Chlorocnemis
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Chlorocnemis is a genus of dragonfly
in family Protoneuridae
. It contains the following species:
Dragonfly
A dragonfly is a winged insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera . It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body...
in family Protoneuridae
Protoneuridae
Protoneuridae is a family of damselflies. Most species are commonly known as threadtails, while others are commonly known as bambootails. They are called threadtails because their abdomen are pin-thin. Threadtails are usually small size damselflies and their wings are usually transparent...
. It contains the following species:
- Chlorocnemis abbottiChlorocnemis abbottiChlorocnemis abbotti is a species of damselfly in the family Protoneuridae. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, and freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:*...
- Chlorocnemis marshalliChlorocnemis marshalliChlorocnemis marshalli is a species of damselfly in the family Protoneuridae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, and freshwater springs. It is threatened by...
- Chlorocnemis montanaChlorocnemis montanaChlorocnemis montana is a species of damselfly in the family Protoneuridae. It is found in Malawi and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are rivers and freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
- Chlorocnemis nigripesChlorocnemis nigripesChlorocnemis nigripes is a species of damselfly in the family Protoneuridae. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and freshwater...
- Chlorocnemis pauliChlorocnemis pauliChlorocnemis pauli is a species of damselfly in the family Protoneuridae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, and freshwater springs. It is threatened by...
- Chlorocnemis superbaChlorocnemis superbaChlorocnemis superba is a species of damselfly in the family Protoneuridae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, and freshwater springs. It is threatened by...