Onychogomphus macrodon explained

Onychogomphus macrodon, also known as the Levant pincertail,[1] [2] is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae.[3]

Etymology

Onychogomphus macrodon was first described in 1887 by Edmond de Sélys Longchamps in Beirut.[4] Its common name, Levant pincertail, references the geographic region in which it is found, the Levant.

Geographic range and habitat

Onychogomphus macrodon is found in Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey. Its natural habitat is wetlands and freshwater rivers. Due to contemporary increases in the development of energy production and water management infrastructure, it is threatened by habitat loss.

Notes and References

  1. Schneider. Thomas. Schneider. Jacob. 28 February 2013. Occurrence, behaviour, and habitat preference of the Levant Pincertail, Onychogomphus macrodon Selys, 1887 in Turkey. Zoology in the Middle East . 49. 1. 79–88. 10.1080/09397140.2010.10638393. 86226687.
  2. Web site: Levant Pincertail - Onychogomphus macrodon. 2021-04-14. Observation.org. en.
  3. Web site: ADW: Onychogomphus macrodon: CLASSIFICATION. 2021-04-14. Animal Diversity Web. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.
  4. Book: Steinmann, Henrik. World Catalogue of Odonata. 1997. 110. Berlin . Walter de Gruyter . 176. 9783110149340.

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