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Mecistogaster asticta

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Mecistogaster asticta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Coenagrionidae
Genus: Mecistogaster
Species:
M. asticta
Binomial name
Mecistogaster asticta
Sélys, 1860
Synonyms

Platystigma astictum

Mecistogaster asticta is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae which is endemic to Brazil.[1] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, where it is threatened by deforestation.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c N. von Ellenrieder & D. Paulson (2006). "Mecistogaster asticta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T12920A3398387. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T12920A3398387.en. Retrieved April 7, 2010.