Orthetrum robustum Balinsky, 1965 is a animal in the Libellulidae family, order Odonata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Orthetrum robustum Balinsky, 1965

Orthetrum robustum Balinsky, 1965

Robust skimmer (Orthetrum robustum) is a freshwater dragonfly native to southern Africa that breeds in reedy swamps.

Family
Genus
Orthetrum
Order
Odonata
Class
Insecta

About Orthetrum robustum Balinsky, 1965

Orthetrum robustum, scientifically described by Balinsky in 1965, is a species of freshwater dragonfly. It is commonly known by the name robust skimmer. This dragonfly is found in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia. It breeds in reedy swamps, and in woodland areas located close to these swamps.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Odonata Libellulidae Orthetrum

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