Celithemis martha
Williamson, 1922
Martha's Pennant
Celithemis martha, commonly known as Martha's Pennant, is a in the Libellulidae. It was described by Williamson in 1922 and is named in honor of entomologist Martha Wadsworth. The species occurs in North America and holds a Least Concern conservation status from the IUCN, with a stable as of 2017.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Celithemis martha: /sɛlɪˈθɛmɪs ˈmɑrθə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within this region are not documented in available sources.
Human Relevance
Named in honor of entomologist Martha Wadsworth, recognizing her contributions to the field.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'martha' honors entomologist Martha Wadsworth.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List category: Least Concern (). Status reviewed in 2017; is stable with no immediate threats identified.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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