Nubiolestes diotima (Schmidt, 1943)
Rainforest Malachite
Type locality: Esosung, Cameroon
Diagnosis
The only species currently recognised in this genus. Please refer to the genus introduction for more information.
Habitat description
Headwater streams shaded by forest. Often with a gravelly and/or sandy bottom, and probably overhanging branches, submerged roots and/or coarse detritus. From 200 to 1800 m above sea level, but mostly between 400 and 1400.
Distribution
Male © Nicolas Meziere
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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, NGOUNIE, Parc National des monts Birougou © Mézière, Nicolas
Female; Gabon, NGOUNIE, route Mouila-Mimongo © Mézière, Nicolas
Reference
- Bemerkungen uber Lestiden II (Ordnung Odonata). Eine Neue Gattung und Art aus Kamerun (Eolestes diotima. [PDF file]
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-09-10].
