Miathyria marcella

(Selys in Sagra, 1857)

hyacinth glider

Miathyria marcella, commonly known as the hyacinth glider, is a skimmer in the . The has a broad distribution across the Americas, ranging from the Caribbean through Central and North America to South America. Its IUCN status is Least Concern (), with a stable last assessed in 2017. have been documented in wetlands of Northern Colombia, where their distribution has been studied in relation to water quality parameters.

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How to pronounce Miathyria marcella: /miˈæθɪriə mɑrˈsɛlə/

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Habitat

Wetlands; have been documented in wetland environments in Northern Colombia.

Distribution

Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. Specific records include locations in Colombia (Leticia, Yopal, Palomas, Campus Utopia).

Life Cycle

Aquatic larval stage () followed by terrestrial stage, as characteristic of . have been observed in wetlands.

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List status: Least Concern (), reviewed in 2017. trend is stable with no immediate threats to survival.

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