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Blue Featherleg

Platycnemis pennipes

Least Concern

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유럽과 서아시아 전역의 정수 및 완류 담수 서식지에 사는 중형 실잠자리로, 파란깃다리실잠자리(Platycnemis pennipes)는 수컷의 뒷다리 경골에 있는 눈에 띄는 깃털 모양의 술 때문에 이름이 붙었으며, 구애 과시 중에 흔듭니다. 수컷은 연한 파란색, 암컷은 올리브그린색을 띱니다. 수생 식물 위에 앉으며 강 서식지의 수질을 나타내는 좋은 지표 종입니다. 수질 오염과 농업 집약화로 인해 일부 지역에서 개체수가 감소했습니다.

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 (동물).

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.