Hemicordulia africana Dijkstra, 2007
African Emerald
Synonyms:
- scientific: H. asiatica sensu Pinhey, 1961 nec (Selys, 1878)
Type locality: Katera Forest, Masaka, Uganda
Diagnosis
The only species currently recognised in this genus in Africa. Please refer to the genus diagnosis and introduction for more information.
Habitat description
Standing waters, but possibly also streams, shaded by (gallery) forest. Probably especially calm sections in streams or pools in stream beds with blackwater, submerged roots, coarse detritus and a sandy and/or soft (like muddy) bottom. From 0 to 1600 m above sea level.
Distribution
Female © Warwick Tarboton
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Map citation: Clausnitzer, V., K.-D.B. Dijkstra, R. Koch, J.-P. Boudot, W.R.T. Darwall, J. Kipping, B. Samraoui, M.J. Samways, J.P. Simaika & F. Suhling, 2012. Focus on African Freshwaters: hotspots of dragonfly diversity and conservation concern. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 10: 129-134.
References
- Dijkstra, K-D.B. (2007). Gone with the wind: westward dispersal across the Indian Ocean and island speciation in Hemicordulia dragonflies (Odonata: Corduliidae). Zootaxa, 1438, 27-48. [PDF file]
- Pinhey, E.C.G. (1966). Check-list of dragonflies (Odonata) from Malawi, with description of a new Teinobasis Kirby. Arnoldia, 2, 1-24. [PDF file]
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-05-20].