Biology:Pantala
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Pantala is a genus of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae[1] commonly called the rainpool gliders. They are found almost worldwide.[2] Species of Pantala are medium-sized to large, dull orange-yellow dragonflies.[3]
Etymology
The genus name Pantala is derived from the Greek πάντες (pantes, "all") and ἄλη (alē, "wandering" or "roaming"), referring to its widespread distribution and vagrant behaviour.[4][5]
Species
The genus Pantala includes the following species:[6]
| Male | Female | Scientific name | Common name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120px | 120px | Pantala flavescens (Fabricius, 1798) | Wandering Glider[7] | Cosmopolitan |
| 120px | 120px | Pantala hymenaea (Say, 1840) | Spot-winged Glider[7] | North, Central and South America |
References
- ↑ "Genus Pantala Hagen, 1861". Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/Pantala.
- ↑ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. pp. 278. ISBN 0643051368.
- ↑ Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. pp. 294. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
- ↑ Hagen, H.A. (1861). Synopsis of the Neuroptera of North America with a List of the South American Species. Washington: Smithsonian Institution. pp. 347 [141]. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.1715. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/1321614.
- ↑ Endersby, Ian; Fliedner, Heinrich (2015). The Naming of Australia's Dragonflies. Eltham, Victoria, Australia: Busybird Publishing. ISBN 9781925260625. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283318421_The_Naming_of_Australia's_Dragonflies.
- ↑ "World Odonata List". University of Puget Sound. https://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/academic-resources/slater-museum/biodiversity-resources/dragonflies/world-odonata-list2/.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "North American Odonata". University of Puget Sound. 2009. http://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/academic-resources/slater-museum/biodiversity-resources/dragonflies/north-american-odonata/.
Data related to Pantala at Wikispecies
Wikidata ☰ Q149707 entry
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