Desert firetail facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Desert firetail |
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Telebasis
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salva
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The desert firetail (Telebasis salva) is a small, colorful insect. It is a type of damselfly with narrow wings. Damselflies are related to dragonflies. They belong to a family called Coenagrionidae.
You can find desert firetails in many places. They live across Central America, North America, and South America. These tiny creatures often live near water, like ponds or slow-moving streams.
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About the Desert Firetail
Desert firetails are known for their bright colors. They often have red or orange bodies. This is how they got the name "firetail." Like all damselflies, they have two pairs of wings. These wings are usually clear. When they rest, damselflies hold their wings together over their back. Dragonflies, on the other hand, hold their wings out flat.
Where Do Desert Firetails Live?
Desert firetails are found in many parts of the Americas. They live in warm areas. You can spot them from the southern United States all the way down to parts of South America. They like habitats with fresh water. This includes ponds, lakes, and slow rivers. They need water to lay their eggs.
Are Desert Firetails Endangered?
The desert firetail is not in danger of disappearing. Its conservation status is "Least Concern" (LC). This rating comes from the IUCN Red List. The IUCN is a group that tracks how safe different species are. "Least Concern" means there is no immediate threat to the desert firetail's survival. Their population is stable. Experts checked their status in 2018.
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See also
In Spanish: Telebasis salva para niños
