Erythrodiplax minuscula

(Rambur, 1842)

little blue dragonlet

Erythrodiplax minuscula, commonly known as the little blue dragonlet, is a small in the skimmer Libellulidae. It is found across North America. The is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN with a stable , last reviewed in 2017. It belongs to a that includes other notable species such as the Seaside Dragonlet (E. berenice), which is unique among dragonflies for its ability to breed in saline environments.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Erythrodiplax minuscula: /ɛˌrɪθroʊdɪˈplæks maɪˈnʊskjʊlə/

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Distribution

North America

Similar Taxa

  • Erythrodiplax bereniceBoth are small in the same ; E. berenice (Seaside Dragonlet) is distinguished by its unique to saline breeding , while E. minuscula occupies freshwater environments.

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Conservation Status

The IUCN lists Erythrodiplax minuscula as '' (Least Concern) with no immediate threat to survival and a stable . Status reviewed in 2017.

Taxonomic Note

Originally described as Libellula minuscula by Rambur in 1842, later transferred to Erythrodiplax.

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