New records of rare or uncommon

dragonflies in (Odonata)

VJ. Kalkman & G.J. van Pelt

Introduction Gomphus schneideri and Cordulegaster picta

are included, as these species were predomi-

Recently, an annotated checklist of the dragon- nantly known from western Turkey (Van Pelt fly fauna of Turkey was published (Kalkman et & Kalkman, 2004). Of the following 17 rare or at., 2003) and subsequently a great number of uncommon species in Turkey, no new records new records have become available (Kalkman have become available: Aeshna juncea, Anor-

et at. 2004a; Kalkman et at. 2004b; Van Pelt, mogomphus kiritshenkoi, Brachytron pretense,

2004). An overview of the dragonflies of the Coenagrion syriacum, C. vanbrinkae, Gomp-

Turkish part of Thracia was given by Hacet & hus flavipes, Ischnura intermedia, Lestes

Aktaq (2004). All available records of Turkish sponsa, L. virens, Onychogomphus macro- odonates are stored in a data file maintained don, O. flexuosus, Ophiogomphus reductus, by the authors, and an internet site (http://www. Pseudagrion syriacum, Somatochlora borisi,

Iibellen.org/epallage/) dedicated to the dragon- Sympecma paedisca, Sympetrum arenicolor,

fly fauna of the eastern Mediterranean has and S. haritonovi. been created. In an overview of the knowledge of the dragonfly fauna of Turkey (Van Pelt &

Kalkman, 2004), the taxonomic problems that Results remain were discussed, and it was indicated that the distribution of various species in Tur- The records are presented in the taxonomical key is still insufficiently known. Since these sequence according to Kalkman et at. (2003). publications fieldwork by a number of odonato- Within each species the records are listed by logist from Germany, The Netherlands, Japan province in alphabetical order. Each record and Great Britain resulted in a large amount of includes: the name of the province, a descrip- new information on Turkish dragonflies. In this tion of the locality, the altitude above sea level article new records of 29 scarce or rare Turkish in meters (asl), the UTM-coordinates (normally 2 species are published. as a 10 km square), the date(s), the name of

the observer and/or collector (leg), the person

who did the original identification of the mate-

Material and methods rial (det), and the collectionwhere the material

is preserved (coll). In case not all this informa-

After the publication of the review on Turkish tion is known it has been left out, or noted as

dragonflies by Van Pelt & Kalkman (2004) ‘unknown’. In case the collector is the same fieldwork by a number of odonatologists from as the identifier the name is given only once.

Germany, The Netherlands, Japan and Great Each record that does not include the name

Britain has again resulted in a great deal of new of the collection refers to an observation only. information on dragonflies in Turkey. A total of The description of the locality is presented

2462 so-called ‘unique’ records (a species on as given by the various contributors, and for a locality on a date) were submitted to us by this reason the list includes both English and

various persons (see Table 1), and included in German descriptions. Names of localities have the data file. Of these, a selection was made of sometimes been changed according to the species that are rare or uncommon in Turkey, Turkish spelling, although undoubtedly many i.e. known from 25 UTM from those found only squares (10 by names differ commonly on

10 kilometres) or less. As a result, new records maps. Directions are abbreviated: N - North,

of 29 species were selected for publication. S - South, W - West, E - East. Records of

In addition, records from eastern Turkey of the recently established provinces of Duzce

154 Brachytron 10 (2006) Ceriagrion georgifreyi and Osmaniye are listed as such, or under the provinces of and Adana respectively, as All new records fall within the known range of the exact boundaries of these new provincies distribution of this species. The new records are unknown to the authors. show that the species is still on the wing in the

beginning of October.

Lestes macrostigma Hatay: Bach bei Sanseki (12 km nordlich von

The majority of the records from Turkey are Iskenderun) (37SBA56); 05.vii.2003; leg: from brackish coastal lagoons. The new Kahlert, J. records show that it is more widespread in Igel: Graben bei Anamur, an Feldweg, mit central Turkey than hitherto known Strdmung, ca. 2 km westlich von Anamur, ca.

Igel: Silifke, Gdksu delta, peninsula S of 100 m nordlich der Kustenstralie (36SVE89);

Kurtulug at E side of lagoon (Paradeniz 04-12.vii.2003; leg: Kahlert, J.

Dalyani) (36SWF91); 24.vi.2003; leg: Schrij- Igel: Karstbach Soguksu in Yenikas, ca. 5

vershof, P. km westlich von Aydmcik (36SWE29); 04-

Igel; Silifke, Gdksu delta, pools in dunes near 11 .vii.2003; leg: Kahlert, J.

of several chan- runway SE Tagucu(36SWF81);25.vi.2003; Mugla: Fethiye, Calis, drainage

leg: Schrijvershof, P. nels (35SPA85); 27.vi.2005; leg: Hope, P.

