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Zenithoptera viola

Zenithoptera viola

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Odonata

Zenithoptera fasciata, also known as the rainforest bluewing, is a species of dragonfly native to much of the northern half of South America, as well as southern portions of Central America. The species has in the past been known by additional taxonomic names, including: Libellula fasciata, Libellula americana, and Libellula violacea. Taxonomy Zenithoptera fasciata is one of four known extant species of the genus Zenithoptera, the others being Zenithoptera anceps, Zenithoptera viola, and Zenithoptera lanei ("clearspot bluewing"), with a significant overlap in range between the species.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
France · 47Brazil · 1