasser @uni-bonn.de 1995 und 1999 auf Libellenbestände von Fließgewäs- 4023. Moncomble, M. (2003): Première observation sern der südbadischen Rheinniederung; Bulankova, E.: de la reproduction d'Epitheca bimaculata (Charpentier, Distribution of "FFH-Annex species" of dragonflies (O- 1825) en Poitou-Charentes et mise à jour des départe- donata) in Slovakia and their ecolocical status; Zim- ments mentionnant cette espèce (Odonata, Anisoptera, mermann, W. & L. Buttstedt: Ökologische Beobachtun- Corduliidae). Martinia 19(4): 149-153. (in French, with gen an vergesellschafteten Subpopulationen von Coe- English summary). [On 10-V-2003, E. bimaculata was nagrion ornatum und C. mercuriale in der Helme-Un- traced near Poitou-Charentes, Dept. Vienne, France. strut-Aue; Schmidt, E.: Zur Habitat-Präferenz einiger The habitat is described in detail, co-occuring odonate Sommer-Libellenarten in den Elbauen im Raum Dessau species are listed, and the distribution of E. bimaculata im Hinblick auf den Einfluß von Beweidung mit Groß- in France is compiled and discussed.] Address: Mon- vieh; Clausnitzer, H.-J.: Ausbreitung von Ceriagrion te-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 31 nellum und Orthetrum coerulescens in der Südheide; number of venation defects. The sharply increased le- Brauner, O.: Beobachtungen zum Vorkommen und zur vel of radiation in summer 1986, which coincided with Reproduktion der Südlichen Mosaikjungfer Aeshna affi- the flight of dragon-flies, could have caused hereditary nis in Brandenburg; Lohr, M.: Die Libellenbesiedlung defects expressed in a sequence of generations of e- des Unteren Allier nördlich Moulins - naturnahes Vorbild ven years of emergence. Apparently, most alternative für vergleichbare mitteleuropäische Flüsse; Mauersber- features of wing venation in dragon-flies can be consi- ger, R.: Erste Antworten auf die Frage, warum Anax dered as markers of stability of the ontogenetic proces- parthenope im Norden Brandenburgs klare und im Sü- ses, which reflect, to a great extent, genotypic features den trübe Seen besiedelt; Leipelt, K.G.: Habitatspezifi- of the organisms in a population. A possible mechanism sches Driftverhalten der Larven von Cordulegaster- has been described, which explains the proposed topo- Arten: Erklärung für ihre Einnischung?; Kuhn, J.: Neha- logical model of formation of the venation defects of dif- lennia speciosa - eine Schlüsselart im Moornaturschutz; ferent types. The increase in mean frequencies of de- Brockhaus, T.: Die Bestandsentwicklung ausgewählter fects can suggest an enhanced development over the Libellenarten in Sachsen während der vergangenen aberrant epigenetic trajectories, which may lead to the 200 Jahre; Burkart, W.: Der Libellen wegen nach Nor- elimination of these organisms under the influence of den ? - Ergebnisse langjähriger Libellenbeobachtungen various agents, i.e., to the stabilizing selection in a po- auf der Ostseeinsel Gotland; Martens, A.: Die Wüste pulation. The results obtained suggest that defects of lebt ! - Verbreitungsmuster der Libellen Namibias in venation arise on the stochastic basis and their fre- Raum und Zeit; Rüppell, G.: Der Flug der Libellen und quency increases upon destabilization of ontogenetic seine Bedeutung als Einnischungsmechanismus; Wil- processes not only by the environmental factors, but al- dermuth, H.: Libellen in der Vorreiterrolle bei der Pflege so by genetic stress. Venation defects can be success- und Gestaltung von Naturschutzgebieten - ein Beispiel fully used in population biomonitoring." (Author)] aus der Schweiz; Behrends, T.: Ergebnisse dreijähriger Address: Muzlanov, Yu.A., Zarevskii Secondary School, Untersuchungen und Populationsentwicklung natur- Zarya, Mikhailovskii Raion, Ryazan Oblast, 391728, schutzfachlicher Zielarten in der halboffenen Weide- Russia landschaft Hoeltigbaum bei Hamburg; Serfling, C.: Ar- tenhilfsprogramm für die Libellenarten Coenagrion mer- 4028. Nachtigall, W. (2003): Aufflug, mit dem Wider- curiale und C. ornatum in Thüringen; Fliedner, T.: Ent- stand' bei der Blauflügel-Prachtlibelle Calopteryx virgo wicklung von Sympetrum pedemontanum vom Ei bis (Odonata: Calopterygidae). Entomologia Generalis zum Imaginalschlupf am Sihlsee (Schweiz); Jödicke, 26(4): 241-251. (in German with English summary). ["It R.: An welche Libellenart dachte Linné, als er Libellula is shown that - contrary to equal phasic up to antiphasic aenea beschrieb?; Kunz, B. & R. Jödicke: Onycho- beating of the fore- and hindwings at normal flight and gomphus costae: Portriat eines ibero-maghrebinischen in mating flight (a.o ANDERS & RÜPPELL 1996) - du- Endemiten; Lohr, M.: Zur Ausbreitung von Crocothemis ring quick vertical starts, all wings beat rapidly and syn- erythraea in der nordrhein-westfälischen und nieder- chronously downward. Model measurements using flow sächsischen Oberweserniederung; Mauersberger, R.: visualisation show that hereby a downward travelling Zur kenntnis der potentiell natürlichen Fischfauna der vortex ring, very similar to that of a white cabbage but- Seentypen NO-Deutschlands als gedankliche Basis für terfly's vertical take-off (ELLINGTON 1980), is genera- den Libellenschutz; Richter, M.: Untersuchungen zu ted. When parameters are measurable, calculations u- Habitatansprüchen und Morphometrie von Cercion lin- sing approximation parameters show that an upward di- denii; Workshop Fische, Fischerei und Libellenschutz rected reaction force corresponding up to double body (Konzept und Koordination: Kuhn, J., Seewiesen; Mo- weight is generated, thus catapulting the insect vertical- deration: Martens, A., Karlsruhe); Clausnitzer, H.J.: ly into the air. The very next wing-beat already shows a Teichwirtschaft und Libellen; Clausnitzer, H.-J.: Aeshna pronounced phase shift which permits lift generation. viridis und Angelsport; Keil, R.: Der Einfluß traditioneller Thereby the possibility of flying by drag generation, that Nutzungsformen der karpfenteichwirtschaft auf das was indicated by RÜPPELL (1985, 1989) but not analy- Vorkommen un die Entwicklung von Libellen; Martens, sed in terms of flow mechanics was proved using a A.: Koexistenz von Libellen und Fischen - die evoluti- flight situation that was measurable and the parameters onsökologische Perspektive; Ott, J.: Die ökologischen of which could be calculated." (Author)] Address: Nach- Folgen von Fischbesatz auf Libellenzönosen von Kies- tigall, W., Allgemeine Biologie, Universität des Saarlan- gruben; Schmidt, E.: 20 Jahre GdO: Der offizielle Start- des, D-66041, Saarbrücken, Germany punkt am 4.9.1982 in Bonn; Schnabel, H.: Quantitative 4029. Nagasaka, T.; Motobayashi, T.; Nakagawa, M. Untersuchungen zum Schlupf von Libellen an Fischtei- (2003): Relation of the rice planting period to the quanti- chen; Weihrauch, F.: Ein Baggersee mit reicher Libel- ty of ocurrence of Sympetrum frequens. In: Arai, Y. lenfauna trotz intensiver Angelfischerei; Wildermuth, H.: (Ed): A Countrywide Survey of Red Dragonflies. Mu- Inwieweit beeinträchtigen Fische die Libellenfauna klei- sashino Satoyama Research Group, Institute of Agricul- ner Moorgewässer] Address: Müller, J., Frankefelde 3, ture and Natural environments. 47 pp. Translation: Ishi- 39116 Magdeburg, Germany. E-mail: FaunOek.Jmuel- zawa, N., Tokorozawa City, Japan: 33-37. (in Japane- [email protected] se). [The effects of temporal drainage, irrigation, and 4027. Muzlanov, Yu.A. (2003): The pattern of distribu- harvest of rice plants on S. frequens in the paddy fields tion of defects of wing venation in the banded agrion of the Field Museum Honcho, Field Science Ceneter, (Calopteryx splendens). Ontogenez 34(1): 61-66. (in University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan Russian with English summary). ["The distribution of are described.] Address: Nagasaka, T., Faculty of Agri- morphological structures was studied in wings of the culutre, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technolo- banded agrion (Calopteryx splendens Harr.) from diffe- gy, Japan rent intrapopulation groups. Dragon flies of odd years of 4030. Naraoka, H. (2003): An early emergence of emergence are characterized by a more stable pattern Sympetrum frequens from Aomori City in April. Ce- of ontogenetic processes according to the mean total

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 32 lastrina 38: 92-93. (in Japanese). [In April, 2003, one ons.] Address: Orr, B., 26 Currimundi Rd, Caloundra, teneral S. frequens has been found unseasonably at a Q4551, Australia residence area of Aomori City (morning edition of The Toa Nippou dated April 17). This individual emerged by 4035. Ott, J. (2003): Das Biosphärenreservat "Pfäl- three months earlier than usual, emerging one month zerwald - Vosges du Nord" - eine multifunktionale Res- earlier than Ischnura asiatica that emerges in early source zwischen verschiedenen urbanen Zentren: im May, and which is the earliest among Odonata in Ao- Spannungsfeld zwischen Biodiversitätsschutz und Nut- mori Prefecture, Japan. (Taken from Digest of Japane- zung. In: Venturelli, R.C.; Müller, F. (Eds.): Paesaggio se Odonatological Short Communications 15; edited culturale e biodiversità. Principi generali, metodi, pro- and translated by ISHIZAWA, Naoya).] Address: Nara- poste operative. Firenze: 179-205. (in German with Ita- oka, H., 36-71 Aza Motoizumi, Oaza Fukunoda, Itaya- lian summary). [The biosphere, situated in French-Ger- nagi-machi, Kita-tsugaru-gun, Aomori Pref., 038-3661, man border region, is of outstanding importance as cul- Japan ture landscape and as habitat for many highly speciali- sed species. Many of them are depending of special 4031. Naraoka, H. (2003): Changes of the body colour land use regimes. The paper briefly summarizes and of Nehalennia speciosa (Coenagrionidae: Odonata). discusses the current situation of the biosphere and Gekkan-Mushi 388: 38-40. (in Japanese) [The cyclo- outlines measures which will guarantee a sustainable morphosis of N. speciosa is documented with colour development of the region. Some key-stone species in- photos. Colour change of the adults was observed by cluding Odonata are listed.] Address: Ott, J., Friedhof- breeding the damselflies in a cage of nylon mesh net str. 28, D-67705 Trippstadt, Germany. E-mail: L.U.P.O. soon after emergence. The body colour changed suc- [email protected] cessively day by day, and the velocity of the change va- ried by individual. Seven stages for the male and nine 4036. Parr, A. (2003): Guides to Odonata from various stages for the female colour change were found and regions of the world. Atropos 20: 48-53. (in English). documented in a table and colour photographs. Survi- [The paper compiles dragonfly books availabe (with a vorship of a male lasted in maximum 34 days, and for few exceptions) from different book sellers.] Address: two females 41 days. The specimens in the cage were Parr, A.J., 10 Orchard Way, Barrow, Bury St. Edmunds, provided twice a day with plentiful of small insects. (Ta- Suffolk IP29 5BX, UK. E-mail: [email protected] ken from Digest of Japanese Odonatological Short 4037. Parr, A. (2003): Migrant and dispersive dra- Communications 15; edited and translated by ISHIZA- gonflies in Britain during 2002. J. Br. Dragonfly Society WA, Naoya).] Address: Naraoka, H., 36-71 Aza Motoi- 19(1/2): 8-14. (in English). [The following species are zumi, Oaza Fukunoda, Itayanagi-machi, Kita-tsugaru- discussed in detail: Calopteryx virgo, C.splendens, gun, Aomori Pref., 038-3661, Japan Lestes barbarus, Ischnura pumilio, Erythromma viridu- 4032. Novelo-Gutierrez, R. (2003): The larva of Pa- lum, Aeshna mixta, Anax imperator, A. parthenope, A. laemnema domina Calvert, 1903 (Odonata: Platysticti- ephippiger, Libellula quadrimaculata, Orthetrum coeru- dae). Transactions of the American Entomological So- lescens, Crocothemis erythraea, Sympetrum striolatum, ciety 129(1): 71-75. (in English). ["A detailed description S. fonscolombii, and S. danae. Candidates for new Bri- and illustrations of the larva of P. domina are provided. tish species should be Chalcolestes viridis and Sym- P. domina shows the most complex color pattern, and pecma fusca.] Address: Parr, A.J., 10 Orchard Way, is the least setose larva of the three known species of Barrow, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5BX, UK. E- the genus." (Author)] Address: Novelo-Gutierrez, R., In- mail: [email protected] stituto de Ecologia, A.C. Departamento de Entomolo- 4038. Paulson, D. (2003): Another tribute to Minter. gia, 91000, Apartado Postal 63, Xalapa, Veracruz, Me- Argia 15(3): 17-18. (in English). [Obituary of Minter xico. E-Mail: [email protected] Westfall.] Address: Paulson, D.R., Slater Museum, U- 4033. Olthoff, M.; Ikemeyer, D. (2003): Zur Libellen- niv. of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA 98416, USA. E-mail: fauna der Moore und Heiden im Westmünsterland. Un- [email protected] tersuchungen in ausgewählten Schutzgebieten des 4039. Payne, J.C. (2003): Dispersal and dynamics of Kreises Borken. LÖBF-Mitteilungen 3/2003: 12-17. (in dragonfly communities in a lake network. Dissertation, German). [43 odonate species have been recorded in Dept Biol., University of Washington: 146 pp. (in the the peatbogs and fens situated in the Landkreis English). [In a network of desert lakes in eastern Wa- Borken, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Lestes virens, shington State, USA, the population dynamics of dra- Coenagrion hastulatum, C. lunulatum, Ceriagrion tenel- gonflies was studied. The dissertation comprises of four lum, Aeshna juncea, A. subarctica elisabethae Djako- main chapters: "I. DRAGONFLY POPULATION DY- nov, 1922, Somatochlora arctica, Sympetrum danae, NAMICS AT A LANDSCAPE SCALE: I studied the Leucorrhinia dubia, L. pectoralis, and L. rubicunda are temporal and spatial variability in dragonfly populations briefly commented.] Address: Ikemeyer, D., Biologische [...], and investigated the causes of the variability. The Station Zwillbrock e.V., Zwillbrock 10, D-48691 Vreden, simultaneous trapping of 25 lakes allowed temporal and Germany. E-mail: [email protected] spatial trends to be investigated. Four lakes were trap- 4034. Orr, B. (2003): Rendzvous Kanchanaburi. Ma- ped in the 1960s and again in the 1990s, and an additi- langpo 20: 202-205. (in English). [Report of a common onal 21 lakes were simultaneously trapped in the late trip to Thailand of the currently most profiled odonatolo- 1990s. I found that although the species pool was rela- gists involved in Thai Odonata (Matti Hämäläinen, Am- tively stable over a 30-year period, the abundance of nuay Pinratana) and Bert Orr (Odonata of Borneo) inc- dragonflies varied greatly between lakes, years and luding some species highlights of different localities in species. Populations of rare species were more variab- the Kanchanaburi region, and some private annotati- le than common species. Predatory fish such as bass and carp had a strong negative impact on most dra- gonfly species but rainbow trout, which are stocked in

