Microgomphus
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Microgomphus is a genus of dragonfly
in family Gomphidae
. It contains the following species:
Dragonfly
A dragonfly is a winged insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera . It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body...
in family Gomphidae
Gomphidae
Gomphidae is an Odonata family that contains about 90 genera and 900 species. They are commonly referred to as clubtail dragonflies. The name refers to the clublike widening of the end of the abdomen...
. It contains the following species:
- Microgomphus nyassicusMicrogomphus nyassicusMicrogomphus nyassicus is a species of dragonfly in family Gomphidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers....
- Microgomphus schoutedeniMicrogomphus schoutedeniMicrogomphus schoutedeni is a species of dragonfly in family Gomphidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers.-References:...
- Microgomphus wijayaMicrogomphus wijayaMicrogomphus wijaya is a species of dragonfly in family Gomphidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...