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Odonatological Abstracts 1992 determinants of the morphological patterns of co- null occurring spp. (limited similarity hypothesis), models (18062) DE MARCO, P., Jr, 1992. Community struc- were built representing the expected pat- and larval odonate terns if the communities assembled ture co-occurrenceof species: a were through Tese Mestre Cien. random selection from the The morphological approach. Biol., sampled spp. Egeria Univ. ix+80 with densa community showed smaller Campinas, pp. (Port., Engl. s.). morphometric — (Lab. Ecol. Teoretica, Depto Biol, Geral, Univ. distances among spp. than thatexpected by chance, Fed. de mechanisms in relation Goias, BR-74001-970 Goiania, GO). suggesting convergence to Studies on odon. larvae have shown the existence possible colonizing morphologies. The larvae in of feedingterritories, suggesting that competition Myriophyllum brasiliense tended to separate more for be factor than effect of foragingpatches may an important in expected by chance, suggesting an community structuring. Field studies however have interspecific competition. The consistency between failed demonstrate and have 2 different null model constructions interest- to competition, sug- was an ing to evaluate gested that fish predation and cannibalism among way the behaviour of the statistical larvae in the identification of are important regulating factors. Here, the test, non-random patterns, ft is co-occurrence patterns among larvae in several suggested asan important methodological ap- aquatic plants are examined in order to evaluate proach. the of these interactive importance processes to the explanation of the observed patterns. Odon. 2000 were sampled on aquatic plants in the states of Minas Gerais and 14 2000. Makrozoobenthische Sao Paulo (Brazil). meas- (18063) PONTA, U., Be- ures were taken of the body, head and labium of standsaufnahme an zwei Karntner Bache (Wolfni- each individual. und und deren Cluster analysis showed 2 types tz Wimitz) Analyse. Carinthia (II) of communities associated with macrophytes of 190/110: 635-640. — (Karntner Inst. Seenforsc- distinct architecture. The submerged Egeria densa, hung, Flatschacher Str. 70, A-9021 Klagenfurt). brasiliense and the Includes a reference the recorded Myriophyllum emergent Eleo- to Calopteryx charis mutata had Ischnura fluviatilis, Micrathy- splendens and Onychogomphus forcipatus, but ria without the exact localities hesperis, Erythrodiplax sp. and Acanthagrion (central Carinthia, Aus- sp. as dominants,whereas the floatingEichhomia tria). crassipes and Salvinia sp. were dominated by Miath- yria simplex and Telebasis filiola. The morphometry (18064) PORNSIN-SIR1RAK, T.N., S.W. LEE, H. data demonstrated within the The NASSEF, J. GRASSMEYER, Y.C. CM. HO convergence sets. TAI, characteristic of have & M. KEENNON, 2000. MEMS technol- spp. floatingplants greater eye wing width and smaller for 1' anterior, medium and posterior ogy a battery-powered omithopter. Proc. I3' femur when IEEEannu. int. 6 length, compared to the spp. living in Conf. MEMS, Miyazaki, pp. (not submerged and emergent macrophytes. In order paged). - (FirstAuthor: Caltech Micromachining to test the importance of interactive processes as Lab., 136-93, Pasadena, CA 91125, USA). 368 OdonatologicalAbstracts The “ornithopter"is a technical term for a Micro 2002 Aerial Vehicle (MAV), flying by flapping wings (to- tal wingspan less than 15 weight 7-10 A novel cm, g). (18069) FELLOWES, J.R. etah, [Eds], 2002. Report wing technology, developed using titanium-alloy of a rapid biodiversity assessment at HuapingNa- metal aswingframe and parylene C as mem- wing tional Nature Reserve, Northeast Guangxi, China, brane, is described. A reference is made to the earlier 15 to 20 August 1998. Sth China Forest Biodiv. Sun. fabricated silicon silicon dragonfly wings. However, Ser. 15 ii+22 Rep. (Online Simplified Version): pp. were too therefore it was now wingframes fragile, — (KadoorieFarm & Bot. Garden, Lam Kant Rd. replaced by a new process using titanium-alloy. Tai Po, N.T., Hongkong, SAR, China). A commented checklist of 26 recorded odon. spp. 2001 (18070) PERRON, J.