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 33 study area lakes, did not, perhaps because they do not sequently I collected breeding dragonflies at the mark- reach high densities. Application of the toxin rotenone ed lake and at several other lakes close by to investiga- to lakes for the purpose of killing unwanted fish appea- te the relative exchange rates of breeding adults. The red to allow the recovery of some dragonfly species. proportion of dragonflies that were residents was Lastly, I argue that the scale of most dragonfly studies surprisingly low: only 9.8 % (61 out of 619) adult dra- appears to be too small to answer questions about po- gonflies captured at the pond were marked. A sample pulation dynamics. II. USE OF AN ELEMENTAL MAR- of 747 adults from 3 neighboring lakes within 3.2 km of KER, RUBIDIUM, TO STUDY DISPERSAL OF AQUA- the marked lake captured only four marked dragonflies, TIC INSECTS (see OAS 3881 in this issue). III. MEA- all at a lake less than 100 meters away. There were SURING THE RATIO OF IMMIGRANT TO RESIDENT significant differences between taxonomic families: 30- BREEDERS IN A DRAGONFLY POPULATION: In a 60% of the breeding dragonflies of the family Libelluli- patchy landscape, the persistence of a metapopulation dae were residents, whereas fewer than 10% of the of animals or plants depends on the exchange of indivi- smaller Coenagrionidae and the larger Aeshnidae were duals between sub-populations via dispersal. However, residents. There were also differences between the se- not all populations in patchy landscapes are metapopu- xes: there were fewer resident males than females in lations; in some cases demographic or environmental every species where I caught marked individuals, sug- forces are more important than the degree of connecti- gesting that dispersal rates of males are greater than vity between sub-populations. Unfortunately, it is diffi- dispersal rates of females. The design of the experi- cult to estimate dispersal rates or to estimate the impact ment did not allow me to distinguish between several of dispersers, particularly for populations of small ani- possible interpretations, including that many of the nati- mals that cannot be easily marked, have high mortality ve dragonflies may have dispersed to breed elsewhere in early life, and may be very mobile. This experiment or died after emergence, or a large number of im- was designed to measure the relative contribution of migrants may have come in to breed. Nevertheless, it residents versus immigrants to reproduction in a dra- appears that immigration is very important to the popu- gonfly population in a highly dynamic, patchy landsca- lation dynamics of dragonflies in some ponds, sug- pe. I marked all of the resident larval dragonflies in a la- gesting that some dragonfly communities may be cha- ke with an internal chemical marker, rubidium, that per- racterized by metapopulation dynamics. IV. THE IN- sists through emergence (i.e. between larval and adult TERACTION OF STOCHASTIC DISPERSAL EVENTS life stages). Subsequently I collected breeding dra- WITH FOOD WEB DYNAMICS DURING THE FOR- gonflies at the marked lake and at several other lakes MATION OF NEW DRAGONFLY COMMUNITIES: Me- close by to investigate the relative exchange rates of tapopulation theory highlights the importance of orga- breeding adults. The proportion of dragonflies that were nism movement and rare colonization events to popula- residents was surprisingly low: only 9.8 % (61 out of tion dynamics and community structure. However, the 619) adult dragonflies captured at the pond were mark- theory is simplistic in its treatment of species interacti- ed. A sample of 747 adults from 3 neighboring lakes ons, and evidence for the importance of metapopulation within 3.2 km of the marked lake captured only four dynamics in nature is mixed. Furthermore, a large marked dragonflies, all at a lake less than 100 meters number of experiments have shown that inter-species away. There were significant differences between taxo- interactions, particularly predation, can outweigh other nomic families: 30-60% of the breeding dragonflies of factors in determining population dynamics and com- the family Libellulidae were residents, whereas fewer munity composition. This experiment was an attempt to than 10% of the smaller Coenagrionidae and the larger weigh the relative importance of dispersal dynamics Aeshnidae were residents. There were also differences versus food web interactions in determining the species between the sexes: there were fewer resident males composition of new communities. I created a set of wi- than females in every species where I caught marked dely-separated artificial ponds in a natural landscape individuals, suggesting that dispersal rates of males are inhabited by 20 species of dragonflies, and manipulated greater than dispersal rates of females. The design of predation rates and dispersal distances to evaluate the experiment did not allow me to distinguish between their influence on colonization success by dragonflies of several possible interpretations, including that many of different sizes. The body size of a predator can be a the native dragonflies may have dispersed 73 III. MEA- predictor of 1) its trophic level in a food web and 2) the SURING THE RATIO OF IMMIGRANT TO RESIDENT scale of its movement in a landscape. Dragonflies of 3 BREEDERS IN A DRAGONFLY POPULATION Abs- taxonomic families colonized the ponds and there were tract In a patchy landscape, the persistence of a meta- differences between the families in their propensity to population of animals or plants depends on the ex- colonization isolated ponds. I found that the effects of change of individuals between sub-populations via predation dominated the community composition once dispersal. However, not all populations in patchy lands- dragonflies had arrived in the new habitat, and the iden- capes are metapopulations; in some cases de- tity of the top predator was important. However, the mographic or environmental forces are more important outcome of competition between large and medium- than the degree of connectivity between sub- sized dragonflies depended on order of arrival (a so- populations. Unfortunately, it is difficult to estimate called "priority effect"). Mid-sized species were particu- dispersal rates or to estimate the impact of dispersers, larly susceptible to predation. They gained an advanta- particularly for populations of small animals that cannot ge by arriving first, and appeared to follow a strategy be easily marked, have high mortality in early life, and that increased the probability of discovering isolated may be very mobile. This experiment was designed to ponds before potential predators did. In short, the spe- measure the relative contribution of residents versus cies composition of new communities was determined immigrants to reproduction in a dragonfly population in by food web dynamics, but the strength and direction of a highly dynamic, patchy landscape. I marked all of the some food web interactions depended on the timing of resident larval dragonflies in a lake with an internal stochastic dispersal events whose probability was de- chemical marker, rubidium, that persists through emer- termined by the spatial layout of a pond and the disper- gence (i.e. between larval and adult life stages). Sub- sal behavior of the species involved." (Author) This dis-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 34 sertation is rich in material, well organised, and written 4046. Pinratana, A. (2003): Editorial. Malangpo 20: in a language quite easy to read.] Address: Payne, J.C., 195. (in English). [Bro. A. Pinratana highlights some Department of Zoology, University of Washington, Seat- odonatological acitivities in 2003 reporting on new re- tle, WA, 98195-1800, USA. E-Mail: [email protected] cords for the Thai odonate fauna, and the (negative) shington.edu changes of one of the most important Thai habitats for Odonata, the Siribhum waterfall (Doi Inthanon in Chi- 4040. Peters, A. (2003): Dragonfly conservation from ang Mai).] Address: Pinratana, Bro Amnuay, Saint the BDS: return of the Southern damselfly Coenagrion Gabriel's College, Bangkok 10300, Thailand mercuriale (Charp.) to an historic site in Dorset. Atropos 20: 16-19. (in English). [On 26 June 2003, a male C. 4047. Ponel, P.; Papazian, M. (2003): Une belle locali- mercuriale was recorded at Scotland Pond. This water té à Odonates en Sardaigne: le lac Baratz. Martinia body is situated on New Mills Heath, which is part of 19(3): 93-96. (in French with English summary). [In the Hartland SSSI and NNR, in Purbeck, south Dorset, UK. north of Sardinia, Province Sassari, Italy, Brachythemis To enable recolonisation of the localitiy from the nea- leucosticta was recorded. On 2.VI.2001 at lake Baratz, rest known population of C. mercuriale about a mile a total of seven Odonata including Ischnura genei, west of the site, habitat recovery measures (scrub clea- Coenagrion scitulum, and Paragomphus genei were rence) had been made in February 2003. The Southern found. ] Address: Papazian, M., Le Constellation Bât. A, Damselfly was last recorded at the site in 1969.] Ad- 72 avenue des Caillols, F-13012 Marseille, France dress: Peters, Angela, Purbeck Estates Ecologist, The National Trust, Countryside Office, Middle Beach, Swa- 4048. Pont, B. (2003): Quelques observations de Li- nage, Dorset, BH19 3AX. UK. E-mail: angela.peters@ bellules de Guadeloupe. Martinia 19(4): 161-163. (in nationaltrust.org.uk French, with English summary). [Guadeloupe, Desirade Islands (French West Indies), France; 9 taxa along with 4041. Petrick, W. (2003): Tag der Artenvielfalt 2003 in habitat descriptions are briefly discussed.] Address: Wanninchen - bemerkenswerte Ergebnisse. Biologi- Pont, B., Montée du village, F-38150 Anjou, France sche Studien, Luckau 32: 25-28. (in German). [Bran- denburg, Germany; The so-called Day of Biodiversity - 4049. Poulton, B.C.; Wildhaber, M.L.; Charbonneau, initiated by the magazine GEO - was held on 28. / 29. C.S.; Fairchild, J.F.; Mueller, B.G; Schmitt, C.J. (2003): VI.2003. Remarkable Odonata have been Cordule- A longitudinal assessment of the aquatic macroinver- gaster boltonii, Leuocrrhinia albifrons, and L. dubia.] tebrate community in the channelized lower Missouri Address: Petrick, W., Egsdorf, Dorfstr. 44, D-15926 Lu- River. Environmental Monitoring & Assessment 85(1): ckau, Germany 23-53. (in English). ["We conducted an aquatic mac- roinvertebrate assessment in the channelized reach of 4042. Petrulevicius, J.F.; Nel, A. (2003): A new libellu- the lower Missouri River, and used statistical analysis of loid dragonfly (Insecta: Odonata: Italoansida) from the individual metrics and multimetric scores to identify late Paleocene of Argentina. Geobios 36(4): 401-406. community response patterns and evaluate relative bio- (in English). ["A new genus and species of "libellulid" logical condition. We examined longitudinal site diffe- dragonfly, Austrolibellula noroestenia nov. gen., nov. rences that are potentially associated with water quality sp., of the group Italoansida, BECHLY, 1996, is descri- related factors originating from the Kansas City metro- bed. The specimen comes from the Maiz Gordo Forma- politan area, using data from coarse rock substrate in tion (late Paleocene) that crops out in northwestern Ar- flowing water habitats (outside river bends), and gentina. Its phylogenetic relationships within Cavilabiata depositional mud substrate in slack water habitats (dike BECHLY, 1996 are discussed." (Authors)] Address: fields). Three sites above river mile (RM) 369 in Kansas Petrulevicius, J.F., Laboratoire d'Entomologie, Museum City (Nebraska City, RM=560; St. Joseph, RM=530; National d'Histoire Naturelle, 45, Rue de Buffon, 75005, Parkville, RM=377) and three below (Lexington, Paris, France. E-Mail: [email protected] RM=319; Glasgow, RM=228; Hermann, RM=94) were sampled with rock basket artificial substrates, a qualita- 4043. Petrulevicius, J.F.; Nel, A. (2003): Oldest peta- tive kicknet method, and the Petite Ponar. We also lurid dragonfly (Insecta: Odonata): a Lower Creaceous compared the performance of the methods used. A total specimen from south Patagonia, Argentina. Cretaceous of 132 aquatic macroinvertebrate taxa were collected Res. 24(1): 31-34. (in English). [Argentinopetalia ar- from the lower Missouri River; one third of these taxa changelskyi gen. n., sp. n. from the Baquero Group, An- belonged to the sensitive EPOT insect orders (Epheme- fiteatro de Ticó Formation, is described.] Address: Nel, roptera, Plecoptera, Odonata, and Trichoptera). Rock A., Lab. Ent.. Mus. Natn. Hist. Nat., 45 rue Buffon, F- baskets had the highest mean efficiency (34.1%) of the 75005 Paris, France. E-mail: [email protected] methods, and the largest number of taxa was collected by Ponar (n=69) and kicknet (n=69) methods. Seven of 4044. Pfeiffer, B. (2003): Two new dragonflies for Ver- the 15 metrics calculated from rock basket data, and fi- mont. Argia 15(3): 14. (in English). [USA, Vermont, ve of the nine metrics calculated from Ponar data sho- Aeshna subarctica, Libellula cyanea] Address: Pfeiffer, wed highly significant differences (ANOVA, P<0.001) at B.; E-mail: [email protected] one or more sites below Kansas City. We observed a 4045. Pianalto, S.; Cuenin, C. (2003): Données nou- substantial reduction in net-spinning Trichoptera in rock velles pour Sympetrum pedemontanum (Allioni, 1766). habitats below Kansas City (Lexington), an increase in Contribution à la faune des Odonates du Languedoc- relative dominance of Oligochaeta in depositional habi- Roussillon. Martinia 19(2): 50. (in French). [At 11 VIII tats at the next site downstream (Glasgow), and lower 2002, S. pedemontanum was traced in the Parc natio- relative condition scores in rock habitat at Lexington nal des Cévennes, France.] Address: Pianalto, Silvie, and depositional habitat at Glasgow. Collectively, these L'école, F-48110 Le Pompidou, France data indicate that some urban-related impacts on the aquatic macroinvertebrate community are occurring. Our results suggest that the methods and assessment

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 35 framework we used in this study could be successfully June 2003, at Westhay Moor Reserve, Somerset, UK I applied on a larger scale with concurrent water and se- observed a mature male C. puella fly towards a male P. diment chemistry to validate metrics, establish impair- icarus, which was flying low over a grassy patch adjoi- ment levels, and develop a specific macroinvertebrate ning a reed-bed by a lake. The damselfly flew repeated- community index for the lower Missouri River. We re- ly at the butterfly, buffeting it at times, and so preven- commend accomplishing this with longitudinal multi- ting it from settling. This aggressive behaviour, which habitat sampling at a larger number of sites related to occurred during a brief sunny spell, continued for one all potential s of impairment, including major tributaries, minute, after which the butterfly flew off. Male C. puella urban areas, and points." (Authors)] Address: Poulton, were numerous in the area at the time (several were in B.C., Columbia Environmental Research Center, U.S. either the ring or tandem position) but, apart from the Geological Survey, Columbia, MO, USA. E-Mail: barry- one individual, they all disregarded the Common Blue [email protected] Butterfly." Possible reasons of this behaviour are dis- cussed. It is believed that "the visual impact of the but- 4050. Raab, R. (2003): Die Besiedlung neu geschaf- terfly's relatively large blue wing expanse could have fener Uferstrukturen im Staubereich Freudenau (Wien, triggered sexual attraction."] Address: Radford, P., Niederösterreich) durch Libellen (Insecta, Odonata). Crossways Cottage, West Bagborough, Taunton, So- Denisia 10: 79-99. (in German with English summary). merset TA4 3EG, UK [" From 1998 to 2001 the dragonfly fauna at nine new study sites along the restructured Danube shoreline as 4053. Reeves, D. (2003): Australian crepuscular dra- well as at the Tritonwasser on the Danube Island were gonflies. Austrolestes 8: 4. (in English). [23 species are observed in the course of 81 field trips. In all 14130 in- listed and their behaviour is briefly described.] Address: dividuals and 29 species of dragonflies respectively we- Reeves, D., 30 Bramston Tce, Herston, QLD 4006, re found at the nine new sites. Most frequent was Australia. E-mail: [email protected] Ischnura elegans with 55% of all individuals followed by Platycnemis pennipes with 20%. In the whole period 4054. Reeves, D. (2003): Book review: Dragonflies by from 1990 to 2001 39 species were observed at the Tri- Steve Brooks. ISBN 0 565 09189 8. Austrolestes 8: 3-4. tonwasser. In 2000 and 2001 Leucorrhinia pectoralis (in English). [Review of the book abstracted as OAS one of Europeans most threatened dragonfly species 3386.] Address: Reeves, D., 30 Bramston Tce, Herston, and listed in the Annex II of the Habitats Directive was QLD 4006, Australia. E-mail: [email protected] found in a small autochthonous population at the Krei- 4055. Reeves, D. (2003): Species Profile: Hemianax mellacke. With the results of the dragonfly fauna, the papuensis Burmeister, 1839) Australian Emporor. whole Danube Island is classified a good ecological sta- Austrolestes 8: 1. (in English). [Brief information on dist- tus. Considering only the nine new sites, the ecological ribution and morphology of the species.] Address: Ree- status would be moderate because of the relatively ves, D., 30 Bramston Tce, Herston, QLD 4006, Austra- small number of autochthonous and sensitive autoch- lia. E-mail: [email protected] thonous species as well as the small range of the Odo- nate Habitat Index (OHI). The straight structureless 4056. Rehn, A.C. (2003): Phylogenetic analysis of shoreline of the Danube is of no use for the dragonflies. higher-level relationships of Odonata. Systematic En- The fourth year of investigation clearly showed that not tomology 28(2): 181-240. (in English). ["This is the most only pools but also side channels and coves could be of comprehensive analysis of higher-level relationships in importance for many dragonfly species if constructed Odonata conducted thus far. The analysis was based right. The restructure measurements on the shoreline of on a detailed study of the skeletal morphology and wing the Danube Island are not sufficient enough to support venation of adults, complemented with a few larval cha- a good corridor function of the Danube Island for dra- racters, resulting in 122 phylogenetically informative gonflies. Additional constructions of larger pools, for characters. Eighty-five genera from forty-five currently example the planned Phönixteich in the northern part of recognized families and subfamilies were examined. In the Danube Island, are necessary to provide long-term most cases, several species were chosen to serve as suitable habitats also for highly threatened dragonfly exemplars for a given genus. The seven fossil outgroup species and also to improve the corridor function of the taxa included were exemplar genera from five succes- Danube Island." (Author)] Address: Raab, R., Anton sively more distant odonatoid orders and suborders: Bruckner-Gasse 2/2, A-2232 Deutsch-Wagran, Austria. Tarsophlebiidae (the closest sister group of Odonata, E-mail: [email protected] previously placed as a family within 'Anisozygoptera'), Archizygoptera, Protanisoptera, Protodonata and Ge- 4051. Rackow, H. (2003): Beobachtungen von Sym- roptera. Parsimony analysis of the data, in which cha- pecma paedisca (Sibirische Winterlibelle) an einem un- racters were treated both under equal weights and gewöhnlichen Fundort. mercuriale 3: 6-8. (in German). implied weighting, produced cladograms that were high- [S. paedisca used a rain storage pond near Hohenwiel, ly congruent, and in spite of considerable homoplasy in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, as habitat in autumn the odonate data, many groupings in the most parsimo- 2000 and 2002. The habitat and the co-occuring odona- nious cladograms were well supported in all analyses, te species, including S. fusca, are discribed. The next as indicated by Bremer support. The analyses suppor- known locality of S. paedisca is located 5,5 km from ted the monophyly of both Anisoptera and Zygoptera, Hohenwiel.] Address: Rackow, H., Virchowstr. 26, D- contrary to the well known hypothesis of zygopteran pa- 78224 Singen, Germany. E-mail: HartmutRackow@ raphyly. Within Zygoptera, two large sister clades were web.de indicated, one comprised of the classical (Selysian) Ca- 4052. Radford, P. (2003): The Azure Damselfly Coen- lopterygoidea, except that Amphipterygidae, which ha- agrion puella (L.) attacking the Common Blue Butterfly ve traditionally been placed as a calopterygoid family, Polyommatus icarus (Rottemburg). J. Br. Dragonfly So- nested within the other large zygopteran clade compri- ciety 19(1/2): 37. (in English). ["At c. 1230h GMT on 6 sed of Eraser's 'Lestinoidea' plus ''

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 36 (both of which were shown to be paraphyletic as cur- ceae, which commonly produce coumarins that deter rently defined). Philoganga alone appeared as the herbivory in terrestrial systems. 3. Hyalella azteca con- sister group to the rest of the Zygoptera in unweighted sumed roots of B. erecta at a significantly greater rate cladograms, whereas Philoganga + Diphlebia compri- than alternative macrophyte substrata in Montezuma sed the sister group to the remaining Zygoptera in all Well. Additionally, H. azteca moulted at a significantly weighted cladograms. 'Anisozygoptera1 was confirmed higher rate when consuming B. erecta compared with a as a paraphyletic assemblage that forms a 'grade' to- diet of periphyton. 4. Two insect predators (Telebasis wards the true Anisoptera, with as the most salva and Belostoma bakeri) with different feeding stra- basal taxon. Within Anisoptera, Petaluridae appeared tegies were used to assess the effects of a B. erecta as the sister group to other dragonflies." (Author)] diet on predation rates in the laboratory and in Monte- Address: Rehn, A.C., 2817 G Street Apartment 1, Sac- zuma Well. Hyalella azteca was preyed on at a signifi- ramento, California 95816, USA cantly lower rate by both predators when given a strict diet of B. erecta roots compared with a diet of periphy- 4057. Rejl, J.; Mikát, M. (2003): Orthetrum brunneum, ton. 5. This is the first experimental evidence that pre- new species for East Bohemia. Acta Mus. reginaehra- dation on a freshwater herbivore, H. azteca, was redu- decensis (A) 29: 81-82. (in Czech, with English summa- ced when it consumed a chemically defended plant." ry). [Czech Republic; 2 males of O. brunneum are listed (Authors)] Address: Rowell, Kirsten, Department of Bio- from Hustirany (distr. Nachod) and Hradec Králové (Ju- logical Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, ly 2001).] Address: Rejl, J., Agentura Ochrání Prírody a AZ, 86011, USA. E-Mail: [email protected] Krajiny, Bozeny Nìmcové 2625, CZ-53002 Pardubice, Czech republic 4061. Sandkühler, J.; Brockmüller, N. (Red.) (2003): Erprobungs- und Entwicklungsvorhaben "Halboffene 4058. Reum, D. (2003): Reproduktionsnachweise der Weidelandschaft Höltigbaum. Stiftung Naturschutz Westlichen Keiljungfer (Gomphus pulchellus Sélys, Schleswig-Holstein (Hrsg.): 46 pp. (in German). [The in- 1840) in Thüringen (Odonata, Gomphidae). Mitt. Thü- fluence of free ranging cattles on the ecosystem against ringer Entomologenverb. 9(1): 2-5. (in German). [13.VI. the background of nature conservation measures to 2001, Immelborn, Wartburgkreis, Thüringen, Germany; maintain landscape heterogenity, are tested. Odonata first proof of reproduction (6 exuviae) in Thüringen. The are mentioned on pages 24/25; species of temporary habtiats (gravel pits) are discribed, and the current ran- pools (Lestes barbarus, Ischnura pumilio) and more ge extension of G. pulchellus is discussed.] Address: southern distributed species (Sympetrum striolatum) Reum, D., Brunnebweg 4, D-36448 Liebenstein, Ger- are stressed.] Address: Stiftung Naturschutz Schleswig- many Holstein, Eschenbrook 4, D-24113 Molfsee, Germany. www.stiftung-naturschutz-sh.de/hoeltigbaum/ 4059. Rowe, R.J. (2003): Agonistic behaviour in final- instar larvae of Austrocnemis splendida (Odonata: 4062. Sasamoto, A. (2003): Description of Devadatta Coenagrionidae), and a challenge to the 'Agriocnemidi- glaucinotata spec. nov. from Laos (Zygoptera: Amphip- nae'. Australian Journal of Zoology 51(1): 51-59. (in terygidae). Odonatologica 32(4): 381-386. (in English). English). ["Larval agonistic displays are reported from [holotype male: Phatang, Vang Vieng area, central La- Austrocnemis splendida, a small coenagrionid dam- os, 20-IV-2002; deposited at NSMT, Tokyo); the new selfly. 16 major displays were distinguished. The ago- species is described, illustrated, and compared with the nistic behaviour repertoire of A. splendida is contrasted allied species. Special emphasize is given to D. duca- with published information on other coenagrionid lar- trix from Vietnam.] Address: Sasamoto, A., 190-4 Ya- vae, especially with Agriocnemis pygmaea, putatively a kuoji, Tawaramoto-cho, Shiki-gun, Nara pref. 636-0341, member of the same subfamily. Marked differences in Japan larval display behaviour between A. splendida and A. pygmaea provide evidence against a close relationship 4063. Sauseng, M.; Pabst, M.-A.; Kral, K. (2003): The between these species. No support is found for inclu- dragonfly Libellula quadrimaculata (Odonata: Libelluli- ding A. splendida in the Agriocnemidinae. It is postula- dae) makes optimal use of the dorsal fovea of the com- ted that the Agriocnemidinae are an artificial construct, pound eyes during perching. Eur. J. Enlomol. 100: 475- its components linked through convergence in form of 479. (in English). ["We studied visual orientation and the reduced wing structures of these very small dra- perching behaviour of a territorial libellulid dragonfly gonflies." (Author)] Address: Rowe, R.J., School of Tro- species, L.quddrimaculata. The studies were performed pical Biology, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, during sunny, cloudless conditions at a pond in sou- 4811, Australia; E-Mail: [email protected] thern Styria, Austria, from May to July of 2001 and 2002. Individual males were observed for periods of 3 4060. Rowell, K.; Blinn, D.W. (2003): Herbivory on a to 4 weeks. We measured dragonfly's horizontal orien- chemically defended plant as a predation deterrent in tation relative to the solar azimuth, and vertical orienta- Hyalella azteca. Freshwater Biology 48(2): 247-254. (in tion relative to the solar altitude. The measurements in- English). ["1. We investigated whether a population of dicated that the males had a favourable view of the sky the freshwater amphipod, Hyalella azteca, which con- during perching. In addition, the relative amounts of sumed plants with defensive secondary compounds, ultraviolet (UV) and blue-violet radiation in scattered reduced predation as reported for terrestrial and marine light (not direct sunlight) were calculated for the whole systems. 2. Field observations in Montezuma Well, sky and for the section of the sky viewed by the fovea. U.S.A., indicated a strong association between the e- Our results show that the dorsal fovea is directed prefe- mergent macrophyte, Berula erecta and H. azteca. We rentially toward a section of the sky away from the sun, hypothesised that this geographically isolated populati- with less radiation but a higher UV and blue-violet satu- on of sedentary amphipods was able to consume roots ration. The present findings fit in well with the hypothe- of the chemically defended B. erecta as a deterrent a- sis, based on optical and physiological data, that the fo- gainst predation. Berula erecta is in the family Apia- vea, which is sensitive only to blue and UV radiation, is

