Brachymesia herbida
(Gundlach, 1889)
tawny pennant
Brachymesia herbida, known as the tawny pennant, is a medium-sized (skimmer) in the Libellulidae. It has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. The is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN with a stable . Research from the Galápagos Islands indicates females exhibit multiple oviposition strategies and can be more efficient at -laying when unaccompanied by males.
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Distribution
Found across the Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, and South America. Specific locality records include Villavicencio, Colombia (Meta department).
Behavior
Females have been observed employing two distinct oviposition strategies. In the Galápagos, females were more efficient at -laying when alone compared to oviposition under male non-contact guarding, suggesting sexual conflict influences reproductive .
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Conservation status
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern (), reviewed in 2017. is considered stable with no immediate threats to survival.