Parazyxomma flavicans (Martin, 1908)
Banded Duskdarter
Synonyms:
- scientific: Brachythemis liberiensis Fraser, 1949
Type locality: Guinea, no locality data available.
Diagnosis
The only species currently recognised in this genus. Please refer to the genus diagnosis and introduction for more information.
Habitat description
Standing waters shaded by or in open areas in (gallery) forest, but sometimes in open. Usually with coarse detritus and mostly a soft (like muddy) bottom, and probably often overhanging branches. From 0 to 1500 m above sea level, but mostly below 500.
Distribution
Male © Nicolas Meziere
Male © Hans-Joachim Clausnitzer
Male © Warwick Tarboton
 Abdominal segment 2 (lateral view) |
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.
Barcode specimen(s):
Male; Democratic Republic of Congo, Province Equateur, Lower Itimbiri © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Male; Democratic Republic of Congo, Province Equateur, Lower Itimbiri © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Male; Democratic Republic of Congo, Province Equateur, Lower Itimbiri © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Female; Liberia, Grand Bassa County, Buchanan © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
References
- Martin, R. (1908). Voyages de feu Leonardo Fea dans l'Afrique OcciÂdentale: Odonates. Annali Museo Civico Storia Naturale Genova, 43, 649-667. [PDF file]
- Pinhey, E.C.G. (1961). Dragonflies (Odonata) of Central Africa. Occasional Papers Rhodes-Livingstone Museum, 14, 1-97. [PDF file]
- Schmidt, E. (1951). Libellen aus Portugiesisch Guinea, mit Bemerkungen über andere aethiopische Odonaten. Arquivos Museu Bocage, 20, 125-200. [PDF file]
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-10-06].
