A survey of Odonata diversity in Zoige wetland, Sichuan Province, China
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Xin Yu · IDF-Report 158 · 2021
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Bibliographic details
| Title | A survey of Odonata diversity in Zoige wetland, Sichuan Province, China |
|---|---|
| Author | Xin Yu |
| Journal | International Dragonfly Fund – Report |
| Issue | 158 |
| Published | 19 March 2021 |
| Pages | 1–22 |
| ISSN | 1435-3393 |
| Publisher | International Dragonfly Fund e.V. |
| Language | English |
Abstract
At Zoige alpine Wetland, a total of 10 species belonging to 4 families and 6 genera were recorded. Obvious melanism in Coenagrion lunulatum and feigning death behaviour in Enallagma cyathigerum were observed. A preliminary trial on avoiding behaviour of E. cyathigerum confirmed that feigning death is one of the major strategies to protect themselves. All these new findings are discussed briefly.
Keywords
Sichuan Ruoergai (Zoige) Wetland National Nature Reserve, death feigning (thanatosis, reflex immobilization, tonic immobility or faking death), Coenagrion armatum, Coenagrion ecornutum
Suggested citation
Xin Yu (2021): A survey of Odonata diversity in Zoige wetland, Sichuan Province, China. International Dragonfly Fund – Report 158: 1–22.