Orthetrum robustum
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 inreedy swamps and woodland close to such swamps.[2]
| Orthetrum robustum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Libellulidae |
| Genus: | Orthetrum |
| Species: | O. robustum |
| Binomial name | |
| Orthetrum robustum (Balinsky, 1965) | |
See also
References
- Suhling, F. (2010). "Orthetrum robustum". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2010: e.T63204A12629389. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T63204A12629389.en. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- Samways, M.J. (2002). A strategy for national red listing invertebrates based on experiences with Odonata in South Africa.
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