Spesbona angusta
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Spesbona angusta, Spesbona (Ceres stream-damsel or Ceres streamjack) is a species of damselfly in the family Platycnemididae. This species was moved from the genus Metacnemis in 2013.[2]
Identification[]
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Distribution and habitat[]
It is endemic to the south western part of the Western Cape Province, South Africa. Its natural habitat is river pools with the aquatic plant Aponogeton. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b Samways, M.J. (2018). "Spesbona angusta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T13257A75519665. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T13257A75519665.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Dijkstra, Klaas-Douwe B. (September 2013). "Three new genera of damselflies (Odonata: Chlorocyphidae, Platycnemididae)". International Journal of Odonatology. 16 (3): 269–274. doi:10.1080/13887890.2013.832606. S2CID 85369608.
- ^ Tarboton, W.R.; Tarboton, M. (2015). A guide to dragonflies and damselflies of South Africa. Struik Natute Publishing. ISBN 9781775841845.
- ^ Samways, Michael J. (2008). Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa. Pensoft Publishers. ISBN 9789546423306.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Odonata of Africa
- Insects of South Africa
- Platycnemididae
- Insects described in 1863
- Platycnemididae stubs