Calopteryx syriaca
Calopteryx syriaca is a species of damselfly in the family Calopterygidae known commonly as the Syrian demoiselle. It is native to the southern Levant, where it is known from Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria.[1] This is sometimes considered to be a subspecies of the banded demoiselle (C. splendens).[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Zygoptera |
| Family: | Calopterygidae |
| Genus: | Calopteryx |
| Species: | C. syriaca |
| Binomial name | |
| Calopteryx syriaca Rambur, 1842 | |
This damselfly inhabits habitat along rivers such as the Orontes, Litani, and Jordan. Its populations have declined due to loss of habitat in the river systems in the area.[1]
References
- Schneider, W. (2010). "Calopteryx syriaca". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T3628A9987808. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T3628A9987808.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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