Chlorocypha consueta

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Chlorocypha consueta
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C. consueta
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Chlorocypha consueta
(Karsch, 1899)

Chlorocypha consueta (ruby jewel) is a species of damselfly in the family Chlorocyphidae.

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Distribution and status

Tropical Africa: Democratic Republic of the Congo; Malawi; Mozambique; Tanzania; Zambia; Zimbabwe. [2] A widespread species; no major threats are known. [1]

Habitat

This species is most common along streams with gallery forest, but is also found on rivers and in more open habitats. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Clausnitzer, V.; Suhling, F. (2018). "Chlorocypha consueta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018: e.T59845A75110122. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T59845A75110122.en . Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 Dijkstra, K.-D.B. "Chlorocypha consueta (Karsch, 1899)". ADDO -- African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. Retrieved 16 November 2017.