Lanthus vernalis

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Lanthus vernalis
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Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Lanthus
Species:
L. vernalis
Binomial name
Lanthus vernalis
Carle, 1980

Lanthus vernalis, the southern pygmy clubtail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae.[1][2][3][4] It is found in eastern North America. One of the smallest of the clubtails, it is typically found near small, clear running trout streams. The larvae can live up to 5 years before emergence. [1]

The IUCN conservation status of Lanthus vernalis is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is stable.[5][6]

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References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Lanthus vernalis Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  2. ^ "Lanthus vernalis species details". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  3. ^ "Lanthus vernalis". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  4. ^ "Lanthus vernalis Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  5. ^ "List of Endangered Species". IUCN Red List. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  6. ^ "Odonata Central". Retrieved 2018-04-23.

Further reading[]

  • Kalkman, V. J. (2013). Studies on phylogeny and biogeography of damselflies (Odonata) with emphasis on the Argiolestidae (PhD). Leiden University. hdl:1887/22953.


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