Odonates

Level: 2

Requirements

• What are Odonates?
• Know how many species of damselflies and species of dragonflies are in your Country (or State/Provence) and Continent and Worldwide.
• How do dragonflies and damselflies differ?
• What separates Odes from other insects?
• What other insects look a bit like odes?
• Describe and draw the life cycle of an ode.
• Know the following terms regarding Odonates:
  • Exuviae
  • Ocelli
  • Crepuscular
  • Cerci
  • Pruinescence
  • Wing Veins
  • Wing Cells
  • Compound eyes
  • Segments
  • Pterothorax
  • Labium
  • Forewing
  • Pterostigma
  • Hindwing
  • Frons
• Of what value are odes and why should we study them?
• Identify and observe at least 15 species of Odonates. Record their location, habitat and date of finding.
• Demonstrate how to properly catch and release an Odonate without injuring it.