The dragonfly Libellula quadrimaculata (Odonata: Libellulidae) makes optimal use of the dorsal fovea of the compound eyes during perching

We studied visual orientation and perching behaviour of a territorial libellulid dragonfly species, Libellula quadrimaculata. The studies were performed during sunny, cloudless conditions at a pond in southern Styria, Austria, from May to July of 2001 and 2002. Individual males were observed for per...

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Main Authors: Manuela SAUSENG, Maria-Anna PABST, Karl KRAL
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2003-11-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200304-0003_The_dragonfly_Libellula_quadrimaculata_Odonata_Libellulidae_makes_optimal_use_of_the_dorsal_fovea_of_the_com.php