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Damselfly in distress: Rare fly now listed as endangered

Kenya dancing jewel.

Inside Mount Kenya and Aberdares forests where streams flow, are rare damselflies found only in Kenya. The damselfly is known as Kenya Jewel or Kenya dancing jewel.

The rare fly is recognised globally and listed under the International Union of Conservation and Nature (IUCN) Redlist. Sadly, the unique fly is now in danger and is categorised as Critically Endangered according to IUCN.

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