The scientific names of Ferdinand Karsch’s odonate taxa
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Heinrich Fliedner · IDF-Report 200 · 2026
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Bibliographic details
| Title | The scientific names of Ferdinand Karsch’s odonate taxa |
|---|---|
| Author | Heinrich Fliedner |
| Journal | International Dragonfly Fund – Report |
| Issue | 200 |
| Published | 29 June 2026 |
| Pages | 1–100 |
| ISSN | 1435-3393 |
| Publisher | International Dragonfly Fund e.V. |
| Language | English |
Abstract
This paper explains the scientific names given to dragonflies by the German entomologist Ferdinand Karsch (1853-1936), as well as the names given by other authors to genera, into which taxa described by him are classified presently. First Karsch's life and work are described. Following the explanation of the names, there is a discussion of the preferences evident in his naming conventions, his relationships with other scientists, and his significance for our understanding of dragonflies.
Keywords
Odonata, dragonflies, Germany, type material, history of odonatology, biography, taxonomy, nomenclature
Suggested citation
Heinrich Fliedner (2026): The scientific names of Ferdinand Karsch’s odonate taxa. International Dragonfly Fund – Report 200: 1–100.