description Caliaeschna microstigma Overview
Caliaeschna microstigma is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae and is the sole extant member of its genus. It is widely distributed across the Mediterranean, extending its range through Turkey and the Middle East. This species is typically found in shaded, rocky streams and small brooks where the aquatic larvae develop in the flowing water.
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Where does Caliaeschna microstigma live?
The species occurs around the eastern Mediterranean and western Asia, including Turkey and nearby countries. It is strongly associated with shaded streams rather than still ponds or open marshes.
Why is Caliaeschna microstigma taxonomically unusual?
It is the only living species placed in the genus Caliaeschna. The species belongs to Aeshnidae, the family containing the large dragonflies commonly called darners or hawkers.
What does the name microstigma refer to?
The name refers to the insect's unusually small pterostigma, the colored cell near the leading edge of each wing. That feature helps separate it from superficially similar stream-flying aeshnids.
When was Caliaeschna microstigma scientifically described?
Wilhelm Gottlieb Schneider described the species in 1845. It was originally classified under a different genus before becoming the sole member of Caliaeschna.
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