Selysiothemis nigra (Vander Linden, 1825)
Black Pennant
Type locality: Naples, Italy
Diagnosis
The only species currently recognised in this genus. Please refer to the genus diagnosis and introduction for more information.
Habitat description
Standing and mostly temporary waters in open landscapes. Mostly with a sandy and/or often a soft (like muddy) bottom, and often with bare banks and coarse detritus. From 0 to 900 m above sea level, but mostly below 100.
Distribution
Male © Jean-Pierre Boudot
Female © Jean-Pierre Boudot
 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.
Reference
- Vander Linden, P.L. (1825). Monographiae Libellulinarum Europaearum Specimen. J. Frank, Bruxelles, 1-42.
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-10-10].
