The taxonomy of the dragonfly larvae of Neotropical Region is still very poor. Manuals or guides about this subject are not available yet. So, it is necessary to breeding unknown larvae for their correct identification, based on the related emerged adults, and posterior description. Methods for all the steps of the work related to the manipulation of these forms in the field and in the laboratory, specially the rearing, are presented in detail. Each procedure is discussed and associated with biological data. Alternative materials, cheap and easy to find, are preferentially indicated.
