Phyllocycla
Calvert, 1948
Lesser Forceptails
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1- Phyllocycla breviphylla(Ringed Forceptail)
Phyllocycla is a of clubtail dragonflies ( Gomphidae) commonly known as the lesser forceptails. The genus was established by Calvert in 1948 and contains at least 30 described . These dragonflies are part of the diverse Anisoptera suborder and are found in the Neotropical region, with distribution records from Colombia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllocycla: //ˌfɪloʊˈsɪklə//
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Distribution
Neotropical region; distribution records confirmed from Colombia (CO). Specific range details for most are poorly documented.
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Taxonomic history
The Phyllocycla was described by Calvert in 1948 within the Gomphidae. It is classified in the superfamily Gomphoidea along with other clubtail genera.
Species diversity
At least 30 have been described in this , though comprehensive taxonomic revisions and species-level documentation remain limited in publicly available sources.