Lestinogomphus congoensis Cammaerts, 1969
Congo Fairytail
Type locality: Bambesa, DRC
Diagnosis
Male recalls other Lestinogomphus species with a pair of small teeth close to the tip of the epiproct dorsum but (1) ranges from DRC to Gabon; and (2) has epiproct raised rather than flat at base (lateral view). [Adapted from Dijkstra & Clausnitzer 2014 and Dijkstra, Kipping & Mézière 2015]
Habitat description
Streams in open areas in forest. Mostly with a soft (like muddy) but often also sandy bottom, probably especially calmer sections (like pools) with emergent vegetation and coarse detritus. From 300 to 800 m above sea level.
Distribution
Male © Nicolas Meziere
 Appendages (dorsal 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):
Adult, male; Gabon, Haut-Ogoué, Plateau Batéké - vallée de la Léconi © Mézière, Nicolas, JENS KIPPING, HANNES KRAHNSTOEVER
Adult, female; Gabon, Haut-Ogoué, Plateau Batéké - vallée de la Léconi © Mézière, Nicolas, JENS KIPPING, HANNES KRAHNSTOEVER
Adult, male; Gabon, Haut-Ogoué, ruisseau Andjabah, route Bongoville-Leconi, 2km après Bongoville © Mézière, Nicolas ; Julien, Renoult ; Joelle, Lekogo
Adult, male; Gabon, Haut-Ogoué, ruisseau Andjabah, route Bongoville-Leconi, 2km après Bongoville © Mézière, Nicolas ; Julien, Renoult ; Joelle, Lekogo
Male; Democratic Republic of Congo, Province Orientale, Old Buta Road © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Male; Democratic Republic of Congo, Province Orientale, Old Buta Road
Reference
- Cammaerts, R. (1969). Description d'un nouveau Lestinogomphus Martin, 1911 (Odonata Gomphidae)Revue Zoologie Botanique Africaines, 79, 403-408. [PDF file]
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-10-12].
