Zygonyx chrysobaphes Ris, 1915
Golden-winged Cascader
Type locality: Sandea, Sierra Leone
Diagnosis
No diagnosis of this species close to (but not occurring with) Z. eusebia is presently available. Please refer to that species and the references provided.
Habitat description
Rivers and streams in open areas in forest. Often with a sandy and/or probably soft (like muddy) bottom. From 100 to 700 m above sea level.
Distribution
© KD Dijkstra
 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; Liberia, Grand Gedeh County, Putu Iron Ore Mining concession © Dijkstra, K.-D.B. & A. Dayeker
Male; Liberia, Grand Gedeh County, Putu Iron Ore Mining concession © Dijkstra, K.-D.B. & A. Dayeker
Female; Liberia, Grand Gedeh County, © Dijkstra, K.-D.B. & A. Dayeker
Female; Liberia, Nimba County, West Nimba Proposed Forest Reserve © Dijkstra, K.-D.B. & M. Darpay
Reference
- Pinhey, E.C.G. (1964). Dragonflies (Odonata) of the Angola-Congo borders of Rhodesia. Publicacoes culturais Companhia Diamantes Angola, 63, 95-130. [PDF file]
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-09-17].
