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Zygonyx natalensis

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Species of dragonfly

Zygonyx natalensis
Male
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: Zygonyx
Species: Z. natalensis
Binomial name
Zygonyx natalensis
(Martin, 1900)

Zygonyx natalensis, the blue cascader or powdered cascader, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found in most of sub-Saharan Africa.

Male in flight

Habitat

This species is found along streams and rivers; males are most frequently seen patrolling or hovering over rapids or waterfalls.

References

  1. ^ Clausnitzer, V.; Suhling, F.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2016). "Zygonyx natalensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T60076A86825854. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T60076A86825854.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. Tarboton, Warwick; Tarboton, Michèle (2015). A Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa. Cape Town: Struik Nature. ISBN 9781775841845.
Taxon identifiers
Zygonyx natalensis


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