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Syncordulia gracilis

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Syncordulia gracilis
Male
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Synthemistidae
Genus: Syncordulia
Species:
S. gracilis
Binomial name
Syncordulia gracilis
Burmeister, 1839

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

Distribution and status

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Endemic species to the south western Western Cape Province, South Africa , with one historic 1948 record from, KwaZulu-Natal Province Drakensberg area, and one record 2000 from Prentjiesberg in Eastern Cape Province. It is rare throughout its range. It is no longer seen at many sites where it once was present, hence its vulnerable Red List status.[1]

Habitat

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Its natural habitats are montane streams and rivers flowing over flat rocks, with fynbos or grassy banks localities.[2][3]

Identification

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This species is about 43–48 mm long, with a wingspan 60–70 mm. Sexes much alike but has an amber wash on forewing and hindwing. The thorax has two yellow stripes on each side, and the abdomen is yellow and black.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Samways, M.J. (2010). "Syncordulia gracilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T63202A12628404. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T63202A12628404.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Tarboton, W.R.; Tarboton, M. (2015). A guide to dragonflies and damselflies of South Africa. Struik Nature Publishers. ISBN 9781775841845.
  3. ^ a b Samways, Michael J. (2008). Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa. Pensoft Publishers. ISBN 9789546423306.