Guess who just made a surprise appearance in Beijing? 🎉 It's the critically endangered dragonfly, Libellula angelina! 🐉✨
In early May, while strolling along the serene banks of Shangzhuang Reservoir, the Water Ecology and Health Monitoring Team from Haidian District's Water Affairs Bureau spotted an unusual insect. At first glance, it looked like an ordinary dragonfly, but little did they know, they had stumbled upon a rare gem. 💎
After some detective work 🕵️♂️ and expert analysis by professors from Beijing Forestry University, the mystery insect was confirmed to be none other than Libellula angelina! This dragonfly is listed as Critically Endangered (CR) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), making this sighting a big deal! 🌟
Also known as Bekko tombo, this dragonfly is native to East Asia and was once widely found in northern and eastern China. These dazzling creatures emerge as adults from April to May each year, ready to dazzle us with their beauty. 🦋🌸
This unexpected reunion with Libellula angelina in Beijing is a hopeful sign for biodiversity and a reminder of the wonders nature holds. 🌏 Let's keep our eyes open and cameras ready—who knows what other surprises Mother Nature has in store! 📷🌿
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Critically endangered dragonfly Libellula angelina spotted in Beijing
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