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Chlorolestes
''Chlorolestes'' is a genus of damselflies in the family Synlestidae. They are commonly known as Malachites. The genus is endemic to southern Africa; furthermore, the range of only one species, '' Chlorolestes elegans'', extends further north than north-eastern South Africa. The genus contains the following species: *'' Chlorolestes apricans'' - Basking Malachite *'' Chlorolestes conspicuus'' - Conspicuous Malachite *'' Chlorolestes draconicus'' - Drakensberg Malachite *'' Chlorolestes elegans'' - Elegant Malachite *'' Chlorolestes fasciatus'' - Mountain Malachite *''Chlorolestes tessellatus'' - Forest Malachite *''Chlorolestes umbratus ''Chlorolestes umbratus'', the white malachite is a species of damselfly in the family Synlestidae. It is endemic to southern South Africa. This species is found along rivers and streams in both forest and fynbos. Although its range is restricte ...'' - White Malachite References Synlestidae Zygoptera genera Taxa named by Edmon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chlorolestes Draconicus
''Chlorolestes draconicus'', the Drakensberg malachite, is a species of damselfly in the family Synlestidae. Distribution and status This species has a restricted range in the Drakensberg mountains of Lesotho and South Africa. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern as much of its range falls within the uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park. Habitat Its natural habitat is rocky streams at high altitude (1700–3000 m). Identification Where ''Chlorolestes draconicus'' is found, it is usually outnumbered by the similar ''Chlorolestes fasciatus''. Key differences between these species are the shape of the antehumeral stripe and the shape of the appendages. ''Chlorolestes draconicus'' is also larger and darker than ''Chlorolestes fasciatus''. Chlorolestes_draconicus_020451-1.jpg, Male Chlorolestes_draconicus_020454-1.jpg, Male Chlorolestes_draconicus_020451-2.jpg, Detail of male abdomen; ventral view Chlorolestes_draconicus_020451-3.jpg, Detail of male abdomen; lateral ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
