Dragonfly observations in the Raka area, Lower Carniola, eastern Slovenia, with a note on the behaviour of Somatochlora meridionalis Nielsen (Anisoptera: Corduliidae)

An annotated list is given of 28 spp. from 17 localities in the area (alt. 150-300 m). In Slovenia, S. meridionalis was so far known from a single specimen, taken in NW Islria in the early 19605. therefore the strong populations reported here are of some interest. Coupled with the recent records from northern Italy (Friuli), these could represent an additional evidence for the current northward range extension of this sp. Various types of male behaviour are outlined in sonic detail.