Lindenia tetraphylla (Vander Linden, 1825)
Bladetail
Type locality: Lake Averno near Naples, Italy
Diagnosis
The only species currently recognised in this genus. Please refer to the genus introduction for more information.
Habitat description
Standing waters, but possibly also rivers, in open landscapes. Often with emergent vegetation, coarse detritus and a sandy and/or soft (like muddy) bottom. Recorded at around 200 m above sea level, but probably down to sea level.
Distribution
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.
Reference
- Vander Linden, P. L. (1825). Monographiae Libellulinarum Europaearum Specimen. J. Frank, Bruxelles, 1-42.
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-10-06].