Igel: Silifke, Gdksu delta, pools on limes- Mugla: Fethiye, Calis, several drainage chan-

tone plateau SE of Tagucu (36SWF81); nels (35SPA85); 04.X.2004; leg: Hope, P.

25.vi.2003; leg: Schrijvershof, P. Mugla: Fethiye, drainage channels (35SPA85);

Igel: Silifke, Gdksu delta, stream under road 27.vi.2005; leg: Hope, P.

between Akgdl and lagoon, SW of Kurtulug Mugla: Fethiye, drainage channels (35SPA85);

(36SWF81); 25.vi.2003; leg: Schrijvershof, P. 27.ix.2005; leg; Hope, P.

Kayseri: lake and swamp near Soysalli Mugla: Fethiye, drainage channels (35SPA85);

(36SYH05); 06.vii.2003; leg: Schrijvershof, 04.X.2005; leg: Hope, P.

P.

Kayseri: Ovagiftlik, channel N of Pansiyon Coenagrion lunulatum

Sultan and visitors centre (36SXH93); The species is only known from scattered

06.vii.2003; leg: Schrijvershof, P. localities in eastern Turkey but is often abun-

at to : ca. 15 km W of Eregli, swamp E dant when found. In Armenia, it appears be side of road near Adabag kdy (36SWG74); widespread.

08.vii.2003; leg; Schrijvershof, P. Kars: 15 km E of Ardahan, brooks at cros-

Konya: ca. 15 km WSW of Eregli, pool along sing roads to Ardahan, Qildir and Posof

road to Adabag kdy (36SWG74); 08.vii.2003; (38TLL15); 27.vi.2003; leg: Kalkman, V.J.;

leg: Schrijvershof, P. coll: RMNH

Table 1. New records of dragonflies from Turkey submitted after 2003.

Contributor Year(s) Number Collection

of records

Fliedner, H. 2001 10

Van Pelt, G.J. 2002-2005 713 RMNH

Felix, R. & M. Hornman 2000 39

Kahlert, J. 2003 181

Kalkman, V.J. 2003 140 RMNH

Karube, H. 2005 35 Karube

Kop, A. 2003 200 RMNH

Coll Landesmuseum für Natur und Mensch 1) 1994, 1995 71 Oldenburg

Hope, P. 2004, 2005 652

Van der Burg, E., M. Roos & P. Schrijvershof 2003 380 NA

Various sources 41

1) Submitted by Kay Fuhrmann

Brachvtron 10(1): 154-162 155 Kars: 6 km E ofArdahan, marsh N ofroad Arda- Kutahya: ca. 10km NE ofSimav: brooklets at W

han to Qamhgatak (38TLL15); 27.vi.2003; side of lake Gdlcuk, asl; 1450m (35SPD83);

leg: Kalkman, V.J. 13.vii.2003; leg: Pelt, G.J. van; coll: RMNH

Van: ca. 12 km E of Van, brooklet in valley Van: ca. 19 km S of Geva§, lake above Gufkan

above Degirmen, asl: 1800m (38SLH76); (=Yapih Mezra), ca. 3 km SW of Kayabogaz

11 .vii.2005; leg: Pelt, G.J. van; coll: RMNH (= Gdrentag), asl: 2100m (38SLH32);

Van: ca. 19 km S of Geva§, brooklet and lake 17.vii.2005; leg: Pelt, G.J. van; coll: RMNH

above Gufkan (= Yapili mezra), ca. 3 km

SW of Kayabogaz (= Gdrentag), asl: 2100m Ischnura fountaineae

(38SLH32); 12.vii.2005; leg: Pelt, G.J. van; Still only known from localities near the border

coll: RMNH with Syria, but as it is also present in Azer-

Van: ca. 19 km S of Geva§, lake above Gufkan baydzhan it will undoubtedly live in other parts

(=Yapili mezra), ca. 3 km SW of Kayabogaz of eastern Turkey as well. It has not been

(= Gdrenta§), asl: 2100m (38SLH32); reported from Armenia.

