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Megalagrion molokaiense

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Megalagrion molokaiense

Critically endangered, possibly extinct  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Coenagrionidae
Genus: Megalagrion
Species:
M. molokaiense
Binomial name
Megalagrion molokaiense
(Perkins, 1899)

Megalagrion molokaiense, common name Molokai damselfly,[2][unreliable source?] is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is endemic to Hawaii. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.[1] It is thought that it breeds on dripping wet embankments or in small streams in habitats that lack gambusia.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Polhemus, D.A. (2020). "Megalagrion molokaiense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T59740A141752618. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T59740A141752618.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Earth in Midst of Sixth Mass Extinction: 50% of All Species Disappearing - Page 23". Archived from the original on 2012-09-19. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
  3. ^ "Focus on Megalagrion molokaiense | Hawaii Biodiversity & Mapping Program". Archived from the original on September 18, 2009. Retrieved November 4, 2009.