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 37 optimally suited to the detection of small, rapidly flying were mapped and the "Representative Spectrum of insects against the blue sky. The findings supply the Odonata Species" (SCHMIDT, 1985, Odonatologica 14: first behavioural correlates of this foveal specialisation." 127-133) was recorded. Only autochthonous species (Authors)] Address: Sauseng, M., Institute of Zoology, were used for the assessment procedure. A total of 11 Karl-Franzens-University Graz, A-8010 Graz, Austria. Zygoptera and 20 Anisoptera species was recorded, 29 E-mail: [email protected] of them autochthonous. Site-specific Odonata Habitat Indices ranged from 1.72 to 3.67. The OHI of the only 4064. Schanowski, A. (2003): Ein Fund von Sympe- reference site where Odonata were detected directly at trum meridionale am mittleren Oberrhein. mercuriale 3: the Danube was 1.38. The mean OHI for the whole 36. (in German). [12.VIII.2003, w Rheinmünster-Stoll- floodplain section was 2.79. These figures indicate a re- hofen, Lk Rastatt, Baden-Württemberg] Address: Scha- latively high level of habitat diversity. By comparing this nowski, A., Lilienstr. 6, D-77880 Sasbach, Germany. status quo with reference conditions derived from the overall habitat situation before the regulation and from 4065. Schiel, F.-J.; Leinsinger, H. (2003): Neufunde old species inventories dating back to the 19th century, und Schlupfbeobachtungen von Gomphus flavipes (A- the status of the Tulln floodplain section was ranked as siatische Keiljungfer) an badischen Altrheinen. mercuri- class II ("good ecological status") in a 5-tiered classifi- ale 3: 8-12. (in German). [Detailed documentation (phe- cation scheme." (Authors)] Address: Waringer, J.A., In- nology, biotop parameters) of records of S. flavipes a- stitute of Ecology and Conservation Biology, University long the river Rhine; co-occuring Gomphidae are Ony- of Vienna, Althanstr. 14, A-1090 Vienna, Austria chogomphus forcipatus, Gomphus vulgatissimus, G. pulchellus, and Ophiogomphus cecilia.] Address: 4069. Seidenbusch, R. (2003): Lorenz'sche Prägung. Schiel, F.-J., Inst. Naturschutz und Landschaftsanalyse, Agrion 7(1): 4-5. (in English). [autobiographic note] Ad- Turenenweg 9, D-77880 Sasbach, Germany. E-mail: dress: Seidenbusch, R., Klenze Str. 5, D-92237 Sulz- [email protected] bach-Rosenberg, Germany

4066. Schiel, F.J.; Röske, W.; Hunger, H. (2003): 4070. Serafin, E.; Buczyński, P. (2003): The impor- Schutzgemeinschaft Libellen in Baden-Württemberg - tance of fishponds for aquatic insects, exemplified by Mitgliederversammlung am 29. März 2003 in Schopf- dragonflies (Odonata) and caddisflies (Trichoptera) in loch. mercuriale 3: 43-48. (in German). [Report on a ponds of the Lublin regon. Abstracts of papers and pos- remarkable broad spectrum of acitivities of the SGL in ters presented at the 19th Symposium of Polish hydro- Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The report incluedes a logists, Fac. Biol., Univ. Warszaw, 9-12 Sept. 2003: resolution directed against the stocking of gras carp in 168. (in Polish). [The importance of Polish fish ponds water bodies.] Address: Schiel, F.-J., Inst. Naturschutz for nature conservation purposes is outlined; some of und Landschaftsanalyse, Turenenweg 9, D-77880 Sas- the ponds surveyed harbour odonate species as Coen- bach, Germany. E-mail: [email protected] agrion armatum, Sympetrum pedemontanum, Aeshna affinis, A. viridis, Leucorrhinia albifrons, L. pectoralis, 4067. Schindler, M.; Fesl, C.; Chovanec, A. (2003): and Sympetrum pedemontanum.] Address: Buczyński, Dragonfly associations (Insecta: Odonata) in relation to P., Dept of Zool., Mariea Curie-Skłodowska University, habitat variables: a multivariate approach. Hydrobiolo- Akademicka 19, PL-20-033 Lublin, Poland. E-mail: gia 497: 169-180. (in English). ["In a dragonfly survey, [email protected] carried out in a lowland wetland area in eastern Austria, a total of 19 resident species was recorded. Multivariate 4071. Shimoyamada, T.; Murayama, W.; The Katsus- statistical procedures were used to analyse the rela- hika Society of Odonatology (2003): Survey of dragon- tionship between dragonfly assemblage patterns and fly larvae in swimming pools of Primary Schools in met- environmental variables. Besides widespread and eu- ropolis. In: Arai, Y. (Ed): A Countrywide Survey of Red ryoecious species with unspecific habitat requirements Dragonflies. Musashino Satoyama Research Group, In- two dragonfly associations were identified: on the one stitute of Agriculture and Natural environments. 47 pp. hand species mainly occurring at temporary natural and Translation: Ishizawa, N., Tokorozawa City, Japan: 44- near-natural ponds characterised by rush and reed ve- 47. (in Japanese). [In the Katsushika-ku-region, Japan, getation, on the other hand species preferring perma- in 2000 to 2002 swimming pools of primary schools we- nent waters such as the artificial waterbodies in the in- re surveyed for their macrozoobenthos with special em- vestigation area characterised by floating macrophytes. phasis to Odonata. In most cases larvae of Anax par- Water persistence and the existence of floating mac- thenope julius and Orthetrum albistylum speciosum, rophytes determined the formation of species assem- and in few cases Sympetrum sp. (frequens, darwinia- blages." (Authors)] Address: Chovanec, A., c/o Umwelt- num, infuscatum, baccha) were traced.] Address: not bundesamt, Spittelauer Lände 5, A-1090 Wien, Austria. stated E-mail: [email protected] 4072. Sibl, J.; Seginkova, A.; Bulánková, E. (2003): 4068. Schultz, H.; Waringer, J.A.; Chovanec, A. Dragonflies (Odonata) of the Malý Dunaj branch and its (2003): Assessment of the ecological statuis of Danubi- side arm Klátovské rameno (Danubian Plain, an floodplains at Tulln (Lower Austria) based on the southwestern Slovakia). Entomofauna carpathica Odonata Habitat Index (OHI). Odonatologica 32(4): 14(2002): 55-58. (in Slovakian, with English summary). 355-370. (in English). ["The ecological status of water- [In 2000 - 2001, the dragonfly fauna was studied at 24 bodies situated in a Danubian floodplain section at Tulln localities along the main course of the Malý Dunaj (Lower Austria) was assessed by a dragonfly survey u- branch and its tributary Klátovské rameno. One locality sing the OHI approach suggested by CHOVANEC & was investigated at Vá sky Dunaj (this name is used for WARiNGER (2001, Regulated Riv. Res. Managment the section of the Váh River between its confluence 17: 493-507). The investigation was carried out at 28 with Malý Dunaj branch and its confluence with the Du- standing water bodies and 2 reference sites situated di- naj (Danube) River. The number of species totalled to rectly at the Danube. Stretches of 100 m shorelength

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 38 29 dragonfly species. The occurrence of several dra- 76297 Stutensee, Germany. E-mail: k.sternberg@t-on- gonfly species considered rare in Slovak Republic, was line.de confirmed in the study area: Stylurus flavipes, Libellula fulva, Epitheca bimaculata.] Address: Sibl, J., J. Stanis- 4077. Stewart, T.W.; Shumaker, T.L.; Radzio, T.A. lava 15, 84105 Bratislava, Slovakia. E-mail: sibl@ (2003): Linear and nonlinear effects of habitat structure changenet.sk on composition and abundance in the macroinvertebra- te community of a large river. American Midland Na- 4073. Sibley, F. (2003): Nicaragua without the mud. turalist 149(2): 293-305. (in English). ["We used an ex- Argia 15(3): 5-7. (in English). [The paper briefly outlines periment and regression analyses to quantify effects of the results of a collection trip to Nicaragua in 2003. 70 spatial variation in habitat structure abundance on a ri- species, 10 new to the country, brings the Nicaraguan verine macroinvertebrate community under winter con- list to approx. 150-160 odonate species.] Address: ditions. Concrete slabs (0.21 m2; n=24) with different Sibley, F.C., 25 Shirley Street, Naugatuck, CT, 06770, numbers of stones (mean individual stone surface a- USA. E-mail: [email protected] rea=6.44 cm2) attached to upper faces were placed in the James River and retrieved after 28 d. Macroinver- 4074. Smith, G.R.; Vaala, D.A.; Dingfelder, H.A. tebrate abundance and taxonomic richness on slabs (2003): Distribution and abundance of macroinvertebra- were significantly positively related to stone abundance. tes within two temporary ponds. Hydrobiologia 497: Total macroinvertebrate abundance and abundance of 161-167. (in English). ["We investigated the distributi- oligochaetes (Nais spp.), Asiatic clams (Corbicula flumi- ons of macroinvertebrates within two temporary ponds nea), caddisflies (Leptoceridae), riffle beetles (Elmidae) (Spring Peeper Pond and Taylor-Ochs Pond) in central and stoneflies (Strophopteryx sp.) were linearly related Ohio and examined what environmental factors may be to stone abundance. However, nonlinear relationships driving those distributions. We sampled macroinver- occurred between stone abundance and macroinver- tebrates in Spring Peeper Pond three times from May to tebrate taxonomic richness and between stone abun- July 2001, and Taylor-Ochs Pond two times from May dance and abundance of dragonflies (Erpetogomphus to June 2001. Macroinvertebrate distributions were sp.), caddisflies (Hydropsychidae), chironomids (Eukief- significantly aggregated on all sampling dates in both feriella spp.), mayflies (Ephemerellidae) and stoneflies ponds. Bivalve abundance in Spring Peeper Pond was (Taeniopteryx sp.). Nonlinear relationships were usually higher in shallower water. The distribution of bivalves in characterized by dramatic increases in macroinverte- Taylor-Ochs Pond was not correlated with any variable brate abundance and taxonomic richness across a gra- we measured. Dragonfly nymph abundance in Taylor- dient of increasing stone abundance when abundance Ochs Pond decreased between the first and second was low (0-43 stones/0.08 m2 slab face; 0-40% of slab sampling dates, whereas in Spring Peeper Pond no fac- face covered by stones), but weak responses to additi- tor examined was correlated with dragonfly nymph den- onal stones at higher stone abundance (84-160 stones / sity. Snail densities in Spring Peeper Pond were nega- 0.08 m2; 89-96% cover). These nonlinear relationships tively related to dissolved oxygen and depth. In Taylor- reflected similar nonlinear relationships between abun- Ochs Pond, snail abundance was positively related to dance of stones and particulate matter. We conclude temperature. The densities of damselfly nymphs in that small quantities of habitat structure have significant Spring Peeper Pond were positively related to dissolved positive effects on macroinvertebrate abundance and oxygen and depth and declined across the study. In diversity in the James River during winter. At a local Spring Peeper Pond, hemipteran densities were negati- scale, habitat structure promotes macroinvertebrate co- vely related to depth and increased across the study. lonization and retention by increasing habitat diversity. Damselfly nymphs and hemipterans were not common Stones and similar physical objects also indirectly bene- enough in Taylor-Ochs to analyze. In general, the abio- fit macroinvertebrates by trapping particulate matter tic and biotic factors we examined explained relatively that provides animals with food and additional habitat." little (<37% in all cases) of the within pond distribution (Authors)"] Address: Stewart, T.W., Department of Na- of the macroinvertebrates in our two study ponds." tural Sciences, Longwood University, Farmville, VA, (Authors] Address: Smith, G.R., Department of Biology, 23909, USA Denison University, Granville, OH 43023 USA. E-mail: [email protected] 4078. Stoks, R.; McPeek, M.A. (2003): Antipredator behavior and physiology determine Lestes species tur- 4075. Sparmberg, H.; Bößneck, U. (2003): Die nover along the pond-permanence gradient. Ecology Schutzgebiete der Landeshauptstadt Erfurt (Thüringen) 84(12): 3327-3338. (in English). ["Identifying key traits Teil IX: Flora und Fauna des GLB "Feuchtwiese that shape trade-offs that restrict species to only a sub- Schwansee". Veröffentlichungen Naturkundemuseum set of environmental gradients is crucial to understan- Erfurt 22: 91-113. (in German with English summary). ding and predicting species turnover. Previous field ex- [Thüringen, Germany; Enallagma cyathigerum, Sym- periments have shown that larvae of Lestes damselfly petrum striolatum, and S. vulgatum are listed.] Address: species segregate along the entire gradient of pond Bößneck, U., Stadtverwaltung Erfurt, Umwelt- und Na- permanence and predator presence and that differential turschutzamt, Staffenbergallee 18, D-99085 Erfurt, predation risk and life history constraints together sha- Germany pe their distribution. Here, we report laboratory experi- ments that identify key differences in behavior and phy- 4076. Sternberg, K. (2003): Anax ephippiger (Schab- siology among species that structure their distributions rackenlibelle) - das Leben eines afrikanischen Noma- along this gradient. The absence of adaptive antipreda- den in Baden-Württemberg. mercuriale 3: 2-4. (in Ger- tor behavioral responses against large dragonfly larvae man). [Brief introduction into the ecology of A. ephipp- and fish of Lestes dryas, the only species to inhabit gier, with emphasis on the situation in west- and central predator-free vernal ponds that dry each year, is con- Europe.] Address: Sternberg, K., Schillerstr. 15, D- sistent with its high vulnerability to predation and pro- bably the key trait that excludes it from parts of the gra-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 39 dient with predators. The reciprocal dominance of two serts are described." (Authors)] Adress: Suhling F., Inst. other Lestes species in permanent waters dominated Geoökologie, TU Braunschweig, Langer Kamp 19c, D- by either dragonflies or fish can be explained by the 38102 Braunschweig, Germany. E-mail: f.suhling@tu- lack of effective antipredator behaviors against dra- bs.de gonflies and fish, respectively. Maximal growth rates did not differ among Lestes along the gradient. However, in 4080. Sutton, P.G. (2003): Recent problems regarding the natural predator environment of vernal ponds (only the collection of voucher specimens. J. Br. Dragonfly conspecific cannibals), the vernal-pond Lestes had hig- Society 19(1/2): 47-50. (in English). [This is a very well her growth rates than the other Lestes suggesting that balanced encounter reflecting the necessity of collec- this excludes other Lestes from vernal ponds. Similarly, ting voucher specimens. Biodiversity is not endangered Lestes species that inhabit temporary ponds (i.e., by collecting, and - from the ethical point of view - "it ponds that dry intermittently every few years but not must be assumed that those who object to the collecti- every year) had a higher growth rate than the fishless on of voucher specimens do so with the welfare of that permanent-pond Lestes in the presence of the syntopic specimens at heart."] Address: Sutton, P.G., Habitat dragonfly predator. These growth differences among Conservation Officer, Amateur Entomologists' Society, Lestes in predator treatments were not due to differen- 2 Fir Tree Close, Flitwick, Bedfordshire MK45 1NZ, UK ces in food intake, but due to differences in physiology. 4081. Tailly, M., (2003): Univoltine development in Li- The vernal-pond Lestes converted more assimilated bellula depressa in Belgium. Gomphus 19(1): 31-32. (in food into body mass compared to the other Lestes in Dutch with english and French summaries). [The univol- the presence of conspecific larvae, and the temporary- tine development of L. depressa is documented in a pond Lestes had a higher conversion efficiency than the small (4x4 m) and new (1 year old) garden pool.] Ad- fishless permanent-pond Lestes in the presence of the dress: Tailly, M., Hoonakkerdreef 35, 8791 Waregem, syntopic dragonfly predators. In contrast, reductions in Belgium. E-mail: [email protected] growth rate within species in the presence of syntopic predators were both physiologically and behaviorally 4082. Takasaki, Y. (2003): Ceriagrion nipponicum A- mediated. The interplay between behavior and physio- sahina from Aichi Prefecture, II. Nature of Irrigation logy may be a common feature of the growth/predation- pond 38: 1-8. (in Japanese). [The known localities of risk trade-off, and their joint study is therefore critical to the endangered species C. nipponicum in the Aichi mechanistically link phenotype, performance, and Pref., Japan (n= 63; only 7 are existing in 2003) are do- community assembly along the freshwater habitat gra- cumented in a map. The dispersal ability (2-3 km) of the dient." (Authors)] Address: McPeek, M., Dept Biol. Sci., species is outlined in detail. (Taken from Digest of Ja- Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755, panese Odonatological Short Communications 15; edi- USA. E-mail: [email protected] ted and translated by ISHIZAWA, Naoya).] Address: Takasaki, Y., 1-14, Fujimori, Meito-ku, Nagoya City, 4079. Suhling, F.; Jödicke, R.; Schneider, W. (2003): 465-0026, Japan Odonata of African arid regions - are there desert spe- cies? Cimbebasia 18: 207-224. (in English) ["This paper 4083. Tennessen, K. (2003): Bolivia V: A dry season reviews current knowledge of desert-inhabiting Odonata endeavor. Argia 15(3): 3-5. (in English). [Report of a in Africa. By comparing literature data of countrywide collecting trip to Bolivia in August of ? in the northern and some regional African Odonata surveys we identify Santa Cruz Department and the southern Beni Depart- typical desert dragonflies and analyse traits enabling ment.] Address: Tennessen, K., 1949 Hickory Ave. Flo- them to survive in desert conditions. Two criteria are rence, AL 35630, USA. E-mail: [email protected] used in order to differentiate such species, viz. ende- mism in deserts and widespread occurrence in desert 4084. Theischinger, G. (2003): Coerrections to "Dra- areas. Very few endemics occur in the Sahara, Arabian gonflies of Victoria" by G. Theischinger and J.H. Haw- and Somalian Deserts of Africa, almost all occurring in king. Austrolestes 8: 4. (in English). [A few corrections permanent waters. In southern African arid regions no are listed.] Address: Theischinger G., 2A Hammerley desert endemics are known, and most of the wi- Road, Grays Point, NSW 2232, Australia despread desert-dwelling species do not appear to be restricted to deserts, their main habitats being in sa- 4085. Theischinger, G.; Hawking, J.H. (2003): Dra- vanna wetlands. All are shown to be common over gonflies of Victoria: an identification guide to adult and most of the Afrotropical and/or southern Palaearctic larval dragonflies (Odonata). Coop. Res. Cent. Freshw. Regions. In contrast to most endemics, widespread Ecol., Albury/NSW. ISBN 1-876144-49-1: iv+65 pp. (in species colonise a broad spectrum of aquatic habitats, English). ["An identification guide, designed for non- including ephemeral waterbodies. Some traits allow professional and professional entomologists. The dicho- Odonata to exist in deserts. Typically desert species tomous keys are accompanied by figs of diagnostic are highly mobile and multivoltine, i.e. they have up to characters, to aid the identification of both adults and four or five, sometimes overlapping, annual generati- larvae known to occur in Victoria, Australia (76 spe- ons, allowing them to develop in temporary wetlands. cies). Colour photographs of most species are also pro- Many species are opportunistic with respect to the type vided." For an extensive review see the following Ver- of aquatic habitat they colonise. A cluster analysis on batim from Austrolestes 7: Orr, B. (2003): "Dragonflies presence/absence data for 529 dragonfly species re- of Victoria is a slim A5 (21x15cm) volume of 64 pages, veals that, among dragonfly assemblages in deserts, soft-bound and produced to a high standard on glossy most are similar to each other, but differ from those in paper. It is easily carried into the field, just fitting into non-desert regions in Africa. Thus, it is concluded that the more capacious map pockets found on cargo trou- there are typical dragonfly assemblages of desert wet- sers, but is best protected by a plastic bag if treated in lands that are similar in the African and the Arabian De- this way. Following an introductory section including a serts. Based on research, Odonata assemblages of checklist of Latin and vernacular names and a very some typical wetlands in the Sahara and Namib De- compact but exceptionally clear illustrated guide to a-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 40 dult and larval morphology, the book is essentially a only A. maccullochi was attracted.] Address: Theischin- collection of illustrated keys to suborders, families and ger G., 2A Hammerley Road, Grays Point, NSW 2232, the 80 species of Odonata recorded from Victoria and Australia neighbouring regions of southern NSW. Separate keys cover both adults and larvae. The adults, mostly living, 4087. Thipaksorn, A.; Jamnongluk, W.; Kittayapong, of nearly all species and the living larvae of over fifty P. (2003): Molecular evidence of Wolbachia infection in species are illustrated by 136 thumbnail photographs. natural populations of tropical odonates. Current Micro- The dichotomous keys are exceptionally user-friendly. biology 47(4): 314-318. (in English). ["Wolbachia are The language is simple and direct. Most key couplets endosymbiotic bacteria that cause reproductive alterati- are accompanied by identically labelled diagrams pla- ons in numerous arthropod species. Using a PCR- ced immediately to the right of the text. Photo referen- based method, we found that, out of 33 odonate spe- ces are provided for each species. A large number of cies, four species ( Agriocnemis femina, Pseudagrion the adult diagrams are taken from Watson et al, 1991, pruinosum, Brachythemis contaminata, Neurothemis 'The Australian Dragonflies' and the new adult diagrams tullia) were infected with Wolbachia. This finding repre- are after the same style. Larval diagrams are also clear sents the first record of Wolbachia infection in tropical and accurate. The photographs are of mixed quality, odonates. Identical wsp gene sequences were found in but at least give the reader a good idea of the general the Wolbachia-infected common odonate species, Agri- appearance of each species. For the novice especially ocnemis f. femina, collected from different locations in they provide an invaluable confidence-building boost Thailand. The infection frequencies in several natural when using the keys, for no matter how well construc- populations suggest that replacement of uninfected po- ted, all dichotomous keys suffer from the problem that pulations by Wolbachia-infected ones has recently oc- one false answer can lead the user well astray. For the curred in this damselfly species." (Authors)] Address: dragonfly watcher, as opposed to the collector with a Kittayapong, P., Center for Vectors and Vector-Borne specimen in the hand, it would be beneficial if size ran- Diseases, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Ra- ges and habitat preferences were also given for each ma 6 Road, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand. E-Mail: grpkt@ species. To readers not familar with other recent works mahidol.ac.th of these authors the higher classification used in the 4088. Thipaksorn, A.; Kittayapong, P.; Jamnongluk, checklist may be confusing. Four family names, the Te- W.; Thirakhupt, V.; Milne, J.R.; Sindhusake, C.; Poon- lephlebtidae, Austrocorduliidae, Cordulephyidae and chaisri, S. (2003): Record of Wolbachia infection in zy- Hemicorduliidae are not to be found in Jill Silsby's wide- gopteran odonates. Malangpo 20: 206-209. (in English). ly read 'Dragonflies of the World'. These are used ["The genus Wolbachia are comprises rickettsia-like without justification or explanation of how they relate to bacterial endosymbionts in a group of Alpha subdivision better-known schemes. Although I do not dispute the of proteobacteria that cause reproductive alterations in validity of these groupings, it is debatable if novel fami- numerous arthropod species. [...] The infection by Wol- ly-group names should be introduced in a key intended bachia bacteria in odonate insects was first recorded in for popular use. The vernacular English names sug- Perithemis tenera, by Jeyaprakash and Hoy (2000)." In gested in the checklist may not be to everyone's taste. 2003, Thipaksorn et al. (2003) reported a first recorded However they are presented unobtrusively and may at of Wolbachia infection in two zygopteran species and least provide inspiration for those who see the need for two anisopteran species. We caught 33 odonate spe- such names. This list is, after all, neither authorized nor cies from rice fields in 36 provinces around of Thailand immutable and anyone wishing to dabble in popular and screened Wolbachia infection by long PCR proce- nomenclature can do so, using if they wish, this list as a dure with wspL primers. Agriocnemis femina, Pseu- basis for forming new vernacular names. In summary dagrion pruinosum, Brachythemis contaminata, and this is an excellent little book which achieves its main Neurothemis tullia representing 12.12% (4/33) of the aims very well. It contains a great amount of information recorded species have been infected with Wolbachia. compressed into a very small space. The quality of the "A phylogenetic analysis of Wolbachia strains found in drawings and text is very high. It suffers from only a ve- infected odonates, including the strain from the odona- ry few typographic errors. It will be useful throughout te, Perithemis tenera, and two previously published A Victoria and the southern part of New South Wales. Gi- group Wolbachia strains (Jeyaprakash and Hoy, 2000; ven its size it may seem a little expensive, but this is Zhou et al., 1998) was conducted. All procedures used more than compensated by the amount of information it for phylogenetic reconstruction (maximum parsimony, provides. Available from Murray Darling Freshwater maximum likelihood and neighbor-joining methods) pla- Research Centre, P.O. Box 921, Albury, N.S.W. 2640. ce all odonate Wolbachia strains in a monophyletic $38.50 (incl. GST) + $2.30 p/p. Phone (02) 6058 2300; group with those of B group Wolbachia. The wsp gene fax (02) 6043 1626."] Address: Orders to: Murray Dar- sequences of A. femina and B. contaminata were in the ling Freshw. Res. Cent., P.O. Box 921, Albury, NSW Pip subgroup with 100% of sequences, while the wsp 2640, Australia gene sequences of N. tullia and P. pruinosum were i- 4086. Theischinger, G. (2003): Dragonfly News from dentical and in the same Con subgroup as those of Pe- Cape York Peninsula. Austrolestes 8: 2-3. (in English). rithemis tenera. The low Wolbachia infection frequen- [The paper contains different notes on the history of the cies and identical wsp gene sequences in related odo- discovery of Nannophya paulsoni Theischinger, 2003, nate species that are not closely related suggest that the questionable status of. pymaea in Australia (it Wolbachia might have recently invaded rice field odo- should be omitted from checklists and replaced by N. nate populations through some means of horizontal paulsoni), a first record of Notolibellula bicolor Thei- transmission. Identical wsp gene sequences were schinger & Watson, 1977 in eastern Queensland, and found from all three positive populations of A. femina the attraction of Austrocnemis maccullochi (Tillyard, collected from different regions of Thailand may sup- 1926) by a UV light. Though several coenagrionid and ports the hypothesis that Wolbachia-infected dam- libellulid species had been seen in the same habitat, selflies spread into uninfected populations. Further stu-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 41 dy should be done to investigate the rates at which Rush Veneer Nomophila noctuella (Denis & Schiffer- Wolbachia-infecteA damselflies could spread into unin- müller), a pyralid moth, as a prey item. J. Br. Dragonfly fected populations." (Authors)] Address: Kittayapong, Society 19(1/2): 38. (in English). [Verbatim: On 8 June P., Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol 2003, at Bake Fishing Lakes, Trerulefoot, Cornwall, UK, University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand I observed E. cyathigerum capturing N. noctuella. The damselfly quickly alighted, possibly because of the 4089. Thipaksorn, A.; Kittayapong, P.; Milne, J.R..; weight of the prey, and had already removed one of the Thirakhupt, V.; Sindhusake, C.; Ponbcgaisri, S. (2003): moth's forewings. However, not much time was spent Records of rice field Odonata from Thailand. Notul. o- tackling the prey and the damselfly flew off after about donat. 6(2): 20-24. (in English). ["Records (1998-2000) twenty seconds without the Rush Veneer. This (attemp- of 29 species, from 47 localities in 36 provinces are ted) prey item is by far the largest I have ever noted. listed, and the abundance of some species is discus- This is not a large moth (the wing length of this indivi- sed." (Authors)] Address: Thipaksorn, A., Department of dual was only approximately 10mm), but it is still huge Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Rama compared with the tiny prey items normally caught by VI Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand. E-mail: athipak- this and other damselflies. Adrian Parr (pers. comm.) [email protected] has mentioned that there are some records of dam- selflies taking larger prey, such as Lestes sponsa tackl- 4090. Torralba Burrial, A.; Ocharan, F.J. (2003): Cam- ing a crane-fly. However, in most of the literature refer- bio en la position de reposo de Lestes virens (Odonata: ring to the diet of adult Odonata, the prey of damselflies Lestidae) por efecto de una lluvia fuerte. Boln Soc. ent. is usually described as small flies or similar, so prey of aragon. 32: 233. (in Spanish with English summary). this size would appear to be very unusual.] Address: [Spain; 2 resting males of L. virens folded up the wings Truscott, L.A.C., 59 Cremyll Road, Torpomt, Cornwall in a heavy rainshower the way most other zygopterans PL11 2DZ, UK do rather than holding them half open in the Lestidae mode.] Address: Ocharan, F.J., partamento de Biología 4095. Tsubaki, Y. (2003): The genetic polymorphism de Organismos y Sistemas. Universidad de Oviedo. E- linked to mate-securing strategies in the male damselfly 33071 Oviedo, Spanish: E-mail: focharan@oonreo. u- Mnais costalis Selys (Odonata: Calopterygidae). Popu- niovi.es lation Ecology 45(3): 263-266. (in English). ["Alternative male mate-securing strategies are widespread among 4091. Torralba Burrial, A.; Ocharan, F.J. (2003): E- animal taxa, but there are few well-documented e- mergencia tardía y voltinismo en Sympetrum fonsco- xamples of genetic polymorphisms for them. In the Ja- lombei (Odonata: Libellulidae). Boletin de la Sociedad panese calopterygid damselfly Mnais costalis, males Entomologia Aragonesa 33: 279-280. (in Spanish, with occur as either orange-winged territorial fighter males, English summary). [Numerous specimens of S. fonsco- or clear-winged non-territorial sneaker males. It has lombei emerged in Ilche (Huesca, NE Spanish) on previously been suggested that this behavioral poly- "2001.10.02". This is interpreted as an evidence of the morphism is genetically controlled. However, there was existence of several annual generations of this species no direct evidence for this. By rearing two groups of lar- in the area.] Address: Ocharan, F.J., partamento de Bi- vae from the same female but sired by different male ología de Organismos y Sistemas. Universidad de O- morphs, I show that differential morph development is viedo. E-33071 Oviedo, Spanish: E-mail: focharan genetically controlled and consistent with a single-locus @oonreo.uniovi.es two-allele autosomal genetic polymorphism." (Author)] 4092. Torralba Burrial, A.; Ocharan, F.J. (2003): Pre- Address: Tsubaki, Y., Biodiversity Conservation Re- datión per peces sobre Anax imperator asociada a la search Group, National Institute for Environmental Stu- reproductión de éste (Odonata, Aeshnidae). Boletin de dies, 305-8253 Tsukuba, Japan la Sociedad Entomologia Aragonesa 32: 219-220. (in 4096. Vamosi, S.M. (2003): Predation sharpens the Spanish with English summary). ["The predation by the adaptive peaks: Survival trade-offs in sympatric stickle- non-native fish, Micropterus salmoides, on A. imperator backs. Annales Zoologici Fennici 39(3): 237-248. (in is reported. The attacks are associated with the dra- English). ["This study tests whether living in different la- gonfly reproductive activity and represent a reproducti- ke habitats in benthic and limnetic sticklebacks (Gaste- ve cost that effects, for different reasons, both sexes." rosteus aculeatus complex) has resulted in divergence (Authors)] Address: Ocharan, F.J., partamento de Bio- of antipredator traits and habitat-associated survival logía de Organismos y Sistemas. Universidad de Ovie- trade-offs. Adult benthics were larger than limnetics, do. E-33071 Oviedo, Spanish: E-mail: focharan@oon- had poorly developed defensive armour and showed no reo.uniovi.es tendency to school with conspecifics. Limnetics, in 4093. Torralba Burrial, A.; Ocharan, F.J. (2003): ¿Co- contrast, were smaller, had well developed defensive ches como hábitat para libélulas? Algunos machos de armour and demonstrated strong schooling behaviour. Crocothemis erythraea creen que sí. Boletin de la So- In littoral arenas, juvenile limnetics were significantly ciedad Entomologia Aragonesa 32: 214-215. (in Spa- more vulnerable than juvenile benthics to predation by nish with English summary). [Male C. erythraea mistake adult benthics and backswimmers (Notonecta sp.) but white and grey tops of cars for water surfaces in the not dragonfly larvae (Aeshna sp.). This pattern was re- Huesca province (NE Spain). The receiving antenna of versed in open water arenas when adult benthics and the car radio was used as a perch.] Address: Ocharan, limnetics were exposed to diving avian predators, doub- F.J., partamento de Biología de Organismos y Siste- le-crested cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus). These mas. Universidad de Oviedo. E-33071 Oviedo, Spain: findings show that divergence in antipredator traits bet- E-mail: [email protected] ween benthic and limnetic sticklebacks has accompa- nied divergence in foraging traits, resulting in survival 4094. Truscott, L.A.C. (2003): Common Blue Damsel- trade-offs in addition to those previously observed for fly Enallagma cyathigerum (Charpentier) capturing the foraging success and growth rates across habitats."

