• 환경생물
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.308-314
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• 2020

The Nannophya species in Korea was thought to consist of only Nannophya pygmaea. Previous studies on the species, including life history and development, conservation and restoration, habitat characteristics, genetic studies, distribution, behavior, and taxonomy have been conducted. However, a new Nannophya species, Nannophya koreana, was recently discovered in Korea. Moreover, this new species was found to inhabit both Korea and Japan. Thus, the previous studies should be reevaluated in relation to the new species, Nannophya koreana, and the latter should be treated as an endangered species worldwide given the current population instability.

• Journal of Species Research
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2020

A new dragonfly species, Nannophya koreana sp. nov., is described from Korea on the basis of morphology and mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase c subunit I (COI) gene sequences. Nannophya materials from Korea and other areas in Southeast Asia were compared. The new species was previously recognized in Korea as the endangered pygmy dragonfly Nannophya pygmaea Rambur, 1842, which is widely distributed in insular and peninsular Southeast Asia. However, male adults of the Nannophya population in Korea could be distinguished from other N. pygmaea populations by the presence of a thick, incomplete black stripe on the lateral synthorax that terminated at half-length (vs. continuous to wing base), light orange (vs. red) anal appendages, and 4-5 (vs. 2-3) black teeth on the ventral superior appendages. In addition, the body length of N. koreana was generally larger (1.2-1.4 times) than that of N. pygmaea, regardless of life stage. COI gene sequences from the two groups exhibited substantial genetic differences (>12%), thereby sufficiently substantiating their differentiation. The taxonomic status, distribution, and habitat of the new species are discussed.

• 환경생물
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.545-548
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• 2017

Nannophya pygmaea (commonly known as the scarlet dwarf dragonfly) was designated as an endangered species, level II, by the Ministry of Environment of Korea in 1994; it has been used as a flagship species for the protection and preservation of wetlands. Over 25 sites in Korea have been identified as the habitat of Nannophya pygmaea. However, most of these habitats have proven to be unstable, and there have been subsequent changes in the assemblage structure and organization. Most habitats changed to become grasslands or plain ground, and now only five habitats remain. Although efforts have been made to protect the Nannophya pygmaea as an endangered species, their habitat loss has increased, caused by natural succession and drought. Therefore, we need to make stronger protections in the preservation manual of level II endangered species, particularly Nannophya pygmaea, and its native habitats in Korea.

• 환경생물
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.292-296
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• 2009

본 연구는 한국의 멸종위기곤충인 꼬마잠자리 알의 발육과 온도의 관계를 추정하고자 8가지 서로 다른 온도 조건(17, 20, 22, 25, 28, 30, 33 및 $36^{\circ}C$)에서 실시하였다. 꼬마잠자리의 알은 2007년 6월 경상북도 문경시 일대의 산간 습지에 서식하는 암컷 성충으로부터 채취하였다. 실험의 결과, 부화율은 17, 20, 22, 25, 28, 30, 33, 그리고 $36^{\circ}C$에서 각각 2.86, 17.09, 24.32, 39.67, 34.43, 40.57, 44.79 및 1.75%였다. 각 온도에서의 알의 발달율(평균발육속도)은 변형된 Sharpe와 DeMichele의 비선형 모형에 부합하였다. 알의 저온발육임계온도는 $14.02^{\circ}C$(y=0.005988x-0.084, $r^2$=0.99)로 추정되었고, 발육최적온도는 $30{\sim}35^{\circ}C$로 추정되었다.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.867-877
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• 2011

꼬마잠자리 서식지의 보전 및 복원을 위한 기초자료를 제공하기 위해, 2008년 6월부터 2011-7월까지 4년에 걸쳐 울산광역시 중구 다운동에 위치한 휴경지를 대상으로 서식지 변화와 휴경지 내에 서식하는 곤충상과 식물상을 조사하였다. 그 결과 곤충은 총 10목 32과 53종이 조사되었고, 잠자리목, 노린재목, 딱정벌레목이 총 18.9%로 우점하였다. 식물은 총 23목 30과 60종이 조사되었고, 사초과(13.3%)와 벼과(11.7%)가 우점하였다. 본 조사지역에는 목본 식물이 유입되면서 천이가 빠르게 진행되고 수생식물의 서식지를 잠식해 육지화되고 있다. 또한 이 지역에서의 식식성 곤충과 산지성 곤충이 증가하고 있다. 그 결과 꼬마잠자리의 서식지는 수심이 2.5~9.5cm로 일정하게 유지되고, 수면이 개방되어 있는 곳으로 이동되었다. 따라서 이 지역에서의 꼬마잠자리 서식지의 지속적인 보전과 유지를 위해서는 생태특성을 파악하여 장기적인 모니터링과 적절한 관리가 필요하다.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.381-383
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• 2006

멸종위기종인 꼬마잠자리의 부화율을 5개의 온도조건($10,\;15,\;20,\;25,\;30^{\circ}C$)에서 조사하였다. 꼬마잠자리의 알은 2006년 7월 경상북도 문경시 일대의 한 작은 습지에 서식하는 암컷 성충으로부터 채취하였다. 부화율은 100일 동안 부화한 유충의 수로부터 구하였다. 꼬마잠자리의 알은 20, 25 및 $30^{\circ}C$의 온도조건에서 각각 83, 89 및 76%가 부화하였으며, $10^{\circ}C$와 $15^{\circ}C$에서는 실험기간동안 부화하지 않았다. 꼬마잠자리 알의 부화 임계온도는 $14.3^{\circ}C$로 추정되었으며, 다른 온대성 잠자리류보다 상대적으로 높았다.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.47-58
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• 2007

