Elattoneura londondele n. sp.
(Eastern) Red-banded Threadtail

Synonyms:

  • scientific: Prodasineura vittata sensu ??? nec (Selys, 1886)

Type locality: DRC, no locality data available.

Habitat description

Seeps and springs, but possibly also headwater streams, shaded by forest. Usually with coarse detritus and often a soft (like muddy) bottom.

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 Orientale, Lower Lomami © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.

Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-03-19].