Tetrathemis polleni
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
- Clausnitzer, V.; Suhling, F. & Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2016). "Tetrathemis polleni". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2016: e.T60044A86093928. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T60044A86093928.en. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
External links
- Tetrathemis polleni on African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online
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