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Calopteryx syriaca

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Calopteryx syriaca
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Calopterygidae
Genus: Calopteryx
Species:
C. syriaca
Binomial name
Calopteryx syriaca
Rambur, 1842

Calopteryx syriaca is a species of damselfly in the family Calopterygidae known commonly as the Syrian demoiselle. It is native to the southern Levant, where it is known from Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria.[1] This is sometimes considered to be a subspecies of the banded demoiselle (C. splendens).[1]

This damselfly inhabits habitat along rivers such as the Orontes, Litani, and Jordan. Its populations have declined due to loss of habitat in the river systems in the area.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Schneider, W. (2010). "Calopteryx syriaca". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T3628A9987808. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T3628A9987808.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.