Bradinopyga strachani

Bradinopyga strachani, the red rockdweller or red rock-dweller, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is native to much of West, Central, and East Africa. It can be found around rock pools.[1] It has been observed resting on the steep sides of termite mounds.[2]

Bradinopyga strachani

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Bradinopyga
Species:
B. strachani
Binomial name
Bradinopyga strachani
(Kirby, 1900)
Synonyms[1]

Apeleutherus strachani Kirby, 1900

References

  1. Clausnitzer, V. & Dijkstra, K. (2016). "Bradinopyga strachani". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T59825A84507333. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  2. Grabow, K.; Korb, J.; Martens, A. & Rödel, M.-O. (1997). "The use of termite mounds by the dragonfly Crocothemis divisa Karsch 1898 during the pre-reproductive period (Odonata Libellulidae)". Tropical Zoology. 10 (1): 1–10. doi:10.1080/03946975.1997.10539324.


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