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Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Odonata

Family
  
Calopterygidae

Higher classification
  
Calopteryx

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Suborder
  
Zygoptera

Genus
  
Calopteryx

Rank
  
Species

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Scientific name
  
Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis

Similar
  
Calopteryx, Odonate, Damselfly, Insect, Western demoiselle

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Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis is a species of damselfly in the family Calopterygidae known by the common names copper demoiselle and Mediterranean demoiselle. It is native to parts of Europe and North Africa surrounding the western Mediterranean. It lives along rivers and streams. Though it may be affected by habitat changes such as water pollution, it is common in much of its range.

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The male of the species is territorial, defending sites where females may choose to lay eggs.

This species can hybridize with Calopteryx splendens.

Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis macho


References

Calopteryx haemorrhoidalis Wikipedia