The tiny dragonfly, Nannophya pygmaea(Odonata: Libellulidae) is one the smallest dragonflies in the world and listed as a second-degree endangered wild animal and plant in Korea. For the long-term conservation of such endangered species, an investigation on nation-wide genetic magnitude and nature of genetic diversity is required as a part of conservation strategy. We, thus, sequenced a portion of mitochondrial COI gene, corresponding to "DNA Barcode" region(658 bp) from 68 N. pygmaea individuals collected over six habitats in Korea. The sequence data were used to investigate genetic diversity within populations and species, geographic variation within species, phylogeographic relationship among populations, and phylogenetic relationship among haplotypes. Phylogenetic analysis and uncorrected pairwise distance estimate showed overall low genetic diversity within species. Regionally, populations in southern localities such as Gangjin and Gokseong in Jeollanamdo Province showed somewhat higher genetic diversity estimates than those of remaining regions in Korean peninsula. Although geographic populations of N. pygmaea were subdivided into two groups, distance- or region-based geographic partition was not observed.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.51-57
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• 2017

The tiny dragonfly, Nannophya pygmaea (Odonata: Libellulidae), is an endangered insect in South Korea. Previously, a partial mitochondrial DNA sequence that corresponded to a DNA barcoding region has been used to infer genetic diversity and gene flow. In this study, we additionally sequenced the barcoding region from N. pygmaea that had been collected from three previously sampled populations (40 individuals) and these sequences were combined with the preexisting data. We also selected and sequenced an additional mitochondrial gene (ND5) to find further variable gene regions in the mitochondrial genome. DNA barcoding sequences of 108 individuals from five South Korean localities showed that genetic diversity was highest in Gangjin, Jeollanam-do Province. Muuido, which was previously occupied by a single haplotype, was also found to have an identical haplotype, which confirmed the low genetic diversity on this islet. Gene flow among populations is highly limited, and no clear distance- or region-based geographic partitioning was observed. Phylogenetic relationships among haplotypes showed that there were no discernable haplotypes in South Korea. ND5 provided slightly more haplotypes compared to the barcoding region in 40 individuals (14 vs. 10 haplotypes in the COI gene). It also had a slightly higher within-locality diversity estimate, which suggested that ND5 had potential as mitochondrial DNA-based marker for population genetic analysis.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.324-333
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• 2022

Background: The Korean scarlet dwarf, Nannophya koreana Bae (Odonata: Libellulidae), is anendangered dragonfly with an increasing risk of extinction owing to rapid climate changes and human activities. To prevent extinction, the N. koreana population and their habitat should be protected. Therefore, suitable habitat evaluation is important to build the N. koreana restoration project. The habitat suitability index model (HSI) has been widely used for habitat evaluation in diverse organisms. Results: To build a suitable HSI model for N. koreana, 16 factors were examined by seven experienced researchers. A field survey for N. koreana observed sites and spatial analysis were conducted to improve the model. Five factors were finally selected by this procedure (crown density, open water surface, water depth, pioneer plant cover, and type of water source). Finally, the N. koreana HSI model was generated with the five adjusted factors based on interview, field survey, and spatial analysis. This model was validated by a current N. koreana habitat in 2021. With this model, 46 sites in Uljin-gun, Korea, were surveyed for N. koreana habitats; five sites were identified as core habitats and seven as potential core habitats. Conclusions: This model will serve as a strong foundation for the N. koreana restoration project and as a reference for future studies on N. koreana and other endangered insect populations. Further analysis and long-term data will improve the efficacy of this model and restore endangered wildlife.

• 한국습지학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.667-674
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• 2012

본 연구는 멸종위기종인 꼬마잠자리(Nannophya pygmaea Rambur: Libellulidae, Odonata)의 서식처에 대한 경관생태적 특성을 알아보기 위해 수행되었다. 조사는 2009년 6월, 2010년 4월, 6월과 8월에 걸쳐 꼬마잠자리가 서식하는 것으로 확인된 충남 공주, 경기도 광주와 경북 문경의 묵논 습지를 대상으로 실시하였다. 꼬마잠자리의 생태적 서식지 특성은 각 지역에서 꼬마잠자리가 서식하는 곳과 인접한 습지 중 꼬마잠자리가 서식하지 않는 곳에서의 우점식생, 면적, 수심, 수온, 식생높이와 식피율을 조사하여 비교하였다. 그 결과, 우점식생은 모든 지역에서 버드나무군락이 가장 높은 비율로 나타났다. 수온, 식피율과 식생높이는 습지간 차이가 없었고, 수심은 2.5~9.5cm에서 다양하게 나타났다. 개방수역은 꼬마잠자리가 있는 습지에서 1.7~6%의 비율로 나타났지만 꼬마잠자리가 없는 습지의 경우 나타나지 않았다. 따라서, 꼬마잠자리 서식처의 지속적인 보전과 복원을 위해서는 묵논과 같은 습지의 경관구조, 식생 및 물리적 환경특성을 반영한 생태학적 접근이 필요하다.