Rare and Endangered Damselflies and Dragonflies: Conserving and Managing Maine's Winged Jewels, by Phillip deMaynadier

Abstract: Odonata (damselflies and dragonflies) are one of the better studied orders of insects in North America, and Maine is no exception. This talk reviews some of the survey and research work that has contributed to our knowledge of the status, distribution, and habitat relationships of over 158 odonates known from Maine, with a focus on the state's rare and endangered species.

Biography: Phillip deMaynadier has worked as a wildlife biologist for Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for 22 years where his focus is on nongame and endangered species, including invertebrates. He is active on several State and national wildlife technical committees and serves on the Graduate Faculty at University of Maine’s Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology. Phillip received his Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Maine in 1996 where he studied the effects of forestry practices on amphibians. Some of his recent projects include: a) co-authoring Maine’s 2015 State Wildlife Action Plan, b) leading IFW’s program for mapping and protecting vernal pools, c) coordinating state atlasing efforts for butterflies, dragonflies, amphibians, and reptiles, and d) advising landowners and land trusts on best management practices for rare and endangered species.