Phyllomacromia congolica (Fraser, 1955)
Woodland Cruiser

Type locality: Lubumbashi (Elisabethville), DRC

Diagnosis

Male is similar to P. sylvatica by (a) labium with contrasting yellow and dark brown pattern; (b) thorax with 2-3 pale stripes on each side: usually 1 antehumeral and 2 laterals, but one of these may be reduced; (c) border of hamule angled or incurved; (d) hind femur evenly brown to black; (e) foliation on S8 narrower, notched posterior to widest point; (f) dorsum of S10 flat, at most with rounded hump, without cones; (g) cerci brownish yellow to black, often darker than epiproct. However, differs by (1) smaller size, Hw 31-34 mm; (2) border of hamule angled rather than incurved at the base of the hook; (3) S3-6 with large pale basal and medial spots. [Adapted from Dijkstra & Clausnitzer 2014; this diagnosis not yet verified by author]

Habitat description

Not known well, but probably rivers or streams in open landscapes. From 400 to 1400 m above sea level.

Distribution

Abdominal segment 2 (lateral view)

Abdominal segments 8-10 (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

• Fraser, F.C. (1955). Four new species of Odonata from the Belgian Congo. Revue Zoologie Botanique Africaines, 52, 17-24. [PDF file]
• Pinhey, E.C.G. (1961). Dragonflies (Odonata) of Central Africa. Occasional Papers Rhodes-Livingstone Museum, 14, 1-97. [PDF file]
• Pinhey, E.C.G. (1962). Some records of Odonata collected in tropical Africa. Journal Entomological Society Southern Africa, 25, 20-50. [PDF file]

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