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Hetaerina
''Hetaerina'' is a genus of damselflies in the family Calopterygidae. They are commonly known as Rubyspots because of the deep red wing bases of the males. The name is from Ancient Greek: ἑταίρα (hetaira), courtesan Courtesan, in modern usage, is a euphemism for a "kept" mistress or prostitute, particularly one with wealthy, powerful, or influential clients. The term historically referred to a courtier, a person who attended the court of a monarch or other .... '' H. rudis'', the Guatemalan rubyspot, is considered vulnerable on the IUCN Red Data List. Taxonomy The genus contains the following species: References {{Taxonbar, from=Q1383738 Calopterygidae Zygoptera genera Taxa named by Hermann August Hagen Taxonomy articles created by Polbot ...
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Hetaerina Medinai
''Hetaerina'' is a genus of damselfly, damselflies in the family Calopterygidae. They are commonly known as Rubyspots because of the deep red wing bases of the males. The name is from Ancient Greek: ἑταίρα (hetaira), courtesan. ''Hetaerina rudis, H. rudis'', the Guatemalan rubyspot, is considered vulnerable on the IUCN Red Data List. Taxonomy The genus contains the following species: References

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