Tetrathemis polleni, the black-splashed elf, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.

Tetrathemis polleni
Male
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Tetrathemis
Species:
T. polleni
Binomial name
Tetrathemis polleni
(Selys, 1869)

Distribution and status

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It is found in sub-Saharan Africa from South Africa to Somalia, Ethiopia and Gambia.[1]

Habitat

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This dragonfly is found at shaded pools, such as those found in gallery forest.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Clausnitzer, V.; Suhling, F.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2016). "Tetrathemis polleni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T60044A86093928. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T60044A86093928.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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