Notogomphus bosumbuli Dijkstra, 2015
Congo Longleg
Type locality: Lower Lomami, forest west of Djabir and Yaengo, DRC
Diagnosis
Male recalls N. leroyi by its (a) largely black lower frons, clypeus and labrum, the latter with a pair of large basal pale spots; (b) black occiput; (c) broad and complete black interpleural and metapleural stripes on the thorax as well as well-defined pale postdorsal and antehumeral stripes separated from each other and the pale area of the middorsal carina (like N. gorilla n. sp. in Fig. 18); (d) the smooth curve of the anterior border of the posterior hamule; (e) the somewhat convergent cerci with a ventral tooth that is directed straight downwards and thus not visible in dorsal view; and (f) the strongly diverging branches of epiproct. However, it is (1) larger on average, Hw 34.0-35.0 mm (n = 4) rather than 31.0-34.0 mm (n = 4); (2) the abdomen is parallel-sided, with S7-9 scarcely expanded and S8 longer than high or wide; (3) S8-9 are black marked laterally rather contrastingly with yellow, rather than uniformly dark rufous; and (4) the cerci are of rather even width throughout in dorsal view, rather than expanded distally. [Adapted from Dijkstra, Kipping & Mézière 2015]
Habitat description
Headwater streams shaded by forest. Often with coarse detritus and a sandy and/or soft (like muddy) bottom. Recorded at around 400 m above sea level.
Distribution
 Appendages (dorsal view) |
 Appendages (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.
Barcode specimen(s):
Male; Democratic Republic of Congo, Province Orientale, Lower Lomami © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Female; Democratic Republic of Congo, Province Orientale, Lower Lomami © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Male; Democratic Republic of Congo, Province Orientale, Lower Lomami © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
Reference
- Dijkstra, K.-D.B., Mézière, N., and Kipping, J. (2015). Sixty new dragonfly and damselfly species from Africa (Odonata). Odonatologica, 44, 447-678.
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-11-10].
