Phyllomacromia kimminsi (Fraser, 1954)
Crescent-faced Cruiser

Type locality: Kaballa, Sierra Leone

Diagnosis

Male is similar to darker members of paula-group by (a) thorax with 3 pale stripes on each side; (b) dorsum of S10 with peak bearing 2 cones clearly separated at their base (best seen in caudal view). However, differs by (1) frons pale rather than broadly dark, marked with isolated dark crescent; (2) hamule elongate rather than stout; (3) cerci and genital lobe pale rather than black. [Adapted from Dijkstra & Clausnitzer 2014]

Habitat description

Not known well, but possibly rivers or flowing channels in marshes shaded by gallery forest. Often with a gravelly and/or sandy bottom and probably coarse detritus. From 0 to 1500 m above sea level.

Distribution

Appendages (dorsal view)	Appendages (lateral view)
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.

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References

• Fraser, F.C. (1954). New species of Macromia from tropical Africa. Revue Zoologie Botanique Africaines, 49, 41-76. [PDF file]
• Pinhey, E.C.G. (1961). Dragonflies (Odonata) of Central Africa. Occasional Papers Rhodes-Livingstone Museum, 14, 1-97. [PDF file]

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