Ecchlorolestes nylephtha

Last updated

Ecchlorolestes nylephtha
Chlorolestes nylephtha Queen Malachite 2013 02 25.jpg
Male
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Class:
Order:
Suborder:
Family:
Genus:
Species:
E. nylephtha
Binomial name
Ecchlorolestes nylephtha
Barnard, 1937
Synonyms

Chlorolestes nylephtha [2]

Ecchlorolestes nylephtha is a species of damselfly in the family Synlestidae known commonly as the queen malachite. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is known only from the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces. [1]

This slender malachite is 47–55 mm long with a wingspan of 57–61 mm. Males and females are similar; the thorax and abdomen are metallic-green to bronze, with yellow antehumeral stripes on the thorax. Mature males, however, have a bright pruinose-blue colouring on the collar, between the wings and on the last two segments of the abdomen. Both sexes can be distinguished from malachites of the genus Chlorolestes by their wing venation. [3]

This damselfly lives in shady forest habitat on fern-lined streambanks. [1] Loss of this natural forest habitat is a potential threat to the species, but populations are currently thought to be stable. [1]

Related Research Articles

<i>Agriocnemis pinheyi</i> Species of damselfly

Agriocnemis pinheyi is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is found in Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Malawi.

<i>Ceriagrion glabrum</i> Species of damselfly

Ceriagrion glabrum is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. Its common names include common orange, common citril, common pond damsel, common waxtail, orange waxtail and gewone aljander. It is widespread in Africa, where it is found in habitats that are dominated by reeds.

<i>Chlorolestes draconicus</i> Species of damselfly

Chlorolestes draconicus, the Drakensberg malachite, is a species of damselfly in the family Synlestidae.

<i>Crenigomphus hartmanni</i> Species of dragonfly

Crenigomphus hartmanni , the clubbed talontail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae.

<i>Ecchlorolestes peringueyi</i> Species of damselfly

Ecchlorolestes peringueyi is a species of damselfly in the family Synlestidae. It is commonly known as the marbled malachite.

<i>Pseudagrion newtoni</i> Species of damselfly

Pseudagrion newtoni, the harlequin sprite, is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae.

Elattoneura frenulata is a species of damselfly in the family Platycnemididae known commonly as the sooty threadtail or Roetswartdraadstertjie. It is endemic to South Africa. It is a localised endemic of montane areas of the Western Cape, marginally expanding into the western parts of the Eastern Cape. Though it has a restricted distribution, it is locally common. It lives near slow-moving rivers with abundant vegetation.

<i>Chlorolestes fasciatus</i> Species of damselfly

Chlorolestes fasciatus, the mountain malachite or mountain sylph is a species of damselfly in the family Synlestidae. It is found in Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland. Its natural habitat is montane streams.

<i>Pseudagrion caffrum</i> Species of damselfly

Pseudagrion caffrum, the springwater sprite is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is found in Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland. Its natural habitats include montane streams with grassy banks.

<i>Allocnemis leucosticta</i> Species of damselfly

Allocnemis leucosticta, the goldtail or goudstertjie, is a species of damselfly in the family Platycnemididae. It is endemic to South Africa and Swaziland, where it lives near streams and rivers in wooded areas.

<i>Chlorolestes tessellatus</i> Species of damselfly

Chlorolestes tessellatus, the forest malachite or mosaic sylph is a species of damselfly in the family Synlestidae. It is endemic to South Africa. This shade-loving species is found at seeps and streams in forests and wooded valleys.

<i>Pinheyschna subpupillata</i> Species of dragonfly

Pinheyschna subpupillata, the stream hawker, is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae.

<i>Syncordulia gracilis</i> Species of dragonfly

Syncordulia gracilis, the yellow presba, is a species of dragonfly in the family Corduliidae.

<i>Chlorolestes conspicuus</i> Species of damselfly

Chlorolestes conspicuus, the conspicuous malachite is a species of damselfly in the family Synlestidae. It is endemic to south-western South Africa. This species is found at rivers and streams in both open and wooded valleys.

<i>Chlorolestes umbratus</i> Species of damselfly

Chlorolestes umbratus, the white malachite is a species of damselfly in the family Synlestidae. It is endemic to southern South Africa. This species is found along rivers and streams in both forest and fynbos.

<i>Proischnura rotundipennis</i> Species of damselfly

Proischnura rotundipennis, the round-winged bluet is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is scarce and localised.

Proischnura polychromatica, the mauve bluet, is a small species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is endemic to a small area of Cape Province in South Africa. The adult male has a mauve sheen to its dark-coloured body, a bronze-green thorax striped with mauve, and a pale brown abdomen with a bronze-green dorsal stripe. The female is mainly pale brown. The natural habitat of this damselfly is transient pools in stream beds with floating vegetation, especially sedges. Although previously more widespread, it is now known from a single location where it is threatened by the encroachment of cattle and the loss of suitable habitat. For these reasons, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated it as "endangered".

<i>Zosteraeschna minuscula</i> Species of dragonfly

Zosteraeschna minuscula, the friendly hawker is a species of dragonfly in family Aeshnidae. It is found in South Africa and Namibia. Its natural habitats include ponds and still pools in montane streams.

<i>Platycypha fitzsimonsi</i> Species of damselfly

Platycypha fitzsimonsi, the boulder jewel or Fitzsimon's jewel is a species of damselfly in the family Chlorocyphidae. It is endemic to South Africa where its natural habitats include wooded and forested streams and rivers.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Samways, M.J. (2010). "Ecchlorolestes nylephtha". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2010: e.T6973A12818297. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T6973A12818297.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. Tarboton, W. R. (2013). "South African Dragonflies" (PDF). Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  3. Tarboton, W.R.; Tarboton, M. (2005). A fieldguide to the damselflies of South Africa. ISBN   0620338784.