Pseudagrion (A) kaffinum Consiglio, 1978
Kaffa Sprite

Type locality: Kaffa Province, Ethiopia

Diagnosis

Male is similar to P. guichardi by (a) being restricted to Ethiopian highlands only; (b) frons not pruinose Frons more extensively black; (c) labrum all pale; (d) antehumeral stripes and postocular spots usually well-developed; (e) 3 cells between Fw quadrilateral and subnode [3-4]; (f) cerci with basal tooth present separate from poorly developed flange, although it may be hard to see; (g) lower branch of cerci not so large, not strongly incurved Branches of cerci long and pointed, gap between them larger. However, differs by (1) smaller size, Hw 19-22 mm; (2) postclypeus black with orange border, rather than all black; (3) blue markings on dorsum S8-9 bordered with black apically, dull and darken with maturity, dorsum S10 black. [Adapted from Dijkstra & Clausnitzer 2014; this diagnosis not yet verified by author]

Habitat description

Mostly rivers, but also streams, in open landscapes, but sometimes shaded by gallery forest. Usually with emergent vegetation and probably a soft (like muddy) bottom. From 1500 to 2300 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.

References

• Consiglio, C. (1978). Odonata collected in ethopia by the expeditions of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, 375, 27-51. [PDF file]
• Clausnitzer, V., and Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2005). The dragonflies (Odonata) of Ethiopia, with notes on the status of endemic taxa and the description of a new species. Entomologische Zeitschrift, 115, 117-130. [PDF file]

Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-10-31].