17.vii.2005; leg: Pelt, G.J. van; coll: RMNH Gaziantep: Kiesgrubengelande am westlichen

Euphrat-Ufer, ca. 3 km ndrdlich von Birecik

Coenagrion ponticum (37SDB00); 08-09.vii.2003; leg: Kahlert, J. In Turkey this species is apparently restricted to the northeastern Black Sea coastal region. Pyrrhosoma nymphula

Artvin: ca. 15 km NE of Savgat; lake Karagdl Known from 10 localities in 7 UTM squares in (38TKL88); 26.vi.2003; leg: Kalkman, V.J. NW Turkey, it is remarkable that this species

Artvin: ca. 16 km NE of Savgat: lake Horetba has not been found further east along the

Gdlu (38TKL88); 26.vi.2003; leg: Kalkman, Black Sea coast.

V.J,; coll: RMNH Bolu: ditch along road to Karacasu, 3 km S of

Artvin: ca. 16 NEE of Borgka: lake Karagdl Bolu, asl: 700m (36TUL80); 08.vi.2003; leg:

(37TGF38); 06.vii.2003; leg: Kalkman, V.J.; Kop, A.; coll: RMNH

coll: RMNH Bolu: marshy field at N shore of Abant Gdlu,

Trabzon: ca 6 km W of Arakli, Yanbolu gay asl: 1400m (36TUK59); 09.vi.2003; leg: Kop,

(37TEF83); 10.vii.2003; leg: Kalkman, V.J.; A.; coll: RMNH

coll: RMNH Bolu: NE shore of Abant Gdlu, asl: 1400m

(36TUK59); 09.vi.2003 & 27.vi.2003; leg:

Coenagrion pulchellum Kop, A.; coll: RMNH

Although uncommon, this species can be Duzce (Bolu); ca. 17 km NNE of Mudurnu: found in most parts of Turkey. brook on Sinek yayla 5 km NE of Abant

Bolu: brook originating from Abant Gdlu, asl: gdl, asl: 1450m (36TUK59); 28.vii.2003; leg:

A. 1400m (36TUK59); 09.vi.2003; leg: Kop, Pelt, G.J. van; coll: RMNH

Bolu: marshy field at N shore of Abant Gdlu, Sakarya: ca. 10 km NNW of Pamukova, pools

asl: 1400m (36TUK59); 09.vi.2003; leg: Kop, and springbrook just NE of Eski yayla kdy,

A. asl: 1000m (36TTK59); 26.vi.2004; leg: Pelt,

NE Bolu: shore of Abant Gdlu, asl: 1400m G.J. van; coll: RMNH

(36TUK59); 09.vi.2003 & 27.vi.2003; leg:

Kop, A.; coll: RMNH Aeshna cyanea

Kars: 6 km E ofArdahan, marsh N of road Arda- All records are from northern Turkey, although

han to Qamligatak (38TLL15); 27.vi.2003; it may occur in western Turkey as well (Van

leg: Kalkman, V.J.; coll: RMNH Pelt & Kalkman, 2004).

Artvin: ca. 16 NEE of Borgka: lake Karagdl Coenagrion scitulum (37TGF38); 06.vii.2003; leg: Kalkman, V.J.;

This species is widespread in Turkey but is coll: RMNH remarkable scarce in the east with no records Bolu: brooklet between Gumusaova and

from the northeastern parts at all. Cumayeri, asl: 200m (36TUL22); 10,viii,2002;

Edirne: ca. 7 km SE of Edirne: pools just SE leg: Pelt, G.J. van

of Biology faculty, asl: 40m (35TMG61); Bursa: ca. 4 km SE of Sogukpinar: forest path

11 vii.2002 & 13.vii.2002; leg: Pelt, G.J. van; above Equisetum part of brooklet 1 km NW

coll: RMNH

156 Brachytron 10 (2006) of Guneybudaklar, asl: 1200m (35SPE83); Kars; 13 km N of Kars, 1 km E of Bogazkoy,

15.vii.2004; leg: Pelt, G.J. van along Kars gay (38TLL40); 28.vi.2003; leg:

Duzce (Bolu); ca. 22 km NNW ofMudurnu: Tor- Kalkman, V.J.; coll: RMNH

of of kul gdlet, ca. 10 km NW of Abant, asl: 1300m Kars: 13 km N Kars, 4 km E Bogazkoy,

(36TUK49); 28.vii.2003; leg: Pelt, G.J. van; along Kars gay (38TLL40); 28.vi.2003; leg:

coll: RMNH Kalkman, V.J.; coll: RMNH

Sakarya: ca. 11 km N of Pamukova, 3 km NNE Kars: 15 km E of Ardahan, brooks at cros-

of Eski yayla kdy, upper course of Akgay, asl: sing roads to Ardahan, Qildir and Posof 800m (36TTK59); 26.vi.2004; leg: Pelt, G.J. (38TLL15); 27.vi.2003; leg: Kalkman, V.J.;

