2,864 observationsLeast Concern
Small Whiteface
Leucorrhinia dubia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Odonata ›Family: Libellulidae ›Genus: Leucorrhinia
About
The white-faced darter or small whiteface (Leucorrhinia dubia) is a small dragonfly belonging to the genus Leucorrhinia in the family Libellulidae. Its flight period lasts from May to August. It is found in peat bogs from northern Europe eastwards to Siberia. In southern Europe there are populations in some mountainous areas such as the Alps and Pyrenees. In Great Britain it is rare and local with the largest population in the Scottish Highlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Small Whiteface is Leucorrhinia dubia.
- Small Whiteface belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Small Whiteface belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Small Whiteface belongs to the class Insecta.
- Small Whiteface belongs to the order Odonata.
- Small Whiteface belongs to the family Libellulidae.
- Small Whiteface belongs to the genus Leucorrhinia.