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
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O. robustum
Binomial name
Orthetrum robustum
(Balinsky, 1965)

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References

  1. 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.
  2. Samways, M.J. (2002). A strategy for national red listing invertebrates based on experiences with Odonata in South Africa.


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