DRAGONFLIES (ODONATA) OF THERMAL SPRINGS IN CENTRAL ASIA

摘要

Sixteen species of dragonflies were recorded in 12 thermal springs of Central Asia. Ischnura forcipata, I pumilio, Orthetrum anceps, O. brunneum, and Sympetrum haritonovi are the widely distributed on hydrothermal water. In the high mountains of the Pamir, dragonflies are able to develop in hot springs only. The maximum altitude recorded for the O. brunneum habitat was 3950 m a.s.l.