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Orthetrum robustum

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Species of dragonfly

Orthetrum robustum
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Orthetrum
Species: O. robustum
Binomial name
Orthetrum robustum
(Balinsky, 1965)

Orthetrum robustum is a freshwater dragonfly species, which occurs in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia. The common name for this species is robust skimmer. It breeds inreedy swamps and woodland close to such swamps.

See also

References

  1. Suhling, F. (2010). "Orthetrum robustum". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. IUCN: e.T63204A12629389. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T63204A12629389.en. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  2. Samways, M.J. (2002). A strategy for national red listing invertebrates based on experiences with Odonata in South Africa.
Taxon identifiers
Orthetrum robustum


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