Microgomphus camerunensis Longfield, 1951
Forest Scissortail
Synonyms:
- scientific: ? M. zebra
Type locality: Kumba, Cameroon
Diagnosis
No diagnosis of this species is presently available. Please refer the references provided.
Habitat description
Streams, but possibly also rivers, shaded by forest. Probably often with coarse detritus. From 0 to 600 m above sea level.
Distribution
 Appendages (dorsal view) |
 Appendages (lateral view) |
 Appendages (ventral 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):
Female; Liberia, Nimba County, West Nimba Proposed Forest Reserve © Dijkstra, K.-D.B. & M. Darpay
Male; Liberia, Nimba County, West Nimba Proposed Forest Reserve © Dijkstra, K.-D.B. & M. Darpay
Female; Liberia, Nimba County, West Nimba Proposed Forest Reserve © Dijkstra, K.-D.B. & M. Darpay
Male; Liberia, Nimba County, Makento-Vanyapa Road © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
References
- Longfield, C. (1951). A new African Microgomphus, and notes on some Asiatic types (Odonata). Entomological News, 62, 97-102. [PDF file]
- Gambles, R.M. (1968). A new species of Lestinogomphus Martin 1912 (Odonata), and the hitherto undescribed male of Microgomphus camerunensis Longfield 1951. Entomologist, 1968, 281-288. [PDF file]
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-10-14].
