First Preliminary Records of Odonata Fauna in Malinao Volcano, Luzon Island, Philippines

In this short note, we present the first published account of Odonata fauna of Mt. Malinao, a dormant stratovolcano situated in the Bicol Peninsula, Luzon Island, the Philippines. A total of 17 odonate species belonging to 16 genera representing six families were documented using visual encounter survey. Of these, 7 species are endemic to the Philippines. Although none of the recorded species were classified as threatened, it is pivotal to conserve the area especially the fluvial systems in which these species inhabit. Furthermore, it is highly recommended to conduct follow-up and extensive studies to further document the Odonata fauna of Mt. Malinao.