Pseudagrion commoniae

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Pseudagrion commoniae
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P. commoniae
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Pseudagrion commoniae
(Förster, 1902)

Pseudagrion commoniae, the black sprite, is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae.

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Distribution and status

This species is found in eastern Africa, from South Africa to Ethiopia. [1]

Habitat

The black sprite is found in and near streams and rivers in wooded country. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Clausnitzer, V.; Suhling, F. (2016). "Pseudagrion commoniae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T60014A86819786. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T60014A86819786.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.