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 42 (Author)] Address: Vamosi, S.M., Dept of Zoology, Uni- Mayenne was Gomphus pulchellus.] Address: Villena- versity of Toronto, 25 Harbord Street, Toronto, ON, ve, Johanna, 12, rue H. Broutelle, F-44000 Nantes, M5S 3G5 Canada. E-Mail: [email protected] France

4097. Vanappelghem, C.; Fernandez, E. (2003): Nou- 4102. Virbickas, J.; Pliuraite, V. (2003): The species velle localité pour Macromia splendens (Pictet, 1843) composition of macrozoobenthos in small Lithuanian ri- au Portugal (Odonata, Anisoptera, Macromiidae). Mar- vers. Acta zool. lithuan. 12(3): 254-264. (in English, with tinia 19(2): 65-67. (in French with English summary). Lithuanian summary). [4 odonate species are reported [July 2000, Rio Côa, near Castel Bom (Province of from 5 (out of the 12) rivers studied during 1996-2001. Guarda, northeastern Portugal)] Address: Vanappelg- Among these, Calopteryx splendens is frequent, while hem, C., 14, rue Brûle Maison, F-59000 Lille, France larval Epitheca bimaculata is considered very rare, en- countered in the Brazuole R. only. The data are compa- 4098. Vasileva, Gergana; Gibson, D.I.; Bray, R.A. red with data from small rivers in the Kaliningrad region (2003): Taxonomic revision of Joyeuxilepis Spassky, (Russia),] Address: Virbickas, J.; Pliuraite, V., Inst. E- 1947 (Cestoda: Amabiliidae): Redescriptions of J. biun- col., Akademijos 2, LIT-2600 Vilnius, Lituania cinata (Joyeux & Baer, 1943), J. decacantha (Fuhr- mann, 1913) and J. pilatus Borgarenko & Gulyaev, 4103. Wang, H.; Zeng, L.; Liu, H.; Yin, C. (2003): 1991. Systematic Parasitology 56(1): 17-36. (in Eng- Measuring wing kinematics, flight trajectory and body lish). ["Two species of Joyeuxilepis Spassky, 1947 are attitude during forward flight and turning maneuvers in redescribed from Tachybaptus ruficollis in Bulgaria: J. dragonflies. Journal of Experimental Biology 206(4): biuncinata (Joyeux & Baer, 1943) and J. pilatus Borga- 745-757. (in English). ["A robust technique for determi- renko & Gulyaev, 1991. The syntypes of J. decacantha ning the wing kinematics, body position and attitude of (Fuhrmann, 1913) from Podiceps cristatus in Sweden a free-flight dragonfly is described. The new method is and voucher specimens of J. pilatus (identified as based on a projected comb-fringe technique combined 'Tatria decacantha') from T. ruficollis in England (new with the natural landmarks on a dragonfly, allowing us geographical record) from the British Museum (Natural to establish the local body-centered coordinate system History) Collection are also re-described. The voucher with high accuracy, and to measure the body attitude at specimens and cysticercoids of Tatria spp. from dra- any instant. The kinematic parameters, including wing- gonfly nymphs (Pyrrhosoma nymphula, Enallagma cy- beat frequency, flapping angle, angle of attack, torsio- athigerum) in Wales recorded by Rees (1973) were re- nal angle and camber deformation, required no as- examined. Previous records of J. biuncinata, J. deca- sumptions to be made with respect to wing geometry, cantha and J. pilatus are critically analysed in view of deformability (except the assumption of rigid leading the present results. The major reliable diagnostic cha- edges) or bilateral wing symmetry. Two typical flight racters for species of Joyeuxilepis are presented and behaviors, forward flight and turning maneuvers, of dra- the distinguishing criteria for the three species studied gonflies Polycanthagyna melanictera Selys were mea- are re-evaluated." (Authors)] Address: Vasileva, Gerga- sured and analyzed." (Authors)] Address: Wang, H., na, Parasitic Worms Division, Department of Zoology, State Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Tech- Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 nology and Instruments, Department of Precision In- 5BD, UK struments, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China. E-Mail: [email protected] 4099. Vercoutere, B. (2003): Calopteryx splendens in the valley of the Dyle: a recent expansion? Gomphus 4104. Wappler, T. (2003): Systematik, Phylogenie, 19(1): 3-12. (in Dutch with english and French summa- Taphonomie und Paläoökologie der Insekten aus dem ries). [Belgium. "In Flanders, C. splendens is rather ra- Mittel-Eozän des Eckfelder Maares, Vulkaneifel. Claus- re. Till recently this was also the case in the Dyle valley, thaler Geowissenschaften 2: VIII, 241 pp. (in German, but at present this species appears in great number with English summary). [The Odonata are represented south of Leuven. This paper gives details about the with seven records from the Middle Eocene fossil site history of this recent expansion and of the habitat im- Eckfelder maar, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The re- provement leading to it." (Authors)] Address: Vercoute- cords are presented and discussed. Euarchistigma? re, B. Leuvense baan 65, B-3220 Holsbeek, Belgium. superstes n. sp. is described, compared and discussed E-mail: [email protected] in detail from the phylogenetic point of view with the re- cent Thaumatoneura inopinata from Costa Rica.] Ad- 4100. Vick, G. (2003): Obituary: David Allen Lewis dress: Wappler, T., TU Clausthal, Inst. Geol. u. Paläon- Davies. J. Br. Dragonfly Society 19(1/2): 55-56. (in tologie, Leibnizstr. 10, D-38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld, English). Address: Vick G.S., Crossfields, Little London, Germany Tadley, Hants RG26 5ET, United Kingdom 4105. Werner, D.; Pont, A.C. (2003): Dipteran preda- 4101. Villenave, J.; Cloupeau, R. (2003): Première tors of simuliid blackfiles: A worldwide review. Medical donnée d'Ophiogomphus cecilia (Geoffroy in Fourcroy, & Veterinary Entomology 17(2): 115-132. (in English). 1785) sur les berges de la Mayenne dans le départe- ["Haematophagous female blackflies (Diptera: Simulii- ment du Maine-et-Loire (Odonata, Anisoptera, Gomphi- dae) are serious biting pests and obligate vectors of dae). Martinia 19(2): 51-55. (in French with english vertebrate pathogens, namely filarial Dirofilaria, Manso- summary). [Records of O. cecilia in western France are nella, Onchocerca and protozoal Leucocytozoon. Im- restricted to the river Loire. This record from the May- mature stages of Simuliidae inhabit lotic waterways, the enne (Saint-Aubin Island, north of Angers, Maine-et- sessile larvae filter-feeding and often forming a large Loire, France) seems to be the first record in a running proportion of the benthic biomass, usually aggregated water of France not belonging to the Loire river system. in well-oxygenated sections of streams, rivers, water- A total of 13 odonate species was recorded at the falls and spillways. Simuliid control practices depend on sampling site. Records include Gomphus simillimus and larvicidal chemicals, biological products (bacteria, ne- Orthetrum albistylum. The dominant species of the river

