Description of the larva of Somatochlora margarita (Odonata: Corduiiidae)

John C. Abbotta, Glené Mynhardtb

  1. Section of Integrative Biology, Brackenridge Field Laboratory , University Station #C7000, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, USA
  2. Department of Entomology & Museum of Biological Diversity , The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA

International Journal of Odonatology, Volume 10, Issue 2, Pages 129-136, 2007
https://doi.org/10.1080/13887890.2007.9748295
Published: 1 October 2007 (Received: 11 September 2006, Accepted: 1 February 2007)

Abstract

The larva of Somatochlora margarita is described from a specimen reared from the egg to the final stadium. The larva, previously unknown, is morphologically similar to the larvae of S. calverti, S. filosa, S. ozarkensis, and S. provocans. Combinations of diagnostic characters are given for distinguishing these species. Growth of this species is discussed with respect to other species of Somatochlora and Odonata.

Keywords: Odonata, dragonfly, Somatochlora margarita, S. filosa, S. provocans, larva, description

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