Chlorolestes conspicuus
Chlorolestes conspicuus, the conspicuous malachite is a species of damselfly in the family Synlestidae. It is endemic to south-western South Africa. This species is found at rivers and streams in both open and wooded valleys.[2]
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Although its range is restricted, this locally common species is not threatened at present.[1]
The largest species in its genus, it is 59–65 mm long with a wingspan of 64–72 mm. Males and females are similar; the thorax and abdomen are metallic-green aging to coppery brown. The thorax has yellow or bronze antehumeral stripes. Both sexes can be distinguished from other malachites by their long (>2.5 mm), uniformly coloured pterostigmas and wing venation.[2]
References
- Suhling, F. (2010). "Chlorolestes conspicuus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2010: e.T63203A12628664. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T63203A12628664.en. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- Tarboton, W.R.; Tarboton, M. (2005). A fieldguide to the damselflies of South Africa. ISBN 0620338784.
External links
- Chlorolestes conspicuus on African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online
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