Despite a high number of incidental online records of spiders predating upon dragonflies/damselflies, studies on these interactions are scarce. Here, we describe the predatory behavior of Argiope trifasciata on the two most common odonate species in the study area.
Large-scale forest fires have shaped the Mediterranean landscape for millennia, causing a recurrent disturbance that constitutes a serious environmental issue. Following a devastating forest fire, changes in the Odonata larvae assemblage of a headwater stream were analysed during six consecutive years.
We analyse COI sequences of 48 specimens of European Lestes virens (Charpentier) to explore patterns in genetic diversity including subspecific boundaries and potential glacial refugia. Our haplotype network and phylogenetic analyses reveal three distinct groups in Western and Northern Europe.
A small number of travel grants will be made available to assist students (undergraduate or post-graduate) in attending the congress. The amount of the grant will depend on individual need. Successful candidates will be expected to give an oral or poster presentation at the congress. Applications, including a preliminary Abstract, should be submitted via (more…)
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This study aims to preliminary assess the taxonomic diversity of dragonflies and damselflies from San José del Guaviare, Guaviare Department, Colombia. A total of 47 species were collected at five localities in different freshwater ecosystems during a field trip.
Males of Calopteryx splendens use two alternative mating tactics, territoriality, and non-territoriality. These different mating tactics are shown to vary between males within the same population and previous studies have shown that territorial males have considerably higher fitness than non-territorial males.
The deadline for submission of abstracts is 15th April 2023. Abstracts Abstract submission is now open! Abstracts should be submitted via this word document. Then email to Ros Sparrow rosalyn250@gmail.com. Presentations To give adequate time for comprehensive content and questions, regular presentation slots will be 20 min long (including questions). Recommended: 15 min talk + 5 min (more…)
The taxonomy and distribution of dragonflies of the genus Heliogomphus from the Western Ghats of southern India are discussed. A morphological study of fresh male specimens from the field, as well as holotypes and lectotypes from repositories was undertaken.
The three-day post-congress field trip will be based in Paphos.You will departure each day from Neapolis University. There will be no overlap with sites visited during the mid-congress field trip. Potential places to visit are Diarizos valley, sites around the Akrotiri , Germasogeia and Nicosia area. The third day around sites in the Paphos area. (more…)