Aethriamanta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aethriamanta |
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| Pond adjutant, male Aethriamanta gracilis Pulau Ubin, Singapore |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Libellulidae |
| Genus: | Aethriamanta Kirby, 1889 |
Aethriamanta is a group, or genus, of amazing dragonflies. These colorful insects belong to a family called Libellulidae. They are known for their quick flight and beautiful wings.
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Aethriamanta Dragonflies
Dragonflies are flying insects with large eyes and strong, clear wings. They are often seen near water, like ponds and rivers. Dragonflies are super fast hunters. They catch smaller insects, like mosquitoes, right out of the air!
Where Do Aethriamanta Live?
You can find Aethriamanta dragonflies in many warm places around the world. They live in places like Madagascar in Africa. You can also spot them across Southeast Asia, Indonesia, New Guinea, and northern Australia. They usually prefer areas near ponds or marshy lands.
Types of Aethriamanta Dragonflies
The Aethriamanta genus includes several different kinds of dragonflies. Each one has its own unique features. Here are some of the species in this group:
- Aethriamanta aethra Ris, 1912
- Aethriamanta brevipennis (Rambur, 1842) – This one is also known as the scarlet marsh hawk.
- Aethriamanta circumsignata Selys, 1897 – People sometimes call this the square-spot basker.
- Aethriamanta gracilis (Brauer, 1878)
- Aethriamanta nymphaeae Lieftinck, 1949 – This species is known as the L-spot basker.
- Aethriamanta rezia Kirby, 1889 – This small dragonfly is called the pygmy basker.
See also
In Spanish: Aethriamanta para niños
