Pseudagrion furcigerum

Pseudagrion furcigerum is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is commonly known as the Palmiet sprite.

Pseudagrion furcigerum
Male
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Odonata
Suborder:
Zygoptera
Family:
Coenagrionidae
Genus:
Pseudagrion
Species:
P. furcigerum
Binomial name
Pseudagrion furcigerum
(Rambur, 1842)

Distribution and status

This sprite is endemic to South Africa; It is found at low elevations in the Western Cape and the south-western parts of the Eastern Cape.[2] The species currently has no known threats. Its population is locally abundant and apparently stable.[1]

Habitat

Adults are found at the margins of pools, streams and rivers that are well vegetated.[1]

Description of Pseudagrion furcigerum by Friedrich Ris[3]

References
  1. Suhling, F. (2010). "Pseudagrion furcigerum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T63185A12612349. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T63185A12612349.en.
  2. Samways, Michael J. (2008). Dragonflies and damselflies of South Africa (1st ed.). Sofia: Pensoft. ISBN 978-954-642-330-6.
  3. Ris, Friedrich (1921). "The Odonata or Dragonflies of South Africa" (PDF). Annals of the South African Museum. XVIII: 245–452. Retrieved 25 October 2017.


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