Afroaeschna scotias (Pinhey, 1952)
Shadow Hawker
Synonyms:
- scientific: Aeshna wittei Fraser, 1955
Type locality: Matuna Forest west of Kampala, Uganda
Diagnosis
The only species currently recognised in this genus. Please refer to the genus diagnosis and introduction for more information.
Habitat description
Streams shaded by forest. Usually with coarse detritus and often overhanging branches and submerged roots. From 400 to 2200 m above sea level, but possibly down to sea level.
Distribution
Female © Jens Kipping
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 Abdominal segment 2 (ventral view) |
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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.
References
- Pinhey, E.C.G. (1952). Three new species of Odonata from eastern Africa. Occasional Papers Coryndon Memorial Museum, 3, 13-16. [PDF file]
- Fraser, F.C. (1955). Odonata. Exploration Parc National Upemba. Mission G F de Witte, 38, 1-34. [PDF file]
- Pinhey, E.C.G. (1981). Two interesting species of Aeshna Fabricius from Zambia (Odonata: Aeshnidae). Arnoldia, 9, 61-66. [PDF file]
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-10-05].
