Lanthus
| Lanthus | |
|---|---|
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| Lanthus parvulus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Lanthus Needham, 1897 |
Lanthus is a genus of club-tailed dragonflies found in North America, commonly called pygmy clubtails. They are found in Japan and North America. The species are clear winged with black bodies and yellow markings.
This genus includes the following species:
- Lanthus fujiacus (Fraser, 1936)
- Lanthus parvulus (Selys, 1854) – northern pygmy clubtail
- Lanthus vernalis Carle, 1980 – southern pygmy clubtail
References
- ↑ Garrison, Rosser W.; Ellenrieder, Natalia von; Louton, Jerry A. (2006). Dragonfly genera of the New World: an illustrated and annotated key to the Anisoptera. Baltimore, Md.: Johns Hopkins University Press. ISBN 0-8018-8446-2.
- ↑ James G. Needham; Minter J. Westfall; Jr.; Michael L. May (2000). Dragonflies of North America (Rev. ed.). Gainesville, FL: Scientific Publishers. ISBN 0-945417-94-2.
- ↑ Paulson, D.; Schorr, M.; Abbott, J.; Bota-Sierra, C.; Deliry, C.; Dijkstra, K.-D.; Lozano, F. "World Odonata List". OdonataCentral. University of Alabama.
- 1 2 "North American Odonata". University of Puget Sound. 2009. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
External links
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