Somatochlora margarita

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Somatochlora margarita
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Data Deficient (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Odonata
Family:
Corduliidae
Genus:
Somatochlora
Species:
S. margarita
Binomial name
Somatochlora margarita
Donnelly, 1962

Somatochlora margarita, the Texas emerald, is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae. It is endemic to the United States. Its natural habitat is rivers.

Description[]

The dimensions of the Texas Emerald, (Somatochlora margarita) are 50-54 mm in length; 32-41 mm abdomen length; and the hindwing length: 32-37 mm.[2]

Range[]

Somatochlora margarita is native to the two U.S. states of Texas and Louisiana. It is known to inhabit just twelve combined eastern Texas counties and western and central Louisiana parishes. The current known range is northwest of Houston and extends east into central Louisiana, reaching as far as Alexandria. The Texas emerald is rarely seen by humans because of its tendency of flying up and perching in and or on the canopy in trees or forests.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Abbott, J.C.; Paulson, D.R. (2020). "Somatochlora margarita". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T20344A177159374. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T20344A177159374.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ https://www.odonatacentral.org/index.php/FieldGuideAction.get/id/45816[dead link]
  3. ^ https://texasnongameprogram.wordpress.com/2016/02/09/texas-rarest-dragonflies-closely-tied-to-rare-natural-community-pitcher-plant-bogs/

Further reading[]

  • Bried, Jason T.; Mazzacano, Celeste A. (2010). "National review of state wildlife action plans for Odonata species of greatest conservation need". Insect Conservation and Diversity. 3 (2): 61–71. doi:10.1111/j.1752-4598.2010.00081.x. ISSN 1752-458X. S2CID 85341262.
  • Abbott, John C.; Mynhardt, Glené (2007). "Description of the larva ofSomatochlora margarita(Odonata: Corduiiidae)". International Journal of Odonatology. 10 (2): 129–136. doi:10.1080/13887890.2007.9748295. ISSN 1388-7890. S2CID 83553786.


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