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Desert Darter

Sympetrum sinaiticum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Insecta (แมลง)
Order
Odonata (Odonata)
Family
Libellulidae
Genus
Sympetrum
Species
Sympetrum sinaiticum (Desert Darter)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Libélula nómada
French Sympétrum du désert
German Blasse Heidelibelle

Similar Species in Sympetrum

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Banded Darter
Sympetrum pedemontanum
Least Concern
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Band-Winged Meadowhawk
Sympetrum semicinctum
Least Concern
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Common Darter
Sympetrum striolatum
Least Concern
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red-veined darter
Sympetrum fonscolombii
Least Concern
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Ruddy Darter
Sympetrum sanguineum
Least Concern
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Yellow-winged Darter
Sympetrum flaveolum
Least Concern
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Cardinal Meadowhawk
Sympetrum illotum
Least Concern
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Spotted Darter
Sympetrum depressiusculum
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Desert Darter?
The scientific name of Desert Darter is Sympetrum sinaiticum. It belongs to the genus Sympetrum.
What is the conservation status of Desert Darter?
Desert Darter (Sympetrum sinaiticum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Desert Darter belong to?
Desert Darter (Sympetrum sinaiticum) belongs to the genus Sympetrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Libellulidae.
Is Desert Darter endangered?
No, Desert Darter (Sympetrum sinaiticum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Desert Darter belong to?
Desert Darter (Sympetrum sinaiticum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Desert Darter?
The closest relatives of Desert Darter in the genus Sympetrum include Banded Darter, Band-Winged Meadowhawk, Common Darter, red-veined darter, Ruddy Darter.

Genus Sympetrum — 17 Species

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Banded Darter
Sympetrum pedemontanum
LC 🐾
Band-Winged Meadowhawk
Sympetrum semicinctum
LC 🐾
Common Darter
Sympetrum striolatum
LC 🐾
red-veined darter
Sympetrum fonscolombii
LC 🐾
Ruddy Darter
Sympetrum sanguineum
LC 🐾
Yellow-winged Darter
Sympetrum flaveolum
LC 🐾
Cardinal Meadowhawk
Sympetrum illotum
LC 🐾
Spotted Darter
Sympetrum depressiusculum
VU 🐾
Moustached Darter
Sympetrum vulgatum
LC 🐾
White-faced Meadowhawk
Sympetrum obtrusum
LC
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Desert Darter
Sympetrum sinaiticum
LC
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Autumn Meadowhawk
Sympetrum vicinum
LC 🐾
Saffron-Winged Meadowhawk
Sympetrum costiferum
LC 🐾
Southern Darter
Sympetrum meridionale
DD 🐾
Black Darter
Sympetrum danae
LC 🐾
Island Darter
Sympetrum nigrifemur
LC 🐾
Cherry-faced Meadowhawk
Sympetrum internum
LC
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