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Megalagrion paludicola, a new species of damselfly (Odonata: Zygoptera: Coenagrionidae) from Kauai

December 21, 1979

A new endemic Hawaiian damselfly, Megalagrion paludicola, is described and illustrated. Adults are found in swampy, low-statured Metrosideros rain forest at 610 m and 1200 m on Kauai I. The nymphs occur in small obscure shaded pools within the swamp.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1979
Title Megalagrion paludicola, a new species of damselfly (Odonata: Zygoptera: Coenagrionidae) from Kauai
Authors J. A. Maciolek, F.G. Howarth
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Pacific Insects
Index ID 70181767
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Western Fisheries Research Center