Gynacantha mexicana

Selys, 1868

bar-sided darner

Gynacantha mexicana, commonly known as the bar-sided darner, is a of in the Aeshnidae. It is distributed across Central America, North America, and South America. The species has been assessed by the IUCN as Least Concern with a stable , with the most recent review conducted in 2017.

Gynacantha mexicana by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

DARNER, BAR-SIDED (Gynacantha mexicana) (11-10-2016) the national butterfly center, hidalgo co, tx -01 (3) (31422129061) by ALAN SCHMIERER. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gynacantha mexicana: /ˌdʒɪnəˈkænθə ˌmɛksɪˈkɑːnə/

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Distribution

Central America, North America, and South America. Specific distribution records include Colombia (departments of Antioquia, Caquetá, Cundinamarca, Chocó, Guainía, Guaviare, and Magdalena).

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Conservation Status

IUCN status: Least Concern (), reviewed 2017. is stable with no immediate threats to survival.

Nomenclature

First described by Selys in 1868. The specific epithet 'mexicana' refers to Mexico, likely indicating the type locality or region where the was first collected.