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Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · 3d

Madagascan Rivercruiser (Phyllomacromia trifasciata); Ranohira, Madagascar; 7 January
2016. Photograph by Netta Smith.

The cover for ARGIA 37(3).

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Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · 3d

ARGIA 37(3) available:
- The first president’s report from Ami Thompson
- Minutes from the 2025 DSA Meeting
- In Memoriam of Thomas “Nick” W Donnelly, 1932–2025
- The next Nymph Cove
- Several great articles, new records, & parting shots
Amanda Whispell
Editor-in-chief of ARGIA

Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · 9d

Max tells us how he found, described, and named a new species of damselfly in the Amazon.
🇺🇸 www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/en/blog
🇨🇴 www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/es/blog

If you would like to share stories about your favorite species, contact Cindy Crosby: phrelanzer.bsky.social

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Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · 25d

You can also read Chris's final message as president in our latest issue of Argia. As Chris says, “See you down the road...”

www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/en/publicati...

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Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · 25d

At the same time, we would like to welcome Ami Thompson (@amiodonata.bsky.social) to her new role as president. We are confident that Ami will continue to work on behalf of the DSA and odonates.

We wish them both every success in this new stage!

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Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · 25d

Goodbyes are difficult, but they also signal new beginnings...

We would like to thank Christopher Beatty, who has served as president of the DSA for the past two years, for all his hard work and leadership.

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Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · Sep 1

New start to the week, new start to the month, new #speciesofthemonth!

Join Jim Burns as he tells us how Columbia #Clubtail, #Gomphuruslynnae, reignited his motivation to photograph dragonflies.

Read it here:

🇺🇸 www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/en/blog
🇨🇴 www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/es/blog

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Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · Aug 22

🐦https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/odolympics-august-2025
OR
🎯 www.odonatacentral.org#/

Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · Aug 21

Dragonflies are one of the most colorful animals, and so are their wings. Let's record those #colorfulwings:

🐦https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/odolympics-august-2025
OR
🎯 www.odonatacentral.org#/

Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · Aug 20

Who doesn't like seeing hearts in the air? Upload your dragonfly records at:

🐦https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/odolympics-august-2025
OR
🎯 www.odonatacentral.org#/

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Neil @uk-wildlife.bsky.social · Jul 26

A quick clip from my Dragonfly Life Cycle video - a timelapse of the metamorphosis of a Willow Emerald nymph into an adult
Watch in 4K here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy7V...
#bugsky #pondlife #ukwildlife @odonataamericas.bsky.social @riverflies.bsky.social @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

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Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · Aug 18

How about looking for larvae today? Join the #anynymphchallenge in these #Odolympics.
Upload your records to:
🐦https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/odolympics-august-2025
OR
🎯 www.odonatacentral.org#/

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Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · Aug 17

Today is Sunday! How about going to the river and recording dragonflies?

Join the #riverchallenge of the #Odolympics.

Upload your records to:
📷https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/odolympics-august-2025
OR
📷 www.odonatacentral.org#/

Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · Aug 16

The #odolympics start today, grab your net and join us in recording as many dragonflies as possible. Today's challenge is #bighunterchallenge

Upload your records to:

🐦https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?project_id=255329

OR

🎯 www.odonatacentral.org#/

Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · Jul 15

Solicitando presentaciones para ARGIA 37(3)

Plazo: 20 agosto 2025
Visite el sitio web de la DSA para leer las pautas de presentación y descargar el formulario de presentactión
Tema de fotografía: fotografías con dos o más odes

Amanda Whispell, EIC ARGIA
[email protected]

Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · Jul 15

Call for ARGIA 37(3)
Submission deadline: 20 August
Visit the DSA website to consult the instructions for authors and download the submission guidelines & form.
Photo theme: photos w/ 2 or more odes

We also invite submissions of remembrances and photos for Thomas "Nick" W Donnelly (1932–2025).

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Ethan Tolman @ethantolman.bsky.social · Jun 28

Excited to see @gracie-castillo.bsky.social @harrisonpardue.bsky.social @eredman3.bsky.social @isaaclevesque.bsky.social @jiaweiz.bsky.social @bengallafent.bsky.social and others present at the annual conference of @odonataamericas.bsky.social after a week of research!

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Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · Jul 12

We are excited to announce the next #Odolympics. These will be held from August 16 to 24. Grab your net and camera and record as many dragonflies as you can!

#dragonfly #citizenscience

Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · Jul 4

Happy 4th of July! To celebrate it, we want to share with you the #newspeciesofthemonth where Lawrence Zettler tells us his story with dragonflies.
Read it on our website!
🇺🇸 www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/en/blog
🇨🇴 www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/es/blog

Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · Jun 27

We are sad to announce the passing of Thomas W. Donnelly, known to all as “Nick”, on 7 May 2025. www.pressconnects.com/obituaries/pnys1174268.

Please submit remembrances & photos for the next issue of ARGIA. Send your contributions to [email protected] no later than 20 August.

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Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · Jun 27

ARGIA 37(2) is published:
- The next Nymph Cove installment
- The winners of the DSA Research Awards
- Lots of colorful odonate photos
- and more!

Amanda Whispell
Editor-in-Cheif of ARGIA

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Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · Jun 9

Our meeting is getting closer, don't forget to register! Registration closes on June, 15th. Also, don´t miss the opportunity of having the official T-shirt. Order it before June 12th. dragonflysocietyamericas.org/boise2025

Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · Jun 2

June is here and with it, the new #speciesofthemonth.
Join Brooke Williams as he reflects on an unexpected encounter with #Argiamoesta.
Read it on our website!
🇺🇸 www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/en/blog
🇨🇴 www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/es/blog
#especiedelmes #damselfy #argia #caballitodeldiablo

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Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · May 15

There are 10 days left for you to submit your abstract.

Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · May 8

Have you already registered for the DSA meeting?

If you haven't, get excited! The team has prepared field trips and has now opened the call for abstracts.

Find out more: www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/boise2025

Dragonfly Society of the Americas @odonataamericas.bsky.social · May 8

Have you already registered for the DSA meeting?

If you haven't, get excited! The team has prepared field trips and has now opened the call for abstracts.

Find out more: www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/boise2025