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Home > Journals > Western North American Naturalist Publications > Western North American Naturalist > Vol. 86 (2026) > No. 3 Driggs, Eva J.; Sutherland, Laura N.; Myrup, Alan R.; Idec, Jacob; and Bybee, Seth M. (2026) "Seasonal patterns in odonate coloration across multiple scales in the Great Basin," Western North American Naturalist: Vol. 86: No. 3, Article 6. Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/wnan/vol86/iss3/6 COinS
Files Keywords Odonata, spectrophotometry, Vietnam, coloration, sympatric Abstract Odonates (dragonflies and damselflies) have evolved vibrant coloration for various reasons. Odonates use color signals to identify their own species from others and potential mates. Some Odonates use blue color to blend into the water while others are only active when their color can best be seen. Different selective pressures will evolve a specific color strategy.
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