Enallagma minusculum
Morse, 1895
Little Bluet
Enallagma minusculum, commonly known as the little bluet, is a of in the Coenagrionidae. It was first described by American entomologist Albert Pitts Morse in 1895. The species is found in North America and holds a "Least Concern" conservation status according to the IUCN, with a stable .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Enallagma minusculum: /ɛnəˈlæɡmə maɪˈnʊskjələm/
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Distribution
North America.
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Taxonomic History
The was first described by American entomologist Albert Pitts Morse in 1895. Rosser Garrison published a taxonomic revision of the Enallagma in 1984.
Conservation Status
The IUCN lists Enallagma minusculum as "" (Least Concern), indicating no immediate threat to the ' survival. The is considered stable.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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