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 43 matodes) and environmental modification. The potential for R. sylvatica only and was not significantly influenced use of predators for biological control of Simuliidae has by pH for any species.] Address: Zambo, J.M., Depart- not been exploited. Predators of Simuliidae include e- ment of Biology, Shippensburg University, Shippens- xamples of at least 12 families of Diptera and other pre- burg, PA, 17257, USA daceous arthropods (Crustacea and insects: Coleopte- ra, Odonata, Plecoptera, Trichoptera), invertebrates (notably Turbellaria), as well as browsing fish. Diptera 2004 impacting upon simuliid populations comprise mainly Chironomidae, Empididae and Muscidae, although se- veral other families (Asilidae, Dolichopodidae, Phori- dae, Drosophilidae, Scathophagidae) play a significant 4111. Abro, A. (2004): Structure and function of the role as predators. Details of predator and prey species male sperm ducts and female sperm-storage organs in and life stages are presented, by zoogeographical regi- Aeshna juncea (Anisoptera: Aeshnidae). Odonatologica on, including the prevalence of cannibalism among Si- 33(1): 1-10. (in English). ["By the use of light and e- muliidae." (Authors)] Address: Werner, D. Humboldt- lectron microscopy, the micro-anatomy of the S genital Universität zu Berlin, Institut für Biologie, Invalidenstr. ducts and the 9 reproductive organs have been survey- 43, D-10115, Berlin, Germany. E-Mail: h0662cer@rz. ed. Sperm bundles transmitted from the testis through hu-berlin.de the vas deferens become embedded in a carrier jelly and also have additional substances bound to them; 4106. Wildermuth, H. (2003): Der Schlupf von Epithe- obviously the sperm cells are undergoing maturation. In ca bimaculata (Zweifleck). mercuriale 3: 20-28. (in the 9 9, sperm bundles in carrier jelly appear to be de- German). [Detailed documentation of the emergence of posited in the vaginal canal and, particularly, in the re- a reared female larva of E. bimaculata in the laborato- ceptaculum seminis, the latter serving for long-term ry.] Address: Wildermuth, H., Haltbergstr. 43, CH-8630 conservation. Tt seems possible that agents emitted Rüti, Switzerland. E-mail: [email protected] from the posterior accessory glands to the vaginal sur- face near the genital aperture diffuse forwards, rea- 4107. Wildermuth, H. (2003): In der Not frisst der Teu- ching the receptacle entrance. Here they presumably fel Fliegen .... mercuriale 3: 37. (in German). [The im- induce a liquefaction of the jelly and break-down of portance to import prey into a garden pond to maintain sperm bundles, thus releasing individual sperm cells. a population of Aeshna cyanea larvae is documented.] Free sperm cells are expected to accumulate in the an- Address: Wildermuth, H., Haltbergstr. 43, CH-8630 Rü- terior accessory sacs which they leave during fertilizati- ti, Switzerland. E-mail: [email protected] on. The morphological changes taking place in the 4108. Wildermuth, H. (2003): Mosaikjungfer auf Flie- sperm after transfer to the 9 genital tract appear ambi- genjagd in der Morgendämmerung. mercuriale 3: 38. (in guous." (Author)] Address: Åbro, A., Department of A- German). [Switzerland; early morning - preying on ag- natomy, University of Bergen, Jonas Lies vei 91, N- gregations of small Diptera by Aeshna cyanea cf. is de- 5009 Bergen, scribed.] Address: Wildermuth, H., Haltbergstr. 43, CH- 4112. Aguillard, D. (2004): Breaking news- Paltothe- 8630 Rüti, Switzerland. E-mail: hansruedi@wildermuth. mis lineatipes explosion in California. Argia 16(1): 28. ch (in English). [USA, California, 29 March 2004] Address: 4109. Worthen, W.B. (2003): Survey of odonates of not stated Congaree Swamp National Monument, Richland Co., 4113. Askew, R.R. (2004): Dragonflies of Europe - South Carolina. Argia 15(3): 14-16. (in English). [Con- Revised edition in paperback. ISBN 0 946589 75 5: 308 garee Swamp national Monument, Richland County, pp. (in English). [When in 1992 I travelled to Italy and South Carolina, USA; 41 species including 16 new Greece for odonatological purposes, I had to make a county records for Richland County.] Address: Worthen, quite difficult decission: Should I take Askew's weighty W.B.,Dept of Biology, Furman University, Greenville, book along or should I leave it at home? In the future SC29613 USA. E-mail: [email protected] there will be no such problem: The revised edition of R.R. Askews "The Dragonflies of Europe" will be re- 4110. Zambo, J.M.; Maret, T.J. (2003): Direct and in- leased in a new, slightly reduced, paperback format direct effects of acidification on amphibians and their (232 x 168 mm), and will fit into everybodys backpack. invertebrate predators. Journal of the Pennsylvania A- But, after browsing the book there will be an additional cademy of Science 76: 143. (in English). [Verbatim: question: Is it worth being taken to the field? My perso- Many studies have been done on the direct effects of nal opinion is that the chance to write an up to date acidity on amphibians, but little research has been con- book on European Odonata was missed. ducted on the indirect effects of acidity on the interacti- After its publication fifteen years ago, this book was ons between amphibians and their predators. This stu- almost unanimously considered as the finest handbook dy examined the effects of pH on the hatching success, ever produced on European Odonata. More than 3000 hatching size, and hatching time of wood frogs (Rana copies of the original hardback edition have been sold! sylvatica) and green frogs (R. clamitans) as well as the In the revised edition, the author has made a few cor- effects of pH on predation on different sizes of R. sylva- rections and changes to the original text, which covered tica, R. clamitans, and American toad (Bufo america- 114 species of Odonata breeding in Europe and added nus) tadpoles by dragonfly naiads (families Corduliidae a new Preface and an updating Supplement. and Aeshnidae). The percentage of eggs that hatched The Introduction, which seems to me unchanged, is fol- and the time it took them to hatch was significantly in- lowed as in the first edition by the chapters Life History, fluenced by pH for R. clamitans, but not R. sylvatica. The Adult Dragonfly, The Distribution of European Dra- Size of tadpoles at hatching was not significantly affec- gonflies, Morphology of the Adult Dragonfly, The Euro- ted by pH for either species. The percentage of tadpo- pean Species of Odonata including an updated Check- les attacked was dependent on the size of the tadpole

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 44 list, and finally Keys to the Final-Instar Larvae of Euro- cent literature"). The distribution maps and the accom- pean Odonata panying texts of the first edition were in need of revisi- The Systematic section includes keys to the suborders, on. The list of localities presented can not be a substitu- families, genera, and species, species accounts with te of up-dated distribution maps. clear descriptions and details on biology, flight periods, The supplementary plate illustrates Anax immacu- and distribution of all species found in Europe, with dist- lifrons, A. junius, Orthetrum sabina, O. taeniolatum, ribution maps with national boundaries as they were in Sympetrum sinaiticum, and Trithemis festiva; the pictu- 1988. The status of information in all aspects is that of res are looking quite fine, and will be appreciated espe- the first edition, except the updated checklist. Neverthe- cially in cases of the very rarely pictured species like A. less, in the revised edition the excellent plates of the immaculifrons and S. sinaticum. Somatochlora borisi is first edition have lost their brilliance. illustrated as black and white drawing and with a colour The chapter on larvae is now followed by a Supple- photo on the title page of the book. Being not aquainted ment, intended as the up date of the first edition in pa- with A. immaculifrons I cannot judge on the colours of perback format. R.R. Askew provides new information the picture on plate 30, but I believe they are to pale under the following headings: Nomenclature, Ortho- (compare e.g.: http://www.asia-dragonfly.net/picSearch- graphy, Thermoregulation, American species observed Species.php?Species=104 3) in Europe, Accidental Introductions into Europe (these There remains a certain kind of sadness: the revised are species imported together with aquatic plants for edition of a really outstanding book turns out to me as aquaria and which emerged in greenhouses), Other nearly completly unuseable if you are the happy owner species newly recognized in Europe, Species new to of the first edition. If you didn't have had the chance to British Isles, Expansion of recorded ranges within Eu- buy Askew's book, now you have it. But don't expect a rope, Other new distribution records, and Contraction of book that keys or covers all European odonate species. recorded ranges. As a supplement to the chapter Refe- (Martin Schorr) Address: Harley Books, Martins, Great rences, the author lists more than 100 references on Horkesley, Colchester, Essex CO6 4AH, UK. E-mail: European Odonata published after 1988. [email protected]. £30,- net. The supplement with numerous line-drawings is follo- wed by a new index to English and scientific names, 4114. Barlow, A.E. (2004): Adverse weather and its including all species, subspecies and synonyms cited in impact on Odonata flights seasons. New record late da- the revised text. An additional colour plate (number 30) tes from New Jersey. Argia 15(4): 21-22. (in English). depicts adults of the five "new" records and one from [Flight season extensions for several species are North America. listed.] Address: Barlow, A.E., 10 Belle Court, Budd La- R.R. Askew has added a further ten resident species, ke, NJ 07828, USA. e-mail: [email protected] and several adventives to the European checklist of 4115. Beckemeyer, R. (2004): Aerobatic Anisoptera & species. The serious problems with this revised edition zooming Zygoptera: Odonata flight from A to Z. Argia are starting here: A new species of the European fauna 15(4): 6-8. (in English). ["Key facts: (1) Wing Loading is (Sonjagaster helladica, Lohmann 1993) described after just the weight of the insect divided by the total area of the first edition of the book is omitted with the exception its wings. (2) The wing loading indicates the average of a footnotelike note on page 213. Species not illustra- differential pressure that the air must exert on the wings ted in the first edition like Ischnura hastata, I. saharen- to support the insect in flight. (3) Lower wing loadings sis and Platycnemis subdilitata (both from Canary Is- mean the insect can fly at lower speeds." (Author)] lands), and I. fountaineae are likewise not illustrated in Address: Beckemeyer, R.J., 957 Perry Ave., Wichita, the revised edition. P. subdilitata is not mentioned in the KS 67203-3141, USA. E-mail: [email protected] chapter of species newly recognized in Europe, but listed in the chapter of new distribution records. Serious 4116. Beckemeyer, R. (2004): Aerobatic Anisoptera & examples of inadequate representation of important zooming Zygoptera: Odonata flight from A to Z. Part 2. species in a book on European Odonata are Boyeria Dragonfly wings: responding to pressure. Argia 16(1): cretensis Peters 1991 and Coenagrion intermedium 4-9. (in English). ["Key facts: Wing loading indicates the Lohmann, 1990. In the case of B. cretensis the diffe- average differential pressure that must be generated by rences between B. irene and cretensis are briefly desc- aerodynamic forces acting on the wing to support it ribed; for a drawing of B. cretensis there is a cross refe- inflight. The actual pressure distribution across the rence (!) to a paper of J.-P- Boudot and – in addition - chord of tiie wing from leading to trailing edge in not not to the original description! In the case of C. inter- uniform, but has a large peak "suction" (pressure lower medium, the species status is discussed, but C. ponti- than atmospheric) area near the leading edge. Insect cum is illustrated! Somatochlora meridionalis Nielson wings reflect this pressure distribution in having their 1935 is accepted as a good species, but no illustration corrugated longitudinal veins (costa, subcosta, radius) or any description of the morphological differences to S. clustered near the costal margin (leading edge). Wings metallica are given. In the revised edition of a book can only generate lift if they are inclined at a leading claiming to cover the European dragonfly fauna, the re- edge up (positive) angel of attack, or if they have a po- ader can expect a complete list of species and illustrati- sitive camber (convex dorsal curvature). A wing with ons of all European species. positive camber will generate more lift than a flat wing It remains a real secret to me what kind of useful infor- at the same angle of attack." (Author) Anax junius] Ad- mation is intended in the chapter "Other new distributi- dress: Beckemeyer, R.J., 957 Perry Ave., Wichita, KS on records" which is a list of species and distributional 67203-3141, USA. E-mail: [email protected] information from different sources: Many information remain on a more regional scale while some contain 4117. Beckemeyer, R. (2004): Some Odonata records quite precise information on the locality level. What kind for the midwest and west for 2003. Argia 16(1): 26. (in of criteria to select or to omit records were chosen re- English). [USA, Oklahoma, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas] Ad- mains really unclear. Additions to the Odonata of Fran- ce are reduced to information on Corsica (Chapter "Re-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 45 dress: Beckemeyer, R.J., 957 Perry Ave., Wichita, KS lata - Analyse der Eiablageorte und Exuvien-Fund- 67203-3141, USA. E-mail: [email protected] stellen; R. Zschunke: Untersuchungen zur Abhängigkeit der Habitatnutzung und der Flugaktivität von mikrome- 4118. Beckemeyer, R.J. (2004): Notes on the behavi- teorologischen Bedingungen bei Calopteryx splendens; or and mechanics of scooping oviposition in Libellula T. Lieckweg: Zur Verbreitung westafrikanischer Libellen composita (Hagen) (Anisoptera: Libellulidae). Odonato- - Ökofaunistische Untersuchungen zur Libellenfauna logica 33(1): 11-23. (in English). ["Females were obser- von , , Benin, und Kamerun; R. ved ovipositing, both alone and in tandem, in Chaves Zschunke: Landungen auf heiß und kalt - sind Libellen County, New Mexico, United States. The female ovipo- lernfähig? (Videobeitrag); M. Hartung: Reisebericht mit sits by scooping water droplets into the air with the tip Landschaftsaufnahmen und Libellenphotos von den of her abdomen. This mode of oviposition is common in Philippinen; A. Bönsel: Erste Ergebnisse von Kartierung many Libellulinae, but this is the first report of a female und Monitoring der FFH-Libellenarten in Mecklenburg- using it in tandem as well as in solo oviposition. The Vorpommern; F.-J. Schiel: Bilanz des Artenschutzpro- female L. composita also grips the male abdomen with jekts Leucorrhinia pectoralis in Baden-Württemberg; R. her legs during post-copulatory oviposition flight, a be- Mauersberger, F.-J. Schiel & K. Burbach: Verbreitung havior previously reported only in subfamilies Tramei- und Bestandssituation von Leucorrhinia caudalis in nae and Zygonychinae. Possible functional significance Deutschland; R. Stephan, W. Bena & W. Xylander: Un- of this flight behavior is discussed based on observati- tersuchungen zu Leucorrhinia albifrons in der Görlitzer ons and analyses of the mechanics of the oviposition Heide/Westpolen; W. Röske: Artenschutz mit Tradition: process that are evident in photographs." (Author)] Ad- Coenagrion mercuriale in Baden-Württemberg; K. Bur- dress: Beckemeyer, R.J., 957 Perry Ave., Wichita, KS bach: Schutzkonzeption für Coenagrion ornatum und 67203-3141, USA. E-mail: [email protected] Coenagrion mercuriale in Bayern; M. Schorr: Anmer- kungen zum Vorkommen der Gekielten Smaragdlibelle 4119. Brook, J.; Brook, G. (2004): The past breeding (Oxygastra curtisii) in Deutschland und Luxemburg; H. evidence of Willow Emerald Damselfly Chalcolestes vi- Wildermuth: Nehalennia speciosa in der Schweiz aus- ridis (Vander Linden) in Kent. Atropos 21: 3-6. (in gestorben - und in Europa?; M. Binot-Hafke & H. Haupt: English). [An exuviae of C. viridis was found 29th June, Weiterentwicklung bundesweiter Roter Listen: Diskus- 1992, at Cliffe marshes, Kent, UK. This seems to be the sionsstand zum Kriteriensystem (mit Diskussion); Pos- first record and prove of reproduction of this species on ter: C.-J. Conze: Der aktuelle Kenntnisstand zu den the British mainland. The species could not be traced in vom Aussterben bedrohten Libellenarten in NRW; V. summer 2003 at the given locality. A comment of Adri- Sohni & O.-D. Finch: Bedeutung eines renaturierten an Parr stresses the posibility of additional records in Hochmoor-Restes bei Oldenburg (Oldb.) für die Libel- UK, and notes that an adult was caught in the 1980th in lenfauna; J. Arlt & J. Ruddek: Libellenbeobachtungen Sussex near Hastings.] Address: Brook, J. and G., 12 während der Trockenzeit in Gambia; E. Gärtner, U. Burgess Hall Drive, Leeds, Maidstone, Kent ME17 1SH, Karsch, K.-P. Pryswitt, H. Scherzer: Libellenfauna im UK NSG Helstorfer Moor (Hannoversche Moorgeest) - 4120. Buchwald, R. (Ed.) (2004): Tagungsband. 23. Lebensraum der Zwerglibelle (Nehalennia speciosa); H. Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft deutschsprachiger Odo- Hunger: GIS-gestützte Auswertungen und neue Rote natologen (GdO). 19.-21.03.2004. Oldenburg. 44 pp. (in Liste der Libellen Baden-Württembergs] Adress: Buch- German) [Begrüßung: R. Buchwald, Institut für Natur- wald, R., INU, Hochschule Vechta, Driverstr. 22, D- schutz und Umweltbildung, HS Vechta; M. Fansa & U. 49377 Vechta, Germany. E-mail: rainer.buchwald@ Beichle, Landesmuseum Natur und Mensch, Olden- uni-vechta.de burg; P. Buczyński: Bug-Aue: Libellenparadies am süd- 4121. Buczyński, P. (2004): Gorb, S.N.; Pavljuk, R.S.; östlichen Rand Mitteleuropas; A. Günther: Die Wieder- Spirus, Z.D. (2000): Odonata of Ukraine. A faunistic o- besiedlung des Flusssystems der oberen Freiberger verview. Vestnik zoologii, Suppl. 15. 154 pp.. Wiado- Mulde durch Libellen; H. Schlumprecht: Die Libellen- mosci Entomologiczne 22(1): 18. (in Polish). [Detailed fauna im Obermaintal (Nordbayern); M. Ewers & R. and critcal review of the book on the Ukrainian Odona- Buchwald: Orthetrum coerulescens zwischen Weser ta.] Address: Buczyński, P., Dept of Zool., Mariea Cu- und Ems - Bestandssituation, Ökologie und Schutz- rie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, PL-20-033 möglichkeiten; E. Schmidt: Zur Odonatenfauna von Lublin, Poland. E-mail: [email protected] Freizeit-Angelteichen im Westmünsterland; K. Wester- mann: Zur Mortalität von Lestes viridis während der 4122. Buczyński, P.; Zawal, A. (2004): New data a- Emergenz; J. Ott: Zur Populationsökologie von Aeshna bout the occurrence of protected dragonflies Odonata in isosceles - vergleichende Ergebnisse zweier Fang-Wie- north-western Poland. Chrońmy Przyrodę Ojczystą derfang-Studien; A. Martens: Paarungssysteme bei Li- 60(1): 53-66. (in Polish with English summary). ["New bellen - aktueller Kenntnisstand und offene Fragen; H. data about the occurrence of Aeshna viridis, Leucor- Wildermuth: Sequenzielle Mehrfachpaarung beim glei- rhinia albifrons, L. caudalis and L. pectoralis are given. chen Vierfleckpaar (Libellula quadrimaculata) - Zufall The material was collected in the years 1998-2001, Gesetzmäßigkeit?; T. & H. Fliedner: Repetitive from nine sample sites (Fig. 1): Krajnik (meadows at the Kopula bei Sympetrum pedemontanum am Sihlsee bei River Odra), Binowo (Binowo Lake), Czermnica (a Einsiedeln (Schweiz) im Sommer 2003; K. Schenk: forest dystrophic water body), Żabowo (a forest Fortpflanzungsstategien bei Libellen: Risikostreuung, dystrophic water body), Połczyn-Zdrój ("Valley of Five Habitatwahl und Qualität der Nachkommen; K. Stern- Lakes" nature reserve - Krąg Lake and Długie Lake), berg: Stammesgeschichtliche Aspekte der Habitatse- Lubowo (Lubicko Wielkie Lake), Borne-Sulinowo (forest lektion bei Libellen; R. Buchwald, A. Manzi & H. Hun- dystrophic water body and transitional peat bog). Based ger: Habitatwahl von Lestes dryas und Sympetrum fla- on new records and on literature it can be stated that L. veolum in mittelitalienischen Karst-Hochebenen; B. albifrons and L. pectoralis are relatively common in the Trockur: Aspekte der Habitatwahl bei Epitheca bimacu- north-western Poland (Fig. 2), whereas A. viridis and L.

