Effects of Food Abundance on Growth, Survival, and Use of Space by Nymphs of Coenagrion Resolutum (Zygoptera)

In the laboratory, nymphs of Coenagrion resolutum that were fed large and frequent meals grew faster, emerged earlier and had higher survivorship than nymphs that were fed smaller, less frequent meals. When given a choice of feeding areas, nymphs tended to remain near areas of food concentration that resulted in high growth rates; however, nymphs did not always remain at those areas of high food concentration that resulted in maximum growth rate.