Kingdom Animalia Order Odonata Genus Diceratobasis Higher classification Diceratobasis | Phylum Arthropoda Family Coenagrionidae Scientific name Diceratobasis macrogaster Rank Species | |
Similar Damselfly, Odonate, Coenagrionidae, Insect, Leptobasis | ||
Diceratobasis macrogaster is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Unlike most damselflies, the larvae of D. macrogaster live in pools which form in the leaves of bromeliads.
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