Pseudagrion assegaii
Appearance
Pseudagrion assegaii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Odonata |
Suborder: | Zygoptera |
Family: | Coenagrionidae |
Genus: | Pseudagrion |
Species: | P. assegaii
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Binomial name | |
Pseudagrion assegaii Pinhey, 1950
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Pseudagrion assegaii is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is found in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.[1]
Habitat
[edit]Its natural habitats include swamps and pools, especially pools with grass fringes, lilies and some shade. Its continued existence is threatened by habitat loss through agricultural development and groundwater extraction.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Clausnitzer, V.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B.; Suhling, F. (2010). "Pseudagrion assegaii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T60011A12230656. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T60011A12230656.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
External links
[edit]- Data related to Pseudagrion assegaii at Wikispecies
- Pseudagrion assegaii on African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online