Celithemis fasciata
Celithemis fasciata, commonly known as the banded pennant, is a species of dragonfly in the skimmer family. It is native to the United States, where it is found in the south-central, southeastern, and eastern regions.[1]
| Banded pennant | |
|---|---|
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| Female | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Libellulidae |
| Genus: | Celithemis |
| Species: | C. fasciata |
| Binomial name | |
| Celithemis fasciata Kirby, 1889 | |
The extensive, sharply defined black markings on its wings are distinctive, but the pattern varies considerably; individuals from the northern part of its range tend to have less wing coloration.[2] It is about 33 mm (1.3 in) long.
It lives around ponds, lakes, and ditches.
References
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- Celithemis fasciata. NatureServe. 2012.
- Dunkle, S. W. (2000). Dragonflies through Binoculars. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 233. ISBN 0-19-511268-7.
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