RMNH coll: van; coll: RMNH

brook Sakarya: ca. 4.5 km NE of Hendek, path along Kars: 7 km N of Kars where small enters

upper tributary to Uludere 0.5 km N of trout the Kars gay (38TLL30); 28.vi.2003; leg;

farm, asl: 250m (36TUL12); 09.viii.2002; leg: Kalkman, V.J.; coll: RMNH

Pelt, G.J. van; coll; RMNH

Sakarya: ca. 5 km NE of Hendek, Uludere 1-2 Gomphus vulgatissimus

km N of trout farm, asl: 250m (36TUL12); In Turkey, this species appears to be restricted

10.viii.2002; leg: Pelt, G.J. van to Thracia. See also Hacet & AKTAg (2004).

Edirne: forested area at NW side of Edir-

Anax immaculifrons ne near Tunca river, asl: 40m (35TMG61);

All new records fall within the known range in 12.vii.2002; leg: Pelt, G.J. van Turkey of this magnificent species. It has not been reported from Armenia Lindenia tetraphylla

Antalya: 35 km NW of Antalya, This species was reported from Turkey for the

National Park, Ayalar trout farm (36STF89); first time in 1992 and is now known from 14

P. 11 .vii.2003; leg: Schrijvershof, UTM squares. Whether it reproduces in run-

Hatay: Bach 2 an der Kuste nordwestlich ning water habitats in Turkey is still unknown.

von Samandag (6,9 km nordwestlich von Kalkman et al. (2004a) discussed its ecological

at Qevlik, gemessen ab ndrdlichem Hafenen- requirements Lake Kdycegiz and assumed de) (36SYF60); 06.vii.2003; leg: Kahlert, J. that there the dense mat of reed roots is the

Hatay: Bach 7 an der Kuste nordwestlich actual habitat of the larvae. Yet, the highest

von Samandag (18,1 km nordwestlich von numbers of exuviae were found where the reed

Qevlik, gemessen ab ndrdlichem Hafenen- plants stood on solid ground. On Gdkgeada

de) (36SYF51); 06.vii.2003; leg: Kahlert, J. island, it was found in two barrage lakes, and

Igel: Fluss Limonlu 36 km norddstlich von especially the Egelek barrage lake is devoid of

Silifke, ndrdlich des Ortes Limonlu, Flussa- vegetation. The population consists of several

bschnitt ca. 3 km ndrdlich der Kustenstrafte hundred individuals, and exuviae were found in

(36SXF14); 04.vii.2003; leg: Kahlert, J. great numbers especially alongside the mode-

Mugla: 2 km W of Toparlar, W of Kdycegiz rately sloping W and E shores of the lake, on

(35SPA49); 18-22.vii.2005; leg: Karube, H.; stones and branches of dead trees, but none

coll Karube, H. on steep rocky parts of the shore. The Zeytmli

barrage lake has a marshy W shore, whereas

Gomphus davidi the S shore is rather steep, making the sho-

Now known from 23 UTM squares, the species reline less accessible in both cases; the spe-

within cies and its exuviae has a very limited distribution Turkey. was encountered here in

Adana: Haydaraga rivulet near road 817 smaller numbers. The majority of the exuviae

(36SYG); 27.vi.2003; leg: Schrijvershof, P. collected were covered with mud, suggesting

that the larvae live partly buried, possibly in an

Gomphus schneiderii ambush position. The lake in Tunisiawhere the

rediscovered has also As was expected (Van Pelt & Kalkman, 2004), species was recently

the species also lives in eastern Turkey, but it hardly any vegetation (Kunz & Kunz, 2001).

to 4 km SW of appears be much less common there than in Qanakkale: ca. Gdkgeada (Imroz); western Turkey. SW side of Zeytmli barrage lake, asl: 200m

(35TME04); 06.vii.2003; leg: Pelt, G.J. van;

coll: RMNH

Bmchytron 10(1): 154-162 157 Qanakkale: ca. 6 km SSE of Gdkgeada (Imroz); impression that the species favours higher pla-

Egelek barrage lake, S and E side, asl: 100m ces to sit than is normally seen in for instance

(35TME04); 05.vii.2003; leg: Pelt, G.J. van; O. forcipatus. At the Qoruh river it was seen

coll: RMNH sitting on branches hanging a few meters

Qanakkale: ca. 6 km SSE of Gokgeada (Imroz); above the water. The species seems to favour

Egelek barrage lake, W side, asl: 100m cold rivers and sitting higher might just be an

(35TME04); 04.vii.2003; leg: Pelt, G.J. van; adaptation in order to avoid the cold breeze

coll: RMNH above the water.

