Biology:Celithemis martha

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Short description: Species of dragonfly

Celithemis martha
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Celithemis
Species:
C. martha
Binomial name
Celithemis martha
Williamson, 1922

Celithemis martha, or Martha's pennant, is a species of skimmer in the dragonfly family Libellulidae. It is found in North America.[2][3][1][4] This species is named in honor of entomologist Martha Wadsworth.[5]

The IUCN conservation status of Celithemis martha is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is stable. The IUCN status was reviewed in 2017.[1][6][7]

References

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.

Wikidata ☰ Q592981 entry