Pseudostigmini

Pseudostigmini is a tribe of damselflies belonging to the family Coenagrionidae. Damselflies are a suborder of the order Odonata, characterized by their slender bodies and two pairs of equally sized wings. The Coenagrionidae family is the largest family of damselflies, with over 1300 species worldwide. The tribe Pseudostigmini is a smaller group within this diverse family, primarily found in the Neotropical region.

Species within Pseudostigmini are often distinguished by their wing venation patterns and genitalic morphology. They are typically small to medium-sized damselflies. Their ecological role, like other damselflies, involves predation on small invertebrates, particularly in aquatic or semi-aquatic environments where their larvae develop. The larvae are aquatic and breathe through gills. Adult damselflies are aerial predators.

While the tribe Pseudostigmini is recognized taxonomically, it is not as widely studied as some other damselfly groups. Information on their specific behaviors, life cycles, and conservation status can vary greatly between species. Further research is ongoing to better understand the diversity and evolutionary relationships within this tribe and the broader Coenagrionidae family. Their distribution is largely confined to Central and South America.