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List Of Odonata Species Of South Africa
The common English names are those used by Tarboton (2015) and Tarboton and Tarboton (2015). Alternative names used by Tarboton and Tarboton (2002), Tarboton and Tarboton (2005), Samways (2008), and Dijkstra and Clausnitzer (2014) are given in brackets. Zygoptera (damselflies) Calopterygidae * ''Phaon (genus), Phaon'' ** ''Phaon iridipennis'', glistening demoiselle Chlorocyphidae * ''Chlorocypha'' ** ''Chlorocypha consueta'', ruby jewel * ''Platycypha'' ** ''Platycypha caligata'', dancing jewel ** ''Platycypha fitzsimonsi'', boulder jewel (Fitzsimons's jewel) Synlestidae * ''Chlorolestes'' ** ''Chlorolestes apricans'', Amatola malachite (basking malachite) ** ''Chlorolestes conspicuus'', conspicuous malachite ** ''Chlorolestes draconicus'', Drakensberg malachite ** ''Chlorolestes elegans'', elegant malachite ** ''Chlorolestes fasciatus'', mountain malachite ** ''Chlorolestes nylephtha'', queen malachite ** ''Chlorolestes peringueyi'', rock malachite (marbled malachite) ** ''Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phaon Iridipennis
''Phaon iridipennis'', commonly known as the glistening demoiselle or glinsterjuffertjie, is a species of damselfly in the family Calopterygidae. Description This is a large (length: up to , wingspan: up to ) damselfly with long legs. The common name comes from its Iridescence, iridescent wings, which sparkle with purple-blue flecks in the sunlight. The wings become more smoky with age. pterostigmata may or may not be present, although it is unclear what drives this difference. When present, they start off as light brown in colour and become darker with age. The thorax and abdomen are a coppery green in both sexes, although females are duller and browner than the males. Distribution and Habitat This species is common and widespread. It is found in most countries in sub-Saharan Africa; from South Africa to Ethiopia and Senegal, particularly in more tropical areas. It also occurs on Madagascar. It is most common along rivers and streams with gallery forest, but also occurs in C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 restricted, and has declined in the past, this species is locally common and has recovered where alien tree species have been removed from waterways. A small malachite; 38–47 mm long with a wingspan of 46–52 mm. Some males develop a whitish pruinose-blue bloom on the upper thorax, and smoky-black wing bands. Non-pruinose males and females have a metallic-green or brown thorax and abdomen; the thorax has yellow antehumeral stripes. Both sexes can be distinguished from other malachites by their small size, uniformly coloured pterostigma The pterostigma (plural: pterostigmata) is a group of specialized cells in the outer insect wing, wings of insects, which are often thickened or coloured, and thus stand out from other cells. It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elattoneura Frenulata
''Elattoneura frenulata'' is a species of damselfly in the family Platycnemididae known commonly as the sooty threadtail or Roetswartdraadstertjie. It is endemic to South Africa. It is a localised endemic of montane areas of the Western Cape, marginally expanding into the western parts of the Eastern Cape. Though it has a restricted distribution, it is locally common. It lives near slow-moving rivers with abundant vegetation. Description This is a small damselfly (length: , wingspan up to ). The black eyes are far apart and it lacks postocular spots. In males, the thorax and abdomen re a sooty black above and blue or grey-white below. The terminal segments are blue-grey. Females have a brown abdomen and thorax and may be confused with ''Elattoneura glauca'' when young. Distribution and Habitat The sooty threadtail occurs primarily in the Western Cape of South Africa, although its range does extend slightly into the Eastern Cape. It is a A localised endemic of montane areas, m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elattoneura
''Elattoneura'', the African threadtails, is a genus of damselflies in the family Platycnemididae. They were formerly placed in genus ''Prodasineura'', but form a distinct clade. The adults are smallish and delicately built damselflies, and their males have very wide heads (cf. '' Platycnemis'' and '' Copera''). The adults are typically found in sheltered locations beside or over running water, though a few prefer calmer water with much detritus. There appears to be two groups with differing habitat preferences. Those with pruinose (i.e. frosty grey or white) faces and mostly blue eyes occupy watercourses in open terrain, while those with black or brightly coloured faces are found along forested streams. Species There are over 30 species which include: Catalogue of Life, 29 January 2016. *' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allocnemis Leucosticta
''Allocnemis leucosticta'', the goldtail or ''goudstertjie'', is a species of damselfly in the family Platycnemididae. It is endemic to South Africa and Eswatini, where it lives near streams and rivers in wooded areas. Description This is a highly distinctive medium-sized ( wingspan) damselfly, easily told apart from other species in the region. It has a blue face which extends down below the eyes. The dark abdomen is long and slender with narrow white bands at each segment. The wings are a smoky yellow-brown with diagnostic white pterostigmas, forming a wide wing spot near the tip. The white pterostigmas and yellowish wings are conspicuous in flight, making them easy to identify. Males and females look remarkably similar, with only the tip of the thorax differing. In males this is gold, while in females this may be gold, pale blue or white. Distribution and habitat Goldtails are mainly found in the mid to high altitude escarpment areas of South Africa and Eswatini. It is al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allocnemis