-M. & Y. RUEL, 2002. Saison KAGAN. threatened and (18065) J. etal., 2001. Rare, de vol des odonates du territoire du marais Leon- endangeredplants and animals of Oregon. Oregon Provancher. Neuville, division de recensement de Natural Program, Portland/OR. 94 pp. Heritage Fortneuf (Quebec). Naturaliste can. 126(2): 13-17. — ISBN none. (Publishers: 1322 S.E. Morrison St., — (First Author: 506-963, rue Gradjean, Sainte Portland, OR 97214-2531, USA). Foy, QC, G1X 4P9, CA). Includes commented list of 4 odon. of which a spp., The first and last sighting dates are given for adults 3 considered too while for Gom- spp. are common, of the 50 spp. in the Provancher marsh (cf. OA phus lynnae the Heritage Rank and Federal Status 13309and IB067) and comparedwith those hitherto stated. are known from Quebec, Canada. (18066) MEADS, M.J. & B.M. FITZGERALD. 2003 2001. List of invertebrates on Mokoia Island, Lake Rotorua. Conserv. advisory Sci. Notes 341: ii+9 pp. (18071) CHAN, B.P.L. et al„ [Eds], 2003. Summary - (Ecol. Res. Associates of New Zealand. P.O. Box of findings from some rapid biodiversity assess- 48-147, Silverstream, Butt, NZ). Upper ments in West Guangxi, China,July 1999. Sth China Hemicordulia australiae is the odon. only sp. en- Forest Biodiv. Sun. Rep. Ser. 36 (Online Simplified — countered duringa 3-day in Feb. 2000; ii+15 — survey Version): pp. (KadoorieFarm & Bot. Gar- North Island, New Zealand. den, Lam Kam Rd, Tai Po. N.T.. Hongkong,SAR, China). (18067) PERRON. J.-M. & Y. RUEL, 2001. Addition Includes lists of Odon. recorded from Gulongshan a la faune odonatologiquedu territoire du marais Nature Reserve (9 spp.), Nongxin Nature Reserve Naturaliste Leon-Provancher, Neuville, Quebec. (2 spp.), Nonghua Nature Reserve (6 spp.). Bailing 37-38. - Author: can. 125(1): (First 506-963, rue Tun (5 spp.), and from Daxin Nature Reserve (12 Sainte G1X Gradjean, Foy. QC, 4P9, CA). spp.). 8 added the listed in OA spp. are to paper 13309, the number of the known from this bringing spp. (18072) DOODY, K.&O. HAMERLYNCK, 2003. locality up to 50. Biodiversity of Rufiji district. RufijiEmir Mngmt tech. 44:11 + 101 — Environ- Project Rep. pp. (Rufiji (18068) YAGI. T. & K. KITAGAWA, 2001. A survey ment ManagementProject, P.O. Box 13513, Dares of the in the Klias and Binsulok Forest dragonflies Salaam,Tanzania). Reserves, Sabah, Nature & human Activi- district is Malaysia. The situated S of Dar es Salaam, Tanza- ties 6: 31-39. — Author; Div. Nat. Mus. (First Hist., nia. 69 odon. spp. were hitherto recorded, including Nature& Human Activities, Hyogo, Yayoigaoka6, Ceriagrionmouraeand Gynacantha immaculifrons Sanda, Hyogo, 669-1546, JA). that are here recorded for the first time since their A commented list of 28 of which 22 from spp.. spp. type description (from Mozambique and Demo- the Klias Forest Reserve and 21 from that of cratic of spp. Republic Congo, respectively). 8 spp. areof Binsulok. conservation concern. All spp. are listed in a table, the alongwith types of habitat where they occur. Odonatological Abstracts 369 (18073) FELLOWES, J.R. etal., [Eds], 2003. Report Sth China Forest Biodiv. Sun. Rep. Sen 39 (Online of rapid biodiversity assessment at Shiwandashan Simplified Version); ii+19 pp. — (KadoorieFarm National Nature Reserve and National Forest Park, & Bot. Garden, Lam Kam Rd, Tai Po, N.T., Hong- Southwest Guangxi, China, 2000 and 2001. Sth Chi- kong, SAR, China). Forest Biodiv. Sun. Sen 35 A habitat annotated list of 37 recorded odon. na Rep. (Online Simpli- spp. fied Version): ii+30 pp. — (KadoorieFarm & Bot. Garden, Lam Kam Rd, Tai Po, N.T., Hongkong, (18078) CHAN, B.P.L. et al., [Eds], 2004. Report of SAR, China). a rapid biodiversity assessment at Luokeng Na- the During survey only 4 odon. spp. were record- ture Reserve, North Guangdong, China, Septem- which is different ber 2002. Sth China Biodiv. 