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The Odonata of North Carolina, Part 1: Introduction and Zygoptera

The Odonata of North Carolina, Part 1: Introduction and Zygoptera



Abstract: In this, the first of two publications about the odonate fauna of North Carolina, USA, we present a brief historical account of odonatology in the state, describe the major biogeographic regions, and provide species accounts for each of the 53 species of damselflies (Zygoptera) known to occur in North Carolina. The second publication will provide species accounts for the 136 species of dragonflies documented in North Carolina. Together, they are a full treatment of the 189 total odonates species known from the state.


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Novel Behavioral Observations from North Carolina of The Poorly Known Neurocordulia alabamensis (Alabama Shadowdragon)

Novel Behavioral Observations from North Carolina of The Poorly Known Neurocordulia alabamensis (Alabama Shadowdragon)



Neeurocordulia alabamensis (Alabama Shadowdragon) is one of the most poorly known dragonfly species in eastern North America. On 8 June 2020, we observed three N. alabamensis along Bones Fork, the outflow creek below Lake Baggett in Richmond County, North Carolina.


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