Macromia splendens

Macromia splendens
Conservation status
Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Odonata
Infraorder:	Anisoptera
Family:	Macromiidae
Genus:	Macromia
Species:	M. splendens
Binomial name
Macromia splendens (Pictet, 1843)

Macromia splendens is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is found in France, Portugal, and Spain. Its natural habitats are rivers and water storage areas. It is threatened by habitat loss. Geographically, its nearest relatives within the Macromiidae are found in sub-Saharan Africa. ^[2]

References

1. Boudot, J.-P. (2020). "Macromia splendens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020 e.T12598A140605297. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T12598A140605297.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.
2. Chelmick, David. (2015). Species Review 9: Macromia splendens (Pictet 1843) (The Splendid Cruiser). J.Br.Dragonfly Society 31 (2) 2015. J.Br.Dragonfly Society. 31. 89-118.

• Richard Gabb - Macromia splendens - Spendid Cruiser - European Dragonfly photos