Micrathyria aequalis

(Hagen, 1861)

spot-tailed dasher

Micrathyria aequalis, commonly known as the spot-tailed dasher, is a of skimmer in the Libellulidae. It is widely distributed across the Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, and South America. The species is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a stable and no immediate threats to its survival. The IUCN status was last reviewed in 2017.

Micrathyria aequalis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Spot-tailed dasher (19892402094) by Melissa McMasters from Memphis, TN, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Spot-tailed Dasher - Micrathyria aequalis, Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Coral Gables, Florida - 6484131865 by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

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How to pronounce Micrathyria aequalis: //ˌmaɪ.krəˈθaɪ.ri.ə eɪˈkwɑː.lɪs//

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Distribution

Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, and South America. Specific records include Oaxaca (Mexico).

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