Gaziantep/Qanli : Euphrat bei Birecik Adana: path above Ecemis Qayi and Kamigli

(37SDA09); 08.vii.2003 & 09.vii.2003; leg: brook 2 km ESE of Kamigli, asl; 1300m

Kahlert, J. (36SXG75); 02.vii.2004; leg: Pelt, G.J. van;

Gaziantep; Birecik, gravel pits at W bank coll: RMNH

of Firat nehir (37SDA09); 01 .vii.2003; leg: Artvin: Qoruh nehir, in the village of Yusufeli

Schrijvershof, P. (37TGF12); 03.vii.2003; leg: Kalkman, V.J.

Gaziantep: Birecik, near apricot orchard at W Igel: Lama Qay 15 km NW of Limonlu, cliff and

bank of Firat nehir (37SDB00); 01 .vii.2003; fordableplace in river (36SXF05); 26.vi.2003;

leg; Schrijvershof, P. leg: Schrijvershof, P.

Gaziantep: Fluss Tahtakdpru hinter dem Karaman: Gdksu nehir near Bugakkigla, asl:

Stausee Tahtakdpru Baraj (37SBA98); 350-400m (36SWF08); 27.vi.2005; leg: Pelt,

07.vii.2003; leg: Kahlert, J. G.J. van; coll: RMNH

Gaziantep; Kiesgrubengelande am westlichen lefebvrii Euphrat-Ufer, ca. 3 km ndrdlich von Bire- Onychogomphus

All records within the known cik (37SDB00); 08.vii.2003-09.vii.2003; leg: new fall range of

J. this in and it to be Kahlert, species Turkey, appears

Mugla: Dalyan Delta (35SPA47); 01.vi.2005; restricted to the southeastern part.

leg: Hope, P. Adana - Osmaniye: Bach ‘Horu’ westlich von

Mugla: E of Kdycegiz town, Lake Kdycegiz Bahge (an der Strecke Gaziantep - Osma-

(35SPA59); 18.vii.2005-22.vii.2005; leg: niye) (37SBB81); 09.vii.2003; leg: Kahlert,

Karube, H.; coll: Karube, H. J.

Mugla: Kdycegiz lake (35SPA59); 18.vii.2005; Adana - Osmaniye: Ceyhan Nehri an der

leg: Hope, P. Brucke der Stralie ca. 20 km nordwestlich

Qanli Urfa/Adiyaman: 10 km NW of Yay- von Osmaniye (37SBA41); 09.vii.2003; leg:

lak, bridge over Firat nehir near Karababa Kahlert, J.

(37SDB34); 03.vii.2003; leg: Schrijvershof, Adana/Osmaniye: ca. 5 km SW of Bahge,

P. brooklet between Savarlar and Qolakli, asl:

Qanli Urfa: Halfeti, Firat nehir at boulevard 700m (37SBB81); 21.vii.2005; leg: Pelt, G.J.

RMNH (37SDB02); 02.vii.2003; leg: Schrijvershof, van; coll:

P. Adana/Osmaniye: ca. 6 km SW of Bahge,

Qanli Urfa: Halfeti, hill side just S of Halfeti brooklet in Qolakli, asl: 750m (37SBB81);

(37SDB02); 02.vii.2003; leg: Schrijvershof, 21 .vii.2005; leg: Pelt, G.J. van; coll: RMNH P. Adiyaman: 15 km WSW of Adiyaman, bridge

Qanli Urfa: Halfeti, pool S of Halfeti near Firat over Qakali brooklet (37SDB27); 03.vii.2003;

nehir (37SDB02); 02.vii.2003; leg: Schrij- leg: Schrijvershof

vershof, P. Gaziantep: Bach ‘Hasanke’ an der StralJe von

Hassa nach Kilis (an der Stralienbrucke)

Onychogomphus assimilis (37SCA07); 07.vii.2003; leg: Kahlert, J.

Not uncommon in southern and eastern Tur- Hatay: zw. Karagay u, Taula, SW-Antakya

key, all new records fall within the known range (37SBA30); 12.viii.1994; det: Fuhrmann, K.; of this species in Turkey. The observation in coll: Oldenburg

Artvin was made along the Qoruh river which Igel: Bach in Tece, ca. 300m ndrdlich der

is a torrential river fed by melting water. The Kustenstrafie (20 km sudwestlich von Mer- water is very cold and except for Epallage no sin) (36SXF26); 11.vii.2003; leg: Kahlert, J. other dragonflies where found along its banks.

