The scientific names of Brauer's odonate taxa
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Heinrich Fliedner · IDF-Report 148 · 2020
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Bibliographic details
| Title | The scientific names of Brauer's odonate taxa |
|---|---|
| Author | Heinrich Fliedner |
| Journal | International Dragonfly Fund – Report |
| Issue | 148 |
| Published | 29 March 2020 |
| Pages | 1–55 |
| ISSN | 1435-3393 |
| Publisher | International Dragonfly Fund e.V. |
| Language | English |
Abstract
An explanation is presented for each of the 135 scientific names given to Odonata by F. M. Brauer (fossils and synonyms included), in addition the names of the actual genera in which Brauer’s species are now classified are explained. Prior to that part biographical information is given and Brauer’s merits in enlightening the taxonomy of dragonflies are analysed. Conclusions are drawn as to his preferences in odonatological nomenclature and finally the difficulties are discussed, which Brauer had to face in his taxonomic work.
Keywords
dragonflies, Austria, history of odonatology, biography, taxonomy, nomenclature
Suggested citation
Heinrich Fliedner (2020): The scientific names of Brauer's odonate taxa. International Dragonfly Fund – Report 148: 1–55.