Sapho fumosa Longfield, 1932
Smokewing/Cloudwing/Mistwing
Synonyms:
- scientific: Umma infumosa Fraser, 1951
Type locality: Kamagbonse, Sierra Leone
Diagnosis
No diagnosis of this species that may be confused with Umma for its (partly) clear wings is presently available. Please refer to the references provided.
Habitat description
Streams shaded by forest. Usually with rocks and often a gravelly bottom, probably especially faster sections with submerged roots and/or coarse detritus. From 0 to 1300 m above sea level, but mostly below 800.
Distribution
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.
Barcode specimen(s):
References
- Longfield, C.E. (1932). A new species of the genus Sapho from Sierra Leone. Stylops: 1, 206-208. [PDF file]
- Schmidt, E. (1951). Libellen aus Portugiesisch Guinea, mit Bemerkungen über andere aethiopische Odonaten. Arquivos Museu Bocage, 20, 125-200. [PDF file]
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2024-11-10].