An exceptional influx and successful breeding of Pantala flavescens on the Island of Malta (Maltese Archipelago) (Odonata: Libellulidae)

Charles GAUCI

doi:10.13133/2284-4880/1398

An exceptional influx and successful breeding of Pantala flavescens on the Island of Malta (Maltese Archipelago) (Odonata: Libellulidae)

Authors

Charles GAUCI

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13133/2284-4880/1398

Keywords:

Pantala flavescens, Europe, influx, Chadwick Lakes, Fiddien, exuvia, teneral.

Abstract

Pantala flavescens (Fabricius 1798) appeared in unprecedented numbers in summer and autumn 2020 on the island of Malta. Several males were observed holding territory over largely bare, small bodies of water, mostly at Chadwick Lakes and Fiddien. Breeding activity was witnessed several times and 128 exuviae were found of which 124 were collected.

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Published

2022-12-15

How to Cite

GAUCI, C. (2022) “An exceptional influx and successful breeding of Pantala flavescens on the Island of Malta (Maltese Archipelago) (Odonata: Libellulidae)”, Fragmenta entomologica, 54(2), pp. 247–256. doi: 10.13133/2284-4880/1398.