| Phylolestes | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Zygoptera |
| Family: | Synlestidae |
| Genus: | Phylolestes Christiansen, 1947 |
| Species: | P. ethelae
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| Binomial name | |
| Phylolestes ethelae Christiansen, 1947
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Phylolestes is a monotypic genus of damselflies in the family Synlestidae. It contains the single species Phylolestes ethelae, the Hispaniolan malachite.[1]
Taxonomy
[edit]It is the only member of its family native to the Americas; all other species are found in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Distribution and habitat
[edit]It is endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, where it occurs in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti.[1] It inhabits streamsides in forested mountain habitat around 2000 meters in elevation. The larvae develop in cold, clear pools.
Conservation
[edit]This species has been noted at only three locations on Hispaniola. It is threatened by the destruction of its habitat, and is considered Endangered.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d von Ellenrieder, N.; Paulson, D. (2006). "Phylolestes ethelae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006 e.T17233A6869479. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T17233A6869479.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.