Metacnemis valida
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| Metacnemis valida Hagen in Sélys, 1863
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Metacnemis valida (blue riverjack) is a species of damselfly in the family Platycnemididae. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitat is rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Male
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Immature Female
Wing venation details[2]
References[]
- ^ Samways, M.J. (2018). "Metacnemis valida". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T42840A76020339. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T42840A76020339.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Ris, Friedrich (1921). "The Odonata or Dragonflies of South Africa". Annals of the South African Museum. 18: 245–452. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
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Categories:
- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Platycnemididae
- Insects of South Africa
- Endangered biota of Africa
- Insects described in 1863
- Platycnemididae stubs