290 observationsLeast Concern
Madagascan Crimson Dropwing
Trithemis selika
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Odonata ›Family: Libellulidae ›Genus: Trithemis
About
Trithemis selika, also known by its common name crimson dropwing, is a species from the genus Trithemis. It is endemic to Madagascar. The species name comes from the heroine of the opera L'Africaine.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Madagascan Crimson Dropwing is Trithemis selika.
- The Madagascan Crimson Dropwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Madagascan Crimson Dropwing belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Madagascan Crimson Dropwing belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Madagascan Crimson Dropwing belongs to the class Insecta.
- Madagascan Crimson Dropwing belongs to the order Odonata.
- Madagascan Crimson Dropwing belongs to the family Libellulidae.
- Madagascan Crimson Dropwing belongs to the genus Trithemis.