Lanthus parvulus
(Selys, 1854)
Northern Pygmy Clubtail
Lanthus parvulus, commonly known as the northern pygmy clubtail, is a small in the Gomphidae. It is found in North America and is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN with a stable . The species was first described by Edmond de Sélys Longchamps in 1854. As a member of the clubtail group, it belongs to a lineage characterized by expanded terminal abdominal segments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lanthus parvulus: //ˈlænθəs ˈpɑrvjʊləs//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded in Vermont, United States. Global presence confirmed.
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Conservation Status
IUCN status: Least Concern (), reviewed in 2018. is stable with no immediate threats to survival.
Nomenclature
Originally described as Gomphus parvulus by Selys in 1854, later transferred to the Lanthus.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Sphenophorus parvulus Archives - Entomology Today
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