Scientific name Platycnemis Order Odonate | Rank Genus | |
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Similar White‑legged damselfly, Odonate, Platycnemididae, Damselfly, Erythromma | ||
White legged damselfly platycnemis pennipes
Platycnemis is a genus of damselfly in the family Platycnemididae.
The name comes from the Greek words platos (πλατυς) 'flat' and cnernis (κνημη) 'shin'. They are commonly known as Featherlegs.
The genus contains the following species:
References
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