[Odonata-l] Location and Predictability of South Carolina (USA) Odonates in Managed Landscapes

[Tera_Baird@fws.gov]

Hello Everyone:

I have a very broad question about temporal/spatial predictability of
odonates in managed landscapes (cut over timber, agricultural, fallow
fields, rice fields, etc) in the southeastern coastal plain (South Carolina
and Georgia).  For my M.S. I will be assessing resource availability for
swallow-tailed kites, (Elanoides forficatus)on managed landscapes.  I have
reports of the birds feeding in large groups (kettles) on swarms of
odonates and coleoptera species... (2007 data).  My question is:  Can I use
foraging location data from 2007 to sample invertebrates (specifically
odonates) in 2008?  Are these swarms predictable year after year at the
same time/location given the same general conditions of temp/rain?
Here is another zinger : Any idea how mosquito abatement impacts odonates?
Many thanks in advance....I know my question is broad but any help,
resources will be appreciated.


Tera Keeler Baird
MES Program
Coastal Program FWS