Phylolestes is a monotypic genus of damselflies in the family Synlestidae. It contains the single species Phylolestes ethelae, the Hispaniolan malachite.[1]
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| Genus: | Phylolestes
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| Species: | P. ethelae
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| Phylolestes ethelae Christiansen, 1948
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Taxonomy
editIt is the only member of its family native to the Americas; all other species are found in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Distribution and habitat
editIt is endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, where it occurs in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti.[2] It inhabits streamsides in forested mountain habitat around 2000 meters in elevation. The larvae develop in cold, clear pools.
Conservation
editThis species has been noted at only three locations on Hispaniola. It is threatened by the destruction of its habitat, and is considered Endangered.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b von Ellenrieder, N.; Paulson, D. (2006). "Phylolestes ethelae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T17233A6869479. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T17233A6869479.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ a b von Ellenrieder, N.; Paulson, D. (2006). "Phylolestes ethelae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T17233A6869479. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T17233A6869479.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.