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Blue Featherleg

Platycnemis pennipes

Least Concern

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ヨーロッパから西アジアにかけての静水および緩流の淡水生息地に生息する中型のイトトンボで、ブルーフェザーレッグ（Platycnemis pennipes）は求愛ディスプレイ中に振り動かすオスの後脚の脛骨の羽毛状の縁取りから命名されました。オスは薄い青色、メスはオリーブグリーン色を示します。抽水植物に止まり、河川環境の水質の良い指標種です。水質汚染と農業の集約化により、一部の地域で個体数が減少しています。

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Species

Platycnemis pennipes (Blue Featherleg)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Caballito celeste

French Agrion à Larges Pattes

German Blaue Federlibelle

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Barbary Featherleg

Platycnemis subdilatata

Least Concern

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Orange Featherleg

Platycnemis acutipennis

Least Concern

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Kerville's Featherleg

Platycnemis kervillei

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue Featherleg?

The scientific name of Blue Featherleg is Platycnemis pennipes. It belongs to the genus Platycnemis.

What is the conservation status of Blue Featherleg?

Blue Featherleg (Platycnemis pennipes) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue Featherleg live?

Blue Featherleg is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Blue Featherleg belong to?

Blue Featherleg (Platycnemis pennipes) belongs to the genus Platycnemis, which is part of the taxonomic family Platycnemididae.

Is Blue Featherleg endangered?

No, Blue Featherleg (Platycnemis pennipes) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blue Featherleg belong to?

Blue Featherleg (Platycnemis pennipes) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Blue Featherleg?

The closest relatives of Blue Featherleg in the genus Platycnemis include Barbary Featherleg, Orange Featherleg, Kerville's Featherleg, Ivory Featherleg, White Featherleg.