# Odonata Central

> Citizen science app for logging dragonfly and damselfly sightings. (iPhone/iPad app by Birds In The Hand, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odonata-central/id1561634667 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Birds In The Hand, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323029383)
- Category: Reference, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-05-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odonata-central/id1561634667/reviews.md

## What is Odonata Central?

Easily keep track of all your sightings of Dragonflies and Damselflies (odonates) and contribute to citizen science. 
 
This app allows you to create checklists of all your odonate sightings on your phone and then upload them to Odonata Central website, including species seen, abundance, date and location.  Later you can view these observations on the Odonata Central website, along with those of thousands of other users, as maps and species lists. 
 
Odonata Central is a citizen science project that collects user observations of odonates, primarily from the western hemisphere, to contribute to understanding their distribution, biogeography, biodiversity, and identification. 
 
This app is for users who are able identify most of the odonates of their region.  If you need help identifying Odonates, see our companion app, Dragonfly ID.
 
Features:
 
- Presents a checklist of possible species based on your location.

- Supports four languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese and French) and is primarily intended for use in the Western Hemisphere. 

- Easily toggle between display of English and Scientific names.

- Easily assign a location by using the favorite locations you have stored on Odonata Central, use your current phone location or choose a location from a map. 

- Convenient offline mode that allows you to enter your observations when you do not have a cell phone signal.  You create and store your checklists on your phone and add your location later when you have a signal. 
 
Note that the app does not accept photos. Those can be added later by editing your checklist on the Odonata Central website. 
 
This is a helper app for the Odonata Central website.  You must have an Odonata Central account and you can register for one from the app or the website.

## Key features

- Record odonate sightings
- Create species checklists
- Upload observations to website
- Location-based species suggestions
- Offline data entry
- Multi-language support


## Frequently asked questions about Odonata Central

### What is Odonata Central?

Odonata Central is a citizen science project that collects user observations of dragonflies and damselflies, primarily from the western hemisphere, to understand their distribution and biodiversity. The app helps you record and upload these sightings.

### Can I identify odonates with Odonata Central?

This app is intended for users who can already identify most odonates in their region. For identification assistance, a companion app called Dragonfly ID is recommended.

### Does Odonata Central support offline use?

Yes, Odonata Central offers a convenient offline mode. You can create and store checklists on your phone even without a cell signal, adding location details later when you have connectivity.

### What information can I record with Odonata Central?

You can record species seen, their abundance, the date of the sighting, and the location. These details are compiled into checklists that can be uploaded to the Odonata Central website.

### Does Odonata Central accept photos of sightings?

No, the app itself does not accept photos. Photos can be added later by editing your checklist on the Odonata Central website after your observations have been uploaded.

### What languages does Odonata Central support?

Odonata Central supports four languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. It is primarily intended for use in the Western Hemisphere.

### How often is Odonata Central updated?

The latest version of Odonata Central is 1.71, which was last updated on April 25, 2024. Updates typically occur to improve functionality and add new features.

### Is Odonata Central available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Odonata Central is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Information regarding Android compatibility is not specified.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.71 — 2024-04-25

iOS 16+ support

Dynamic taxa list update support
Bug fix for search filter with special characters
Issue fix for data sync from server

### 1.7 — 2024-04-25

iOS 16+ support
Dynamic taxa list update support
Bug fix for search filter with special characters

### 1.6 — 2022-08-18

Confirmation popups added for checklist completion and website submission.

### 1.5 — 2021-07-19

1.     Observations are stored as you record them so you will not lose data if you close the app or lose connectivity.
2.     New Expand/Collapse Icon in the checklist shows a list of just the species you have recorded. 
3.     A badge on the collapse/expand icon shows the total number of species you have recorded.

### 1.1 — 2021-05-17

Fix for date issue on checklist submissions
Clear count to fix mistake in adding sighting

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