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and Wildlife Service Category 2 Species List,
brdsar0008
[now published by the Biological Resources Division of USGS]
ftp://cameron.cr.usgs.gov/pub/nbii_metadata/brdsar0008.txt (text format)
and
ftp://cameron.cr.usgs.gov/pub/nbii_metadata/brdsar0008.html (HTML format)
and
ftp://cameron.cr.usgs.gov/pub/nbii_metadata/brdsar0008.sgml (SGML format).
[now the Biological Resources Division of USGS]
[now published by the Biological Resources Division of USGS]
(dragonflies) listed in contract 84069-4-2738 and for one taxon
(Enallagma laterale) listed in Federal Register 59(219):59010.
It includes designation of each taxon as (a) valid as listed, (b)
synonymous with another taxon, (c) potentially polytypic (e. g.,
the species name potentially consists of more than one species
or subspecies), or (d) impossible to evaluate without extensive
taxonomic study. It provides names and addresses of individuals
able to carry out taxonomic studies referenced in (d) above.
Corrections of errors in nomenclature are given. Accompanying the
report is a list, on both hard copy and diskette, summarizing the
taxonomic status of the 25 taxa.
keys and descriptions of new species, Argia sabino, A. leonorae and
A. pima, (Odonata: Coenagrionidae).
1. Listed Scientific Name. Scientific name as listed in
the contract.
2. Correct Scientific Name. Current scientific name used
in the literature, including author and date of publication.
Parentheses are added to author/date when the species was
originally described in another genus.
This section also includes corrections of nomenclature and
synonymies, where my opinion differs from current published
literature. I explain the corrections under Synonyms and/or
Subspecies sections.
3. Common Name. Common name as listed in the contract. I
propose a different common name for one species.
4. Synonyms. Includes all junior and/or senior synonyms
for target taxon. Also includes subgeneric additions or
changes. I give current literature listings as well as my
professional opinion as to validity of name changes. Pertinent
quotes from original sources are given in 9-point type.
5. Subspecies. Includes all current described
subspecies, if any. Also includes discussion of possible
synonymy of target taxon. Original illustrations of characters
for some taxa are given here when I discuss possible synonymy of
target taxon.
6. Diagnostic illustrations. I include references to
illustrations of target taxa to aid in their identification. All
references to the literature have been checked by me, and
plate/figure legend numbers are given, with a brief description
of the figure (e.g., "appendages of A", or "frontal view of
head"). I also provide original illustrations of diagnostic
characters for taxa (e.g., Enallagma laterale) that are poorly
figured in the literature.
7. Potential Subspecies. Indicates new subspecies yet to
be described, if any. Accounts of species variability are given
here.
8. Authority best suited for further scientific work on
this taxon. Includes names and addresses of researchers I
consider qualified to conduct future taxonomic work on target
taxon. I have been unable to provide estimates of time and
funding necessary to solve taxonomic problems. This is because
it is almost impossible to predict the success rate of such
studies. Most future analyses will involve further collections
of adults and larvae of target specimens from as many sites as
possible. Such recommendations are given under Subspecies
accounts for some taxa.
9. Reference(s). Includes full literature citations used
for each taxon account.
Nomenclatural opinions described herein reflect evidence
from the literature and comparison (when possible) with loaned
material or specimens in my personal collection. As a general
rule, most Odonatists, including myself, are not in favor of
describing subspecies. An exception is F. L. Carle, who has
introduced several new subgenera, species, and subspecies names
of Gomphidae into the literature. Knowledge of population
dynamics is lacking for members of the family. Many species may
show high site fidelity, resulting in gradual differences
(clines) in pattern and/or morphology among various
populations. It is of personal preference whether such local
populations be named, but my opinion is not to do so.
Associated Attribute - accuracy and currency of scientific names
U.S. Geological Survey
utility of the data on any system or for general or scientific
purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such
warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data
and aggregate use with other data. It is strongly recommended that
these data are directly acquired from the Biological Resources
Division (BRD) U.S. Geological Survey and not indirectly though other
sources which may have changed the data in some way. It is also
strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of
the metadata file associated with these data. Neither the BRD nor the NASA
Global Change Master Directory shall be held liable for improper or
incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein.
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Based on FGDC of June 8, 1994