Calopteryx exul
| Glittering demoiselle | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Zygoptera |
| Family: | Calopterygidae |
| Genus: | Calopteryx |
| Species: | C. exul
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| Binomial name | |
| Calopteryx exul Sélys, 1853
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Calopteryx exul (glittering demoiselle) is an endangered species of damselfly in the family Calopterygidae. It is found in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. The largest populations found were located in Northeast Algeria.[2] Its natural habitat is along rivers that have fast flowing water, which are threatened by pollution.
This is a large damselfly with a total length of up to 50 mm. Unlike most other Calopteryx damselflies, the wings are unbanded in both sexes although the male has metallic
bivoltine life cycle.[3]
References
- . Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- S2CID 53098955.
- .
- Dijkstra, Klaas-Douwe B. (2006). Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe. p. 69. ISBN 0-9531399-4-8.