Cyanothemis

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Cyanothemis

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
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Anisoptera
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Cyanothemis
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C. simpsoni
Binomial name
Cyanothemis simpsoni
Ris, 1915

Cyanothemis is a monotypic genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae containing the single species Cyanothemis simpsoni. It is known by the common name bluebolt. It is native to central Africa, where it is known from Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.[1]

This dragonfly lives along rivers in forested habitat.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Clausnitzer, V.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2010). "Cyanothemis simpsoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T158556A5213682. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T158556A5213682.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.


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