Africa's smallest damselfly—a new Agriocnemis from Namibia (Odonata: Coenagrionidae)
Abstract
Agriocnemis bumhilli sp. n., a new damselfly from the Kwando River in northeastern Namibia is described. The new species is similar to Agriocnemis angolensis but characterized by unique male appendages, swollen abdominal segments 9 and 10, the complete absence of antehumeral stripes, and smaller size. The species is illustrated and a photograph is provided. For comparison, an illustrated key to the other members of Agriocnemis within south-central Africa is provided.
- Publication:
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Organisms Diversity & Evolution
- Pub Date:
- September 2012
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2012ODivE..12..301K
- Keywords:
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- Damselfly;
- Agriocnemis taxonomy;
- Body size;
- Africa;
- Kwando River