Orthetrum robustum

Orthetrum robustum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Anisoptera
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Orthetrum
Species: O. robustum
Binomial name
Orthetrum robustum
(Balinsky, 1965)

Orthetrum robustum is a freshwater dragonfly species, which occurs in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia. The common name for this species is robust skimmer.[1] It breeds inreedy swamps and woodland close to such swamps.[2]

References

  1. Suhling, F. (2007). "Orthetrum robustum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  2. Samways, M.J. (2002). A strategy for national red listing invertebrates based on experiences with Odonata in South Africa.

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