Somatochlora cingulata
(Selys, 1871)
Lake Emerald
Somatochlora cingulata, commonly known as the Lake Emerald, is a of emerald in the Corduliidae. It is found in North America. The species is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a stable and no immediate threats to its survival.



Pronunciation
How to pronounce Somatochlora cingulata: /səˌmætəˈklɔrə sɪŋˈɡɪlətə/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Vermont, USA.
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Conservation Status
The IUCN conservation status of Somatochlora cingulata is '' (Least Concern), indicating no immediate threat to the ' survival. The is considered stable.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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