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Black Pennant

Selysiothemis nigra (Vander Linden, 1825)

Description:

Selysiothemis nigra, the Black Pennant, is a monotypic species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It occurs in Central Asia and the Middle East. In Europe it is mostly confined to the coastal areas of the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.

Habitat:

The larvae develop in stagnant, shallow, brackish lagoons, marshes and ponds.

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ToreCanu
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ToreCanu

Sassari, SAR, Italy

Spotted on Jun 28, 2015
Submitted on Jul 3, 2015

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