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Glistening demoiselle

Glistening demoiselle

Phaon iridipennis

A species of Phaon

The species is on the IUCN Red List as not endangered, year of assessment 2009.

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Attributes of Glistening demoiselle
Colors
Green
Habitat
river; stream; forest
Adult Food Sources
Flying insects, mosquitos, flies, mayflies, small moths
Larva Food Source
Aquatic invertebrates, small fish, tadpoles, mosquito larvae, zooplankton
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Glistening demoiselle is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Glistening demoiselle
It is found in most countries in sub-Saharan Africa; from South Africa to Ethiopia and Senegal.
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Distribution Area of Glistening demoiselle
South Africa, Ethiopia, Senegal
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Life Cycle of Glistening demoiselle
Egg The egg is often laid on aquatic vegetation, and its incubation period varies. The eggs of glistening demoiselle are small, cylindrical, and may be colored to blend with the substrate.
Naiad Upon hatching, the naiad is aquatic, lacking wings, and resembles a miniature adult. It undergoes several molts, increasing in size and gradually developing wing pads. Its color may vary.
Adult Emerging from the final molt, the adult glistening demoiselle features developed wings and reproductive organs. Body structure is optimized for flight; coloration typically brightens for mating displays.
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Predators of Adult Glistening demoiselle
Birds, spiders, robber flies, frogs, dragonflies, wasps
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Interesting Facts About Glistening demoiselle
The glistening demoiselle, a member of the Calopterygidae family, can perform backwards flight, a rare maneuver among flying insects.
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Scientific Classification of Glistening demoiselle
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Adult Habitat of Glistening demoiselle
Forests and Woodlands, Freshwater Habitats, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Habitat Preferences of Glistening demoiselle Through Different Life Stages
Eggs of glistening demoiselle are typically found deposited on submerged vegetation in slow-moving streams or ponds, while the naiads are aquatic, living among the sediments or clinging to aquatic plants. To look for these stages, searching shallower regions of clear, vegetated freshwater bodies is effective. The final stage, the adult glistening demoiselle, predominantly frequents the areas around streams, ponds, and lakes, where they can be seen flying or perched on vegetation near the water. Searching for adults would entail walking along the edges of such bodies of water, observing for their distinctive flight or resting behavior on sunny days.
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Purpose
Feed Itself
Diets
Mosquitoes, Flying Insects
Glistening demoiselle is an adept predator both in its naiad and adult stages. In the naiad stage, it ambushes prey in water, using its labium to catch unsuspecting victims. As an adult, its agile flight allows it to capture a variety of flying insects, particularly mosquitoes. This hunting behavior serves the dual purpose of feeding itself while controlling insect populations.
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