Based on our own observation we get the

158 Bmchytron 10 (2006) : ca. 17 NNE of Midyat, brooklet 2 Bolu; NE shore of Abant Golu, asl: 1400m

km NE of Gercus, asl: 700m (37SGB16); (36TUK59); 09.vi.2003 & 27.vi.2003; leg:

19.vii.2005; leg: Pelt, G.J. van; coll: RMNH Kop, A.; coll: RMNH

Siirt; ca. 20 km SE of Batman, brooklet 1 km Konya: brooklet along road 695, 35 km S of

NW of Suceken, under ruins of small village, Bey§ehir (36SUG74); 04.vii.2004; leg: Horn-

asl: 600m (37SFB98); 19.vii.2005; leg: Pelt, man et. al.; det: Hornman et. al.

RMNH G.J. van; coll:

Somatochlorameridionalis

lineatus Paragomphus Known only from Thracia and near wit-

Now known from 10 UTM squares, the species hin Turkey (Hacet & Aktaq, 2004), the record

limited has a very distribution within Turkey. from Mugla represents a remarkable extension

Adana: Kutuklu, Ceyhan FluR>, Ceyhan Delta of its distributional range.

(36SYF27); 06.viii.1994; det: Fuhrmann, K.; Edirne: ca, 16 km SW of Hayrabolu, pools

coll: Oldenburg of brooklet just NW of Kutlugun, asl: 150m

Hatay: Asi Nehri FluB, zw. Demirkopru u. (35TMF94); 14.vii.2002; leg: Pelt, G.J. van;

Suvatli, NE-Antakya (37SBA61); 11 viii.1994; coll: RMNH

det: Fuhrmann, K.; coll: Oldenburg Kirklareli: channel 1 km NW of Inece, asl

§anli Urfa: 1.5 km NW of , irrigation 100m (35TNG01); 17.vii.2002; leg: Pelt, G.J

channel (37SDA98); 03.vii.2003; leg: Schrij- van; coll: RMNH

vershof, P. Mugla: Cetibeli, asl: 5m (35SPA19); vi.2005;

§anli Urfa: Harran (37SDA98); 03.vii.2003; leg: leg: Hope, P. Schrijvershof, P. Brachythemis leucosticta

Cordulegaster picta This species was known from 2 localities near

Predominantly known from western and nor- Adana only, the record from Mugla represents thern Turkey, although the species is also a great extension of its range. All records per- known from Azerbaydzhan. Not yet reported tain to a single male and it is not sure if the from Armenia. It appears that the species is species breeds in Turkey. It is common in the present in eastern Turkey but much less com- Jordan Valley (Dumont, 1991), but is remarka- mon than in other parts. ble rare in Turkey.

Van: 8 km N of Muradiye; Bendimahi §elalesi Mugla: Gunlukba§i (35SPA85); 20.vi.2005; leg:

(38SLJ92); 30.vi.2003; leg: Kalkman, V.J.; Hope, P.

coll: RMNH

Crocothemis servilia

Cordulia aenea The new records are all from known locali-

This species had been reported from Turkey ties. Due to confusion with C. erythraea, the from two localities only, both in the northwes- distribution of this species in Turkey remains tern part. The record from Artvin is a large unclear. It was recently reported from Armenia extension of its known range within Turkey, (pers. com. M. Tailly) and the species may prove to be present Igel: Silifke, Goksu delta, 4 km NE of Ta§ucu throughoutthe northern provinces. (36SWF81); 24.vi.2003; leg: Schrijvershof,

Artvin: ca. 15 km NE of Sav§at: lake Karagbl P.

(38TKL88); 26.vi.2003; leg: Kalkman, V.J. Igel: Silifke, Goksu delta, rice fields E of Ta§ucu Bolu: NE shore of Abant Golu, asl: 1400m (36SWF81); 23.vi.2003; leg: Schrijvershof,

(36TUK59); 09.vi.2003 & 27.vi.2003; leg: P.

Kop, A.; coll: RMNH Iqtel: Silifke, Goksu delta, channel S of Kurtulu§ Bolu; small lake surrounded by Phragmites, (36SWF92); 24.vi.2003; leg: Schrijvershof,

2 km W of , asl: 1400m (36TVL31); P.

