Cordulia
Leach, 1815
Common Emerald Dragonflies
Cordulia is a of in the , commonly known as Common Emerald Dragonflies. The genus contains two , including Cordulia aenea. Research on Cordulia aenea amurensis has documented specific behaviors, including selective site selection and active avoidance of additional mating attempts after initial copulation.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Recorded from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Vermont, United States.
Behavior
Females of Cordulia aenea amurensis have been observed to select sites among emergent vegetation where male approach is difficult, suggesting a strategy to avoid additional mating attempts after initial copulation. Females rarely travel across open water in search of oviposition sites.
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Reproductive behavior research
A long-term study (1970-1983) at Hôrai-numa pond in Sapporo, Hokkaido found that ovipositing female of Cordulia aenea amurensis showed high negative correlation with distance from the 'entrance' area where most arrived. Despite potentially higher larval at more distant sectors, was rarely observed there.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Matutinal and vespertine reproductive behaviour in Cordulia aenea (Odonata: Corduliidae)
- Oviposition site selection and avoidance of additional mating by females of the dragonfly, Cordulia aenea amurensis Selys (Corduliidae)