Zygoptera systematics: past, present, and future

Insect Systematics and Diversity, vol. 9

Abstract

Abstract Odonata is a midsized insect order (~6420 species) containing 3 suborders: Anisoptera (dragonflies, 3,120 species), Zygoptera (damselflies, ~3,297 species), and the intermediate Anisozygoptera (~3 species). In this review of the suborder Zygoptera, we provide a brief overview of their biology, ecology, and natural history. We also review the current state of their systematics and phylogenetics, highlighting remaining higher-level classification (eg family, superfamily) issues to address. Lastly, we will emphasize areas that are still in need of exploration which would greatly improve our understanding of the group.

Authors 31

1. Laura N. Sutherland

   Brigham Young University

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Biology, Brigham Young University , Provo, UT ,

2. Payton R Carter

   Brigham Young University

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Biology, Brigham Young University , Provo, UT ,

3. John C. Abbott

   University of Alabama

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   Alabama Museum of Natural History and Department of Museum Research and Collections, The University of Alabama , Tuscaloosa, AL ,

4. Christopher D. Beatty

   Stanford University

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   Program for Conservation Genomics, Department of Biology, Stanford University , Stanford, CA ,

5. Cornelio Andrés Bota-Sierra

   Universidad de Antioquia

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   Grupo de Entomología Universidad de Antioquia (GEUA) , Medellín ,

6. Sebastian Büsse

   Universität Greifswald

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   Department for Cytology and Evolutionary Biology, Zoological Institute and Museum, University of Greifswald , Greifswald ,

7. Yiselle Cano-Cobos

   National University of Avellaneda

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   Laboratorio de Biodiversidad y Genética Ambiental (BioGeA), Universidad Nacional de Avellaneda , Buenos Aires ,

8. Rofela Combey

   University of Cape Coast

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   Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology, University of Cape Coast , Cape Coast ,

9. Adolfo Cordero‐Rivera

   Universidade de Vigo

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   Universidade de Vigo, ECOEVO Lab, Escola de Enxeñaría Forestal, Campus Universitario A Xunqueira , Pontevedra ,

10. Rhema Uche‐Dike

    American Museum of Natural History

    Affiliation as printed

    Division of Invertebrate Zoology, American Museum of Natural History , New York, NY ,

11. Paul B. Frandsen

    Brigham Young University

    Affiliation as printed

    Department of Plant & Wildlife Sciences, Brigham Young University , Provo, UT ,

12. Aaron Goodman

    American Museum of Natural History

    Affiliation as printed

    Division of Invertebrate Zoology, American Museum of Natural History , New York, NY ,

13. Rhainer Guillermo Nascimento Ferreira

    Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro

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    Lestes Lab, Entomology and Experimental Biology Center, Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro , Uberaba ,

14. Robert Guralnick

    University of Florida

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    University of Florida , Gainesville, FL ,

15. Robert K Hadfiled

    Brigham Young University

    Affiliation as printed

    Department of Biology, Brigham Young University , Provo, UT ,

16. Gabriela Jijón

    Brigham Young University

    Affiliation as printed

    Department of Biology, Brigham Young University , Provo, UT ,

    Department of Plant & Wildlife Sciences, Brigham Young University , Provo, UT ,

17. Leandro Juen

    Universidade Federal do Pará

    Affiliation as printed

    Laboratório de Ecologia e Conservação LABECO, Universidade FEderal do Pará UFPA , Belém ,

18. Vincent J. Kalkman Aachen Naturalis Museum of Natural History

    Naturalis Biodiversity Center

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    Naturalis Museum of Natural History , Leiden ,

19. Manpreet K. Kohli

    American Museum of Natural History · Baruch College

    Affiliation as printed

    Department of Natural Sciences, Baruch College , New York, NY ,

    Division of Invertebrate Zoology, American Museum of Natural History , New York, NY ,

20. Judicael Fomekong-Lontchi

    Brigham Young University · Institut de Recherches Médicales et d’Etudes des Plantes Médicinales

    Affiliation as printed

    Department of Biology, Brigham Young University , Provo, UT ,

    Medical Research Center, Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plant Studies , Yaoundé ,

21. Pungki Lupiyaningdyah

    Brigham Young University · National Research and Innovation Agency

    Affiliation as printed

    Department of Biology, Brigham Young University , Provo, UT ,

    Research Center for Biosystematics and Evolution, Museum Zoologicum Bogoriense, BRIN , Cibinong ,

22. Lacie G. Newton

    American Museum of Natural History

    Affiliation as printed

    Division of Invertebrate Zoology, American Museum of Natural History , New York, NY ,

23. Violet Onsongo

    American Museum of Natural History

    Affiliation as printed

    Division of Invertebrate Zoology, American Museum of Natural History , New York, NY ,

24. Pablo Pessacq
    Affiliation as printed

    Laboratorio de Investigaciones en Ecología y Sistemática Animal, CIEMEO, UNPSJB , Esquel ,

25. Melissa Sánchez Herrera

    University of Alabama

    Affiliation as printed

    Alabama Museum of Natural History and Department of Museum Research and Collections, The University of Alabama , Tuscaloosa, AL ,

26. Rosa Ana Sánchez‐Guillén

    Instituto de Ecología

    Affiliation as printed

    Instituto de Ecología A. C. (INECOL), Red de Biología Evolutiva , Veracruz ,

27. Ken Tennessen

    Florida State Collection of Arthropods

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    Florida State Collection of Arthropods , Gainesville, FL ,

28. Ethan Tolman

    American Museum of Natural History · Virginia Tech

    Affiliation as printed

    Department of Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech , Blacksburg, VA ,

    Division of Invertebrate Zoology, American Museum of Natural History , New York, NY ,

29. Jessica L. Ware

    American Museum of Natural History

    Affiliation as printed

    Division of Invertebrate Zoology, American Museum of Natural History , New York, NY ,

30. Maren Wellenreuther

    Plant & Food Research · University of Auckland

    Affiliation as printed

    School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland , Auckland ,

    The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited , Nelson ,

31. Seth Bybee

    Brigham Young University

    Affiliation as printed

    Department of Biology, Brigham Young University , Provo, UT ,