Bradinopyga cornuta Ris, 1911 is a animal in the Libellulidae family, order Odonata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Bradinopyga cornuta Ris, 1911

Bradinopyga cornuta Ris, 1911

Bradinopyga cornuta is a widespread Libellulidae dragonfly native to southeastern Africa that lives around rock pools.

Family
Genus
Bradinopyga
Order
Odonata
Class
Insecta

About Bradinopyga cornuta Ris, 1911

Bradinopyga cornuta Ris, 1911 is a species of dragonfly belonging to the family Libellulidae. It has two common names: horned rock-dweller and flecked wall-skimmer. This species is native to most of southeastern Africa, and it has a widespread distribution across this region. Its preferred habitat is open areas surrounding rock pools. While the species faces threats from water pollution, it is not classified as endangered.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Odonata Libellulidae Bradinopyga

More from Libellulidae

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