Agriocnemis victoria

Agriocnemis victoria is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is native to Africa, where it is widespread in the western and central nations of the continent. Its common names include Victoria wisp and small pincer-tailed wisp.[1]

Agriocnemis victoria

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Coenagrionidae
Genus: Agriocnemis
Species:
A. victoria
Binomial name
Agriocnemis victoria
Fraser, 1928

This species is found in swamps. There are no major threats but it may be affected by pollution and habitat loss to agriculture and development.[1]

References

  1. Suhling, F., Dijkstra, K.-D.B. & Clausnitzer, V. 2010. Agriocnemis victoria. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. Downloaded on 12 April 2015.


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