Pseudagrion assegaii is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is found in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.[1]
Pseudagrion assegaii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Odonata |
Suborder: | Zygoptera |
Family: | Coenagrionidae |
Genus: | Pseudagrion |
Species: | P. assegaii
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Binomial name | |
Pseudagrion assegaii Pinhey, 1950
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Habitat
editIts natural habitats include swamps and pools, especially pools with grass fringes, lilies and some shade. Its continued existence is threatened by habitat loss through agricultural development and groundwater extraction.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Clausnitzer, V.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B.; Suhling, F. (2010). "Pseudagrion assegaii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T60011A12230656. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T60011A12230656.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
External links
edit- Data related to Pseudagrion assegaii at Wikispecies
- Pseudagrion assegaii on African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online