New evidence of Lindenia tetraphylla (Vander Linden, 1825) (Odonata, Gomphidae) reproduction at the north-western border of its distribution

Abstract

A total of 12 dragonfly species were recorded at Vlačine Reservoir in the Dinaric Western Balkan region (ER 5) in Croatia. Habitat conditions, i.e. vegetation structure and physico-chemical water properties of the reservoir, are presented and discussed. Habitat conditions were suitable for life cycle completion of Mediterranean species such as Lindenia tetraphylla and Selysiothemis nigra. Exuviae of L. Tetraphylla represent new evidence of the species’ reproduction in the north-western border of its distribution.