Platycypha pinheyi
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Platycypha pinheyi is a species of damselfly
in family Chlorocyphidae
. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
and Tanzania
.
Damselfly
Damselflies are insects in the order Odonata. Damselflies are similar to dragonflies, but the adults can be distinguished by the fact that the wings of most damselflies are held along, and parallel to, the body when at rest...
in family Chlorocyphidae
Chlorocyphidae
Chlorocyphidae is a family of damselfies, commonly known as jewels. They are most commonly found in Africa and Asia.- See also :* List of damselflies of the world...
. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
and Tanzania
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
.
Source
- Clausnitzer, V. 2005. Platycypha pinheyi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 August 2007.