Palpopleura vestita Rambur, 1842 is a animal in the Libellulidae family, order Odonata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Palpopleura vestita Rambur, 1842
Silver widow (Palpopleura vestita) is a widespread Libellulidae dragonfly found in various Madagascan habitats.
Palpopleura vestita, whose full scientific name is Palpopleura vestita Rambur, 1842, is commonly known by the common name silver widow. It is a dragonfly species that belongs to the family Libellulidae. This species is widespread across Madagascar, and it has been recorded in multiple different habitat types there. These habitats include rice paddies, ponds, and swamps.
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Libellula angelina Selys, 1883
Leucorrhinia dubia (Vander Linden, 1825)
Rhyothemis obsolescens Kirby, 1889
Acisoma trifidum Kirby, 1889
Diplacodes luminans (Karsch, 1893)
Tramea abdominalis (Rambur, 1842)
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