David.... Only saying this jokingly! Used to keep a bulletin board in my classroom devoted entirely to the National Enquirer. Your post below reminded me of an article many years ago about farmers in the south, using 30-30's to shoot Grasshoppers in their fields. One weighed in at 38 lbs.! Sounds kind of silly to use this "publication" in a classroom, but actually, it stimulated much interest in real science and the brief discussion sessions we had were excellent!
Not exactly sure how many Reserchers would have access to a .28 gauge shotgun, I might recommend something like a .410! Am wondering even using "dust shot" how much of the Dragonfly would be left!? Again, just joking with you. I would also tell Aaron to look at his State Fish and Game Laws to see: a) is a liscense needed? and b) what the limit is per day/season on this sp. of Dragonfly? Aaron, you can obviously chase these guys around and use your typical Butterfly net. About mist netting them like we might Birds or Bats, yes it does work. Get the finest mesh mist net you can find. They usually get caught right behind their large heads by one strand of nylon, so not too difficult to remove. Thanks and best of luck! Mike Nolan 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and/or your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit ************************************************************************************************** “Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology” “Spanish/Cultural Immersion Programs: Spain, Mexico, Central and South America” Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Local/International Phone: 1.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Fax: 1.616.604.0546 Google Talk/MS IM/Skype: travelwithrandr AOL IM: buddythemacaw E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected] Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2012) **************************************************************************************************
