Chlorolestes elegans

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Chlorolestes elegans
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Chlorolestes elegans
Pinhey, 1950

Chlorolestes elegans is a species of damselfly in the family Synlestidae. It is found in Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. Suhling, F.; Samways, M.J.; Clausnitzer, V. (2018). "Chlorolestes elegans". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018: e.T59854A75509784. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T59854A75509784.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.