Abstract

GOMEZ-TOLOSA, María; GONZALEZ-SORIANO, Enrique; PENAGOS-GARCIA, Fredi E.  and  LOPEZ, Sergio. Odonata (Insecta) species list from two natural protected areas of state of Chiapas and first state record of Argia gaumeri. Rev. Mex. Biodiv. [online]. 2022, vol.93, e934992.  Epub June 05, 2023. ISSN 2007-8706.  https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2022.93.4992.

We carried out a study to know the fauna of adult odonates in 8 sites of 2 natural protected areas of the state of Chiapas, in rivers of the Lacandona rainforest. This work was carried out in the localities of Puerto Bello Metzabok, and Naha, which are particular areas for flora and fauna conservation within the Mexican federal system. A total of 437 adult individuals belonging to 7 families were collected, corresponding to Coenagrionidae, Gomphidae, Heteragrionidae, Lestidae, Libellulidae, Protoneuridae, and Polythoridae; with 17 genera and 36 species. The highest species richness was obtained in Puerto Bello Metzabok. The dominant species was Hetaerina occisa, present at all sites. In addition, the species Argia gaumeri is registered for the first time in Chiapas.

Keywords : Coenagrionidae; Naha; Puerto Bello Metzabok; Lacandona Rainforest; Zygoptera.