Tetrathemis polleni

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

Tetrathemis polleni
Male

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Odonata
Family:
Libellulidae
Genus:
Tetrathemis
Species:
T. polleni
Binomial name
Tetrathemis polleni
(Selys, 1869)

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. 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.


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