Orthetrum robustum

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 inreedy swamps and woodland close to such swamps.[2]

Orthetrum robustum

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Odonata
Suborder:
Anisoptera
Family:
Libellulidae
Genus:
Orthetrum
Species:
O. robustum
Binomial name
Orthetrum robustum
(Balinsky, 1965)

References
  1. Suhling, F. (2010). "Orthetrum robustum". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2010: 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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