Zygonyx natalensis

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Zygonyx natalensis
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Male
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Zygonyx
Species:
Z. natalensis
Binomial name
Zygonyx natalensis
(Martin, 1900)

Zygonyx natalensis, the blue cascader or powdered cascader, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found in most of sub-Saharan Africa. [1]

Contents

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Male in flight

Habitat

This species is found along streams and rivers; males are most frequently seen patrolling or hovering over rapids or waterfalls. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 Clausnitzer, V.; Suhling, F.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2016). "Zygonyx natalensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T60076A86825854. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T60076A86825854.en . Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. ↑ Tarboton, Warwick; Tarboton, Michèle (2015). A Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa. Cape Town: Struik Nature. ISBN   9781775841845.


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