Pantepui Relict Damselfly
Rimanella arcana (Needham, 1933)
Names
| English | Pantepui Relict Damselfly |
|---|---|
| Dutch | Bergvlamjuffer |
| Spanish | — |
| Chinese | — |
| Scientific name | Rimanella arcana (Needham, 1933) |
About this species
Rimanella is a monotypic genus of damselflies and the only genus in the family Rimanellidae, which is placed in the superfamily Polythoroidea. Its only species, Rimanella arcana, is endemic to the Guiana Highlands of northern South America.
Rimanella arcana, known as the Pantepui relict damsel, inhabits streams and waterfalls in the tepui region of Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and northern Brazil. It is a distinctive damselfly with narrow transparent wings, a slender dark body and unusual wing venation. The species is assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Odonata |
| Family | Rimanellidae |
| Genus | Rimanella |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini2
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
Records by month
All years combined.