Tramea limbata (Desjardins, 1832)
Ferruginous Glider
Synonyms:
- scientific: T. continentalis Selys, 1878
- vernacular: Voyaging G.
Type locality: Mauritius, no locality data available.
Diagnosis
Male differs from T. basilaris by (1) dorsum of frons metallic purple; (2) Hw base with straight deep red-brown band, sometimes excavated basally to form crescent, at most enclosed by trace of yellow, markings seldom entering triangle; (3) cerci about as long as S8-10. [Adapted from Dijkstra & Clausnitzer 2014]
Habitat description
Standing and often temporary waters in open landscapes, but sometimes shaded by gallery forest. Often with coarse detritus and a soft (like muddy) bottom. From 0 to 1800 m above sea level, but mostly below 500.
Distribution
Male © Warwick Tarboton
Male © Damian Pinguey
 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.
Barcode specimen(s):
Male; Liberia, Nimba County, Yekepa © Dijkstra, K.-D.B.
References
- Desjardins, J.F. (1835). Extraits du troisième rapport lu à la première séance annuelle de la Société d'Histoire Naturelle de l'île Maurice. Annales Societe Entomologique France, 4, 2-5.
- Ris, F. (1921). The Odonata or Dragonflies of South Africa. Annals South African Museum, XVIII, 245-452. [PDF file]
- Balinsky, B.I. (1961). Observations on the dragonfly fauna of the coastal region of Zululand, with descriptions of three new species (Odonata). Journal Entomological Society Southern Africa, 24, 72-91. [PDF file]
- Martin, R. (1896). Odonates des îles Seychelles. Memoires Societe Zoologique France, 9, 101-112. [PDF file]
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-10-11].
