Elattoneura oculata
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| Species: | E. oculata
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Elattoneura oculata is a species of damselfly in the family Platycnemididae known commonly as the two-spotted threadtail. It is endemic to Sri Lanka, where it is a rare species known from a few locations in the southern and central parts of the island. It lives along streams in primary rainforest habitat, an ecosystem threatened by habitat destruction and degradation.[1]
See also[]
- List of odonates of Sri Lanka
References[]
- ^ a b Bedjanič, M. (2009). "Elattoneura oculata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T163519A5610633. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T163519A5610633.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Platycnemididae
- Endemic fauna of Sri Lanka
- Damselflies of Sri Lanka