Description of the larva of Somatochlora hineana with a key to the larvae of the North American species of Somatochlora (Odonata: Corduliidae)

Everett D. Cashatta, Timothy E. Vogta

  1. Zoology Section, Illinois State Museum Research and Collection Center, Springfield

International Journal of Odonatology, Volume 4, Issue 2, Pages 93-105, 2001
https://doi.org/10.1080/13887890.2001.9748164
Published: 1 October 201 (Received: 6 March 2001, Accepted: 28 April 2001)

Abstract

A detailed description of the final stadium of Somatochlora hineana, with brief notes on the penultimate stadium, is presented. An illustration of the entire larva and separate line drawings of the labium and dorsal and lateral views of the abdomen are also included. The habitat of the larva is discussed briefly. Combinations of diagnostic characters are used for distinguishing the S. hineana larva from its allied congeners. A key to the known Somatochlora larvae of North American species is given.

Keywords: Odonata, dragonfly, Somatochlora hineana, larva, description, key, North America

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