Biology:Lanthus
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Short description: Genus of dragonflies
| Lanthus | |
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| Lanthus parvulus | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Lanthus Needham, 1897 |
Lanthus is a genus of club-tailed dragonflies found in North America, commonly called pygmy clubtails. They are found in Japan and North America.[1] The species are clear winged with black bodies and yellow markings.[2]
This genus includes the following species:[3]
- Lanthus fujiacus (Fraser, 1936)
- Lanthus parvulus (Selys, 1854) – northern pygmy clubtail[4]
- Lanthus vernalis Carle, 1980 – southern pygmy clubtail[4]
References
- ↑ Garrison, Rosser W.; Ellenrieder, Natalia von; Louton, Jerry A. (2006). Dragonfly genera of the New World: an illustrated and annotated key to the Anisoptera. Baltimore, Md.: Johns Hopkins University Press. ISBN 0-8018-8446-2.
- ↑ James G. Needham; Minter J. Westfall; Jr.; Michael L. May (2000). Dragonflies of North America (Rev. ed.). Gainesville, FL: Scientific Publishers. ISBN 0-945417-94-2.
- ↑ "World Odonata List". University of Puget Sound. https://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/academic-resources/slater-museum/biodiversity-resources/dragonflies/world-odonata-list2/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "North American Odonata". University of Puget Sound. 2009. http://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/academic-resources/slater-museum/biodiversity-resources/dragonflies/north-american-odonata/.
External links
- "Lanthus Needham, 1897". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=101766.
- Lanthus, BugGuide
Wikidata ☰ Q2067965 entry
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