Mecistogaster linearis (Fabricius) (Odonata: Coenagrionidae): First Record from Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil

Commonly called “helicopter damselflies”, Mecistogaster species (Coenagrionidae) are recognized by their large body size in comparison with other Odonata species, ability to flap both anterior and posterior wings in opposite directions, and preference for dense forest. These species feed on spiders...

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Main Authors: Marciel Elio Rodrigues, Ricardo Koroiva, Eric Ragalzi-da-Silva, Emanuelle Batista de Moura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Entomologistas do Brasil 2016-12-01
Series:EntomoBrasilis
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Online Access:https://www.entomobrasilis.org/index.php/ebras/article/view/637