Neodythemis fitzgeraldi Pinhey, 1961
Powdered Junglewatcher
Type locality: Abercorn N.R. [= Mbala], Lucheche River, Zambia
Diagnosis
Male is similar to some Neodythemis species by (a) Fw discoidal field of 1 cell-row at base but widens distally, 2-3 rows proximal to node, 4-11 cells wide on wing border; (b) anal loop of 3-6 (rather than 7-15) cells, only rarely up to 8. However, is set apart by (1) ranging from N Zambia to Katanga; (2) labrum pale rather than black, with black border; (3) black markings along metapleural suture interrupted; (4) Abd becomes pruinose with age. [Adapted from Dijkstra & Clausnitzer 2014]
Habitat description
Streams shaded by gallery forest. Probably often with blackwater, coarse detritus and a sandy bottom. From 1200 to 1900 m above sea level.
Distribution
Male © KD Dijkstra
 Thorax (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, Katanga, Kundelungu National Park © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Female; Democratic Republic of Congo, Katanga, Upemba National Park © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Male; Democratic Republic of Congo, Katanga, Upemba National Park © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Male; Democratic Republic of Congo, Katanga, Kundelungu National Park © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Reference
- Pinhey, E.C.G. (1961). Dragonflies (Odonata) of Central Africa. Occasional Papers Rhodes-Livingstone Museum, 14, 1-97. [PDF file]
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-09-13].
