Chlorolestes tessellatus
Chlorolestes tessellatus, the forest malachite or mosaic sylph is a species of damselfly in the family Synlestidae. It is endemic to South Africa.[1] This shade-loving species is found at seeps and streams in forests and wooded valleys.[2]
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It is 47–57 mm long with a wingspan of 55–72 mm. Males and females are similar; the thorax and abdomen are metallic-green aging to coppery brown. The thorax has contrasting yellow antehumeral stripes; these are more broad than those of the similar Mountain Malachite.[2]
References
- Suhling, F. (2010). "Chlorolestes tessellatus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2010: e.T63179A12609384. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T63179A12609384.en. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- Tarboton, Warwick; Tarboton, Michèle (2015). A Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa. Cape Town: Struik Nature. ISBN 9781775841845.
External links
- Chlorolestes tessellatus on African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online
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