Pseudagrion (B) aureolum Dijkstra, Mézière & Kipping, 2015
Nugget Sprite

Type locality: Batéké Plateau, Laboumi River, Gabon

Diagnosis

Male is unlike any Pseudagrion of the B-group by the combination of (1) the small size, Hw 15.5-17.5 mm (n = 13); (2) the orange-yellow face and front of eyes; (3) the deep rufous back of the eyes, postocular spots and thorax, all almost devoid of black markings; and the male structures that are close to but distinct from those of its (genetically) nearest relatives, especially P. glaucescens: (4) the penis is simple and square-ended; (5) the cerci are somewhat longer than the simple paraprocts and have a distinctive though small subapical tooth on the lower flange, which creates a three-pointed tip in dorsal view. [Adapted from Dijkstra, Kipping & Mézière 2015]

Habitat description

Rivers in open areas in forest or shaded by gallery forest. Often with emergent vegetation, mostly with a sandy bottom. From 300 to 600 m above sea level.

Distribution

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.

Reference

• Dijkstra, K.-D.B., Mézière, N., and Kipping, J. (2015). Sixty new dragonfly and damselfly species from Africa (Odonata). Odonatologica, 44, 447-678.

Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-10-30].