Celithemis verna
Pritchard, 1935
double-ringed pennant
Celithemis verna, the double-ringed pennant, is a of (skimmer) in the . It is to North America and has been assigned a status of Least Concern by the IUCN, with a stable trend. The specific epithet 'verna' refers to spring, suggesting seasonal activity patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Celithemis verna: /ˌsɛlɪˈθɛmɪs ˈvɜrna/
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Identification
The 'double-ringed pennant' refers to distinctive markings that separate this from . As a member of the Celithemis, it shares the characteristic pennant-like wing posture at rest with related species. Further diagnostic features distinguishing it from similar such as Celithemis elisa (calico pennant) and Celithemis eponina (halloween pennant) are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within this region are not documented in available sources.
Seasonality
The specific epithet 'verna' (Latin for 'spring') suggests spring activity, though explicit phenological records are not available in provided sources.
Similar Taxa
- Celithemis elisaAlso a North pennant with patterned ; distinguished by different wing markings (calico pattern vs. double-ringed pattern)
- Celithemis eponinaAnother congeneric pennant with orange and patterning; differs in coloration and specific wing banding
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Conservation Status
The IUCN lists Celithemis verna as Least Concern () with no immediate threat to survival and a stable trend.