Libellago corbeti sp. nov. from Sri Lanka (Odonata: Chlorocyphidae)

Nancy van der Poortena

  1. Toronto, Canada

International Journal of Odonatology, Volume 12, Issue 2, Pages 223-230, 2009
https://doi.org/10.1080/13887890.2009.9748341
Published: 1 October 2009 (Received: 21 January 2009, Accepted: 6 May 2009)

Abstract

Libellago corbeti sp. nov. (holotype ♂: Sri Lanka, Ratnapura District, near Kudawe, 6.26°N, 80.25°E, 03 vii 2007, to be deposited in the Sri Lanka National Museum, Colombo) is described and figured. Its phenotype does not resemble that of any other Libellago species. Habitat characteristics and species behaviour are briefly outlined. Keys to males and females of Libellago species in Sri Lanka are provided.

Keywords: Odonata, dragonfly, Chlorocyphidae, Libellago, new species, Sri Lanka.

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