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Blue Featherleg

Platycnemis pennipes

Least Concern

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Donzela de tamanho médio de habitats de água doce parada e de fluxo lento por toda a Europa e oeste da Ásia, o Platycnemis pennipes recebe seu nome pela conspícua franja plumosa nas tíbias posteriores dos machos, exibida durante cortejos. Os machos apresentam coloração azul-pálida, enquanto as fêmeas são verde-oliva. Pousam na vegetação emergente e são bons indicadores da qualidade da água em habitats ribeirinhos. As populações têm declinado localmente devido à poluição hídrica e à intensificação agrícola.

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

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópode)

Species

Platycnemis pennipes (Blue Featherleg)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Caballito celeste

French Agrion à Larges Pattes

German Blaue Federlibelle

Similar Species in Platycnemis

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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 (Animals).

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.