Aciagrion facts for kids
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| Aciagrion occidentale, male | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Zygoptera |
| Family: | Coenagrionidae |
| Genus: | Aciagrion Selys, 1891 |
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Aciagrion is a group of small, thin damselflies. They belong to a family of insects called Coenagrionidae. These tiny creatures have small heads and are often called Slims because of their slender bodies.
You can find Aciagrion damselflies living near calm water, like swamps. They are found in many warm parts of the world, from Africa all the way through Indonesia to Australia.
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What are Aciagrion Damselflies?
Aciagrion damselflies are known for being very small and having slim bodies. They are a type of insect that looks a lot like a dragonfly, but damselflies usually hold their wings together over their back when they are resting. Dragonflies, on the other hand, often hold their wings out flat.
These insects are an important part of their ecosystem. They often live near still water, which means water that doesn't flow much, like ponds or marshes.
Where Do They Live?
Aciagrion damselflies are found in many tropical areas around the world. Their home range stretches across a huge area. You can find them in parts of Africa, across Asia, including Indonesia, and even in Australia. This wide distribution shows how well they have adapted to different warm environments.
They prefer places with still water, which is perfect for laying their eggs and for their young (called nymphs) to grow.
Types of Aciagrion Damselflies
The Aciagrion group includes many different kinds of damselflies. Scientists have identified several species, each with its own unique features. Here are some of the known species:
- Aciagrion africanum Martin, 1908
- Aciagrion approximans (Selys, 1876)
- Aciagrion azureum Fraser, 1922
- Aciagrion balachowskyi Legrand, 1982
- Aciagrion borneense Ris, 1911
- Aciagrion brosseti Legrand, 1982
- Aciagrion congoense (Sjöstedt, 1917)
- Aciagrion dondoense Dijkstra, 2007 - Opal Slim
- Aciagrion fasciculare Lieftinck, 1934
- Aciagrion feuerborni Schmidt, 1934
- Aciagrion fragilis (Tillyard, 1906) - Blue Slim
- Aciagrion gracile (Sjöstedt, 1909)
- Aciagrion hamoni Fraser, 1955
- Aciagrion heterosticta Fraser, 1955
- Aciagrion hisopa (Selys, 1876)
- Aciagrion huaanensis Xu, 2005
- Aciagrion karamoja Pinhey, 1962
- Aciagrion macrootithenae Pinhey, 1972
- Aciagrion migratum (Selys, 1876)
- Aciagrion nodosum (Pinhey, 1964)
- Aciagrion occidentale Laidlaw, 1919
- Aciagrion olympicum Laidlaw, 1919
- Aciagrion pallidum Selys, 1891
- Aciagrion pinheyi Samways, 2001 - Emerald-striped Slim
- Aciagrion rarum (Longfield, 1947)
- Aciagrion steeleae Kimmins, 1955
- Aciagrion tillyardi Laidlaw, 1919
- Aciagrion tonsillare Lieftinck, 1937
- Aciagrion walteri Carfi & D'Andrea, 1994
- Aciagrion zambiense Pinhey, 1972
See Also
In Spanish: Aciagrion para niños
