Boyeria irene (Fonscolombe, 1838) and Cordulegaster boltonii (Donovan, 1807) (Odonata): two strategies of substrates for emergence in the same habitat
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https://doi.org/10.3989/graellsia.2017.v73.180Keywords:
Rivers, Odonata, Aeshnidae, Cordulegastridae, exuviae, SpainAbstract
Data on the emergence of coexisting Cordulegaster boltonii and Boyeria irene in a mountain stream in the center of Spain (altitude 1200 m a.s.l.) are presented in the study, based on the weekly collection of exuviae. Boyeria irene began to emerge 28 days later than C. boltonii. Larvae of both species overlapped extensively in their selection of substrates for emergence, although a significantly higher use of trees was found in C. boltonii. In comparison to other geographical areas, both species have modified their strategy, delaying the onset of the emergence period. The importance of environmental conditions (especially temperature) is discussed.
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