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Celithemis ornata

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Celithemis ornata, commonly known as the ornate pennant, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. The insect was first formally described by the French entomologist Jules Pièrre Rambur in 1842. This species is native to the Americas, with a geographical range that extends from the eastern United States through Mexico, Central America, and into parts of South America. Male ornate pennants exhibit distinct dark wing markings and slender dark bodies, often spotted near still-water habitats.

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Who is responsible for the taxonomic description of Celithemis ornata?

The ornate pennant, or Celithemis ornata, was officially described by the French entomologist Jules Pierre Rambur in 1842. It belongs to the Libellulidae family, which is the largest family of dragonflies.

What does the ornate pennant dragonfly look like?

Celithemis ornata is recognizable by the distinct ornate patterns and dark patches on its wings, which are characteristic of pennant dragonflies. They often perch conspicuously on the tips of vegetation near bodies of water.

Where is the geographic range of Celithemis ornata?

Celithemis ornata is primarily found throughout parts of the Americas, extending through regions of North, Central, and South America. They favor warm, marshy habitats where they can easily hunt smaller insects.

How does Celithemis ornata hunt for its prey?

As a member of the skimmer family (Libellulidae), Celithemis ornata hunts by flying out from a stationary perch to catch smaller flying insects. They use their acute vision and agile flight to intercept prey mid-air.

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