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Sympetrum signiferum

(Sympetrum signiferum)

Description

Sympetrum signiferum, known generally as the spot-winged meadowhawk or balsam, is a species of skimmer in the family of dragonflies known as Libellulidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The IUCN conservation status of Sympetrum signiferum is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is stable.

Taxonomic tree:

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