Cannaphila vibex

(Cannaphila vibex)

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Description

Cannaphila vibex is a species of dragonfly in the corn bolt family (Libellulidae), suborder true dragonflies (Anisoptera). The species is on the IUCN Red List as Least Concern, Assessment Year 2007.The scientific name Cannaphila vibex was first validly published in 1861 by Hagen. Cannaphila is a small Neotropical genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae. They are commonly called narrow-winged skimmers. One species, C. insularis, occurs in North America. There are three species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Odonata
Family:Libellulidae
Genus:Cannaphila
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