Spesbona angusta
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| Spesbona angusta (Selys, 1863)
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Metacnemis angusta | |
Anishus Angusta, Spesbona (Ceres stream-damsel or Ceres streamjack) is a species of damselfly in the family Platycnemididae. This species was moved from the genus Metacnemis in 2013.[2]
Identification
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Distribution and habitat
The species is predominantly found in the southwestern region of South Africa's Western Cape Province. Its natural habitat primarily consists of river pools where the aquatic plant Aponogeton thrives.[1] This species faces the ongoing threat of habitat loss due to human activities.
References
- ^ a b Samways, M.J. (2018). "Spesbona angusta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T13257A75519665. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T13257A75519665.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Dijkstra, Klaas-Douwe B. (September 2013). "Three new genera of damselflies (Odonata: Chlorocyphidae, Platycnemididae)". International Journal of Odonatology. 16 (3): 269–274. doi:10.1080/13887890.2013.832606. S2CID 85369608.
- ^ Tarboton, W.R.; Tarboton, M. (2015). A guide to dragonflies and damselflies of South Africa. Struik Natute Publishing. ISBN 9781775841845.
- ^ Samways, Michael J. (2008). Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa. Pensoft Publishers. ISBN 9789546423306.