Orthetrum robustum

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Orthetrum robustum
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Orthetrum
Species:
O. robustum
Binomial name
Orthetrum robustum
(Balinsky, 1965)

Orthetrum robustum is a freshwater dragonfly species, which occurs in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia. The common name for this species is robust skimmer. [1] It breeds in reedy swamps and woodland close to such swamps. [2]

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  1. ↑ Suhling, F. (2010). "Orthetrum robustum". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2010. IUCN: e.T63204A12629389. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T63204A12629389.en . Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  2. ↑ Samways, M.J. (2002). A strategy for national red listing invertebrates based on experiences with Odonata in South Africa.


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