In this paper the trends of dragonfly expansions during the last decades in Germany and
Europe are summarized. It is shown, that there is a general expansion of many species to …

Habitat loss and degradation can be considered as major threats to freshwater
invertebrates. These often irreversible processes lead to reduction of habitat patch quality …

Human-induced changes negatively affect all components of freshwater ecosystems and
comprise the major cause of global loss of diversity and the biotic homogenization of …

Simple Summary In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between human
transformations of land use/land cover and adult dragonfly diversity. Based on previous …

Habitat specificity is the most important factor affecting the regional distribution of
dragonflies. Nevertheless, species with the highest specificity are not always the scarcest …

Habitat loss and degradation are considered major threats to freshwater biodiversity and to
invertebrates in particular. These often irreversible processes may lead to local and regional …

The mountain ecosystems of Central Europe are an important natural phenomenon. The
character of small isolated islands also predetermines their vulnerability. Typical inhabitant …

The still-growing effect of human activities on aquatic habitats has led to proportionately
increasing need for restoration activities. Paradoxically, restoration actions can constitute a …

The regionally threatened damselfly Sympecma peadisca is one of the few Central
European dragonfly species included is considered as Near Threatened in the European …

Headwaters and small streams are crucial components of riverine systems, harbouring
many highly specialized and unique invertebrate species. Unfortunately, the overwhelming …