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 46 caudalis are known from few localities. It may partially (UFRJ), Caixa Postal 68044, BR-21944-970 Rio de Ja- be the result of highly incomplete knowledge about the neiro, RJ, Brazil. E-mail: [email protected] dragonfly fauna of the area. The characteristics of its habitat and the state of nature indicate that in fact the 4125. Catling, P.M.; Carriere, S.; Johnson, D.; Four- species may be much more frequent there. The menti- nier, M. (2004): Dragonflies of the Northwest Territories, oned species are protected in Poland due to their pre- Canada: new records, ecological observations and a sence in the Annex II to Bern Convention, which re- checklist. Argia 16(1): 9-13. (in English). [oas 14: (1) flects the situation in western Europe in 1970s. They New records for the Northwestern Territories (NWT) are undoubtedly endangered. L. caudalis is on the Po- are: Stylurus notatus, Somatochlora minor, Aeshna ca- lish Red List of threatened Animals in Poland in the ca- nadensis, Lestes forcipata, and Enallagma ebrium. (2) tegory "Near Threatened", A. viridis and L. albifrons in Aeshna eremita consuming biting insects: Traversing "Least Concern", and L. pectoralis is not included on an open bog, specimens of A. eremita flew in to glean the List. Therefore their protection is being questioned. mosquitos, deer flies, horse flies, and blackflies mostly But the situation of the mentioned species in Germany, from the top of the head or the shoulders of one of the Czech Republic and Slovakia is serious (Tab. 1). Po- authors. (3) A. eremita adapting foraging behaviour to land is the westernmost country of Central Europe, specific prey: A. eremita was observed to prey on where the populations of the species are stable and litt- Lestes disjunctus. (4) A. eremita capturing and feeding le endangered. [...] The situation puts a great responsi- on A. juncea: A female A. eremita preyed on a male A. bility on Poland to preserve and protect the species. juncea. (5) Hilltopping of Lestes congener: L. congener Besides, threats to dragonflies in Poland are similar to was found on the top of hills, no specimens could be those in western Europe, though they are not as inten- traced at the pools located app. 200 m apart. (6): Birds sive. It is hard to forecast their progress. For that rea- feeding on dragonflies hit by cars: The numbers of dra- son the monitoring of highly endangered species is de- gonflies per mile killed by car collisions on a sunny day sirable." (Authors)] Address: Buczyński, P., Dept of of July ist astimated to several hunderts. Of 110 spe- Zool., Mariea Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademi- cies examined in a mile of a highway Aeshna eremita cka 19, PL-20-033 Lublin, Poland. E-mail: pbuczyns represented 60%, A. juncea 30%, and A. interrupta li- @biotop.umcs.lublin.pl neata 10%. The killed specimens were quickly devou- red by birs as ravens and gulls. (7) Directional move- 4123. Caldwell Rinehart, S.; Hovemann, A.C. (illust.) ment af Aeshna species: Aeshna sp. (in most cases A. (2004): Eliza and the dragonfly. Dawn Publications. eremita) "on average crossed one hundert meter of ISBN-58469-059-3: 32 pp. (in English). ["Eliza and the road every minute". (8) Dependence of endangered bird Dragonfly" is not primarily an instructive book (apart on dragonflies: "At certain times dragonflies make up to from two pages in the end of the book), but is designed 80% of the food of endangered Whooping Cranes to introduce childens to the joys of actually looking for (Grus americanus) (9) Dragonfly outing a success: On dragonflies. It develops attitudes more than it instructs. 19 July 2003, the first NWT dragonfly outing was held The book is richly illustrated with water-colour sketches at the Northern Frontier Visitors Centre, Yellownife. of a little girl, her aunt, some friends, and dragonflies Almost 100 people (Families, childrens etc.) partcipa- (named "Horace"). The illustrations might be more im- ted. 13 odonate species were traced and demonstrated. pressionistic than children appreciate. The strength of (10) Dragonflies and biodiversity protection: The results the book is the tying together of the pond habitat for the of the NWT Biodiversity Action Plan (including 209 o- nymph and its development into a flying insect. Is this a donate species) are advertised to be published on children's book? I really don't know. But I do know that I http://www.wildspecies.ca. (11) Checklist of the dragon- enjoyed all the pictures and I do not want to miss it in flies of the NWT: The checklist includes 40 species.] my library. (Martin Schorr)] Address: Dawn Publ., Address: Catling, P.M., 2326 Scrivens Drive, R.R. 3, 12402 Bitney Springs Road, Nevada City, CA 95959, Metcalfe, Ontario K0A 2P0, Canada. E-mail: brownell USA. E-mail: [email protected] @achilles.net

4124. Carvalho, A.L.; Salgado, L.G.V. (2004): Two 4126. Cham, S.A. (2004): Dragonflies of Bedfordshire. new species of Aeshna in the punctata group from Bedfordshire Natural History Society, Luton. ISBN 0- southeastern Brazil (Anisoptera: Aeshnidae). Odonato- 9506521-7-2: 145 pp. (in English). [Regional dragonfly logica 33(1): 25-39. (in English). ["Based on material books have a long lasting tradition in UK. To see the from the states of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais, A. evolution of this kind of books, Steve Cham's book is a serrana sp. n. (holotype male: Serra do Subaio, Tere- good example: starting in the 1970th as a kind of sopolis, Rio de Janeiro State) and A. itatiaia sp. n. (ho- "handmade" regional fauna it developed to a highly pro- lotype male: Brejo da Lapa, Itamonte, Minas Gerais fessional designed book using the latest digital and State) are described and illustrated. The type material mapping technology. Species distribution mapping of is to be deposited in the Museu Nacional and in the In- dragonflies is presented in a special, highly informative stitute de Biologia, UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro. Morphologi- chapter. The book covers the usual introducing chap- cal features of the 2 new species are compared in a ters as morphology and (regional) habitats. It informs table and SE Brazilian members of the punctata group on predators and field technics to survey Odonata. The (that includes also A. decessus, A. eduardoi and A phenology of species is documented in most impressive punctata) are keyed." (Authors) Note: The great revisi- graphs, and dragonfly recording in Bedfordshire is out- on of the genus Aeshna in Southamerica by N. von El- lined. The 32 Bedfordshire species are documented lenrieder (2003) (see OAS ..) was not considered in this monographically giving information on distinctive fea- publications. It is quite reasonable that both sp. n. have tures, habitat, the past and current distribution in Bed- to be transfered to the genus Rhionaeschna.] Address: fordshire, conservation status, highly informative field Carvalho, A.L., Departamento de Entomologia, Museu notes, and the flight period. Excellent colour pictures of Nacional, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro the species, sometimes larvae, and excellent maps of the species distribution in UK / Ireland and in Bedford-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 47 shire provide highly welcome information. I am really and S. albistylus is re-described and figured to differen- impressed by this book. (Martin Schorr)] Address: Bed- tiate between the two species. S. sigmastylus sp. nov. fordshire Natural History Society, Bedford Museum, males primarily differ from S. albistylus by having a mo- Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD, UK. Orders of the re divaricate epiproct with widely flaring apices and a book should be directed to Peter Glenister: E-mail: "U" shaped median cleft; shorter, thicker cerci basal of [email protected]. The book is priced £ ventrolateral denticles with width and length approxima- 24.50. tely equal; ventrolateral denticles located at ca 1/3 ap- pendage length; and posterior hamules with apex cari- 4127. Cleary, D.F.R.; Mooers, A.O.; Eichhorn, K.A.O.; nae thicker. The new species occurs mainly west of the Tol, J. van; Jong, R. de; Menken, S.B.J. (2004): Diversi- Appalachian Mountains, predominantly in Arkansas, ty and community composition of butterflies and odona- Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee. The two species tes in an ENSO-induced fire affected habitat mosaic: a are parapatric in an area from southwestern Virginia case study from East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Oikos south to North Carolina, west to northwestern Alabama 105(2): 426-448. (in English). ["Little is known about the and north to south-central Kentucky.] Address: Cook, diversity of tropical animal communities in recently fire- C., 1 469 Crailhope Road, Center, KY 42214, USA. E- affected environments. Here we assessed species rich- mail: [email protected] ness, evenness, and community similarity of butterflies and odonates in landscapes located in unburned isola- 4129. Corbet, P.S. (2004): Ballistic defaecation by an- tes and burned areas in a habitat mosaic that was se- isopteran larvae (Odonata): a way to increase foraging verely affected by the 1997/98 ENSO (El Niño Southern success? International Journal of Odonatology 7(1): 25- Oscillation) event in east Kalimantan, Indonesian Bor- 32. (in English). ["The article considers the phenome- neo. In addition related community similarity to variation non of ballistic defaecation by odonate larvae, exhibited in geographic distance between sampling sites and the by certain Anisoptera but not by any Zygoptera, and habitat/vegetation structure Species richness and e- explores two possibilities: (1) that ballistic defaecation venness differed significantly among landscapes but in Anisoptera may correlate with increased foraging there was no congruence between both taxa. The spe- success (the 'Wudkevich Hypothesis') by distancing the cies richness of butterflies was, for example, highest in prey's alarm pheromone, persisting in the pellet after sites located in a very large unburned isolate whereas defaecation, from the larva's ambush site; and (2) that odonate species richness was highest in sites located its absence in Zygoptera may correlate with their much in a small unburned isolate and once-burned forest. We richer repertoire of intraspecific agonistic behaviour, also found substantial variation in the habitat/vegetation perhaps reflecting the need to change, and compete structure among landscapes but this was mainly due to for, ambush sites more often. Attention is drawn to variation between unburned and burned landscapes kinds of information that could throw light on the Wud- and variation among burned landscapes. Both distance kevich Hypothesis and to the design of experiments and environment (habitat/vegetation) contributed sub- that would sustain or refute it; and mention is made of stantially to explaining variation in the community simi- the possible implications for larvae of Zygoptera of their larity (beta diversity) of both taxa. The contribution of ability to learn to modify their antipredation behaviour in the environment was, however, mainly due to variation response to chemical cues emitted by their predators or between unburned and burned landscapes, which con- by injured conspecifics." (Author)] Address: Corbet, P. tained very different assemblages of both taxa. Sites S., Crean Mill, Crean, St Buryan, Cornwall, TR19 6HA, located in the burned forest contained assemblages UK. E-mail: [email protected] that were intermediate between assemblages from sites in unburned forest and sites from a highly degraded 4130. Daigle, J.J. (2004): Hunt for Red October. Argia slash-and-burn area indicating that the burned forest 16(1): 15-16. (in English). [Report of a February 2003 was probably recolonised by species from these dispa- trip to Florida, USA. Of special interest are records of rate environments. We, furthermore, note that in con- "The red Orthemis" (Orthemis ferruginea cf. and a se- trast to species richness (alpha diversity) the patterns of cond taxon) and larvae of Nehalennia pallidula.] Ad- community similarity (beta diversity) were highly con- dress: Daigle, J., 2166 Kimberley Lane, Tallahassee, gruent between both taxa. These results indicate that FL 32311, USA. E-mail: [email protected] community-wide multivariate measures of beta diversity 4131. De Block, M.; Stoks, R. (2004): Life-history va- are more consistent among taxa and more reliable indi- riation in relation to time constraints in a damselfly. Oe- cators of disturbance, such as ENSO-induced burning, cologia 140(1): 68-75. (in English). ["Although variation than univariate measures." (Authors).] Address: Tol, J. within populations in plasticity to time constraints is ex- van, National Museum of Natural History, P.O. Box pected with regard to hatching date, empirical studies 9517, NL-2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands are largely lacking. We studied life-history responses to 4128. Cook, C.; Laudermilk, E.L. (2004): Stylogom- time constraints manipulated by photoperiod and asso- phus sigmastylus sp. nov., a new North American dra- ciated with hatching date in larvae of the damselfly gonfly previously confused with S. albistylus (Odonata: Lestes viridis for two populations with a different hydro- Gomphidae). International Journal of Odonatology 7(1): period. In a common garden experiment, early- and la- 3-24. (in English). ["Previously, the genus Stylogom- te-hatched larvae from both populations were reared at phus in North America was believed to contain only a two photoperiods mimicking the start and the end of the single species, S. albistylus. We present evidence for egg-hatching season. In a reciprocal transplant experi- recognizing a second species, S. sigmastylus sp. nov.: ment, early- and late-hatched larvae from both popula- holotype male, allotype female: Big Swan Creek, near tions were reared in both ponds. In all these experi- Gordonsburg Church of Christ, Lewis County, Tennes- ments, larvae were reared from egg hatching until adult see, 11 June 1990, C. Cook leg., deposited in the Flori- emergence. Within both populations, larvae reared at da State Collection of Arthropods. The biology, distribu- the photoperiod indicating a late time point in the gro- tion and morphology of the new species are described, wing season, reduced development time to compensate

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 48 for their perceived shorter development period. Growth Ethology 110(1): 37-47. (in English). ["Past researchers rate, however, did not respond to photoperiod, resulting have often considered neighbors to be beneficial to ter- in a lower mass at emergence. As expected, both in the ritorial residents, particularly compared with non- laboratory and in the field, larvae from eggs that hat- neighbor conspecific competitors. However, neighbors ched later in the season generally had a shorter deve- have the potential to be costly to residents in terms of lopment time and a faster growth rate, resulting in a both defensive costs and lost resources. In this study, higher mass at emergence compared to early-hatched we assessed the relative costs of defending a mating larvae. This may explain the intriguing seasonal increa- territory against neighbors and non-neighbors for the se in mass at emergence in this species, and affect the dragonfly Perithemis tenera, comparing across males predictions of optimality models. None of these life- with different numbers of contiguous neighbors; we also history responses differed between the two populations, examined the possibility that the presence of contigu- despite clear differences in time constraints linked to ous neighbors might reduce the detection of potential hydroperiod, suggesting the robustness of the observed mates. When neighbors were present, residents expe- patterns. Given the ubiquity of asynchronous hatching rienced a greater total number of intrusions by males; in nature, and the adaptive value of the observed diffe- this increase in intrusions was due to higher numbers of rences between early- and late-hatched larvae, we ex- intrusions by neighbors, as the number of intrusions by pect the effects of hatching date on life-history plasticity non-neighbor males did not differ. Residents with im- to be widespread." (Authors)] Address: Stoks, R., Labo- mediately adjacent neighbors also made more sorties ratorium voor Aquatische Ecologie, K.U.Leuven, De Be- toward neighbors than did residents whose nearest riotstraat 32, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium. E-mail: robby. neighbors territories were not immediately adjacent. In- [email protected] terestingly, although the number of visits by females did not vary with the presence of neighbors, residents with 4132. Delord, K.; Kayser, Y.; Cohez, D.; Befeld, S.; neighbors made fewer sorties toward females than did Hafner, H. (2004): Fluctuations in chick diet of the residents without neighbors. Our results suggest that Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides in southern France: defensive costs increased when neighbors were pre- changes over the last 30 years. Bird Study 51(1): 69- sent, that residents with neighbors may have missed 75. (in English). ["Aims To determine the diet composi- opportunities to acquire mates, and thus that living with tion of chicks and its variations in 2000 and 2001. To neighbors can be costly in this species." (Authors)] Ad- look for any changes over the last 30 years. Methods: dress: Switzer, P.V., Eastern Illinois Univ., Dept Biol, Chick regurgitates were analysed to determine which Sci., Charleston IL 61920; USA. E-mail: [email protected] Order contributed most to the diet, by frequency and by biomass. Results: During 2000 and 2001 chick diet was 4136. Egan, D. (2004): Lawsuit filed to establish habi- dominated by insects (92% and 70% by biomass, tats for dragonfly. Argia 16(1): 13-14. (in English). [A respectively), mainly Coleoptera (60% and 41%) and coalition of conservation groups has filed suit in a fede- Orthoptera (27% in both years). The dry mass of Or- ral district court in Washington D.C., over its claims the thoptera, Coleoptera adults, Odonata and amphibians federal government is not doing enough to help the en- differed significantly between breeding sites, months dangered Somatochlora hineana.] Address: degan@ and years.The proportion of invertebrates (in biomass) journalsentinel.com increased from 36.5% in 1970 and 31% in 1971 to 95% in 2000 and 90% in 2001 whereas the proportion of 4137. Fincke, O.M. (2004): Polymorphic signals of ha- amphibians decreased in the same time from 49% and rassed female odonates and the males that learn them 33% in 1970 and 1971 to 5.0% and 9.5% in 2000 and support a novel frequency-dependent model. Animal 2001, respectively. Conclusion: The proportion of prey Behaviour 67(5): 833-845. (in English). ["For mate- types differed bewteen colony sites and months. Major searching species, the learned mate recognition (LMR) changes were found in the diet composition between hypothesis assumes that sexual harassment favours the early 1970s and 2000s. The possible hypotheses signal variation among females, which exploits the re- for the observed differences are discussed." (Authors)] ceiver ability of males. The model predicts that coevol- Address: Delord, K., Station Biologique Tour du Valat, ving males have responded to the female sexual foil by Le Sambuc, F-13 200 Arles, France learning to recognize female variants as potential ma- tes. I translate the LMR hypothesis into the language of 4133. Donnelly, T.W. (2004): Distribution of North signal detection theory to explain its novelty as a dyna- American Odonata. Part II: Macromiidae, Corduliidae mic, coevolutionary, negative frequency-dependent se- and Libellulidae. Bull. American Odonatology 8(1): 1- lection model. Due to gene environment interactions, 32. (in English). [Dot map presentation of 165 taxa; males cueing to the morph detected most often should species or subspecies of special interest are discus- generate positive but often asymmetrical, detection- sed.] Address: Donnelly, T., 2091 Partridge Lane, Bing- dependent harassment towards females. Females are hamton, NY 13903, USA. E-mail: tdonnel@bingham- expected to sort to an ideal free distribution where ha- ton.edu rassment costs are equal. At equilibrium, morph fitness, but not necessarily morph frequency, is predicted to be 4134. Dwayne, L.S.; Thomas, A.W.; Makepeace, H.S. equal. The LMR hypothesis is consistent with recent (2004): New Canadian and provincial odonate records experimental data and the distribution of colour poly- for New Brunswick. Argia 16(1): 22-24. (in English). morphisms in the Odonata, predicts general conditions [Canada, New Brunswick, Gomphus abbreviatus, Neu- favouring variation in sexual signals, and provides a rocordulia obsoleta, Gomphus vastus, Aeshna clep- novel mechanism for speciation via sexual signalling." sydra, Arigomphus furcifer, Hetaerina americana.] Ad- (Author)] Address: Finke, O.M., Dept Zool., Univ. Okla- dress: not stated homa, 730 Van Vleet Oval, Room 314, Norman, OK 73019, USA. E-mail: [email protected] 4135. Eason, P.K.; Switzer, P.V. (2004): The costs of neighbors for a territorial dragonfly, Perithemis tenera.

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 49 4138. Fliedner, H.; Fliedner, T. (2004): Enten auf Li- geles County, Exposition Boulevard 900, CA 90007, bellenjagd. Libellennachrichten 11: 7. (in German). USA. E-mail: [email protected] [Switzerland, Höhi Wispile near Gstaad, 05.09.2003; a domestic duck was observed successfully hunting an 4142. Hämäläinen, M. (2004): The 150 year anniver- Aeshna juncea male.] Address: Fliedner, H., Louis- sary of Selys' Synopsis des Caloptérygines. Argia Segelken-Str. 106, D-28717 Bremen, Germany 15(4): 8-11. (in English). [see OAS 3974; Malangpo 20: 196-200] Address: Hämäläinen M., Dept Applied Zool., 4139. Foster, S.E.; Soluk, D.A. (2004): Evaluating e- P.O.Box 27, FIN-00014 University of Helsinki, Finland; xuvia collection as a management tool for the federally E-mail: [email protected] endangered Hine s emerald dragonfly, Somatochlora hineana Williamson (Odonata: Cordulidae). Biological 4143. Hawking, J.; Suhling, F.; Wilson, K.; Theischin- Conservation 118(1): 15-20. (in English). ["Reliable po- ger, G.; Reels, G. (2004): Underwater and epilithic ovi- pulation density estimates are crucial for monitoring en- position by Australian Aeshnidae (Odonata). Internatio- dangered species. Many species are difficult to capture nal Journal of Odonatology 7(1): 33-36. (in English). or range over large areas, making direct monitoring of ["[...] We observed Notoaeschna sagittata totally sub- populations through capture or observation extremely merged ovipositing on bare rock in the fast current of a challenging. In such cases, indirect methods of asses- rapid. Dendroaeschna conspersa oviposited also un- sing populations can be the only source of reliable in- derwater, but into wood submerged in very clear water." formation. We examined whether the discarded exoske- (Authors)] Address: Hawking, J.H., Murray-Darling leton of the last larval instar (exuvia), left behind when Freshwater Research Centre, Cooperative Research dragonflies emerge into the adult stage, could be used Centre for Freshwater Ecology, P.O. Box 921, Albury, to predict larval densities and provide life history infor- NSW 2640, Australia. E-mail: [email protected] mation for the federally listed endangered, Hine s Eme- 4144. Hayley, S. (2004): The Dragonfly: Masterpiece rald Dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana). Using standar- of Design!. Design Science Association - newsletter, dized protocols, we collected exuvia within six 2 × 2 m Feb. 21, 2004: 1. (in English). [Verbatim: "February's plots in an ephemeral wetland in Door County, Wiscon- meeting will be dedicated to showcasing one of God's sin during spring and summer of 1999 and 2000. S. hi- most unique creatures in the insect world: dragonflys! neana is a "summer emerger", with more than 95% of Descriptive terms like fastest flyer in the insect world, the emergence occurring from late June until mid-July. best vision of any insect, jewels of the insect world and Based on time of emergence and the flight period, a- camouflage and defense tactic expert might seem a bit dults appear to live a month or longer. The sex ratio at overstated at first, but these are entirely fitting state- emergence did not differ significantly from a 1:1 ratio ments when the details of their anatomy and physiology and emergence was synchronous between the sexes. are studied. These creatures are truly fascinating, with Estimates of larval population density using exuvial da- nearly 5,000 known speciecs (worldwide) and 450 of ta were similar to those obtained through intensive di- these present in North America. Much remains a myste- rect sampling for larvae. Exuvial collections provide a ry about their behavior and life history, but the number reliable estimate of larval population density, help link of people interested in these insects of the order Odo- larval ecology to adult ecology and are a useful tool for nata is growing rapidly and will probably cause an exp- assessing habitat suitability. Although sampling exuviae losion in knowledge concerning dragonflys in the next requires repeated searching on particular sites, less few years. Therefore, we need to warn you that one of expertise and fewer people are required for this type of speaker Steve Hayley's goals in presenting this pro- sampling, indicating that exuvial surveys can be a very gram will be to convert all those in attendance into ama- effective tool for monitoring populations of endangered teur odonatists! Come prepared to start your own jour- dragonflies." (Authors)] Address: Foster, S.E, Illinois ney of studying and observing these creatures that so Natural History Survey, Center for Aquatic Ecology, 607 clearly demonstrate the beauty, design, order, purpose, East Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL 61820, USA. E- complexity, precision and detail that are such a clear mail: [email protected] testimony of our Creator! Also, please note that: Jarred 4140. Fothergill, K.; Keebaugh, J.; Austin, M. (2004): Vallorani of Answers in Genesis will be on hand to bring First records of pacific spiketail, Cordulegaster dorsalis, us up to date on the progress of the AIG Museum pro- in Idaho. Argia 16(1): 16-18. (in English). [Ada county, ject, and to speak briefly on the upcoming Portland- 29 June 2003; Cassia county, 22 July, 2003] Address: area AIG Creation Conference." A colour photo of Anax Fothergill, K., Red Willow Research, Inc. 780 Falls Av. junius is presented.] Address: not stated #390, Twin Falls, ID 83301, USA 4145. Hummel, S. (2004): New county records for Io- 4141. Garrison, R.W. (2004): An analysis of the Psai- wa - 1999 to 2003. Argia 16(1): 18-22. (in English). [The roneura tenuissima complex, including synonymy of P. update of the Iowa, USA checklist of Odonata includes machadoi De Marmels with P. bifurcata Sjöstedt (Zy- 241 new county records for 71 species in 53 of Iowa's goptera: Protoneuridae). Odonatologica 33(1): 83-89. 99 counties.] Address: Hummel, S., P.O. Box 121, Lake (in English). ["A review of the exclusively South Ameri- View, IA, 51450, USA can components of the genus Psaironeura Williamson 4146. Jödicke , R.; Langhoff, P.; Misof, B. (2004): The shows that only 2 species are involved, P. bifurcata species-group taxa in the Holarctic genus Cordulia: a (Sjöstedt), and P. tenuissima (Selys). P. machadoi De study in nomenclature and genetic differentiation (Odo- Marmels is considered a synonym of P. bifitrcata. Il- nata: Corduliidae). International Journal of Odonatology lustrations of the variability within the appendages, keys 7(1): 37-52. (in English). ["Two Cordulia species have to males, and comments on the taxonomy of the group been described so far, the Eurasian C. aenea and the are included." (Author)] Address: Garrison, R.W., Re- North American vicariant C. shurtleffii. The names amu- search Associate, Natural History Museum of Los An- rensis, tatrica, turfosa, laubmanni, linaenea and aenea- turfosa are available in the synonymy of C. aenea. Out

