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Rhinocypha uenoi

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Rhinocypha uenoi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Chlorocyphidae
Genus: Rhinocypha
Species:
R. uenoi
Binomial name
Rhinocypha uenoi
Asahina, 1964

Rhinocypha uenoi is a species of damselfly in the family Chlorocyphidae. It is endemic to Japan, only known to be found on Iriomote Island. The local common name for this species is yaeyama hanadaka tombo (ヤエヤマハナダカトンボ). Rhinocypha uenoi are a very endangered species.

References

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  1. ^ Odonata Specialist Group (1996). "Rhinocypha uenoi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1996 e.T19512A8944284. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T19512A8944284.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.