description Erythemis plebeja Overview
Erythemis plebeja, commonly called the pin-tailed pondhawk, is a dragonfly species in the family Libellulidae. Burmeister described it in 1839, and the species belongs to Erythemis, a New World genus whose members are commonly known as pondhawks. Its recorded distribution extends from Mexico into South America, placing it among the tropical and subtropical dragonflies of the Western Hemisphere. The name identifies a living species, not a fossil taxon or a manufactured object.
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What is Erythemis plebeja commonly called?
Erythemis plebeja is commonly called the pin-tailed pondhawk. It belongs to the dragonfly family Libellulidae.
Who described Erythemis plebeja?
Burmeister described the species in 1839. It is part of Erythemis, a New World genus commonly known as the pondhawks.
Where is Erythemis plebeja found?
Its recorded distribution is in the Americas. The species is associated with the New World pondhawk genus Erythemis.
Is Erythemis plebeja a dragonfly or a damselfly?
It is a dragonfly, not a damselfly. Its family classification is Libellulidae, a major dragonfly family.
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