Of the approximately 439 species of Odonata known from North America, north of Mexico, comments on 25 species (6%) of conservation concern are given. Species deemed to be under the most threat are Ischnura gemina, Gomphus sandrius, Ophiogompbus australis, Stylurus potulentus, and Libellula jesseana. Two other species not under threat, Neurocordulia micbaeli and Somatochlora brevicincta,…
The conservation status of Odonata in the South Pacific Region and in Australasia is reviewed. Australian and New Zealand faunas have recently been monographed, for the rest of the region lack of data is the major handicap to concrete planning. The taxonomic status of the different island faunas and the state of habitat modification on…
Ten species of Hawaiian Odonata are considered to be currently at risk, all of them zygopterans belonging to the endemic genus Megalagrion. These species and their proposed status are as follows: M. jugorum, endemic to Maui and Lanai [CR, possibly EX]; M. leptodemas, endemic to Oahu [CR]; M. molokaiense, endemic to Molokai [CE, possibly EX];…
The Australian Odonata fauna is reviewed. The state of the current taxonomy and ecology, studies on biodiversity, studies on larvae and the all identification keys are reported. The conservation status of the Australian odonates is evaluated and the endangered species identified. In addition the endemic species, species with unusual biology and species, not threatened yet,…
Global protection of Odonata and their habitats Philip S. Corbeta WDA International Journal of Odonatology, Volume 7, Issue 2, Page 112, 2004https://doi.org/10.1080/13887890.2004.9748203Published: 1 July 2004 Full text PDF Copyright information Issue section: Article
Guardians of the watershed Viola Clausnitzera, Reinhard Jödickeb IUCN Odonata Specialist Group International Journal of Odonatology International Journal of Odonatology, Volume 7, Issue 2, Page 111, 2004https://doi.org/10.1080/13887890.2004.9748202Published: 1 July 2004 Full text PDF Copyright information Issue section: Editorial
Guardians of the watershed. Global status of dragonflies: critical species, threat and conservation Viola Clausnitzer, Reinhard jodicke International Journal of Odonatology, Volume 7, Issue 2, Page i, 2004https://doi.org/10.1080/13887890.2004.9748201Published: 1 July 2004 Full text PDF Copyright information Issue section: Introduction