Orthetrum robustum

Orthetrum robustum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Orthetrum
Species:
O. robustum
Binomial name
Orthetrum robustum
(Balinsky, 1965)

Orthetrum robustum is a freshwater dragonfly species, which occurs in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia. The common name for this species is robust skimmer.[1] It breeds in reedy swamps and woodland close to such swamps.[2]

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References

  1. ^ Suhling, F. (2010). "Orthetrum robustum". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. IUCN: e.T63204A12629389. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T63204A12629389.en. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  2. ^ Samways, M.J. (2002). A strategy for national red listing invertebrates based on experiences with Odonata in South Africa.
  • Robust skimmer Species text in the Online Atlas of South African Odonata


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