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 50 of these, only the name amurensis is deemed to denote te-or time-specific variation. There were clear effects of a separate taxon, which is currently regarded as a temperature (positive) and precipitation (negative) on weakly defined Far East subspecies. A molecular ana- survival rate at two sites. Direct estimates of sex ratios lysis of nuclear ITS I sequences of specimens repre- were not significantly different from 1 for any time inter- senting all three taxa aenea, amurensis and shurtleffii val. Hence, the observed male-biased sex ratio in adult shows a clear differentiation which suggests a recogni- O. coerulescens was an artifact resulting from the bet- tion of three separate taxa with full biological species ter observability of males. The method presented in this rank. The morphological and distributional differentiati- paper is applicable to sex ratio estimation in any kind of on between C. amurensis and C. aenea requires further animal." (Authors)] Address: Kéry, M., CEFE/CNRS, investigation. The molecular approach based on the va- 1919 Route de Mende, F-34033 Montpellier, France. E- riability of nuclear ITS I sequences appears promising Mail: [email protected] for further taxonomic studies within dragonflies." (Au- thors)] Address: Jödicke, R., Am Liebfrauenbusch 3, D- 4149. Kosterin, O.E. (2004): Odonata of the Daurskiy 26655 Westerstede, Germany. E-mail: r.joedicke@t- State Nature Reserve area, Transbaikalia, Russia. O- online.de donatologica 33(1): 41-71. (in English). ["Data were re- corded in 1995-1997. An annotated list of species con- 4147. Johansson, F.; Suhling, F. (2004): Behaviour tains a full reference to the specimens collected, notes and growth of dragonfly larvae along a permanent to on biotope preferences, and relative abundance of spe- temporary water habitat gradient. Ecological Entomolo- cies. For some species, taxonomic notes and data on gy 29(2): 196-202. (in English). ["1.Freshwaters form a variation are given. Among the 31 species, there are gradient from small temporary waters to large perma- the Manchurian Cercion v-nigrum Needham and Aniso- nent waters. Identifying and examining traits that restrict gomphus maacki (Selys), previously thought to range the distribution of species along this gradient are crucial westwards up to Blagoveshchensk only. Anax parthe- to the understanding of community structure in these nope Selys and Pantala flavescens Fabr. proved to oc- habitats. 2. Using dragonfly larvae species, differences cur in Transbaikalia. The Chinese/Mongolian Ophio- in traits important for growth and survival were studied. gomphus spinicornis Selys enters the Russian territory 3. The traits were studied in a series of laboratory expe- in southern Transbaikalia, Baikal region and southern riments using two pairs of dragonfly species that coexist Tuva." (Author)] Address: Kosterin, O.E., Institute of Cy- in the Namibian semi-desert. One species pair was tology and Genetics, Siberian Branch, Russian Acade- from the most temporary part of the water permanence my of Sciences, Lavrentiev Ave 10, RUS-630090 No- gradient and the other species pair from an intermedia- vosibirsk, Russia. E-mail: [email protected] te part of the gradient. 4. As predicted, activity, capture rate, and growth rate were significantly greater in the 4150. Lencioni, F.A.A. (2004): Telagrion nathaliae two temporary water species. Contrary to the prediction spec. nov. (Zygoptera: Coenagrionidae). Odonatologica made in the work reported here, species differences in 33(1): 91-98. (in English). ["Both sexes of the new spe- microhabitat selection were not related to the species' cies are described and illustrated. Holotype male: Bra- habitat origin. Cannibalism did not differ between spe- zil: Sao Paulo state, Jacarei, Fazenda Santana do Rio cies. 5. The results lend support to the hypothesis that Abaixo, alt. 608 m, 07-11-1999, deposited in author's selection has favoured certain combinations of trait va- collection; allotype and paratypes from the same locali- lues and that these traits are important for a successful ty. It differs from T. macilentum by the male cerci pos- life in temporary and permanent waters." (Authors)] sessing elongate, ventrally-directed projections, and by Address: Johansson, F., Department of Ecology and being straight in lateral view. 6 Brazilian species are Environmental Science, Animal Ecology Group, Umea keyed." (Author) ] Address: Lencioni, F.A.A., Rua dos University, 90187 Limed, Sweden. E-mail: frank.johans- Ferroviarios, 55 - Jardim Mesquita, BR-12300-000 Ja- [email protected] carei, S.P., Brazil. E-mail: [email protected]

4148. Kéry, M.; Juillerat, L. (2004): Sex ratio estimati- 4151. Lopau, W. (2004): Die Libellenfuana der Kykla- on and survival analysis for Orthetrum coerulescens den / Griechenland. Naturkundliche Reiseberichte 20: (Odonata, Libellulidae). Canadian Journal of Zoology 59 pp. (in German). [The Kyklads, a group of islands in 82(3): 399-406. (in English, with French summary). [oas the central Aegean Sea in the Mediterranean Sea, are 14 "There is controversy over whether uneven sex rati- part of the territory of Greece. W. Lopau researched in os observed in mature dragonfly populations are a me- 2002 extensivley on the odonate fauna of the following re artifact resulting from the higher observability of ma- islands: Anáfi, Ändros, Delos, Ios, Kea, Kimolos, les. Previous studies have at best made indirect infe- Kithnos, Mikonos, Milos, Näxos, Päros, Santorini, Seri- rence about sex ratios by analysis of survival or recap- fos, Sifnos, Siros, and Tinos. After a brief history of o- ture rates. Here, we obtain direct estimates of sex ratio donatological records refering to the Kyklads, the odo- from capture recapture data based on the Cormack Jol- nate fauna of each of the islands is documented consi- ly Seber model. We studied O. coerulescens at three si- dering old and new records. Each of the 29 taxa is tes in the Swiss Jura Mountains over an entire activity commented in a monographic way, the distribution of period. Recapture rates per 5-day interval were 3.5 ti- the species is mapped, and a regional odonatological mes greater for males (0.67, SE 0.02) than for females bibliography is added. This paper is an additional highly (0.19, SE 0.02). At two sites, recapture rate increased significant contribution of Wolfgang Lopau to the know- over the season for males and was constant for fema- ledge of the Greek and European odonate fauna.] Ad- les, and at one site it decreased with precipitation for dress: Orders: Kappes, W., Winsbergring 5, D-22525 both sexes. In addition, recapture rate was higher with Hamburg, Germany higher temperature for males only. We found no evi- 4152. Marco, P. de; Cardoso Peixoto, P.E. (2004): dence for higher male survival rates in any population. Population dynamics of Hetaerina rosea Selys and its Survival per 5-day interval for both sexes was estima- relationship to abiotic conditions (Zygoptera: Caloptery- ted to be 0.77 (95% CI 0.75 0.79) without significant si-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 51 gidae). Odonatologica 33(1): 73-81. (in English). ["As- were found: Enallagma cyathigerum and Erythromma pects of population dynamics were tested against tem- viridulum. The latter was the first record for the Channel perature, insolation and moisture. The monthly abun- Islands. Both these species were seen in modest num- dance of H. rosea was estimated utilizing a scan me- bers at several sites with ovipositing noted later in the thod based on 49 fixed areas in 30-min intervals from summer. Hard work and perseverance paid off the fol- 0800 to 1700 h during the day. The daily male activity lowing week with a small population of Orthetrum can- pattern is characterized by a sharp increase at 0900 h cellatum being located at a west coast site. It later with continuous density until 1430 h, followed by a transpired that the species had been present but not sharp decrease after 1600 h. A correlation between reported in 2001. The same site was then visited on a peak densities was observed during the year and high regular basis and on 12 July single male Anax parthe- period of photoperiod and low evapotranspiration sug- nope and Sympetrum fonscolombei were found and gesting possible ways males can adjust their emergen- photographed. Two days previously a probable male ce periods to optimize water loss with longer reproduc- Lesser Emperor had been seen at another site. Both tion periods of activities." (Authors)] Address: Marco, P. these vagrants were new for the Channel Islands. S. de, Laboratorio de Ecologia Quantitativa, DBG, Univer- striolatum and A. mixta were found to be widespread sidade Federal de Vicosa, BR-36571-000, Vicosa, MG, and present at all suitable sites. The last new species to Brazil. E-mail: [email protected] be found was a single male Chalcolestes viridis on 10 August. Only one individual was seen at the site with all 4153. McMillan, V.E.; Arnold, R.M. (2004): Oviposition sightings from a small area of Phragmites and Salix. It behavior and substrate utilization by Lestes congener was last reported on 20 September. Despite extensive (Odonata: Lestidae). International Journal of Odonato- searching there were no records of C. splendens and logy 7(1): 53-63. (in English). ["Here we describe tan- only a tantalising glimpse of a single 'red' damselfly. All dem oviposition (contact guarding) in L. congener and in all a very productive and rewarding first year's effort. the use of dry stems of the sedge Eleocharis obtusa as Habitat creation and improvement is planned with more oviposition substrates at a pond in New York State. mapping work to locate further sites. The excellent atlas Pairs formed away from the pond, then flew to Eleocha- work being done by our French colleagues in Manche, ris patches on dry land 0.5-3 m from the water's edge. Normandy is a constant reminder of those species Some copulations occurred at or near oviposition sites; which could one day colonise the Island.] Address: not these pairs began ovipositing immediately afterwards. stated Eggs were placed singly in a line of incisions down the length of the plant stem, and several to many different 4155. Meurgey, F.; Perron, C. (2004): Anax amaziti pairs might utilize a single stem over a period of time. new for Guadeloupe and notes on other rare species However, less than 1 % of the surface area of such (French West Indies). Argia 16(1): 24. (in English). stems possessed incision scars, although, in regions of [Ischnura hastata, Anax amazili, A. concolor, Tramea stems with a high density of incisions, some eggs were binotata] Address: Meurgey, F., Muséum d'Histoire na- close enough to be touching. Lone males were present turelle de Nantes, 12, rue Voltaire, F-44000 Nantes, in small numbers at the pond, but male harassment of France. E-mail: [email protected] tandems was minimal and we observed no female take- overs. Some females remained to complete oviposition 4156. Meurgey, F.; Perron, C. (2004): First French re- alone after being deserted by their mates. Lone females cord for Anax junius (Drury, 1773). Argia 16(1): 25-26. were most common in late afternoon, when few lone (in English). [Not unexpected, likewise spectacular is a males remained at the pond and take-over risks were record of A. junius in France. The specimen was taken small." (Authors)] Address: McMillan, Victoria E., De- at Pointe St-Gildas, Dept. Loire-Atlantique, without partment of Biology, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, further information.] Address: Meurgey, F., Muséum Hamilton, NY 13346, USA. E-mail: vmcmillan@mail. d'Histoire naturelle de Nantes, 12, rue Voltaire, F-44000 colgate.edu Nantes, France. E-mail: Francois.Meurgey@mairie- nantes.fr 4154. Medland, J. (2004): Reports from Coastal stati- ons - 2003: Guernsey, Channel Islands. Atropos 21: 37- 4157. Meurgey, F.; Perron, C. (2004): Newly discove- 39. (in English). [Verbatim: It is 25 years since the last red Odonata localities in the Dominican Republic (West survey of Odonata in Guernsey. Prior to this the only list Indies). Argia 16(1): 25. (in English). [Seven odonate was compiled in 1892. The 1978 results indicated that species - all previously known from the Dominican Re- only six species were present: Calopteryx virgo, Ischnu- public - are documented. Scapanea frontalis was hit by ra elegans, Pyrrhosoma nymphula, Aeshna mixta, Anax the car of the authors.] Address: Meurgey, F., Muséum imperator, and Sympetrum striolatum. Since this time d'Histoire naturelle de Nantes, 12, rue Voltaire, F-44000 there has been a considerable reduction in suitable ha- Nantes, France. E-mail: Francois.Meurgey@mairie- bitat with two large wetland areas being drained. It was nantes.fr feared that at least C. splendens and I. elegans had 4158. Nelson, B.; Thompson, R. (2004): The natural become extinct. It was against this rather bleak back- history of Ireland's dragonflies. The national Museums ground that Barry Wells and I made an attempt to sur- and Galleries of Northern Ireland. ISBN 0 900761 45 8: vey all possible sites to determine the current status of 454 pp. (in English). [In this comprehensive study of the those species still remaining. A teneral I. elegans on 19 Irish odonate fauna, the authors combine their know- April was unusually early with the next record for the ledge and research based on twenty years of field stu- species not being until 25 May. Two fresh Emperor e- dies with new information gleaned from an extensive xuviae on 26 May were the forerunners of a synchroni- four year study carried out by the Dragonfly Ireland Pro- sed emergence over the next 11 days totalling 44 indi- ject. The book covers all aspects of dragonfly biology viduals from a small garden pond. A male Libellula de- and ecology, and the history of odonatological research pressa at the same site on 7 June was the first record in Ireland. There are comprehensive accounts of all re- for Guernsey. On 13 June two new damselfly species

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 52 sident and migrant species, an in-depth description of sign of the effect. These results indicate that, at least the major odonate habitats and a gallery section, il- for aquatic systems, models of single trophic level eco- lustrating and describing over fifty sites in detail. Additi- systems are insufficient for understanding the functional onal chapters include information on how to study and consequences of extinctions. Knowledge is required of how to photograph Odonata. There is an extensive food web structure, which species are likely to be lost, bibliography listing all currently known publications on and also whether cascading extinctions will occur." the subject. The highly informative text is written for the (Authors) Cordulegaster boltonii] Address: Woodward, keen naturalist. In a monographic style each species is G., School of Biological Sciences, Queen Mary Univer- described and compared with similar species. Behavi- sity of London, Mile End Road, London, El 4NS, UK. E- our, habitat, life cycle, and distribition in Ireland are pre- mail: [email protected] sented. All these facts are interpreted and critically dis- cussed. This publication is lavishly illustrated throug- 4162. Rantala, M.J.; Ilmonen, J.; Koskimäki, J.; Suho- hout, with over 300 outstanding colour photographs of nen, J.; Tynkkynen, K. (2004): The macrophyte, Stratio- habitats, larvae, and adults of all resident and migrant tes aloides, protects larvae of dragonfly Aeshna viridis species found in Ireland. This attractive book is sold for against fish predation. Aquatic Ecology 38(1): 77-82. (in 30,¬- Euro and is worth its price. The book is a highly English). ["Predation could be one force determining significant contribution to the knowledge of the Europe- which contemporary species occupy a certain habitat. an odonate fauna and should not be missing in any o- Aeshna viridis is an endangered dragonfly species with donatological library. (Martin Schorr)] Address: Ulster a larval distribution strongly associated with lakes whe- Museum, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, Northern Ireland re the water plant, water soldier, Stratiotes aloides, oc- BT9 5AB, UK curs. In this study, the larvae were almost exclusively found in patches of S. aloides. To study larval associa- 4159. Parr, A. (2004): Migrant update for 2003. Dra- tion with S. aloides further, we conducted a series of la- gonfly news 45: 20. (in English). [Great Britain; Lestes boratory experiments. Behavioural experiments indica- barbarus, Erythromma viridulum, Sympetrum fonsco- ted that larvae preferred S. aloides. Aeshna viridis lar- lombii, S. flaveolum, S. danae, (range extensions), S. vae were nocturnal and rather inactive. Larvae on S. pedemontanum c.f., Anax parthenope, Anaciaeschna aloides were less susceptible to predation by the perch, isoceles, Orthetrum coerulescens, Libellula depressa Perca fluviatilis, than larvae on another water plant, My- (range extension to Scotland).] Address: Parr, A.J., 10 riophyllum alterniflorum. According to our study it Orchard Way, Barrow, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 seems that occurrence of S. aloides may limit the distri- 5BX, UK. E-mail: [email protected] bution of A. viridis, and the protection of refuges may be essential in planning the conservation of this endange- 4160. Paulson, D. (2004): Lestes forficula new record red species." (Authors)] Address: Rantala, M.J., Univer- from Cayman Islands. Argia 16(1): 26. (in English). sity of Jyväskylä, Department of Biological and Enviro- [Red Bay, Grand Cayman, 5-7 Oct. 1983] Address: mental Science, P.O. Box 35, FIN-40014, University of Paulson, D.R., Slater Museum, Univ. of Puget Sound, Jyväskylä, Finland; Current address: Department of Tacoma, WA 98416, USA. E-mail: [email protected] Biology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA. E-mail: [email protected] 4161. Petchey, O.L.; Downing, A.L.; Mittelbach, G.G.; Persson, L.; Steiner, C.F.; Warren, P.H.; Woodward, G. 4163. Rasmussen, J. (2004): Recent dragonfly news (2004): Species loss and the structure and functioning from . Atropos 21: 79-80. (in English). [Range of multitrophic aquatic systems. Oikos 104(3): 467-478. extensions of Anax imperator and Erythromma viridu- (in English). ["Experiments and theory in single trophic lum; Anaciaeschna isoceles was included into the Dan- level systems dominate biodiversity and ecosystem sih Red List as vulnerable, but has made a significant functioning research and recent debates. All natural e- comeback in the recent years; three localities for Coe- cosystems contain communities with multiple trophic le- nagrion armatum are known; some new localities of the vels, however, and this can have important effects on rare C. lunulatum have been discoverd in 2003; second ecosystem structure and functioning. Furthermore, ma- Danish record of Sympetrum pedemontanum in 2002 ny experiments compare assembled communities, ra- (west of Jutland); a migration of darters (Sympetrum ther than examining loss of species directly. We identify sanguineum, S. flaveolum, S. danae) has been recor- three questions around which to organise an investiga- ded in mid-August 2003 by a small lake in the centre of tion of how species loss affects the structure and func- Copenhagen.] Address: Rasmussen, J., Stockholms- tioning of multitrophic systems. 1) What is the distributi- gade 13 I tv, 2100 Ø, Denmark on of species richness among trophic levels; 2) from which trophic levels are species most often lost; and 3) 4164. Rehfeldt, G. (2004): Diel pattern of activity, ma- does loss of species from different trophic levels in- ting, and flight behaviour in Onychogomphus uncatus fluence ecosystem functioning differently? Our analyses (Odonata: Gomphidae). International Journal of Odona- show that: 1) Relatively few high-quality data are avai- tology 7(1): 65-71. (in English). ["The behaviour of O. lable concerning the distribution of species richness uncatus, including flight and mating activity, was stu- among trophic levels. A new data-set provides evidence died at a fast-flowing irrigation canal. During the day, of a decrease in species richness as trophic height inc- males perched in sections of the canal with a strong reases. 2) Multiple lines of evidence indicate that spe- current and a turbulent water surface. During short cies are lost from higher trophic levels more frequently flights, interactions with other con-specific and hetero- than lower trophic levels. 3) A theoretical model sug- specific males occurred, particularly with Orthetrum gests that both the structure of food webs (occurrence coerulescens. Under conditions of high population den- of omnivory and the distribution of species richness sity, the frequent occurrence and disturbances by this among trophic levels) and the trophic level from which species often resulted in male O. uncatus leaving a par- species are lost determines the impact of species loss ticular section of the canal. In the late afternoon and on ecosystem functioning, which can even vary in the evening, males concentrated on ground perches in the

