Epitheca costalis
(Selys, 1871)
Slender Baskettail, Stripe-winged Baskettail
Epitheca costalis is an emerald in the Corduliidae, commonly known as the slender baskettail or stripe-winged baskettail. It is found in North America and is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a stable and no immediate threats to survival. The is part of the baskettail , named for the distinctive -laying where females carry eggs in a basket-like structure before trailing them in gelatinous strings across water surfaces.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epitheca costalis: /ɛpɪˈθiːkə kɒˈstɑːlɪs/
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Distribution
North America
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Conservation Status
The IUCN assessed Epitheca costalis as Least Concern () in 2017, with a stable trend and no immediate threats to the ' survival.
Generic Baskettail Traits
Members of the Epitheca share the characteristic 'baskettail' name derived from female oviposition : are extruded into a basket-like subgenital plate and carried in before being deposited as gelatinous strings dragged through water.