Shima Akane Dragonfly

シマアカネ · Shimaakane

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Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species
Designated on: April 12, 1969
Prefectures: Tokyo
Scientific name: Boninthemis insularis

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Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Bonin Dragonfly (Shimaakane)

The Shimaakane is a dragonfly endemic to the Ogasawara Islands, with reddish males flying around streams and pools. Its larvae develop in water. With limited freshwater on oceanic islands and pressure from invasive species, its numbers have declined, and it is protected as a Natural Monument.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Shima Akane Dragonfly is a National Natural Monument, designated as: Species. Designated on April 12, 1969.

The Shima Akane Dragonfly is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Tokyo.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.

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