Bradinopyga strachani
| Bradinopyga strachani | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Family: | Libellulidae |
| Genus: | Bradinopyga |
| Species: | B. strachani |
| Binomial name | |
| Bradinopyga strachani (Kirby, 1900) | |
Bradinopyga strachani, the red rockdweller, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is native to much of Central Africa, where it is widespread and common. It can be found around rock pools.[1] It has been observed resting on the steep sides of termite mounds.[2]
References
- ↑ Clausnitzer, V. & Dijkstra, K. 2010. Bradinopyga strachani. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 06 February 2016.
- ↑ Grabow, K., Korb, J., Martens, A., & Rödel, M. O. (1997). The use of termite mounds by the dragonfly Crocothemis divisa Karsch 1898 during the pre-reproductive period (Odonata Libellulidae). Tropical Zoology, 10(1), 1-10.
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