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 53 vicinity of the water. The reproductive system of O. un- laboratory until emergence. Additionally, information on catus was found to be 'encounter limited'. The operatio- larval microhabitat, behaviour and development is pro- nal sex ratio of imagines at the water was always vided." (Authors)] Address: Suhling F., Inst. Geoökolo- strongly biased in favour of the males. Individual fema- gie, TU Braunschweig, Langer Kamp 19c, D-38102 les were observed at the water during the morning and Braunschweig, Germany. E-mail: [email protected] evening hours. Following pair formation there was a prolonged period of copulation away from the water. 4168. Suutari , E.; Rantala, M.J.; Salmela, J.; Suho- Most pair formations were observed in the morning and nen, J. (2004): Intraguild predation and interference evening hours. They took place over water, and in the competition on the endangered dragonfly Aeshna viri- evening hours also away from the water." (Author)] Ad- dis. Oecologia 140(1): 135-139. (in English). ["We exa- dress: Rehfeldt, G., FasanenstraBe 3, D-38102 Braun- mined the effects of intraguild predation (IGP) and inter- schweig, Germany. E-mail: [email protected] ference competition on an endangered dragonfly, A. vi- ridis. A. viridis is rare in Europe due to the decrease in 4165. Schmidt, E (2004): Die Alten Fahrten" des Dort- suitable habitats harboring the macrophyte Stratiotes mund-Ems-Kanals im Westmünsterland, ein spezifi- aloides L. Stratiotes plants are the principal oviposition scher, wertvoller und gefährdeter anthropogener Still- substrate for A. viridis females and protect the larvae of wassertyp mit Auen-Charakter am Beispiel der Odona- A. viridis from fish predation. In our study lakes A. viri- tenfauna, eine Aufgabe für den Naturschutz (Insecta, dis larvae are sympatric with larvae of Aeshna grandis Odonata). Verh. Westd. Entomologentag 2002: 179- and Aeshna juncea. The susceptibility of A. viridis lar- 186. (in German). [Nordrhein-Westfalen, German; "Alte vae to IGP by similar-sized larvae of A. grandis and A. Fahrten" are remains of the former Dortmund-Ems- juncea was tested in a laboratory predation experiment. canal. Because they are linked with the new canal, they Microhabitat use of A. viridis and A. grandis was stu- are influenced by the movement of water produced by died in the laboratory to determine the possible effects the cargo ships using these new canals. The odonate of interference competition on the spatial distribution of fauna - 28 species could be recorded over a period of A. viridis larvae. Our results show that at least in labora- 10 years - is comparable with that of oxbows. Typical tory conditions, A. viridis is susceptible to IGP and inter- species are Gomphus vulgatissimus, G. pulchellus, and ference competition. In competition, A. grandis larvae Cercion lindenii. Noteworth species are the regional ra- dominated the middle and outer portion of S. aloides re Coenagrion pulchellum and Aeshna grandis. Croco- rosettes whereas A. viridis stayed in the inner parts. themis erythraea was traced in 2002 and 2003.] Ad- When A. grandis larvae were absent, A. viridis coloni- dress: Schmidt, E., Coesfelder Str. 230, D-48249 Dül- zed the middle and outer parts of the rosettes. We men, Germany conclude that asymmetric predation between odonate larvae of equal size can be intense, and that both IGP 4166. Smallshire, D.; Swash, A. (2004): Britain's Dra- and interference competition affect A. viridis. Although gonflies. WildGuides. Old Basing. ISBN 1-903657-04-0: natural habitat complexity diminishes their impact, the- 168 pp. (in English). [This is a photographic guide to the se interactions may nevertheless influence the distribu- Odonata of Britain and Ireland, covering all 57 species tion of A. viridis in S. aloides waters and restrict its mic- recorded and 10 potential vagrants. 55 full colour plates rohabitat use in S. aloides rosettes." (Authors)] Ad- depict males, females, immatures and e.g. colour dress: Suutari, Erna, Dept of Biol. and Environmental forms. These plates are produced using the latest digi- Science, University of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 35, Jyväsky- tal image technology, combining (high quality!) colour lä, 40014, Finland. E-mail: ermasuut@bytl. jyu.fi pictures of different specimens against a common back- ground. This looks quite "naturally", but I hestitate to 4169. Switzer P.V. (2004): Fighting behavior and prior say there is any advantage for identification of the residency advantage in the territorial dragonfly, Pe- species; to present the species in this way, is - of cour- rithemis tenera. Ethology, Ecology & Evolution 16(1): se - a matter of taste. I think, most of the plates are 71-89. (in English with Italian summary). ["Many factors, printed a little bit to dark. There are two particular including residency status, body size, age, and energe- strengths of the book: (1) the British species (imagines tic reserves, have been implicated as possibly determi- and larvae) are arranged in "picture tables" so that you ning the winner in animal contests. In this study I in- can compare the species at a glance. Significant identi- vestigated which of these factors were correlated with fication features are optically stressed in the accompa- the outcomes of naturally-occurring territorial contests nying text. (2) The colour plates are presenting pictures between male amberwing dragonflies (P. tenera). Am- of immature stages which are missed in most of the Eu- berwing contests consist of non-contact interactions ropean identification guides. The (optical) concept of and are characterized by a series of distinct stages that this book is quite unusual; it is stressing on field identifi- represent different levels of escalation. Prior residents cation of the species. And if you want to know what a did tend to win, but interestingly this residency advan- dragonfly really is, look at page 5 of the book. The pri- tage only occurred in interactions that were not escala- cing of the book (£ 15,-) is fair. (Martin Schorr)] Ad- ted. For both non-escalated and escalated interactions, dress: WildGuides Parr House, 63 Hatch Lane, Old Ba- body size (wing length) did not influence the outcome. sing, Hampshire RG24 7EB, United Kingdom. www. Age was correlated with outcome for escalated interac- wildguides.co.uk tions, with the younger of the pair tending to win. Win- ning males had also spent less time in male-male inte- 4167. Suhling, F.; Schütte, C.; Müller, O. (2004): Nes- ractions both the day of the interaction and during their ciothemis farinosa: description of the final stadium larva entire life, suggesting that energy reserves may also af- (Odonata: Libellulidae). International Journal of Odo- fect the outcome of contests. In contrast to escalated natology 7(1): 73-78. (in English). ["A written description interactions, age and time spent in male-male interacti- and illustrations of the final stadium larva of Nesdothe- ons was not related to the outcome of non-escalated in- mis farinosa are presented, based on larvae and exuvi- teractions. The difference between the two opponents' ae collected in Namibia. The larvae were reared in the sizes, ages, and time spent in previous male-male inte-

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 54 ractions did not correlate with duration or escalation le- fects predators have on prey characteristics, such as vel of contests. These results suggest that non-esca- behavior, have fitness consequences for the prey. lated interactions may occur when intruders are simply Whether the level of predation risk that prey face in the assessing the quality of the site. Contests that do not presence of multiple predator species can be predicted escalate, and thus the prior residency advantage, are from a null model that sums the risk from each predator probably a result of the intruder not challenging for ow- species in isolation is unclear. In field enclosures, we nership because the value of the territory is too low." tested whether the predation risk experienced by Ste- (Author)] Address: Switzer, P.V., Eastern Illinois Univ., nonema mayfly larvae from a dragonfly larva (Boyeria Dept Biol, Sci., Charleston IL 61920; USA. E-mail: cfpvs vinosa) and a hellgrammite (Corydalus cornutus) to- @eiu.edu gether matched the predictions of the multiplicative risk model. We then compared whether any deviations from 4170. Tennessen, K.J. (2004): Acanthagrion aepiolum the models predictions were larger in the presence of sp. nov. from South America (Odonata: Coenagrioni- two predator species than in the presence of an equiva- dae). International Journal of Odonatology 7(1): 79-86. lent density of individuals from either predator species (in English). ["The new species - holotype male, Bolivia, alone, to determine if unique effects arise for the prey in Department of Santa Cruz, Nuflo de Chavez Prov., the presence of multiple predator species. We also de- stream 11.8 km E of San Javier (16°17'S, 62°37'W), 16 termined if prey moved preferentially into predator-free November 1998, leg. K.J. Tennessen; deposited in El refuge spaces or decreased their movement in the pre- Museo de Historia Natural "Noel Kempff Mercado", sence of predators. Stenonemas risk of predation was Santa Cruz, Bolivia - has been confused with Acanth- reduced compared to the models prediction, but no uni- agrion ascendens. Abdominal segment 10 in males is que multiple predator species effects were present be- higher than in A. ascendens and the second segment of cause this risk reduction was comparable in magnitude the genital ligula lacks the two setal patches distinctive to the level exhibited in the presence of each predator of A. ascendens. A. luteum is synonymized with A. as- species alone. The prey did not move into predator-free cendens [new synonymy]." (Author)] Address: Tennes- refuge spaces in the presence of predators in the field sen, K., 1949 Hickory Ave. Florence, AL 35630, USA. enclosures. Thus, these predators appear to interfere E-mail: [email protected] interspecifically and intraspecifically, which may facilita- te the coexistence of the predators and the prey." (Au- 4171. Tennessen, K.J. (2004): Obituary: Minter Jack- thors)] Address: Vance-Chalcraft, Heather D.,School of son Westfall, Jr.. Odonatologica 33(1): 99-103. (in Integrative Biology, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL English). [M. J. Westfall (28 Jan. 1916 - 20 July 2003)] 61801, USA. Email: [email protected] Address: Tennessen, K., 1949 Hickory Ave. Florence, AL 35630, USA. E-mail: [email protected] 4174. Vukusic, P.; Wootton, R.J.; Sambles, J.R. (2004): Remarkable iridescence in the hindwings of the 4172. Tsubaki, Y.; Hooper, R.E. (2004): Effects of damselfly Neurobasis chinensis chinensis (Linnaeus) eugregarine parasites on adult longevity in the poly- (Zygoptera: Calopterygidae). Proceedings of the Royal morphic damselfly Mnais costalis Selys. Ecological En- Society: Biological Sciences 271(1539): 595-601. (in tomology 29(3) : 361-366. (in English). ["1. The relati- English). ["The bright green dorsal iridescence of the onship between the abundance of midgut parasites hindwings of Neurobasis chinensis chinensis males, ve- (eugregarine trophozooites) and the survival of hosts ry rare in Odonata, is known to play a significant role in (field-collected damselflies, Mnais costalis) was investi- their courtship behaviour. The mechanism responsible gated under laboratory conditions. 2. Males of M. costa- for such high contrast and spectrally pure colour has lis are morphologically and behaviourally polymorphic, been investigated and found to be optical interference, typically existing as clear-winged non-territorial sneaks producing structural colour from distinct laminations in and orange-winged territorial fighters (the latter are lar- the wing membrane cuticle. The ventral sides of these ger in size). The survival cost of eugregarine infection iridescent wings are dark brown in colour. In a single for the two morphs was compared. 3. Orange-winged continuous membrane of wing cuticle, this is an effect males showed shorter longevity compared to clear- that requires a specialized structure. It is accomplished winged males when they were fed at levels lower than through the presence of high optical absorption (k = the natural feeding rate, or when they were deprived of 0.13) within two thick layers near the ventral surface of food. In contrast, morph longevity did not differ when the wing, which leads to superior dorsal colour charac- they were fed until satiation every day. 4. Within each teristics. By simultaneously fitting five sets of optical re- morph, the survival of damselflies was negatively corre- flectivity and transmissivity spectra to theory, we were lated with the parasite abundance except when dam- able to extract very accurate values of the complex selflies were fed until satiation. 5. The results suggest refractive index for all three layer types present in the that the abundance of eugregarine parasites exerts a wing. The real parts of these are n = 1.47, 1.68 and substantial cost, which is associated with the mainte- 1.74. Although there is often similarly significant dorsal nance of alternative mating strategies, together with the and ventral colour contrast in other structurally coloured higher developmental cost and energy expenditure of natural systems, very few system designs comprise on- the fighter morph." (Authors)] Address: Tsubaki, Y., Bi- ly a single continuous membrane." (Authors)] Address: odiversity Conservation Research Group, National Insti- Wootton R.J., School of Biological Sciences, University tute for Environmental Studies, Onogawa, Tsukuba of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4PS, UK 305-8506, Japan. E-mail: [email protected] 4175. Watanabe, M.; Matsuoka, H.; Taguchi, M. 4173. Vance-Chalcraft, H.D.; Soluk, D.A.; Ozburn, N. (2004): Habitat selection and population parameters of (2004): Is prey predation risk influenced more by inc- Sympetrum infuscatum (Selys) during sexual mature reasing predator density or predator species richness in stages in a cool temperate zone of Japan (Anisoptera: stream enclosures? Oecologia 139(1): 117-122. (in Libellulidae). Odonatologica 33(2): 169-179. (In Eng- English). ["The direct lethal impacts and the indirect ef- lish) ["The mark-and-recapture method was used to

Odonat. Abstr. Service 14 (July 2004) - page 55 study the population parameters of sexually mature a- loci were variable) in both C. puella and C. pulchellum, dult S. infuscatum in a forest-paddy field complex in the whilst two loci were variable in Ischnura elegans. These cool temperate zone of Japan. After emergence, they markers should facilitate genetic research into these moved into the forest gaps, and they remained and fed zygopteran species." (Authors)] Address: Watts, P.C., exclusively in the forest gaps throughout their lives. Ma- hool of Biological Sciences, The Biosciences Building, ture males captured outnumbered mature female on Crown Street, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 each sampling day in the paddy fields, but not in the 7ZB, UK. E-mail: p.c.watts@l iv.ac.uk. gaps. However, the estimated daily numbers in both habitats and/or the whole survey area roughly indicated 4178. Wennemann, L. (2004): Neue Aspekte der kul- a 1:1 sex ratio. The estimated daily survival rates and turellen Entomologie. Verh. Westd. Entomologentag daily immigrations showed that females were apt to 2002: 129-136. (in German). [The journal Digest of Cul- stay in the forests, while males sometimes dispersed, tural Entomology briefly is introduced including a table though females in the paddy fields tended to have a of contents according the four issued released until long-range flight. In the morning, some of the paired 1997. The paper of Carlos Bonet Betoret on "Two Odo- couples flew to the paddy fields in tandem and oviposi- nata citations in ancient Mesopotamian literature" was ted on the wing; these were so-called flyers. The rest published 1993 in Cultural entomology Digest 1(1): 15- remained in the forests the entire day; these were de- 16.] Address: Wennemann, L., Napoleonsweg 39, D- signated as perchers. The forest gaps were thus impor- 45721 Haltern am See, Germany. E-mail: wennemann tant for the life cycle of this species both as feeding and @t-online.de roosting sites." (Authors)] Address: Watanabe, M., Insti- 4179. White, H.; Donnelly, N. (2004): George Beatty tute of Biological Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsu- passes away. Argia 15(4): 26. (in English). [George H. kuba, Ibaraki 305-8572, Japan. E-mail: watanabe@kan- Beatty, III, died in Lemont, PA, USA on January 13, kyo.envr.tsukuba.ac.jp 2004 at the age of 80.] Address: Donnelly, T., 2091 4176. Watts, P.C.; Wu, J.H.; Westgarth, C.; Thomp- Partridge Lane, Binghamton, NY 13903, USA. E-mail: son, D.J.; Kemp, S.J. (2004): A panel of microsatellite [email protected] loci for the Southern Damselfly, Coenagrion mercuriale 4180. Worthen, W.B.; Gregory, S.; Felten, J.; Hutton, (Odonata: Coenagrionidae). Conservation Genetics 5 M.J. (2004): Larval habitat associations of Progomphus (1): 117-119. ["Of the 40 loci tested, 11 loci amplified obscurus at two spatial scales (Odonata: Gomphidae). spurious bands and 14 loci were monomorphic. We we- International Journal of Odonatology 7(1): 97-109. (in re able to develop, therefore, fifteen polymorphic loci English). ["P. obscurus is one of the most abundant that resolved distinct alleles within the expected size dragonflies in South Carolina, USA. We collected dra- range. Numbers of alleles varied between 2 and 7 at gonfly larvae from 127 sites in the Enoree River and ni- the dinucleotide microsatellites and 2 and 6 at the tri- ne of its tributaries, and correlated the abundance of P. nuc-leotide loci (Table 1). Observed and expected hete- obscurus larvae with physical and chemical characte- rozygosities varied between 0.233-0.732 and 0.291- ristics of these streams. As expected for this burrowing 0.799 respectively (Table 1. Three loci (LIST4-023, species, larval abundance varied among streams and LIST4-030, LIST4-035), showed significant (P < 0.05) was significantly correlated with mean silica concentra- deviations from expected Hardy-Weinberg conditions, tions and the proportion of sandy-bottom sites in these although these heterozygote deficits were all non- streams. We also examined habitat associations on a significant (P > 0.05) after correction for multiple testing. smaller spatial scale. We sampled P. obscurus larvae Only 4 of the 105 locus comparisons were (P < 0.05) by kick-seine from fine sand, coarse sand, and pebble out of linkage disequilibrium (LJST4-034-LIST4-002, P= sediment types in five sites in the Enoree River basin. 0.043; LIST4-037-UST4-002, P = 0.030; LIST4-058- Larvae were collected, preserved in 75% EtOH, and LIST4-053, P= 0.031; LIST4-034-LIST4-060, P= 0.031). their body lengths were measured. Sediment samples Given the large number of tests involved, however, the- were collected and Ro-tapped, and mean particle size se loci are probably not significantly linked but further was calculated. Larvae were present in a greater fracti- samples are required to confirm this. We are presently on of the 'fine sand' samples than 'pebble' samples. In using these loci to examine the genetic structure of the addition, abundance was inversely correlated with southern damselfly in the UK." (Authors)] Address: mean particle size. Mean larvae size was weakly corre- Watts, P.C., School of Biol. Scien., The Biosciences lated with mean particle size, and inversely correlated Building, Crown Street, University of Liverpool, Liver- with larval abundance. This species is associated with pool, L69 7ZB, UK. E-mail: p.c.watts @liv.ac.uk sandy-bottom streams and fine sandy sediments within 4177. Watts, P.C.; Thompson, D.J.; Kemp, S.J. streams. Changes in sediment characteristics resulting (2004): Cross-species amplification of microsatellite loci from channelization, increased flooding, and increased in some European zygopteran species (Odonata: Coen- stream flow could change sediment composition and agrionidae). International Journal of Odonatology 7(1): impact the abundance of this common dragonfly spe- 87-96. (in English). ["Microsatellites have been infre- cies." (Author)] Address: Worthen, W.B.,Dept of Biolo- quently used for genetic analysis of odonate species. gy, Furman University, Greenville, SC29613 USA. E- Here, we report four microsatellite loci that are poly- mail: [email protected] morphic in Coenagrion mercuriale. Furthermore, we examine the success of cross-species amplification of a panel of 19 microsatellite loci that were developed from Thanks to all who contributed to this issue of OAS! C. mercuriale in seven other European odonate spe- A special thank to Naoya Ishizawa, Pawel Buczyński, cies. PCR with microsatellite primers is more likely to and Wolfgang Schneider, and Klaus Reinhardt, Shef- be achieved in species that are closely related to the field for linguistic help. species used for marker isolation. Overall, 10 microsa- tellite loci amplified interpretable PCR products (seven

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