25,779 observationsLeast Concern
Rambur's Forktail
Ischnura ramburii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Odonata βΊFamily: Coenagrionidae βΊGenus: Ischnura
About
Rambur's forktail (Ischnura ramburii) is a member of the damselfly family Coenagrionidae. Males are green with blue on abdominal segments 8 and 9. Females are orange-red, olive green, or similar to males in coloration. This is the most widespread New World Ischnura, occurring throughout the Americas from the United States to Chile, as well as Hawaii and the Antilles.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Rambur's Forktail is Ischnura ramburii.
- Rambur's Forktail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Rambur's Forktail belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Rambur's Forktail belongs to the class Insecta.
- Rambur's Forktail belongs to the order Odonata.
- Rambur's Forktail belongs to the family Coenagrionidae.
- Rambur's Forktail belongs to the genus Ischnura.