Tetrathemis polleni

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Tetrathemis polleni
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T. polleni
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Tetrathemis polleni
(Selys, 1869)

Tetrathemis polleni, the black-splashed elf is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.

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Distribution and status

It is found in sub-Saharan Africa from South Africa to Somalia, Ethiopia and Gambia. [1]

Habitat

This dragonfly is found at shaded pools, such as those found in gallery forest. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Clausnitzer, V.; Suhling, F.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2016). "Tetrathemis polleni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T60044A86093928. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T60044A86093928.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.