why not collect the nymphs and then raise 'em up. Dragonfly nymphs can be raised individually in cups and then fed crickets fairly easily. Changing the water daily is worst part. You could also raise them in a communal aquarium, but canibalism could be a problem!
On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 8:07 AM, David L. McNeely <[email protected]> wrote: > Aaron, if you are willing to do it, and are a good enough wing shot, a 28 > gauge shotgun with dust shot works. Only tiny holes in the wings, usually > not damaging the taxonomically important features. However, if you need the > beasts alive, that is another matter. > > If your collection location is marsh, a small boat and patience will help. > > Just a thought, no experience with this at all: Would they entangle in a > mist net of the sort used for birds? > > david mcneely > > ---- "Aaron T. Dossey" <[email protected]> wrote: >> Hello, >> >> I need to get ahold of a regular supply, about 10-15 every couple of >> weeks, of dragonflies in the genus Anax. >> >> These seem to be some of the most challenging to get with the standard >> daytime netting method, as they land much less frequently than other >> species and are almost always over water. >> >> Any suggestions? >> >> Can they be easily found at night resting, etc.? >> >> Thanks! >> >> -- >> Aaron T. Dossey, Ph.D. >> Biochemistry and Molecular Biology >> Founder/Owner: All Things Bugs >> http://www.allthingsbugs.com >> https://www.facebook.com/Allthingsbugs >> 1-352-281-3643 > > -- > David McNeely -- Malcolm L. McCallum Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry School of Biological Sciences University of Missouri at Kansas City Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology "Peer pressure is designed to contain anyone with a sense of drive" - Allan Nation 1880's: "There's lots of good fish in the sea" W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! The Seven Blunders of the World (Mohandas Gandhi) Wealth w/o work Pleasure w/o conscience Knowledge w/o character Commerce w/o morality Science w/o humanity Worship w/o sacrifice Politics w/o principle Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
