Hypopetalia

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Hypopetalia pestilens
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McLachlan, 1870
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H. pestilens
Binomial name
Hypopetalia pestilens
McLachlan, 1870

Hypopetalia pestilens, the white-dotted redspot, is a monotypic species of dragonfly in the family Austropetaliidae. It is endemic to central Chile. Its natural habitat is rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. von Ellenrieder, N.; Paulson, D. (2006). "Hypopetalia pestilens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2006: e.T60259A12317026. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60259A12317026.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.

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