Azuragrion nigridorsum (Selys, 1876) is a animal in the Coenagrionidae family, order Odonata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Azuragrion nigridorsum (Selys, 1876)

Azuragrion nigridorsum (Selys, 1876)

Azuragrion nigridorsum is a common widespread Coenagrionidae damselfly found across much of Africa and nearby islands in various freshwater habitats.

Genus
Azuragrion
Order
Odonata
Class
Insecta

About Azuragrion nigridorsum (Selys, 1876)

Azuragrion nigridorsum (Selys, 1876), commonly called the black-tailed bluet or sailing bluet, is a species of damselfly belonging to the family Coenagrionidae. This is a common and widespread species. Its native range stretches from South Africa northward to Angola and Ethiopia, and also includes Oman, Yemen, Socotra, and Madagascar. It occupies a broad variety of habitats, including slow-flowing streams and ponds. It can live in both open and partly shaded sites.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Odonata Coenagrionidae Azuragrion

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