Hadrothemis scabrifrons
| Hadrothemis scabrifrons | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Family: | Libellulidae |
| Genus: | Hadrothemis |
| Species: | H. scabrifrons |
| Binomial name | |
| Hadrothemis scabrifrons Ris, 1910 | |
Hadrothemis scabrifrons, commonly known as the Red Jungle-skimmer, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss due to rapid deforestation in the area due to agriculture and logging.[1]
References
Sources
- Clausnitzer, V. 2005. Hadrothemis scabrifrons. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 9 August 2007.
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