[Odonata-l] looking for live or very fresh adults

[Dan Dudek]

Hello,

I have just started a project to examine the mechanical properties of 
the rubbery protein, resilin.  A nearly pure sample of resilin that is 
ideal for mechanical testing can be found in the pleuro-subalar muscle 
of dragonflies (particularly Aeshna species).  I'm told I'll be able to 
catch adults in Vancouver, Canada for about another month, but after 
that the pickings will get pretty thin.  Does anyone know of a reputable 
source (commercial or otherwise) that sells adult dragonflies?  Live 
would be best, but freshly killed and preserved in 70% ethanol may also 
be suitable.

Thanks much,

Dan

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