Atoconeura luxata Dijkstra, 2006
Western Highlander
Type locality: Meme, Atop, Cameroon
Diagnosis
Male is similar to A. pseudeudoxia and A. biordinata by (a) labrum all black, at most narrowly pale at base; (b) antero-lateral borders of postclypeus seldom darkened; (c) mesepisternum without transverse pale streak bordering antealar sinus; (d) Abd never pruinose; (e) underside of S7-9 at most with some fine hairs; (f) epiproct narrow and slender, with only slightly notched apex. However, differs by (1) Hw amber rather than clear at base of subcostal and cubital spaces; (2) basal spot S3 oval to triangular rather than crescent-shaped; (3) S4-9 all black except for large dorsal spot on S7; (4) cerci rather straight, rather than sinuous, and epiproct relatively long, rather than short. [Adapted from Dijkstra & Clausnitzer 2014]
Habitat description
Streams shaded by forest. Especially faster sections (rapids, falls). From 0 to 1200 m above sea level, but mostly between 300 and 800.
Distribution
© Nicolas Meziere
 Appendages (dorsal view) |
 Appendages (lateral view) |
 Appendages (ventral view) |
 Abdomen (lateral view) |
 Abdomen (ventral view) |
 Abdominal segment 2 (lateral view) |
 Head (front) |
 Head (dorsal view) |
 Abdominal segments 1-4 |
 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.
Barcode specimen(s):
Male; Gabon, NGOUNIE, route d'Etéké © Mézière, Nicolas
Female; Liberia, Nimba County, 3km SSE of Bonlah © Dijkstra, K.-D.B. & M. Darpay
Male; Liberia, Nimba County, 3km SSE of Bonlah © Dijkstra, K.-D.B. & M. Darpay
Male; Liberia, Nimba County, East Nimba Nature Reserve © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Male; Liberia, Nimba County, Mt Tokadeh © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Male; Liberia, Nimba County, Mt Tokadeh © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Male; Gabon, Haut-Ogooué, "Africa No1" (= Station de radiodiffusion de Moyabi) © Dijkstra, K.-D.B. & Cédric Vanappelghem
Male; Liberia, Grand Gedeh County, Putu Iron Ore Mining concession © Dijkstra, K.-D.B. & A. Dayeker
Male; Liberia, Nimba County, Mt Tokadeh © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Reference
- Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2006). The Atoconeura problem revisited: taxonomy, phylogeny and biogeography of a dragonfly genus in the highlands of Africa (Odonata, Libellulidae). Tijdschrift voor Entomologie 149: 121–144. [PDF file]
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-04-16].
