Macromia splendens

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Macromia splendens
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Domain: Eukaryota
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.

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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.