A contribution to the study of the biodiversity of Odonata in Costa Rica with an emphasis on the genus Argia (Insecta: Odonata: Coenagrionidae)

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Rosser Garrison, Natalia von Ellenrieder · IDF-Report 62 · 2013

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TitleA contribution to the study of the biodiversity of Odonata in Costa Rica with an emphasis on the genus Argia (Insecta: Odonata: Coenagrionidae)
AuthorRosser Garrison, Natalia von Ellenrieder
JournalInternational Dragonfly Fund – Report
Issue62
Published21 October 2013
Pages1–23
ISSN1435-3393
PublisherInternational Dragonfly Fund e.V.
LanguageEnglish

Abstract

A two week trip to Costa Rica was conducted between 26 May and 8 June 2013, sampling odonates in several provinces along the center to the pacific southern portion of the country. A total of 86 species in 34 genera were found, including 16 species of the genus Argia. Lists of all species by locality, photographs of live specimens, and illustrations and notes of described species of Argia are presented to facilitate identification to other collectors.

Keywords

Costa Rica, San José, Limón, Heredia, Puntarenas, checklist, Argia 2 Biodiversity of Odonata in Costa Rica with emphasis on the genus Argia

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Rosser Garrison, Natalia von Ellenrieder (2013): A contribution to the study of the biodiversity of Odonata in Costa Rica with an emphasis on the genus Argia (Insecta: Odonata: Coenagrionidae). International Dragonfly Fund – Report 62: 1–23.

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