Biology:Celithemis fasciata

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Short description: Species of dragonfly

Banded pennant
Banded Pennant.jpg
Female

Secure (NatureServe)[2]
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Celithemis
Species:
C. fasciata
Binomial name
Celithemis fasciata
Kirby, 1889

Celithemis fasciata, commonly known as the banded pennant, is a species of dragonfly in the skimmer family. It is native to the United States, where it is found in the south-central, southeastern, and eastern regions.[2]

The extensive, sharply defined black markings on its wings are distinctive, but the pattern varies considerably; individuals from the northern part of its range tend to have less wing coloration.[3] It is about 33 mm (1.3 in) long.

It lives around ponds, lakes, and ditches.

References

  1. Paulson, D.R. (2017). "Celithemis fasciata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T51273061A71310035. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T51273061A71310035.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/51273061/71310035. Retrieved 27 December 2023. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 NatureServe (1 December 2023). "Celithemis fasciata". Arlington, Virginia: NatureServe. https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.885367/Celithemis_fasciata. 
  3. Dunkle, S. W. (2000). Dragonflies through Binoculars. New York: Oxford University Press. pp. 233. ISBN 0-19-511268-7. 

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q1313884 entry