In the middle of the Somatochlora sahlbergi kingdom

From 27 to 31 July 2025, Odonata were observed at two localities in the Polar Ural, Russia, near the Polyarnyy and Sob’ railway stations situated at ca 67º N. Six expected species were recorded, including Somatochlora sahlbergi, which was very numerous. This confirms the expectation that this species is abundant at that latitude not only on both sides of the Polar Ural but also within the Polar Ural itself. A puzzling report of eleven additional species from about the same localities is discussed. The northernmost record of Aeshna grandis in West Siberia, from Labytnangi Town (66.66º N), is also reported.