| Onychogomphus supinus | |
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Scientific classification
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Onychogomphus |
| Species: | O. supinus
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| Binomial name | |
| Onychogomphus supinus Hagen in Selys, 1854
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Onychogomphus supinus is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. English names include lined claspertail [2] [3] and gorge claspertail. [4]
Distribution and status
This species may be restricted to southern Africa ( Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe). Records from elsewhere in Africa ( Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Senegal) are doubtful, due to taxonomic uncertainty. The form found in Senegal has been described as Onychogomphus supinus xerophilus. [1]
The species is widespread, and has been assessed as Least Concern in southern Africa and as Data Deficient in West Africa. [1]
Habitat
Onychogomphus supinus is found in and near streams and rivers in bush or woodland. [1]
Identification
In South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, the shapes of the claspers are diagnostic, as are the patterns on the thorax and abdomen. [2] Taxonomy and identification of similar species further north is uncertain. [1] [2]
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References
- ^ a b c d e Clausnitzer, V.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B.; Suhling, F. (2010). "Onychogomphus supinus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T59946A12176231. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T59946A12176231.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Dijkstra, K.-D.B.; Clausnitzer, V. (2014). The dragonflies and damselflies of eastern Africa. Tervuren: Royal Museum for Central Africa. ISBN 978-94-916-1506-1.
- ^ Tarboton, Warwick; Tarboton, Michèle (2015). A Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa. Cape Town: Struik Nature. ISBN 9781775841845.
- ^ Samways, Michael J. (2008). Dragonflies and damselflies of South Africa (1st ed.). Sofia: Pensoft. ISBN 978-954-642-330-6.
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