11.vi.2003; leg: Kop, A,; coll: RMNH

Leucorrhinia pectoralis Somatochlora flavomaculata In Turkey this species has been found at a

in Known from several localities coastal areas, small number of scattered localities only. The the records show that the also found in new species population the is very lives at higheraltitudes in Turkey. large with 100 males, 10 females and 5 tan-

Brachytron 10(1): 154-162 159 dems seen. It is present in a marsh with an Bolu: NE shore of Abant Golu, asl: 1400m outline of roughly 1500m surrounded by dry (36TUK59); 09.vi.2003; leg: Kop, A. open country. It was estimated that this popula- Duzce (Bolu); ca. 16 km NNE of Mudurnu: tions might hold more than a 1000 specimens. brook at N side of Abant gbl, asl: 1400m

At this locality it co-occurred with Libellula (36TUK59); 28.vii.2003; leg: Pelt, G.J. van;

quadrimaculata, and Coenagrion lunulatum. coll: RMNH The marsh is largely covered with Carex with Kars: 6 km E ofArdahan, marsh N of road Arda- in between patches of open water with Pota- han to Qamhgatak (38TLL15); 27.vi.2003; mogeton and Utricularia. On the borders of the leg: Kalkman, V.J. marsh were patches of Hippuris vulgaris. Kayseri: lake and swamp near Soysalli

Artvin: ca. 16 km NE of Savgat: lake Horetba (36SYH05); 06.vii.2003; leg: Schrijvershof,

Golu (38TKL88); 26.vi.2003; leg: Kalkman, P.

V.J. Van: ca. 19 km S of Gevag, lake above

Bolu; NE shore of Abant Golu, asl: 1400m Gufkan (= Yapili mezra), ca. 3 km SW (36TUK59); 09.vi.2003 & 27.vi.2003; leg: of Kayabogaz (= Gbrentag), asl; 2100m

Kop, A.; coll: RMNH (38SLH32); 17.vii.2005; coll: RMNH

Kars: 6 km E ofArdahan, marsh N of road Arda-

han to Qamhgatak (38TLL15); 27.vi.2003; Pantala flavescens

leg: Kalkman, V.J. This highly migratory species was recently

reported from Thracia (Hacet & Aktaq, 2004)

Libellula pontica and it was also encountered in NE Gree-

One new locality has become known, where ce (http://www.libellen.org/epallage/). On the only a single male was observed. Greek island of Rodos a young female was Nigde: 4 km E of Qamardi, troutfarm Akpinar, collected (Laister, 2005) making it likely that

asl: 1400m (36SXG78); 04.vii.2004; leg: it will also reproduce in the adjacent parts of

Pelt, G.J. van; coll: RMNH Turkey.

Sakarya: ca. 5 km S of Tarakli: springs and Mugla: Cetibeli, asl: 5m (35SPA19); 2005; leg:

brook Kamuslik in cultivated area 2 km Hope P.

SE of Dumankby, asl: 800m (36TTK96);

22.vi.2004; leg: Pelt, G.J. van; coll: RMNH Selysiothemis nigra

The number of new records presented here is

Libellula the known quadrimaculata rather large, but all fall within range

The number of records of this species from of the species in Turkey.

Turkey has increased significantly over the Adana: Ceyhan river near bridge and Hemite past decade, and it is now known from 18 kale (37SBB41); 28.vi.2003; leg: Schrijvers-

UTM squares throughout the country. The hof, P. population reported from the is Adana: Yilanlikale (Schlangenburg), Ceyhan estimated to encompass several hundreds of (36SYF49); OS.viii. 1994; det: Fuhrmann, K.; specimens. coll: Oldenburg

Agn: 12 km S of Agn, small brook flowing Gaziantep/Qanli Urfa: Euphrat bei Birecik

towards Murat and seepage (38SLJ28); (37SDA09); 08.vii.2003-09.vii.2003; leg: 02.vii.2003; leg: Kalkman, V.J. Kahlert, J.

Artvin: ca. 15 km NE of Savgat: lake Karagbl Gaziantep: Birecik, near apricot orchard at W

(38TKL88); 26.vi.2003; leg: Kalkman, V.J.; bank of Firat nehir (37SDB00); 02.vii.2003;

coll: RMNH leg: Schrijvershof, P.

Artvin: ca. 16 km NE of Savgat: lake Horetba Gaziantep: Kiesgrubengelande am westlichen

Golu (38TKL88); 26.vi.2003; leg: Kalkman, Euphrat-Ufer, ca. 3 km nbrdlich von Bire-

V.J.; coll: RMNH cik (37SDB00); 08.vii.2003-09.vii.2003; leg:

Artvin: ca. 16 NEE of Borgka: lake Karagbl Kahlert, J.

(37TGF38); 06.vii.2003; leg: Kalkman, V.J. Gaziantep: Tumpel an der Stralie 410 von

Bolu: marshy field at N shore of Abant Golu, Hassa nach Kilis, ca. 3 km bstlich von

asl: 1400m (36TUK59); 09.vi.2003; leg: Kop, Yolbagi,vorderEisenbahnbrucke(37SBA97);

A.; coll; RMNH 07.vii.2003; leg: Kahlert, J.

