Biology:Chlorolestes draconicus
| Chlorolestes draconicus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Zygoptera |
| Family: | Synlestidae |
| Genus: | Chlorolestes |
| Species: | C. draconicus
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| Binomial name | |
| Chlorolestes draconicus Balinsky, 1956
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Chlorolestes draconica Balinsky, 1956 [orth. error] | |
Chlorolestes draconicus, the Drakensberg malachite, is a species of damselfly in the family Synlestidae.
Distribution and status
This species has a restricted range in the Drakensberg mountains of Lesotho and South Africa .[1] Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern as much of its range falls within the uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park.[2]
Habitat
Its natural habitat is rocky streams at high altitude (1700–3000 m).[3]
Identification
Where Chlorolestes draconicus is found, it is usually outnumbered by the similar Chlorolestes fasciatus. Key differences between these species are the shape of the antehumeral stripe and the shape of the appendages. Chlorolestes draconicus is also larger and darker than Chlorolestes fasciatus.
Male
Male
Detail of male abdomen; ventral view
Detail of male abdomen; lateral view
Female
Female
Female
Comparison of the thoracic patterns of the Drakensberg malachite (top) and the mountain malachite
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Samways, M.J. (2010). "Chlorolestes draconicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e.T4730A11090775. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T4730A11090775.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/4730/11090775. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ↑ Samways, M.J. (2010). "Chlorolestes draconicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e.T4730A11090775. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T4730A11090775.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/4730/11090775. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ↑ Tarboton, W.R.; Tarboton, M. (2002). A fieldguide to the dragonflies of South Africa. ISBN 0620298871.
External links
- Chlorolestes draconicus on African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online
- Chlorolestes draconicus description on Global Biodiversity Information Facility GBIF
Wikidata ☰ Q307194 entry
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