Kingdom Animalia Scientific name Gynacantha Higher classification Aeshnidae Order Odonate | Family Aeshnidae Phylum Arthropoda Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Gynacantha manderica, Gynacantha villosa | ||
Lib lula o caballito de san pedro gynacantha nervosa dragonfly
Gynacantha is a genus of dragonflies in the family Aeshnidae. The females have two prominent spines under the last abdominal segment. This gives the genus name (from Greek female and thorn) and the common name two-spined darners. They are also commonly known as duskhawkers.
The genus contains the following species:
References
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