Ischnura elegans

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:adultPlumage pollen
marshes
spring
dragonflies
up to 6 months
perches on vegetation
gptkbp:airlines May to September
strong flyer
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:breedingSeason aerial displays
late spring to summer
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:colors none known
sexual dimorphism
blue and green
during mating
geographical variation
males are more vibrant
gptkbp:commonName Common bluetail
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
gptkbp:culturalHeritage slender body
30-35 mm
gptkbp:culturalSignificance none known
gptkbp:description gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
gptkbp:diet small insects
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Asia
Europe
gptkbp:family Coenagrionidae
gptkbp:firstDescribedBy 1758
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Ischnura
gptkbp:habitat temperate regions
shallow waters
freshwater habitats
important for biodiversity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ischnura elegans
gptkbp:kingdom Animalia
gptkbp:larvalStage variable
fish
ponds
several months
nymph
depends on temperature
detritus
elongated body
vegetated areas
gptkbp:lifespan 1 year
gptkbp:matingSystem polyandrous
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nesting oviposition on vegetation
gptkbp:order gptkb:Odonata
gptkbp:phylum Arthropoda
gptkbp:populationTrend stable
gptkbp:portrayedBy none known
gptkbp:predators birds
gptkbp:relatedPatent Ischnura pumilio
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:researchInterest ecology
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships aquatic plants
gptkbp:threats habitat loss