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Iridictyon myersi

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Species of damselfly

Iridictyon myersi
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Calopterygidae
Genus: Iridictyon
Species: I. myersi
Binomial name
Iridictyon myersi
Needham & Fisher, 1940

Iridictyon myersi is a species of broad-winged damselfly in the family Calopterygidae. It is found only on the tepuis of Venezuela and Guyana at elevations of 1,000–2,400 m (3,300–7,900 ft) above sea level.

Iridictyon myersi has a restricted range and is only known from a few locations. However, the range is within the Canaima National Park and there are no threats to its habitat.

References

  1. ^ von Ellenrieder, N.; Paulson, D. (2007). "Iridictyon myersi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007: e.T63228A12641299. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T63228A12641299.en. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  2. Needham, James G.; Fisher, Elizabeth G. (1940). "Two neotropical agrionine damselfies (Odonata) from Mts. Duida and Roraima". American Museum Novitates. 1081: 1–3.
  3. "Iridictyon myersi". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  4. "Iridictyon myersi". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  5. "Odonata Central". Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  6. "List of the Odonata of South America, By Country". World Odonata List. Slater Museum of Natural History, University of Puget Sound. 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.

Further reading

  • Kalkman, V. J. (2013). Studies on phylogeny and biogeography of damselflies (Odonata) with emphasis on the Argiolestidae (PhD). Leiden University. hdl:1887/22953.
Taxon identifiers
Iridictyon myersi


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