Agriocnemis victoria is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is native to Africa, where it is widespread in the western and central nations of the continent. Its common names include Victoria wisp and small pincer-tailed wisp.[1]
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Odonata |
Suborder: | Zygoptera |
Family: | Coenagrionidae |
Genus: | Agriocnemis |
Species: | A. victoria
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Binomial name | |
Agriocnemis victoria Fraser, 1928
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This species is found in swamps. There are no major threats but it may be affected by pollution and habitat loss to agriculture and development.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Clausnitzer, V. (2016). "Agriocnemis victoria". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T59807A75339751. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T59807A75339751.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.