Miathyria marcella
(Selys in Sagra, 1857)
hyacinth glider
Miathyria marcella, commonly known as the hyacinth glider, is a skimmer in the Libellulidae. The has a broad distribution across the Americas, ranging from the Caribbean through Central and North America to South America. Its IUCN conservation status is Least Concern (), with a stable last assessed in 2017. Larvae have been documented in wetlands of Northern Colombia, where their distribution has been studied in relation to water quality parameters.
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Habitat
Wetlands; larvae 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 (naiad) followed by terrestrial stage, as characteristic of Odonata. Larvae 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.