Phaon iridipennis
Phaon iridipennis, commonly known as the glistening demoiselle, is a species of damselfly in the family Calopterygidae.
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Genus: | Phaon |
Species: | P. iridipennis |
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Phaon iridipennis (Burmeister, 1839) | |
Habitat
Most common along rivers and streams with gallery forest, but also in openings within forest.[1][2]
Range
This species is common and widespread. It is found in most countries in sub-Saharan Africa; from South Africa to Ethiopia and Senegal.[1][2]
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References
- Clausnitzer, V.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B. & Suhling, F. (2016). "Phaon iridipennis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T59983A75086374. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T59983A75086374.en.
- Dijkstra, K.-D.B. "Phaon iridipennis (Burmeister, 1839)". ADDO -- African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
External links
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