Atoconeura aethiopica Kimmins, 1958
Ethiopian Highlander

Synonyms:

• scientific: A. biordinata Karsch, 1899 ssp. aethiopica

Type locality: Segheria, Ethiopia

Diagnosis

Male is closest to A. kenya by (a) labrum for half or more pale; (b) mesepisternum with transverse pale streak bordering antealar sinus; (c) Abd usually pruinose with maturity. However, differs by (1) being restricted to Ethiopia; (2) metallic area on frons with straight anterior border in dorsal view. [Adapted from Dijkstra & Clausnitzer 2014]

Habitat description

Streams shaded by, or in open areas in, forest. Often faster sections (rapids, falls) with rocks. From 1100 to 2900 m above sea level, but mostly between 1500 and 2000.

Distribution

Appendages (dorsal view)	Appendages (lateral view)
Abdomen (ventral view)	Head (front)
Head (dorsal view)	Frons (dorsal view)
Labium (ventral view)	Labium (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.

References

• Kimmins, D.E. (1958). New species and subspecies of Odonata. Bulletin British Museum Natural History Entomology, 7, 349-358.
• Clausnitzer, V., and Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2005). The dragonflies (Odonata) of Ethiopia, with notes on the status of endemic taxa and the description of a new species. Entomologische Zeitschrift, 115, 117-130. [PDF file]

Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-09-07].