Zygonyx natalensis (Martin, 1900) is a animal in the Libellulidae family, order Odonata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Zygonyx natalensis (Martin, 1900)

Zygonyx natalensis (Martin, 1900)

Zygonyx natalensis, the blue cascader, is a Libellulidae dragonfly found across most of sub-Saharan Africa near running water.

Family
Genus
Zygonyx
Order
Odonata
Class
Insecta

About Zygonyx natalensis (Martin, 1900)

Zygonyx natalensis (Martin, 1900), commonly called the blue cascader or powdered cascader, is a dragonfly species belonging to the family Libellulidae. It occurs across most of sub-Saharan Africa. This species lives along streams and rivers. Males are most often observed patrolling or hovering over rapids or waterfalls.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Odonata Libellulidae Zygonyx

More from Libellulidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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