Paragomphus lacustris

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Paragomphus lacustris
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P. lacustris
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Paragomphus lacustris
(Karsch, 1890)

Paragomphus lacustris is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and possibly Uganda. Its natural habitat is freshwater lakes.

Sources

  1. Clausnitzer, V. (2010). "Paragomphus lacustris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2010: e.T59977A12210302. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T59977A12210302.en . Retrieved 14 November 2021.


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