Acisoma variegatum Kirby, 1898
Slender Pintail

Synonyms:

• scientific: A. panorpoides ascalaphoides auctt. nec Rambur, 1842 (in part)

Type locality: Fort Johnston, Malawi

Diagnosis

Male is similar to A. inflatum by (a) labrum largely pale; (b) pale markings on Abd fragmented and frayed, extend to S7-8, S4-5 broadly black on dorsal carina; (c) S3-4 strongly swollen, S5 sharply narrowed, S6-10 slender. However, differs by (1) ranging from Ethiopia to S Africa; (2) carinae forming ventro-apical corner of S4 are largely white; (3) lateral carina of S5 usually partly white; (4) S6 more than 3x as long as high. [Adapted from Dijkstra & Clausnitzer 2014]

Habitat description

Standing and often temporary waters in open landscapes. Usually with emergent and aquatic vegetation, often with a soft (like muddy) bottom. From 0 to 1700 m above sea level.

Distribution

Abdomen (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.

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Reference

• Sjöstedt, Y. (1909). Wissenschaftliche Ergebnisse der schwedischen zoologischen Expedition nach dem Kilimandjaro, dem Meru und den umgebenden Massaisteppen Deutsch-Ostafrikas 1905-1906 unter Leitung von Prof. Dr. Yngve Sjöstedt. 14. Pseudoneuroptera. Odonata, 14, 1-52.

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