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Dythemis velox

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Dythemis velox
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Dythemis
Species:
D. velox
Binomial name
Dythemis velox
Hagen, 1861

Dythemis velox, the swift setwing, is a species of skimmer in the dragonfly family Libellulidae. It is found in Central America and North America.[2][3][1][4]

The IUCN conservation status of Dythemis velox is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is increasing. The IUCN status was reviewed in 2017.[1][5][6]

Swift setwing, Dythemis velox
Swift setwing, Dythemis velox

References

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  1. ^ a b c Paulson, D.R. (2017). "Dythemis velox". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T165091A80680387. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T165091A80680387.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Dythemis velox". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  3. ^ "Dythemis velox". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  4. ^ "Odonata Central". Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  5. ^ "World Odonata List". Slater Museum of Natural History, University of Puget Sound. 2018. Retrieved 2019-07-02.

Further reading

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  • Kalkman, V. J. (2013). Studies on phylogeny and biogeography of damselflies (Odonata) with emphasis on the Argiolestidae (PhD). Leiden University. hdl:1887/22953.
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