Lestes uncifer Karsch, 1899
Sickle Spreadwing
Type locality: Pangani, Tanzania
Diagnosis
Differs from other Lestes with tips of cerci bent distinctly downwards, rather than towards each other, by the relatively flat and pale cerci, the slender apical process of the paraprocts, and the relatively short Pt (1.0-1.5 mm).
Habitat description
Standing and often temporary waters in open landscapes or shaded by gallery forest. Usually with emergent and often aquatic vegetation. From 0 to 1800 m above sea level.
Distribution
 Appendages (dorsal view) |
 Appendages (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; Gabon, Haut-Ogoué, piste à droite avant africa n°1 (direction franceville) © Mézière, Nicolas
Male; Democratic Republic of Congo, Katanga, Kundelungu National Park © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Male; Democratic Republic of Congo, Katanga, Upemba National Park © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Female; Democratic Republic of Congo, Katanga, © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Male; Tanzania, Pemba North Region, Pemba Island © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
References
- Karsch, F. (1899). Neue Odonaten aus Ost- und Süd-Afrika mit Einschluss des Seengebietes. Entomologische Nachrichten, 24, 369-382. [PDF file]
- Fraser, F.C. (1959). A note on the differentiation of Lestes uncifer Karsch and L. pinheyi Fraser (Odon., Lestidae). Entomologist's Monthly Magazine, 95, 88-89. [PDF file]
- Ris, F. (1921). The Odonata or Dragonflies of South Africa. Annals South African Museum, XVIII, 245-452. [PDF file]
- Pinhey, E.C.G. (1961). Dragonflies (Odonata) of Central Africa. Occasional Papers Rhodes-Livingstone Museum, 14, 1-97. [PDF file]
- Pinhey, E.C.G. (1967). Odonata Zygoptera. Exploration Hydrobiologique Bassin Lac Bangweolo Luapula, 14, 1-43. [PDF file]
- Schouteden, H. (1934). Annales Musee Congo belge Zoologie 3 Section 2, 3, 1-84. [PDF file]
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-10-15].
