The scientific names of Friedrich Försters odonate taxa
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Heinrich Fliedner · IDF-Report 191 · 2025
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Bibliographic details
| Title | The scientific names of Friedrich Försters odonate taxa |
|---|---|
| Author | Heinrich Fliedner |
| Journal | International Dragonfly Fund – Report |
| Issue | 191 |
| Published | 14 June 2025 |
| Pages | 1–128 |
| ISSN | 1435-3393 |
| Publisher | International Dragonfly Fund e.V. |
| Language | English |
Abstract
This paper explains the almost 200 scientific names given to the Odonata by the German scientist Friedrich Förster (1865-1918), as well as the names of other scientists into which these taxa are currently classified. Förster's life and work are presented, followed by explanations of the names and there is a discussion of what he preferred when assigning names and an evaluation of his work.
Keywords
Odonata, dragonflies, Germany, type material, history of odonatology, biography, taxonomy, nomenclature
Suggested citation
Heinrich Fliedner (2025): The scientific names of Friedrich Försters odonate taxa. International Dragonfly Fund – Report 191: 1–128.