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1. Complete the basic requirements of the Odonates Honor.

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2. Define the following terms as they relate to the Odonates.

a. labium
b. exuviae
c. crepuscular
d. compound eyes
e. ocelli
f. pterothorax
g. veins
h. cells
i. forewing
j. hindwing
k. frons
l. pterostigma
m. eye seam
n. cerci
o. lateral stripes
p. segments
q. pruinescence

3. Find and identify, sketch or photograph specimens representing at least 3 families of Damselflies and 4 families of Dragonflies found on your continent.

4. Find and identify 30 species Odonates. Be sure to include pertinent information as to locality, habitat, and date, time of day and weather conditions.

This requirement builds on requirement 9 in the basic honor.

Since there are over 5900 species in the world and perhaps several hundred where you live, A good field guide will come in handy.

  • For North America try Dragonflies through Binoculars: A Field Guide to Dragonflies of North America. This book allows for quick and easy identification of all the 300-plus species of dragonflies that have been found in the United States and Canada. In these well-illustrated pages, Sidney W. Dunkle answers any query the beginner or expert might have on the subject of dragonfly-watching on this continent--what kind of binoculars to buy, where to start looking for dragonflies, how to photograph these striking creatures, which clubs or societies to join, and so forth. Other important features for this handy field guide include detailed accounts of every species mentioned, useful information on habitats, explanations of mating rituals, full-color photographs of most of the species described, and range maps.
  • For Australia try The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia This photographic guide covers the 324 species of damselflies and dragonflies of Australia. Each species is given a color photograph, text, a color range map and usually line drawings. Anyone interested in Australian damselflies and dragonflies will like this book.

Happy hunting.

5. Know how to catch, mount, and display specimens of Odonates.

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