Acisoma trifidum

Acisoma trifidum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Acisoma
Species: A. trifidum
Binomial name
Acisoma trifidum
Kirby, 1889

Acisoma trifidum is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae known commonly as the ivory pintail. It is native to Africa, where it is widespread. It lives near swamps. Though much of its habitat is declining, it is common and not considered to be a threatened species.[1]

References

  1. Clausnitzer, V., Suhling, F. & Dijkstra, K.-D.B. 2010. Acisoma trifidum. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. Downloaded on 29 March 2015
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