Phyllomacromia maesi (Schouteden, 1917)
Blackwater Cruiser
Type locality: Inongo, DRC
Diagnosis
Male is similar to many other species by (a) larger size, Hw 30-42 mm; (b) thorax with 3 pale stripes on each side; (c) dorsum of S10 with peak bearing 1 cone; (d) cerci and epiproct are both dark. However, differs by (1) border of hamule strongly sinuous; (2) S10 with small tooth on posterior side of base of peak; (4) cerci widened before tip, but tip itself pointed, cerci thus appear truncate (dorsal view). [Adapted from Dijkstra & Clausnitzer 2014]
Habitat description
Streams and possibly rivers in open areas in forest. Often with blackwater, coarse detritus and a sandy bottom. Inferred to occur from 200 to 1400 m above sea level.
Distribution
 Appendages (dorsal view) |
 Appendages (lateral view) |
 Abdominal segment 2 (lateral 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):
Female; Democratic Republic of Congo, Province Orientale, Lower Lomami © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Male; Democratic Republic of Congo, Province Orientale, East of Isangi
Male; Democratic Republic of Congo, Province Orientale, East of Isangi © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
References
- Schouteden, H. (1916). Odonates La region du lac Leopold II. Revue Zoologique Africaine, 5, 103-108. [PDF file]
- Schouteden, H. (1934). Annales Musee Congo belge Zoologie 3 Section 2, 3, 1-84. [PDF file]
- Gambles, R.M. (1979). West African species of Macromia (Odonata: Corduliidae) belonging to picta and sophia groups. Systematic Entomology, 4, 389-407. [PDF file]
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-10-05].
