Emergence behaviour in Petalura gigantea (Odonata: Petaluridae): confirmation of upright emergence

Ian R. C. Bairda

  1. College of Health and Science, University of Western Sydney, Penrith South, Australia

International Journal of Odonatology, Volume 16, Issue 3, Pages 213-218, 2013
https://doi.org/10.1080/13887890.2013.798975
Published: 1 September 213 (Received: 27 February 2013, Accepted: 20 April 2013)

Abstract

Two distinct emergence styles have been reported in odonates, with both the upright and hanging back emergence reported in the Petaluridae, between and within individual species, including Petalura gigantea. This paper reports three additional observations of upright emergence in P. gigantea, providing further evidence that this emergence style is the norm for the species.

Keywords: Petalura gigantea, Odonata: Petaluridae, emergence behaviour, upright emergence

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