40 ed, including Megalestes sp. n., Forest Sun. Rep. Ser. from another undescribed collected in — congener, (OnlineSimplified Version): ii+19pp. (Kadoorie Damingshanin 2000 and in Xidamingshanin 1998. Farm & Bot. Garden, Lam Kam Rd, Tai Po, N.T., recorded in of Many more spp. were 1997; some Hongkong,SAR, China). these (forest-associated) are listed. A checklist of 23 recorded odon. spp. (18074) SAMSON, N„ 2003. Etude du degreede dis- (18079) RAMANUJAM, M.E. & B. VERZHUT- the of owlet Athene persion et des facleursfavorables a la reproduction SKII, 2004. On prey spotted de la Cordulie in forested ravine a corps fin, Oxygastra curtisii (Dale, brama (Temminck), a in Auroville, 1834). dans les Mauges (49). Centre permanent Pondicherry. Zoos’ Print J. 19(10): 1654-1655. - d’initiatives pour 1’environnement,Beaupreau. 73 (First Author: Pitchandikulam Bio-Resour. Cent., pp. — (Publishers; Maison de Pays “La Loge”, Auroville, Pondicherry-605101, India). F-49600 Beaupreau). In the 197 pellets of a nesting pair, collected dur- A study of O. curtisii population biology and dis- ing 2 breeding seasons at its habitual nesting site, persal in the departmentof Mauges, France, based 2122 food items (pertainingmostly to insects of 11 on mark-recapture of adults and on exuviae. The orders and mice), includingthe remains of a single life history is described and the distribution of the odon. individual,were identified. France sp. in and in the departmentis mapped. (18080) RAMANUJAM, M.E. & B. VERZHUT- 2004 2004. The of the false SKII, prey greater vampire bat. Megadermalyra E. geoofroy, at Kaliveli,Tamil (18075) CHAN, B.P.L. et al., [Eds], 2004. Report of Nadu. Zoos’ Print J. 19(10): 1655-1656. - (First rapid biodiversity assessment at Dachouding and Author: Pitchandikulam Bio-Resour. Cent., Au- Sanyue Nature Reserves, Northwest Guangdon, roville, Pondicherry-605101, India). China, April 2001. Sth China Forest Biodiv. Sun. Kaliveli is dominated by a lake that is said tobe one Ser. 37 ii+33 of the 2 wetlands the Coro- Rep. (Online Simplified Version): pp. most important along — (KadoorieFarm& Bot. Garden, Lam Kam Rd, mandel Coast of S India. In a random sample of Tai 3936 items Po, NX, Hongkong, SAR, China).
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    Odonata de Puerto Rico Libellulidae Foto Especie Notas Brachymesia furcata http://america-dragonfly.net/ Brachymesia herbida http://america-dragonfly.net/ Crocothemis servilia http://kn-naturethai.blogspot.com/2011/01/crocothemis- servilia-servilia.html Dythemis rufinervis http://www.mangoverde.com/dragonflies/ picpages/pic160-85-2.html Erythemis plebeja http://america-dragonfly.net/ Erythemis vesiculosa http://america-dragonfly.net/ Erythrodiplax berenice http://america-dragonfly.net/ Erythrodiplax fervida http://america-dragonfly.net/ Erythrodiplax justiniana http://www.martinreid.com/Odonata%20website/ odonatePR12.html Erythrodiplax umbrata http://america-dragonfly.net/ Idiataphe cubensis Tórax metálico. http://bugguide.net/node/view/501418/bgpage Macrothemis celeno http://odonata.lifedesks.org/pages/15910 Miathyria marcella http://america-dragonfly.net/ Miathyria simplex http://america-dragonfly.net/ Micrathyria aequalis http://america-dragonfly.net/ Micrathyria didyma http://america-dragonfly.net/ Micrathyria dissocians http://america-dragonfly.net/ Micrathyria hageni http://america-dragonfly.net/ Orthemis macrostigma http://america-dragonfly.net/ Pantala flavescens http://america-dragonfly.net/ Pantala hymenaea http://america-dragonfly.net/ Perithemis domitia http://america-dragonfly.net/ Scapanea frontalis http://www.catsclem.nl/dieren/insectenm.htm Paulson Tauriphila australis http://www.wildphoto.nl/peru/libellulidae2.html Tholymis citrina http://america-dragonfly.net/ Tramea abdominalis http://america-dragonfly.net/ Tramea binotata http://america-dragonfly.net/ Tramea calverti http://america-dragonfly.net/ Tramea insularis www.thehibbitts.net Tramea onusta http://america-dragonfly.net/ .