160 Brachytron 10 (2006) I gel: Akgol, Goksu Delta, Silifke (36SWF81); Sympetrum pedemontanum

03.viii. 1994; det: Fuhrmann, K.; coll: Olden- The population reported from Thracia is esti-

burg mated to encompass several hundreds of Igel: Bach 38 km nordostlich von Aydmcik specimens.

(ca. 300 m oberhalb der KustenstraGe) Kirklareli: channel 1 km NW of Inece, asl:

(36SWF10); 11 .vii.2003; leg: Kahlert, J. 100m (35TNG01); 17.vii.2002; leg: Pelt, G.J.

Igel; Fischteiche, Goksu Delta, Silifke van; coll: RMNH

(36SWF81); OS.viii. 1994; det: Fuhrmann, K.;

coll: Oldenburg Trithemis arteriosa

I gel: Goksu Delta, Silifke, (36SWF82); The species is now known from 10 UTM squa- 04.viii.1994; det: Fuhrmann, K.; coll: Olden- res, and appears to be limited to the eastern

burg part of the Mediterranean coast.

Igel: Silifke, Goksu delta, channel S of Kurtulug Hatay: Bach 3 an der Kuste nordwestlich

(36SWF92); 24.vi.2003; leg; Schrijvershof, P. von Samandag (9,2 km nordwestlich von

5 km Igel: Silifke, Goksu delta, N edge of Akgol Qevlik, gemessen ab nordlichem Hafenen-

NE of Tagucu (36SWF81); 24.vi.2003; leg: de) (36SYF51); 06.vii.2003; leg: Kahlert, J.;

Schrijvershof, P. coll:

Igel: Silifke, Goksu delta, pools on limes- Igel: Lama Qay 12 km NW of Limonlu, tribu-

tone plateau SE of Tagucu (36SWF81); tary brooklets and meadows NW of bridge

25.vi.2003; leg: Schrijvershof, P. (36SXF05); 25.vi.2003; leg; Schrijvershof, P. Mugla: W of Koycegiz town, Lake Koyce-

giz (35SPA49); 18.vii.2005-22.vii.2005; leg:

Karube, FL; coll: Karube, H Acknowledgements §anli Urfa/Adiyaman; 10 km NW of Yay-

lak, bridge over Firat nehir near Karababa The following people submitted their records

(37SDB34); 03.vii.2003; leg: Schrijvershof, P. of Turkish dragonflies for inclusion in the data- Urfa: Firat nehir ibis §anli Birecik, near nursery base on Turkish Odonata: Eus van der Burg,

(37SDB00); 30.vi.2003; leg: Schrijvershof, P. Heinrich Fliedner, Rob Felix, Kay Fuhrmann,

§anli Urfa: Harran, irrigation channel Harran II Menno Hornman, Paul Hope, Jens Kahlert,

and swampy area (37SDA98); 03.vii.2003; Haruki Karube, Arjan Kop, Marijke Roos and leg: Schrijvershof, P. Paul Schrijvershof.

Sympetrum depressiusculum

The new records from the northwest of Turkey Vincent+J. Kalkman & Gert+Jan van Pelt are mainly from rice fields, were the species National Museum of Natural History, was not uncommon. P.O. Box 9517,

Duzce (Bolu); ca. 9 km N of Duzce: rice field 1 NL-2300 RA Leiden,

km NNW of Konuralp, asl: 200m (36TUL43); The Netherlands

28.vii.2003; leg: Pelt, G.J. van; coll: RMNH e-mail: [email protected]

Samsun; Gockun canal 3-5 km NE of Alagam, asl: 10m (36TYM11); 20.vi.2003; leg: Kop,

A.; coll: RMNH

Sinop: canal entering Gokirmak river, just N of Duragan, asl: 700m (36TXL78); 22.vi.2003;

leg: Kop, A.; coll: RMNH

Sinop: dry fields next to Gokirmak, 2 km S of

Duragan, asl: 700m (36TXL78); 22.vi.2003;

leg: Kop, A.; coll: RMNH

Sinop: field with muddy pool 3 km E of Boya-

bat, asl: 350m (36TXL59); 23.vi.2003; leg:

Kop, A.

Sinop: rice fields W of Gokirmak river, 3

km E of Boyabat, asl: 350m (36TXL59);

23.vi.2003; leg: Kop, A.; coll: RMNH

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Keywords

Odonata, Turkey, records, rare species

Libellen, Turkije, waarnemingen, zeldzame

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