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Blue Featherleg

Platycnemis pennipes

Least Concern
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蓝羽腿豆娘是欧洲和西亚静水及缓流淡水栖息地中的中型豆娘,因雄性后腿胫节具有醒目的羽毛状饰边而得名,雄性在求偶展示时会摆动这些饰边。雄性呈淡蓝色,雌性为橄榄绿色。它们栖于挺水植物上,是河流栖息地水质的良好指示物种。水污染和农业集约化导致其部分地区种群数量下降。

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Caballito celeste
French Agrion à Larges Pattes
German Blaue Federlibelle

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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 (动物界).
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.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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