''Allocnemis'', formerly ''Chlorocnemis'', is a genus of damselflies in the family Platycnemididae The Platycnemididae are a family of damselflies. They are known commonly as white-legged damselflies. There are over 400 species native to the Old World.Dijkstra, K. D. B., Kalkman, V. J., Dow, R. A., Stokvis, F. R., & Van Tol, J. (2014)Redefini .... * '' Allocnemis abbotti'' (Calvert, 1896) * '' Allocnemis contraria'' (Schmidt, 1951) * '' Allocnemis cyanura'' (Förster, 1909) * '' Allocnemis eisentrauti'' (Pinhey, 1974) * '' Allocnemis elongata'' (Hagen in Selys, 1863) * '' Allocnemis flavipennis'' (Selys, 1863) * '' Allocnemis interrupta'' (Legrand, 1984) * '' Allocnemis leucosticta'' Selys, 1863 * '' Allocnemis maccleeryi'' (Pinhey, 1969) * '' Allocnemis marshalli'' (Ris, 1921) * '' Allocnemis mitwabae'' Pinhey, 1961 * '' Allocnemis montana'' (St. Quentin, 1942) * '' Allocnemis nigripes'' (Selys, 1886) * '' Allocnemis pauli'' (Longfield, 1936) * '' Allocnemis subnodalis'' (S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allocnemis Leucosticta, Goldtail 2013 02 03
''Allocnemis'', formerly ''Chlorocnemis'', is a genus of damselflies in the family Platycnemididae. * '' Allocnemis abbotti'' (Calvert, 1896) * '' Allocnemis contraria'' (Schmidt, 1951) * '' Allocnemis cyanura'' (Förster, 1909) * '' Allocnemis eisentrauti'' (Pinhey, 1974) * '' Allocnemis elongata'' (Hagen in Selys, 1863) * '' Allocnemis flavipennis'' (Selys, 1863) * '' Allocnemis interrupta'' (Legrand, 1984) * ''Allocnemis leucosticta ''Allocnemis leucosticta'', the goldtail or ''goudstertjie'', is a species of damselfly in the family Platycnemididae. It is endemic to South Africa and Eswatini, where it lives near streams and rivers in wooded areas. Description This is a hig ...'' Selys, 1863 * '' Allocnemis maccleeryi'' (Pinhey, 1969) * '' Allocnemis marshalli'' (Ris, 1921) * '' Allocnemis mitwabae'' Pinhey, 1961 * '' Allocnemis montana'' (St. Quentin, 1942) * '' Allocnemis nigripes'' (Selys, 1886) * '' Allocnemis pauli'' (Longfield, 1936) * '' Allocnemis subnodalis'' (Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lestes Virgatus
''Lestes virgatus'' is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. It is known commonly as the smoky spreadwing and virginal spreadwing. It is native to much of southeastern Africa, where it is widespread. It lives in pools and swamps in forest and woodland habitat. Lestes virgatus 2013 01 20.jpg, Male Lestes virgatus 005104-1.jpg, Male Lestes virgatus 008551-1.jpg, Teneral Ecdysis is the moulting of the cuticle in many invertebrates of the clade Ecdysozoa. Since the cuticle of these animals typically forms a largely inelastic exoskeleton, it is shed during growth and a new, larger covering is formed. The remna ... male Lestes virgatus 008401-1.jpg, female References External links ''Lestes virgatus''oAfrican Dragonflies and Damselflies Online virgatus Odonata of Africa Insects described in 1839 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Hermann Burmeister {{Lestoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lestes Uncifer
''Lestes uncifer'' is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. It is known commonly as the sickle spreadwing. It is native to much of the southern half of Africa, where it is widespread. It occurs near swamp A swamp is a forested wetland.Keddy, P.A. 2010. Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation (2nd edition). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK. 497 p. Swamps are considered to be transition zones because both land and water play a role in ...s and slow-moving streams, sometimes in forested areas. It is not considered to be threatened. References uncifer Odonata of Africa Arthropods of Southern Africa Insects described in 1899 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Lestoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lestes Tridens
''Lestes tridens'' is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. It is known commonly as the spotted spreadwing. It is native to much of the southern half of Africa, where it is widespread. It lives along the edges of lakes and swamp A swamp is a forested wetland.Keddy, P.A. 2010. Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation (2nd edition). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK. 497 p. Swamps are considered to be transition zones because both land and water play a role in ...s. It is not considered to be threatened. Lestes tridens 2016 10 15 13 11 42 1112.jpg, Male References External links * ''Lestes tridens''oAfrican Dragonflies and Damselflies Online tridens Odonata of Africa Arthropods of Southern Africa Insects of South Africa Insects described in 1895 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Lestoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lestes Plagiatus
''Lestes plagiatus'' is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. It is known commonly as the highlands spreadwing, common spreadwing, and stream spreadwing. This species is native to much of the southern half of Africa, where it is widespread. It is recorded in Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Burundi. This damselfly lives near pools, swamp A swamp is a forested wetland.Keddy, P.A. 2010. Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation (2nd edition). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK. 497 p. Swamps are considered to be transition zones because both land and water play a role in ...s, and streams. References External links ''Lestes virgatus''oAfrican Dragonflies and Damselflies Online plagiatus Odonata of Africa Arthropods of Southern Africa Insects of South Africa Insects described in 1839 Taxa named by Hermann Burmeister Taxonomy articles cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lestes Pallidus
''Lestes pallidus'' is a species of damselfly in the family Lestidae, the spreadwings. Its common names include pallid spreadwing and pale spreadwing. It is native to Africa Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. At about 30.3 million km2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area ..., where it is widespread. It lives around pools and streams. References External links ''Lestes pallidus''oAfrican Dragonflies and Damselflies Online pallidus Odonata of Africa Insects described in 1842 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Lestoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
