Pseudagrion furcigerum (Rambur, 1842) is a animal in the Coenagrionidae family, order Odonata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Pseudagrion furcigerum (Rambur, 1842)

Pseudagrion furcigerum (Rambur, 1842)

Palmiet sprite (Pseudagrion furcigerum) is an abundant, stable endemic damselfly of South Africa's Western and Eastern Cape.

Genus
Pseudagrion
Order
Odonata
Class
Insecta

About Pseudagrion furcigerum (Rambur, 1842)

Pseudagrion furcigerum (Rambur, 1842) is a species of damselfly belonging to the family Coenagrionidae. It is commonly known by the common name the Palmiet sprite. This damselfly species is endemic to South Africa, where it occurs at low elevations in the Western Cape and the southwestern portions of the Eastern Cape. There are currently no known threats to this species, and its local population is abundant and apparently stable. Adult Pseudagrion furcigerum are found along the margins of well-vegetated pools, streams, and rivers.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Odonata Coenagrionidae Pseudagrion

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